BearManor Media News — q&a

INTERVIEW WITH DAN BRONSON, AUTHOR OF SHOUT AT THE DEVIL   Q: I see that the first sentence of Shout at the Devil was featured in a recent issue of Southern California Mystery Writers of America journal, The March of Crime.   A: Yes. Every issue of the journal concludes with “The Last Word.” In it the editor showcases a sentence from one of the members of SoCalMWA, members who include Michael Connelly, Walter Mosley, Laurie R. King, Nicholas Meyer and many other prominent mystery writers. I was thrilled when she made the first words of my new novel “The...

  Q&A with Danny Stewart, Author of The Greatest Gangster Movie You’ve Never Seen: Abel Ferrara’s The Funeral Q: What inspired you to write this book about The Funeral?Danny Stewart: The Funeral is one of the most haunting, beautifully crafted, and deeply philosophical gangster films ever made. Yet, for some reason, it never got the recognition it deserved. I wanted to change that. Abel Ferrara is a director with a singular vision, and this film—written by Nicholas St. John and brought to life by an incredible cast—stands as a testament to what crime cinema can be. It’s not just about...

Q&A with Lona Bailey, PHD, author of Echoes of the Woods: The Biography of Paula Winslowe, the Voice Behind Bambi's Mother 1. What inspired you to write a biography about Paula Winslowe?I’ve always been fascinated by the overlooked women of Hollywood’s Golden Age, and Paula Winslowe is a prime example. She had an incredible career in radio and voice acting, yet she remains largely unrecognized. Her most iconic role as Bambi’s mother left an almost eternal emotional imprint on audiences, and I wanted to help give her the recognition she deserves. 2. Paula Winslowe is best known as the voice...

Q&A with Laura Enright, author of The Meet the Parents Story  What made you want to write this book? I knew Greg Glienna, the director and co-writer (with Mary Ruth Clarke) of the original Meet the Parents, from high school. When it was released, my friends and I went to see it a few times and loved it. And I was happy for him when I found out Hollywood was remaking it since I figured he’d benefit from that. A few years after the remake was released, our paths crossed again. I think it was around 2019 that he approached me...

Q&A with Dan Sendker, author of Dance of the Comedians 1. “Dance of the Comedians” is an unusual title for a book on the Road Runner. Where did it come from? A: There’s a famous piece of classical music called “Dance of the Comedians” that plays in multiple Road Runner cartoons and essentially serves as a musical theme for the characters. I also felt like it’s a good way to describe the long relationship between the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote! 2. This book seems to have everything a Chuck Jones fan could think of! Is there anything you...