http://www.forgottenhollywood.com Forgotten History Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:04:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Manny P. here...    A most unusual library has added my book Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History in the heart of the Midwest. By looking at the photo (below), you can see the beauty and serenity of Elgin, Illinois. The library's website explains the origins of this unique site.    Rather than put this in ... http://www.forgottenhollywood.com/hollywood-history/forgotten-hollywood-the-condensed-milk-connection.php Manny P. here...    If you recently missed my live interview last month on the Lunchtime With Ira program which orgininated in Las Vegas over KUNV-FM (91.5), you now have the chance to hear the show by clicking on the link below. Manny Radio Interview    Ira David Sternberg let me discuss my ... http://www.forgottenhollywood.com/hollywood-history/forgotten-hollywood-manny-pacheco-recent-vegas-interview.php Manny P. here...    The Cypress Chamber of Commerce is having their Breakfast Mixer this Tuesday. I've been asked to be their guest speaker to talk about my new book, Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet and greet with local businesses, many of whom helped me develop my ... http://www.forgottenhollywood.com/hollywood-history/forgotten-hollywood-cypress-invites-local-author-home.php Manny P. here...    As we approach this weekend's 2010 Oscar Ceremony, here is this humble writer's opinion of the Top 5 Academy Award acting snubs in history (in no particular order)...    1) Richard Burton - Seven times nominated for an Oscar; zero wins. Unfortunately, this lion of cinema died before he could even be given ... http://www.forgottenhollywood.com/hollywood-history/forgotten-hollywood-top-5-oscar-snubs-during-golden-age.php Manny P. here...    Libraries all over the country are jumping on the bandwagon, and adding Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History to their book shelves. As previously noted in earlier blogs, the paperback was added to: Writers Guild Foundation - Shavelson Webb Library (Los Angeles) Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences - Margaret Herrick ... http://www.forgottenhollywood.com/hollywood-history/forgotten-hollywood-libraries-nationwide-adding-the-book.php Manny P. here...     I am happy to report that book sales are up online and at local store locations.  So much so, in certain categories, Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History is in the Top 100 (and even in the Top 10) on website indicators.    This week: Tower Books - "Forgotten Hollywood" is currently in ... http://www.forgottenhollywood.com/hollywood-history/forgotten-hollywood-sales-up-amazon-borders-tower.php Manny P. here...    I've been chosen to become the newest member of The Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters.  According to their website: "Pacific Pioneer Broadcasters was founded in 1966 by announcer Art Gilmore and a group of 178 original members. Edgar Bergen (Charlie McCarthy) was the founding Chairman of the Board. Jim Jordan (Fibber ... http://www.forgottenhollywood.com/hollywood-history/forgotten-hollywood-manny-pachecos-newest-membership.php Manny P. here...    Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History has made the TOP 10 at Southern California Borders Stores in the Local Interest / Southwest / California /History category out of  559 books available in the section. I'm really proud to say my book is ranked #8 as of today.  The paperback ... http://www.forgottenhollywood.com/hollywood-history/forgotten-hollywood-hits-the-top-10-at-borders.php Manny P. here -    As of today, folks living in Los Angeles County can buy Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History by using their Costco membership. The paperback is officially at the two large stores mentioned in an earlier blog.     The San Fernando Valley address of Costco is 1051 Burbank Blvd. The Hollywood address is 2901 Los ... http://www.forgottenhollywood.com/hollywood-history/forgotten-hollywood-its-official-the-book-is-in-costco.php Manny P. here...    Another important library in the heart of Hollywood is adding Forgotten Hollywood Forgotten History to their collection! The Shavelson Webb Library of The Writers Guild Foundation has accepted the submission of my award-winning book.    Library Director Karen Pederson writes: "We will be honored to include your book." Forgotten Hollywood ... http://www.forgottenhollywood.com/hollywood-history/forgotten-hollywood-writers-guild-foundation-to-add-book.php