BEARMANOR MEDIA LABOR DAY SALE! 10% off on all great BEARMANOR TITLES

BEAR MANOR MEDIA LABOR DAY COUPON SALE! 
Here's your chance to get "Henry Darrow: Lightning in the Bottle" (actor Henry "Manolito" Darrow's award-winning biography ) and other great titles direct from our publisher at 10% off! 
10% OFF ANY PURCHASE THROUGH MIDNIGHT (EST), TUESDAY, SEPT. 7, 2015!
Take 10% off any item in the BEARMANOR catalog, including paperback books, hardback books, e-books, DVDs, CDs, and any upcoming title that is now available for pre-order.
Just follow these steps:
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Winston-Salem Western Film Fair & Nostalgia Convention 2015

Kudos to the organizers, fans and other celebrities who made the 2015 Winston-Salem Western Film Fair & Nostalgia Convention so much fun and a smash success for actor Henry Darrow and Team Darrow - Lauren Levian (Mrs. Henry Darrow), yours truly Jan Pippins (author of  Henry's biography "Henry Darrow: Lightning in the Bottle") and my trusty spouse/photographer Mike Pippins.

Seated: Lauren Levian, Henry Darrow

Standing: Jan Pippins, Mike Pippins

At the booth: we don't remember the joke, but it must have been funny! 

Lauren Levian (seated), Henry Darrow (seated), Jan Pippins (standing)

Read Rick Armstrong's recent interview with Henry Darrow on

the CLASSIC FILM AND TV CAFE' Blog here:

http://www.classicfilmtvcafe.com/2015/07/interview-henry-darrow-high-chaparral.html

Henry busy autographing behind the display of his biography 

HENRY DARROW: LIGHTNING IN THE BOTTLE 

The book SOLD OUT on the second day!

Fortunately, fans can buy autographed copies personally signed by Henry all year from our website:

www.henrydarrowbook.com

(Regular softcover & ebook available on Amazon.com and regular softcover is available through other online booksellers) 

Even with books sold, Henry's writing hand didn't get a rest. Between photos, festival programs, original scripts from The High Chaparral and anything else fans wanted him to sign, he was a busy guy! Here he is signing a t-shirt for fan Sherrod Baden. The beautiful lady on his left is his wife, Lauren Levian.

Speaking of books and authors, the delightful lady with Henry is actress/author Kathy Garver. 

You probably remember her as "Cissy" in the classic series "Family Affair." 

Read more about her and her soon to be released autobiography "Surviving Cissy" here: http://www.kathygarver.com/

It's always great to meet fellow BearManor Media authors! Kathy Garver's first book, "A Family Affair Cookbook" was published by BearManor. Filled with behind-the-scenes episode tidbits, it's much more than recipes. Find it on Amazon in softcover or audiobook:  http://www.amazon.com/Family-Affair-Cookbook-Kathy-Garver/dp/1593934580

Henry Darrow still attracts the ladies like bees to honey and was pleasantly surprised when actress Nancy Stafford ("Matlock") said she had a crush on him for 40 years.

James Baldwin of the Victory Television Network interviewed Nancy Stafford, Henry Darrow, Lana Wood and other celebrities at Winston-Salem. Lucky for you, he uploaded those interviews to YouTube here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL4xg9q2Gg4

Lovely Pamelyn Ferdin was a popular child actress in the 60s and 70s, guest-starring twice on Henry's series The High Chaparral. She later voiced "Lucy" on the Charlie Brown specials.

When the meeting and greeting and signing was done, we discovered great food in Winston-Salem, happily cleaning our plates at homey DiLisio's Italian Restaurant and The Tavern in Old Salem (upscale casual, pictured below). 

Good times & good food with good friends.

SUMMER READING SPECIAL

Searching for that perfect summer read? 

Until August 15th, publisher BearManor Media is offering popular Kindle ebooks for only $3.49. The other best news? You don't need a Kindle - just download the FREE Kindle App to your smartphone, desktop, laptop, notebook or other device.

Start with...

"A wonderful book about a wonderful man!"

