Sha Givens

What is your book, writing or book idea about?

     “Through the Storm” is a story of love, triumph and betrayal. A mother and daughter strive to find peace in their broken relationship while secrets from their past tear them further apart.

Tell us about your background:

     After college I worked with youth in self-esteem education programs educating them on goal-setting. I started a motivational speaking company years later that was designed to empower students, employees and business owners. The challenge of starting a school in Kenya with no money helped me understand the power of perseverance. I am willing to work hard, use my talents and gifts in every effort to make an unforgettable impact on readers and viewers everywhere. I will use this gift to spread messages that are positive and through provoking in order to make the world a better place.
 

Butch Holcombe
 

What is your book, writing or book idea about?

     “Everybody’s South of Somewhere” is a twisted look at America seen through the eyes of a southerner. It is based on true life experiences and can be best summed up in one word: Awfullydamnedfunny.

 Tell us about your background:

     I attended college for engineering but instead become a machinist. After 20 years, I quit my steady job to concentrate on my writing, as well as a national magazine I started called “American Digger.” I also run an antiques business. My goal is to share my writing with more of the world…God help them.

     Rather than waxing poetically let me list: I have neither small children nor day job, so I can travel. I’m not a drinker, so I’d be sober for the tapings much of the time. I’m a writer, which I feel is a big bonus for potential contestants. I’ve been to big cities before, so I won’t embarrass myself or others. I’ve been on camera before, so I won’t require repeated takes due to looking doe-eyed and slack-jawed into the lens. I’m used to speaking engagements, so I can talk coherently to more than one person at a time. I will write for food; ‘nuff said.

 

Jo Kelly

What is your book, writing or book idea about?

     “The Truth About Being an Extra: How to Become a Background Actor” is about helping new people get a foot in the door of “show biz’ the right way. The book tells the truth about all the sharks in Hollywood, where they swim and how to find the good guys. The purpose of this book is to help all new people trying to break into “show business.”

Tell us about your background:

     While working for a PR firm, I met and married the veteran actor Jack Kelly, who starred with James Garner in the TV series “Maverick.” Jack died in 1993.

     I have been a background actor for 25 years. I was terrified at the thought of getting up in front of a group of strangers to teach them something. However, I had spent so much time and money and worked so hard, I knew that I had to try, even if I failed. The great Babe Ruth once said, “Don’t let the fear of failure get in your way.”

     I explained what it was like to work on a set, what to expect, wardrobe and what “camera ready” meant. I explain which agencies to register with that will book you for work. The seminar went so well, some of the people actually paid me extra to help them get registered.

     Now, I’ve written a book and produced an audio and set up a web site so people all over the world who want to come to Hollywood to break into the business can avoid the pitfalls and disappointments I encountered. I did it the hard way, but I can show you how to do it the right way and have fun doing it.

 

Anne Woods
 

What is your book, writing or book idea about?

     My book is “The Obstacle is You!” Identifying and Healing Your Life Wound.” Although we have all acquired many battle scars in life, we each have one particularly deep wound that dominates our behavior. It is also the key to our purpose in life.

Tell us about your background:

     I have used this topic in business consulting sessions and it has been very effective. I own my own consulting firm, have been vice president of finance and have a CPA and bachelors degree. I have the potential to be very successful as a writer and speaker. I’ve been successful before in other industries, and I know how I did it. As a writer, I have good ideas and the skills to communicate them. Perhaps, more importantly, I really want to help people and communicate with them.
 

Tennille Knoop

 

What is your book, writing or book idea about?

      "Some People Just Shouldn’t Marry" is about a newlywed couple who quickly regret getting married. Heartbroken, angry and frustrated the two try to hold on to something that just isn’t there.

 Tell us about your background:

    I graduated with an English degree. I have been an at-risk teacher for the past three years and recently stopped teaching, gave up my career and started writing full-time. I know I’m destined for something great. There isn’t a thing I can’t do when I put my heart into it. My personality is magnetic, electric and full of flavor. I’m constantly involved in new projects, new ideas, new essays, etc.