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Friday, July 11, 2025

Blog Tour: Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn

 




A Walk On The Wild Side With Andy Warhol's Most Fabulous Superstar

 

Memoir / Biography

Date Published: 02-11-2025

Publisher: Feral House


 

A young, aspiring writer desperate for a break…and the legendary Andy Warhol superstar who gave him the story of a lifetime.

“Jeff's affection for Holly, even as she drunkenly claims, ‘You ruined my life!’ makes this romp worth the journey.” —Michael Musto

 

By the mid-1980s, Holly Woodlawn, once lauded by George Cukor for her performance in the 1970 Warhol production and Paul Morrissey directed Trash, was washed up. Over. Kaput. She was living in a squalid Hollywood apartment with her dog and bottles of Chardonnay. A chance meeting with starry-eyed corn-fed Missouri-born Jeff Copeland, who moved to Hollywood with dreams of ‘making it’ as a television writer, changed the course of BOTH of their lives forever.

Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn is a story of how an unlikely friendship with a young gay writer and an, ahem, mature trans actress and performer created the bestselling autobiography of 1991, A Low Life in High Heels. This book about writing a book is a celebration of chutzpa and love as Holly, the embodiment of Auntie Mame, introduces Jeff to the glamorous (and sometimes larcenous) world of a Warhol Superstar. In turn, Jeff uses his writing (and typing) talent to give Holly the second chance at fame she craved.

In turns hilarious and heartwarming, Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn is a portrait of the real Holly who loved deeply, laughed loudly, and left mayhem in her wake.






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I’d spent years feeling like a “have not” in Hollywood, and this collaboration agreement made me feel like I was on the brink of being a “have” . . . even though it was a deal that still paid no money. The money would come later, if and when the book sold to a publisher. I believed it would, but that didn’t matter to my apartment manager, Babe Yancey. She wanted to see those hard-earned greenbacks that I could only get from doing “real work.” According to Babe, the only job that mattered was the one that paid. Anything else was just “fiddle-farting around.”


Shortly afterward, my job as a photo assistant came to an end. Apparently, my lackluster enthusiasm for the work had impeded my performance, particularly when it came to working with a powder puff. By the end of June, I was struggling to make it on wooden nickels, sour grapes, and a glimmer of hope. Through a temp agency, I found work as a secretary on a television western called The Young Riders. It was a good gig, but when they asked me to join the show full-time as a writer’s assistant, I declined because the hours were long and it would leave no time for late-night writing adventures with Miss Woodlawn, once our book sold.


Then I got a call from Paul Reubens’ office, asking if I’d be interested in working as his assistant on Pee-wee’s Playhouse. I liked Paul Reubens a lot, but I wanted to be a writer. I didn’t want to be an assistant again. That was a twelve-hour-a-day commitment. I couldn’t start working for Paul Reubens and then quit in the middle of his show to write a book with Holly Woodlawn. Writing is a lot of work, and I didn’t have the energy to do both, so I put all my chips on Holly Woodlawn, betting, in the long run, she’d have the greater payout.


“Sounds like a crock of horse shit to me,” Babe Yancey grumbled when I told her the reason I was late with the rent. For once, I agreed with her. I tumbled from one temp job to another that summer, eagerly anticipating a publishing deal, but it never came. As the months dragged on, Holly’s patience began to wane. She was bored. The whole reason she came back to Los Angeles was to work on a book about her life, and now the project had stalled.


“What’s going on with that book proposal?” Holly asked almost daily only to get the same frustrating answer. Nothing!


So when a friend of hers asked if she’d like a free trip to Europe, Holly jumped at the chance. This friend was named Harriet and she was a musical theatre powerhouse who blew in from New York to work on a TV series. I first met her when I drove Holly to her apartment on Hawthorne Avenue in Hollywood.


Harriet was a portly little troll with a big round head and long, thin stringy brown hair. She didn’t look or act theatrical at all. In fact, she looked frumpish, like a middle-aged hausfrau who spent all day scrubbing floors, and she spoke with a deep, almost monotone voice.


“Oh, darling, she’s a real hot mama,” Holly told me later. “She’s into leather, bondage and all that S&M stuff.”


“You’re kidding,” I said.


“Oh, no, honey, she’s a hardcore diva,” Holly laughed. “A bona fide, tried-and-true dominatrix dyke, stomping around in her leather boots, cracking her whip, showing her pretty young girlfriends who’s boss.”


“How do you know?” I asked as I visualized a scenario that tickled more than it shocked.


“We’re sisters, honey. She told me all about it. Oh, that Harriet! She’s got more kinks in her wig than a closeted Presbyterian. And wait until you see her in drag.”


