Product Description: Whether you dream of walking the red carpet in Hollywood, taking the Big Apple by storm, having a cottage with a white picket fence--or all of those pleasures--this book will inspire you to "stretch" to make your dreams come true. "Dream Reachers II" is a magical mix of success stories and interviews with people who have dared to stretch to reach for their dreams. From living legends to legends-in-the-making, the subjects of this book let their imaginations soar. Award-winning author and acclaimed journalist Betty Dravis shares candid interviews with Bryant McGill, author, radio host and world-famous founder of the Good Will Peace Treaty; Actress Katherin Kovin Pacino, Al Pacino's stepmother; Actor/Director Tony Tarantino, Quentin Tarantino's father; Antonia Tosini, acclaimed screenwriter and Italy's Ambassador of Goodwill; and many more... Author Chase Von, a celebrity interviewer and award-winning poet, shares his stories of artists like Ada "Ace" Velez, Six Times Female World Boxing Champion; Hollie "Hot Stuff" Dunaway, Four Times Female World Boxing Champion Boxer; Judyth Piazza, award-winning journalist and radio show hostess; Joan Baker, "Queen of Voiceover" and more. With thirty-three compelling stories and interviews, this literary work casts new light on what it takes to be a Dream Reacher. These are stories of how even disasters can turn into dreams, challenges into opportunities, with the right attitude of perseverance and determination. From the Back Cover: Stars Authors Artists Dreamers Dazzling Beautiful People High Achievers This stunning collection of intimate celebrity interviews and celebrity anecdotes reveals the red-carpet world of artists who reach for their dreams. Reviews: "Being a great believer in the importance of reaching for dreams and harnessing passions to build a good life, I was delighted to read Betty Dravis's and Chase Von's book of enlightening and uplifting interviews. Particularly in light of the state of the world, I thought it was brilliant of these two celebrated writers to share these interviews in a book about people who have reached out and up in their lives to achieve the impossible. Bravo, Betty and Chase " - Susaye Greene, legendary singer with The Supremes "Since the authors are of different generations, Dream Reachers II is a complex, fascinating mix of inspiring high achievers, similar in tone to the first book. If you expect hard-edged journalism and tough questions posed by the interviewers/authors, this would not be the book for you. But the gentler approach provides some revealing views of those being interviewed. Just as the artists interviewed in this book are an exotic blend, so are Betty Dravis and Chase Von. The wedding of these interviews and reflections works nicely." - Steven Peterson, Director, School of Public Affairs at Penn State, Harrisburg, PA

Ed, you've captured the essence of the many footprints we leave along this journey of life, some that seem to take us down paths that find us standing alone with burdens and loved ones we lost and grief, loneliness, pain we've encountered along the way, and yet when moments of recollection come especially occasions such as this as you themed your poem with, the lost love recultivated and to cherish for life... that embraces us for all that has made us who we are, it makes each footstep seem as if it was taking us into a place of destiny that makes every moment worth it all. Beautifully scripted, Ed so realistic when it was worded by a pro like you... and your closing verses lend wings of inspiration that lift the heart and soul into higher realms. Wonderful poetry takes on another realm when the closing is beautiful and touches the heart in a soft linger, exactly what this does...

Dream Reachers is a magical mix of success stories and interviews with people who have dared to stretch to reach for their dreams. From living legends to legends-in-the-making, the subjects of this book let their imaginations soar. Author Betty Dravis shares her experiences as a young journalist when her idols, like Clint Eastwood and Jane Russell, walked right out of the limelight and into her life...for brief, memorable moments. Author Chase Von, a celebrity interviewer and poet, shares his current interviews with high achievers in the arts: acting, writing, painting, photography, music and dance. As these achievers tell you in their own words why they kept stretching to reach their dreams, they enchant the readers with their determination, inspiring them to DREAM BIG. With over forty compelling stories and interviews, this literary work casts new light on what it takes to be a Dream Reacher. These are stories of how even disasters can turn into dreams, challenges into opportunities, with the right attitude of perseverance and determination. Whether you dream of walking the red carpet in Hollywood, taking the Big Apple by storm, having a cottage with a white picket fenceor all of those pleasuresthis book will inspire you to stretch to make your dreams come true.

Each of us is like a box of chocolates. I see many individual's boxes are slightly ajar, presenting only pieces they deem most worthy. Webster's Dictionary defines vanity as "excessive appreciation of one's own worth or virtue." While vanity allows us to expose only our most desirable characteristics to others, I believe those with nearly closed boxes usually are the least appreciative of their true worth. True vanity comes when we can expose proudly ALL pieces, even those hidden in dark corners. Look inside, beyond the cover of false vanity, as I present my truths in raw, emotionally driven words, finding complete self-acceptance of all my pieces as I finally gain true vanity an excessive appreciation of my own worth. Herein are ALL my pieces in an open box exposed truths within emotionally driven words created by my heart, soul and mind. With the acceptance and ability to tell of all my pieces pain, loss, love, fate, hope and to proudly express my sexual thoughts, without the worry of society's backlash a final excessive appreciation of my own worth and virtue. I am now truly vain. My box is open. Sample me, as you desire.

"pee-a boo into a tinheart" is a collection of poetry written by carol rose, a biopolar woman who has survived her affliction and attributes writing as one of the main reasons she has been able to do so. As well as the excellent care of her doctors and the loving and unfailing support of her husband. carol, who is very sensitive to the color blue, as it disturbs her, and who really has to want to make a point, in order for her to use capital letters, is a very brave soul who is at the same time, very reclusive, prone to extreme emotional swings, and one of the sweetest people you will ever meet in your life. extremely talented as a poet and artist and photographer, she however, writes how she is most comfortable. meaning she spells words the way they sound to her and she articulates her thoughts without care as to how gramatically correct they are. to correct them would be to her, something very hurtful that truly upsets her, and as her publisher and editor, i've had to dip into my reserves of patience time and time again as she is a very fragile spirit, tender and loving and caring and all things sweet. working with her has made me a better man, a better person, and a better human being. in a world filled seemingly more every day, with hate and violence and the unspeakable, we could all learn valuable lessons from someone who truly does wear her heart on her sleeve. i would not hesitate to work with carol again, and have already insured in some way shape or form i will be working with her and i am forever grateful for her allowing me to take a peek, into her tinheart, which isn't really tin at all, but would best be described, as a heart of pure gold. respectfully, chase von editor andpublisher of this brave and immensely touching creation by author, artist and photographer and bipolar woman.