If you love biographies, this is a great time to read about "one of the most interesting and enjoyable personalities to grace Hollywood in the last 40 years." Veteran actor HENRY DARROW'S inspiring, award-winning story HENRY DARROW: LIGHTNING IN THE BOTTLE (BearManor Media, 2012) has garnered praise from readers and reviews alike. Find out why for only $3.49 until August 15 at http://amzn.to/SWVCSF

Already one of Henry Darrow's many fans? Follow him

• On the web www.henrydarrowbook.com
• On Facebook at Henry Darrow Friends (fans, friends and family), Henry's Official Fan Page and the official fan page for HENRY DARROW: LIGHTNING IN THE BOTTLE
• On Twitter @HenryDarrow1

FINE ART, FINE ACTOR & BOOK COMBO DEAL, TOO!

Artist JoAnn Peralta's original oil portrait of Henry Darrow in his breakout role "Manolito Montoya" in THE HIGH CHAPARRAL was an 80th birthday gift to Henry from his wife, Lauren Levian. Now fans of the ALMA & Emmy award-winning actor can enjoy fine art prints of this gorgeous portrait in their own homes.  Signed by both Henry Darrow and artist JoAnn Peralta, the high quality Giclee' prints are available both framed and unframed through the Greenwich Workshop gallery. Special combo discount for print plus autographed copy of Henry's award-winning biography, HENRY DARROW: LIGHTNING IN THE BOTTLE."

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE GREENWICH WORKSHOP FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS KEEPSAKE PORTRAIT PRINT

HAPPY HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by...
1. Becoming a Theatre Angel for as little as $1.00. Veteran character actor Rudy Ramos and writer Janelle Miraz Hooper have brought their considerable talents together in Ramos' one-man play about Apache leader Geronimo in Geronimo, Life on the Reservation. I was fortunate to see the production in rough form earlier this year and it's AMAZING. All Rudy needs is a few dollars more to take this outstanding, historically based, touching and entertaining show on the road. I donated to Rudy's Kickstarter campaign. Will you?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/686171151/geronimo-life-on-the-reservation

Rudy Ramos as Rudy Ramos

          Rudy Ramos as Geronimo

2. Reading a book. ALMA winning actor/writer/comedian/director/producer Rick Najera's autobiographical Almost White: Forced Confessions of a Latino in Hollywood is much like its multiple award-winning author - political, personal, passionate, funny and insightful. Available in softcover and ebook.

3. Buying artwork. Artist JoAnn Peralta created a gorgeous oil portrait of renowned ALMA winning actor Henry Darrow in his breakout role as sexy Manolito Montoya of The High Chaparral. The original oil hangs in Darrow's home, an 80th birthday gift to him from his wife, Lauren Levian. But fans can now buy their own high quality Giclee' on canvas print of this gorgeous portrait, signed by both the artist and by Henry Darrow. Pre-orders are being taken now from The Greenwich Workshop.

Available print only (framed or unframed) or special package discount deal incuding autographed print and autographed copy of Henry's award-winning biography, Henry Darrow: Lightning in the Bottle.

4. Reading another book. Henry Darrow was a Hollywood pioneer and mentor to Rick Najera, A Martinez and many other successful actors. In 2012, the legendary performer was honored with the NCLR ALMA Award for Lifetime Achievement. His award-winning biography, Henry Darrow: Lightning in the Bottle, is available in signed softcover, softcover and ebook. Visit www.henrydarrowbook.com for ordering information, excerpts and reviews.

Keep Smiling, Fellow Writers!

Sharing some writer and writing themed memes I've found on Facebook. Enjoy!

CHAIN OF FOOLS sends in the clowns (in a good way!)

Noted author, performer and speaker Trav S.D. is passionate about screen comedy. His love comes across in spades in his most recent book, the thoroughly researched and entertaining "CHAIN OF FOOLS: Silent Comedy and Its Legacies, from Nickelodeons to YouTube."

CHAIN OF FOOLS tracks American slapstick film comedy from its origins in Greco-Roman comic mime and French sex farce through Vaudeville and early masters like D.W. Griffith and Max Sennett to modern comedians Jim Carrey and Steve Carell.

Trav SD's wit and flair keep this scholarly work readable. Fascinating tidbits abound. For instance, “I believe not nearly enough has been made of the influence of Sennett’s theatrical experience in his later cinematic oeuvre. Sennett claims to have made his stage debut as the ass end of a horse, and I refuse to make the world a sadder place by trying to debunk this tale.”

If you’re a film historian, amateur or professional, make your world happier and give CHAIN OF FOOLS a place on your bookshelf.

CHAIN OF FOOLS is published by Bear Manor Media. It's available in softcover and ebook online through BearManor, Amazon and Barnes & Noble.