It never occurred to me that a biological woman could do female drag. In my mind, the concept of “drag” was reserved for a man impersonating a woman or a woman impersonating a man. But Harriet didn’t disappoint when it came to the art of transformation. When Holly and I went to see her perform at an AIDS benefit in West Hollywood, I was curious as to how this homely, stringy-haired gal would carry off a live performance on stage. I was not only surprised, but I was literally astounded. Harriet was a force and she looked fantastic. Painted face, huge hair, and a thunderous voice that gave me chills.


But despite her tremendous talent, Harriet, like a lot of actors in Hollywood, never hit the big time. She hopped from job to job, had a few good TV gigs, made a disco record in Europe, and performed at cabarets while hustling antique jewelry and vintage tchotchkes on the side. But all that hard work wasn’t enough to sustain her during the down times when she wasn’t working, and by the end of summer, Harriet was belly-up financially. Knee-deep in debt, she decided to fuck all and take Holly to Europe for an all-expenses-paid vacation.


“How does that make sense?” I asked Holly upon hearing of the scheme.


“Hon, you do what you gotta do,” said Holly as she sorted pennies from a jar of change. “Harriet’s going broke and I’m going to help her.”


“What?!”


“We’re maxing out her credit cards, darling. We’re going to spend every bit of credit she’s got. All her cash, too. Honey, by the time she gets back to America, she’ll be flat busted. Then she’ll claim bankruptcy and the bill collectors won’t be able to touch her.”


“But I don’t understand. Why?”

About the Author



For nearly 30 years, Jeff Copeland worked as a show biz hobo, hopping from one gravy train to the next. He was nominated for an Emmy (yay!) and lost (boo!), and has enjoyed working on fun, interesting, and exciting content for a variety of TV networks and film studios, including ABC, FOX, and HGTV.

 

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Thursday, July 10, 2025

PROMO: The Perfect Ten

 

 


Fiction / Drama

Date Published: May 22, 2025



The Perfect Ten is a gripping tale of friendship, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to when pushed to the edge.

When three high school friends witness a disturbing event, they make a pact to never speak of it again. Twenty-five years later, their high school reunion reignites not only memories—but a dangerous new alliance. Two of the men are facing personal crises: one is drowning in debt, the other desperate to save his wife from a rare cancer. Their third friend, connected to a powerful mafia family, may hold the key to their salvation—but at what cost?

As the trio ventures into the high-stakes world of counterfeiting, an unexpected fourth member joins their scheme—a once-forgotten classmate whose transformation is as stunning as it is surprising.

Spanning the coal mines of Pennsylvania to the glittering heights of Manhattan’s finance and fashion districts, The Perfect Ten takes readers on an international journey filled with twists, secrets, and moral gray areas. With characters you’ll root for and a pace that never lets up, this smart, fast-moving thriller asks: How far would you go for the people you love?

 


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John R. Iredale was born in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, and earned his doctorate in podiatric medicine in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1967. He went on to practice podiatry for nearly five decades in Durham, North Carolina. Known by friends, family, and patients as a natural-born storyteller, John often found inspiration in the lives of those around him. His deep curiosity and attentive ear uncovered stories that spanned generations, cultures, and communities.

In retirement, John finally turned to the page, sharing the vivid tales that have been living in his memory and imagination for years. The Perfect Ten is his debut novel—a suspenseful blend of crime, loyalty, and the power of old friends with unfinished business.


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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

PROMO: Airplanes, Atlanta & An Assassin

 




Katie & Maverick Cozy Mysteries, Book #10


Cozy Mystery

Date Published: 07-10-2025

Publisher: Secret Staircase Books



A National Competition and a Deadly Detour

High school teacher Katie Wilk is thrilled when her students qualify for Mock Trial America, a prestigious courtroom competition in Atlanta. Alongside her best friend and fellow teacher Jane Mackey, a team of eager teens, and a crew of devoted chaperones, Katie boards a flight from Minnesota—ready for a week of intellectual showdowns and Southern hospitality. But things go sideways before the plane is even off the ground.

With canceled flights, endless delays, and one particularly obnoxious passenger stirring up trouble, the trip turns into a logistical, almost deadly, nightmare. When that same rude traveler turns up later in Atlanta, the chaos takes a deadly turn—and suspicion lands squarely on the Mackey family.

As Katie digs deeper, she uncovers a web of secrets: stolen documents, corporate espionage, dangerous toxins, and enough motive to make her question everything. Can she untangle the truth before the killer strikes again?

