An Agoraphobic's Guide to Hollywood: How Michael Jackson Got Me Out of the House - Softcover

Craviotto, Darlene

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0984671196 ISBN 13: 9780984671199

Publisher: Front Door Books, 2011

Synopsis

When award-winning screenwriter Darlene Craviotto receives a call from Disney Studios asking her to write a musical PETER PAN for Steven Spielberg, with Michael Jackson in the starring role, it seems as though all of her Hollywood dreams are about to come true…If she can just get out of the house.Life isn’t exactly a walk in the park for this working mom, with two restless kids under six, a neurotic agent, a demanding studio head, and a loveable “under-employed” actor for a husband –And then of course, there is Michael.AN AGORAPHOBIC’S GUIDE TO HOLLYWOOD: HOW MICHAEL JACKSON GOT ME OUT OF THE HOUSE is an irreverent, behind-the-scenes look at show business. It tells the true story of how an agoraphobic screenwriter learns to overcome her fear of stepping outside of the house, and starts to live her life again–thanks to a top secret project, an eccentric superstar, and the most important assignment of her career.

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About the Author

Darlene Craviotto has worked professionally in the entertainment industry for over twenty-five years. She wrote Hallmark Hall of Fame’s LOVE IS NEVER SILENT, which won an EMMY for Outstanding Television Movie. Her feature film, SQUANTO: A WARRIOR’S TALE, a Walt Disney Film, garnered a Teddy Award for Best Family Film. Her award-winning play, PIZZA MAN, has been performed all over the world. Ms. Craviotto is married, has two children, and lives in Santa Barbara, California.

Edition details

• Publisher: Front Door Books
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0984671196
• ISBN 13: 9780984671199
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 280