-->

Friday, November 27, 2020

Boze Hadleigh Talks “Inside the Hollywood Closet” (AUDIO)


 

 

 

 

 

 

In this exclusive audio interview Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ talks with author Boze Hadleigh about his new book “Inside the Hollywood Closet: A Book of Quotes” a fabulous gift for the holidays no matter what your sexual orientation may be. Hadleigh brings us inspirational quotes and statements from such stars as Rock Hudson, Truman Capote, Cary Grant, Neil Patrick Harris, k.d. lang, Ellen DeGeneres, Jodi Foster, Queen Latifah, Little Naz, Oscar Wilde, Sammy Davis Jr., Ellen Page, Rosie O’Donnell, Ian McKellan, Bea Arthur, Butterfly McQueen, Chaz Bono, Elton John, Remi Malik and Wanda Sykes among others. This is also a great book for every LGBTQ generation to reflect on what queer life in America use to be like and a reminder of just how far we’ve come. You can read this book from cover to cover or just open it anywhere for daily encouragement. Join legendary Hollywood scribe Boze Hadleigh in this journey back in time as he examines what it was like to be LGBTQ in Hollywood during Tinseltown’s heyday and what LGBTQ Hollywood looks like today. Boze examines both the obvious and hidden costs of being queer in Hollywood from both as an insider looking out and the outside looking in. This is a fascinating intimate exploration of our LGBTQ community’s survival in the entertainment industry over the past century. We talked to Boze about his inspiration for “Inside the Hollywood Closet: A Book of Quotes” a project that took him nineteen years to complete and his spin on our LGBTQ issues. 

Boze Hadleigh has published 26 books primarily on show business. Though most of his books aren't gay-themed they are all LGBTQ inclusive. Boze is the #1 author on LGBTQ presence in and contributions to entertainment industry especially Hollywood. As he says #1 in quantity but quality is for others to judge. The Los Angeles Times dubbed him a "pop culture phenomenon." Hadleigh holds a master's in journalism, speaks five languages and won on the TV game show "Jeopardy!" “Inside the Hollywood Closet: A Book of Quotes” is published by Riverdale Avenue Books and is also available on Amazon, Barnes & Nobles Nook, iTunes and Kobo.              For More Info: riverdaleavebooks.com

Monday, November 9, 2020

Opa Hysea Wise Talks Novel “No Place To Hide” & More (AUDIO)



 

 

 

 

 

In this exclusive audio interview Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ talks with life coach and author Opa Hysea Wise about her timely novel “No Place To Hide” a suspenseful page-turner that examines personal transformation amid violence and racial injustice. "No Place To Hide" besides being a must-read for mystery fans and crime junkies is also an unexpected source of inspiration and self-help. Heroine Smythe Windwalker Daniels anonymity is compromised when a threat is made against her life. She is soon confronted by the reality that this danger not only impacts her life but also the lives around her. She reluctantly accepts the FBI’s protection hoping that by doing the right thing her testimony will bring a promise of justice to a community. Then by learning from her past experiences new meaning enters into her present life and beauty appears in the midst of chaos. This kicks off a series of misadventures where she learns how all events are all woven together in this tapestry called “life.” In these challenging political times as a life coach Opa also sheds some light on how we all need to move forward together. It’s time that we all begin to dream again without fear and examine what we want out of our lives. Opa addresses how most people know what they don’t want in life but rarely tackle what they do want. This is also an opportunity to address belonging. Don’t buy into the fear that we don’t belong because we all belong. Stay in the present moment, focus on the moment and don’t get too far ahead of yourself. We talked to Opa about what she hopes to accomplish with “No Place To Hide” and her spin on our LGBTQ issues. 

Opa Hysea Wise is an American author born to mixed race parents. She grew up across the fabric of the United States and currently resides in Nevada. As an adult Opa understood the deep need for connection that we as humans have. Like so many people of color she came to experience a sense of “otherness” the longer she remained in the States. Those experiences fueled her desire to discuss diversity as the woven fabric within the American tapestry. She worked as a Training and Development specialist and manager in Government and Corporate organizations. Often tasked to develop and deliver diversity courses, Opa brought a sense of understanding, compassion and a call to action to her audience with the firm knowledge that returning to the connection we all have as one body in this universe would be but one step to returning to love. Whether you want to embark on a personal quest for self-discovery or just want to curl up with an action-packed mystery "No Place To Hide" delivers something for everyone. 

For More Info: opahyseawise.com

 

 



DOWNLOAD INTERVIEW