Luckily, she’s got help—from Maverick, her sharp-nosed, loyal Labrador retriever and trained search-and-rescue dog, who’s always ready to sniff out danger.

Smart, suspenseful, and full of heart, this latest installment in Mary Seifert’s charming cozy mystery series delivers Southern intrigue, tricky puzzles, and the kind of dogged determination only a Lab (and a resolute teacher) can provide.


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Mary Seifert is the author of the Katie and Maverick Cozy Mysteries 2024 International IMPACT Award winner for books in a series, a collection of fun and thrilling tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Her books, including the 2023 American Fiction Award finalist Maverick, Movies & Murder and the 2024 Chanticleer Murder and Mayhem finalist Santa, Snowflakes & Strychnine, are must-reads for cozy mystery fans who enjoy a good puzzle wrapped in a heartwarming story.

Set in the charming landscapes of West Central Minnesota, where the lakes begin and the criminals are caught, Mary’s stories transport readers to a world of intrigue, humor, and small-town charm. Each book is a delightful mix of suspense and warmth, featuring memorable characters, ingenious puzzles, and clever twists that keep you guessing until the very end.

Busy crafting her next mystery, Mary indulges in her love of research, currently studying the flora and fauna of the Nantahala National Forest and the magnetic call of Atlanta for the upcoming installment of her series. She believes that every great mystery starts with a curious mind and a love for uncovering the truth, but scrupulously scrubs her browsers history of any hint of crime.

Join Mary on her literary journey, where a good story is always paired with a cozy blanket, a glass of wine, and a touch of mischief!


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PROMO: Journey Beyond the Yellow Brick Road

 

 


Finding Your Emotional Home as a Caregiver


Self-help, Caregiving

Date Published: July 10, 2025



This subtly crafted book entwines the enchanting narrative of "Oz" with the foundational principles of caregiving and personal growth. Using anecdotes and scenes drawn from the classic tale and its various modern re-imaginings, each chapter provides a fresh perspective on navigating life's challenges and offers strategies for dealing with complex emotions and situations.

Taking her readers on a journey of self-discovery, of resilience, and of deeper reflection on their caregiving roles and experiences, Dr. Eboni Green gently nudges us to embrace self-love and acceptance, while also highlighting the importance of finding joy in the midst of adversity. This is more than a mere guide, it's an empathetic companion for those seeking to balance caregiving responsibilities with personal well-being.

With Dorothy and Toto in tow, Journey Beyond the Yellow Brick Road stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment, encouraging readers to find their own path to emotional fulfillment and inner peace, much like the journey to the Emerald City.


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Dr. Eboni Green is an inspirational author, Registered Nurse, and passionate advocate for caregivers whose insightful books have become essential resources for those navigating the complex journey of caregiving. With a career spanning over 30 years in the healthcare field, Dr. Green's work has been instrumental in illuminating the challenges and triumphs faced by caregivers in a society that often overlooks their crucial role.

Her journey began as a nursing assistant, where she worked closely with top professionals and immersed herself in the intricacies of care systems. It was through these experiences that Dr. Green witnessed firsthand the pivotal role of caregiving and the profound challenges faced by caregivers and families alike. Recognizing a glaring gap in resources and education for both parties, she found her true calling: to champion the needs of not only those in need of care but also those who care for them.

Driven by a desire to make a difference, Dr. Green has authored several transformative books. Her notable works, "Caregiving: Things You Need to Know," "Reflections from the Soul," and "The 7 Pillars of Successful Caregiving," serve as valuable tools, guiding caregivers through their journey with wisdom and empathy.

Beyond her writing, Dr. Green co-founded Caregiver Support Services with her husband to offer training to caregivers and support their mental health. Her impact extends to academia, where she shares her knowledge and passion as a college professor, further influencing the next generation of healthcare professionals. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and gardening.

Through her comprehensive efforts, Dr. Eboni Green remains a beacon of hope and a pillar of support for caregivers worldwide, advocating tirelessly for their recognition and well-being.

 

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

PROMO: Just What the Doctor Hired

 




Sweet romance, romance, romcom, contemporary romance, closed door romance, clean romance

Date Published: July 9, 2025



Student Autumn Haze’s motto is: no men until she completes her bachelor of nursing degree. Years before, Autumn learned the hard way men are just a distraction she can’t afford until she’s established her career and what she wants. While moonlighting as a Plus One companion pays the bills, she struggles to follow her rules after meeting her newest contract. Pediatric Hospitalist Jensen Edwards is still recovering from a bad breakup that left him the talk of the hospital. Now he’s receiving a best doctor’s award, but after he hires Autumn as his plus one, Jensen is on edge. If word gets out that he hired a companion, rumors are bound to circulate, making work unbearable—again. Their chemistry as a fake couple is undeniable, but can a chance at a real relationship override their fear of commitment?

 

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Amanda and Lisa-Marie are an award-winning, co-writing team of best friends who share imaginary worlds, including Men In Books Aren't Better (September 29, 2024), Just What the Doctor Hired (July 9, 2025), and a short story, Shivers, published in Moments Between (February 28, 2022). Lisa-Marie Potter (BIPOC) is a mom of four who grew up in Nottingham, England, and now resides in Alaska with her husband and golden retriever. Amanda Nelson grew up in Maryland and moved to Arizona, where she attended ASU and currently lives with her husband and four kids. Both women are hopeless romantics, but Lisa-Marie also enjoys suspense novels, while Amanda's second go-to genre is romancy. The duo review books on their socials, hike the Olympic National Park, and fight over the same fictional crushes.

 

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PROMO: Daughter of Starlight

 



YA Fantasy, Fantasy

Date Published: July 9, 2025

 


Luma was six years old when she was found wandering alone with no memory of a family or how she got the strange scars that crisscross her palms. Now, twelve years later, Luma is summoned across a magical bridge to another world: a world where the decimated population of elves suffer under the ruthless wizard army.

Luma’s appearance is a ray of hope for the elves, who believe she is their prophesied “Daughter of Starlight”, the only one whose powerful magic can heal their broken defenses. Luma just wants to get back home, but the wizards discover her, and soon Luma is in the fight of her life. As she flees a mighty adversary, Luma struggles with hints of a strange power from deep within, a power that she can neither control nor deny any longer.

Desperate for answers, Luma joins a group of elf resistance fighters on a perilous journey in search of the exiled elf mage. Along the way, Luma begins to realize there could be more truth to this prophecy than she first thought, and that just maybe, she has a family after all.

 


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Molly M. Hammond is an award-winning author whose love of language and writing has been lifelong. She earned a degree in English and Communication and then went on to earn a second degree in American Sign Language Interpreting. An avid runner, Molly often gets her best story ideas while running and remains outraged that those ideas do not then present themselves, fully formed, on the page. When she’s not running, writing, or interpreting, Molly can often be found taking an excessive number of photos of her dog, Bungee, and her two cats, Rose, and Clover. Molly lives in the beautiful St. Croix River Valley of Minnesota with her husband and two sons, who bring her joy every day.

 

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Blog Tour: Anticipation Day

 



Science Fiction

Date Published: December 3, 2024

 

 

2025 Book Excellence Awards Finalist in Science Fiction


“A musing science fiction novel about the future of AI, Anticipation Day follows a group of friends as they try to improve their lives through government-sanctioned fantasies." —Foreword Clarion Reviews

“A boundary-pushing plunge into a vividly imagined future, Anticipation Day poses powerful questions about identity, the human experience, and our digital destiny as a species, resulting in a provocative mixture of Black Mirror and The Surge.” —The Independent Review of Books

 

In the summer of 2026, amidst the sights and sounds of one of the oldest pubs in London, Dr. Joshua Lee receives a call that will alter his life for the foreseeable future—he’s asked to work on a clandestine project that will transform every American’s way of life.

Six years later, amidst the steel and glass canyons of the Denver suburbs, a group of friends assemble for dinner the night before their first escape into Anticipation Day, an immersive simulated experience that is promised to be an annual respite from the daily grind.

Amongst this group of friends are Alexandra, Eric, Patrick, Mike and MaryAnne, each at inflection points in their lives and each with their own life scars and unrealized dreams. As they prepare to plug into the simulation, they are forced to confront their own fears and desires, all while interfacing with their chosen simulated experience, blurring the lines between reality and the artificial dreamscape.

These experiences force the group to confront their deepest fears, chase exclusive happiness, and unlock truths buried within their souls. As they delve deeper into the algorithmic labyrinth, more truths about their existence are fully revealed.

However, the question begs: Will their journey lead to salvation, or will it unravel the very fabric of their existence?

 

Join this eclectic band of suburbanites as they look for meaning amidst the chaos of the digital age. Anticipation Day beckons, but not everything is as is seems in this electrifying tale of urban futurism.





Excerpt


CHAPTER 1



THE SLEEPLESS NIGHT



March 14, 2030



Dr. Joshua Lee rolled onto his back and stared at the ceiling. It was impossible to go back to sleep. He sighed and asked his virtual assistant, Sylvia, what time it was. Her response didn’t help: “Good morning, Joshua. It is 4:33 a.m. local time, 6:33 p.m. Sydney time. Would you like me to summarize your upcoming day?”

“God no,” Joshua mumbled.

“Alright, Joshua. Please let me know if you need anything,” Sylvia replied.

At least he had gotten four hours of sleep. Drinking coffee past 8 p.m. was never a good idea, and having a cup at 9:30 p.m. to help calm his nerves was, in hindsight, an awful decision. With the biggest day of his life staring him in the face, Joshua should have popped some edibles, put on a movie, and gone to bed at a reasonable hour. Oh well, there was nothing he could do about it now.

He pulled off the blanket slowly and stumbled to the bathroom to relieve his bladder. Maybe that would help him relax.

After what felt like a record-breaking piss, he returned to the bedroom and opened the drapes of his suite on the top floor of the St. Regis hotel, staring at the bright lights of Washington, D.C.

He couldn’t help but wonder what this day, three and a half long years in the making, would bring for him. Joshua had poured his heart and soul into this project, missing first steps, first words and one anniversary with his wife Julie, all for the goal of getting legislation onto President Randolph’s desk for signature.

If that happened, and it was still a big if, Julie and Joshua could confidently say it had all been worth it.

As a result of this goal, he had been in Washington, D.C. for the past three painstaking weeks, which were filled with meetings, late-night sessions, and sleepless nights, all to prepare for his speech today to the Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence, a subset of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law.

His colleague, Neil Jergenson, was more than happy to let Joshua handle the speech and was hopefully sleeping in his suite on the second floor. Given his fear of heights, Neil had suggested Joshua take the suite on the higher floor, which was ironic given how high Neil was all the time.

At the relatively young age of 35, even Joshua found himself physically and mentally exhausted by the end of this three-week stretch. As such, everyone on his team agreed that he should take it easy the day before the speech. So, he had done just that by working out in the morning, eating a lean, healthy breakfast, and reading some books he had packed before his trip from Sydney. After a nap, he ordered a late lunch from room service, watched TV, and practiced his speech.

Julie, their seven-year-old son Owen, and two-year-old daughter Olivia had returned to Sydney weeks ago. The kids needed to get back to school, and Joshua and Julie didn’t want the kids around the media chaos that could follow his speech.

Joshua already missed his family dearly. And his home city of Sydney. He hadn’t spent much time there since they moved to the United States a few years earlier to allow him to perform his research. He eagerly looked forward to returning home after this exhausting process was over.

Julie had been an absolute angel, supporting him through each failure, redesign, subsequent failure, subsequent redesign, and eventual breakthrough. She was the rock of their family, never complaining about the long nights and weekends required of him and always understanding why it was necessary.

He was grateful she was by his side when he received the call that Neil and he were to present their findings to the panel after the huge success of human trials performed earlier in the year.

As he gazed out at the lit-up buildings of downtown Washington, D.C., tears welled in his eyes. He sighed, turned away from the window, and searched for the remote control to turn on the television so he didn’t feel so alone. The local station popped on, with the “really early morning” crew reporting protests in London, which had broken out as a rebuttal to the Church of England’s statement that Artificial Intelligence was against the teachings of the Bible and society should eliminate it in lieu of reverence for God.

Ah, London,” he thought, sighing deeper than before.

Though he had been to London only a few times, the city held a special place in his heart. Even as a young boy, reading Sherlock Holmes, he had wondered what it would be like to walk the dark and misty streets of London at night.

As a teenager, watching old movies and shows about the Royal Family’s history and majesty made him wonder what it would be like to be a royal, surrounded by people who were privileged and wealthy, yet so stuck in their ways. While traveling the world and being adored by millions of people sounded wonderful, the lack of privacy would surely get old after a while.

However, it was his visit to London in June 2026 that he would never forget, as it changed his life forever.

Lying back in bed, he switched off the television, hoping to get a couple more hours of sleep. “Don’t get yourself worked up, J-Dog,” he muttered out loud, using the nickname he had created when he was very young as a way of fitting in with the cool kids from school. “Stop thinking about London and focus on your breathing. In… out… in… out…”

Yet, breathing didn’t help. His mind kept returning to London, to the raw excitement and hope from that phone call in 2026 that brought him to this very bed in Washington, D.C.




About the Author

Jeff Michelson is a Certified Public Accountant by trade, a deli owner on the weekends and a first time author. Jeff lives in the NJ suburbs with his family, including their dog Maggie and lots of koi fish!

As a first time author, Jeff really enjoyed the creative process of writing this book and hopes others enjoy reading the story as much as he enjoyed writing it!

 

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