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Title: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Midnite on September 21, 2006, 05:46:15 PM
Gay icon in waiting
Life of 'Dark Shadows' Grayson Hall
by David Alexander Nahmod
Grayson Hall: A Hard Act to Follow by R.J. Jamison; iUniverse Press, $18.95
(http://ebar.com/arts/art_article.php?sec=books&article=170)
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: johnpeternyc on September 22, 2006, 12:41:07 AM
By the way i just read in ShadowGram Grayson Hall is still dead.  :(

Though I am lucky to have read RJ's captivating book.   RJ thanks for bringing her back to life for me.  You are an excellent writer who it is clear took the time to document and chronicle one exceptional woman.

THANKS
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 22, 2006, 12:59:55 AM
By the way i just read in ShadowGram Grayson Hall is still dead.

No doubt like Generalƒ­simo Francisco Franco.  [wink2]
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: BuzzH on September 22, 2006, 01:31:26 AM
By the way i just read in ShadowGram Grayson Hall is still dead.  :(

LOL John!  That's why it pays to subscribe to ShadowGram, you learn that Grayson, Joan, Joel, Thayer et all are STILL DEAD!   >:D
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: johnpeternyc on September 22, 2006, 01:34:32 AM
LMAO

 :-*
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: BuzzH on September 22, 2006, 01:40:58 AM
LMAO

 :-*

I'm SO glad you're on the Forums sweetie!  ;)
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Julia99 on September 22, 2006, 04:00:29 AM
By the way i just read in ShadowGram Grayson Hall is still dead.  :(

Though I am lucky to have read RJ's captivating book.   RJ thanks for bringing her back to life for me.  You are an excellent writer who it is clear took the time to document and chronicle one exceptional woman.

THANKS

Oh yes, I did verify that fact about G with a few sources.  .  :P

Thanks John for one witty response to David's very kind, gracious review. 
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: David on September 22, 2006, 04:13:25 AM
Grayson's not just dead.                                                                                         8)

She's deeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaadddddddddd.......

David
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Nancy on September 22, 2006, 04:34:53 AM
That's you all over with the bad news.  You're nothing but a blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaabermouth! ::)

Nancy

By the way i just read in ShadowGram Grayson Hall is still dead.  :(

THANKS
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: johnpeternyc on September 22, 2006, 04:47:34 AM
bang...zoom...right in the kisser
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Nancy on September 22, 2006, 05:08:19 AM
Oh yeah? Let Grayson Hall play Alice Kramden and we'll just see who goes flying over the moon!
Nancy

bang...zoom...right in the kisser
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on September 22, 2006, 05:14:42 AM
I don't know what some of you posting in this topic are on tonight. But I have a feeling if I could bottle and sell it, I'd make a fortune!  ;D
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: johnpeternyc on September 22, 2006, 05:16:56 AM
moon!


Giggle...Nancy said Moon
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Nancy on September 22, 2006, 05:20:55 AM
Beat you to it, MB. Look for my dealer's table at the next fest. ^-^

Nancy

I don't know what some of you posting in this topic are on tonight. But I have a feeling if I could bottle and sell it, I'd make a fortune!  ;D
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Bobubas on September 22, 2006, 05:49:53 AM
Another great article David.  :) I am in the middle of RJ's book. I've found it to be very informative and entertaining.  :)

                                        Bob
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Heather on September 22, 2006, 10:26:29 AM
Great article, David!
I just finished the book the other day...
I laughed, I cried...it's fantastic! Definite must-read for any Grayson-luver out there, or anyone who appreciates a well written biography, period.

If anyone hasn't snatched up a copy yet (or are thinking of the perfect gift for the person who has everything)...It would make a great stocking stuffer for the holidaze, doncha think?  ^-^ :-*
xo
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Julia99 on September 22, 2006, 02:42:27 PM
Hello everyone. . met Heather my wannabe agent?   ;D

sale darlink sale! work it workit!
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Jackie on September 22, 2006, 05:58:56 PM
I enjoyed the article very much.  Another great way to make Grayson visible again to the public.
Title: Hmmmmmm..........
Post by: David on September 22, 2006, 07:06:51 PM
IMDB.com lists a silent film from 1914 called.....
The Mystery of Grayson Hall!

David
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Gothick on September 22, 2006, 07:50:18 PM
Great review!  I love the photo chosen for the article on the web version.  Was the same one used for the print paper?

Let sales ring out merrily over autumn skies!

G.
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: David on September 22, 2006, 08:17:08 PM
Steve, they only used the book cover image in the print edition.
Don't know why, I'm just a lowly writer, I don't make editorial decisions.

We should all thank the Reporter!
Though I do other stories, of course, they let me cover DS to my heart's content!

Whenever I propose a new DS story, Roberto, my editor, always says, "sure, go for it! Have a ball!"

I had a story on Lara's book last week and a review of Marie Wallace's book last Fall.
My very first piece for them, 3 1/2 years ago, was on dear Craig Hamrick's book Big Lou.

I raise my glass and tip my hat to Bay Area Reporter!

David 
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: MsCriseyde on September 22, 2006, 08:24:27 PM
Steve, they only used the book cover image in the print edition.
Don't know why, I'm just a lowly writer, I don't make editorial decisions.
Unless I am hallucinating without benefit of illegal substances, the book cover image appears halfway down the web version, but it's a thumbnail.  ;D
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: David on September 22, 2006, 09:01:43 PM
Criseyde:

you are correct.
the print edition has a much larger image of the book cover, but no pic of Grayson.

David
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Sandor on September 23, 2006, 05:34:24 AM
Can I simply say.... I LOVE THIS BOOK! I plan to continue reading it on public transportation, just to see if the cover art and/or Grayson's name attracts the attention of an unaware Grayson/DS lover during their commute.  Thanks for the article, David, and RJ, where can I find the words?!! SupercalifragilisticexpiMagdadocious!
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: David on September 23, 2006, 07:32:42 AM
Who knows, Sandor, maybe reading RJ's book on the 24
bus will get you some dates!

David
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Julia99 on September 23, 2006, 02:26:59 PM
It's not miserable MUNI anymore!   ;D
Title: Miserable Muni
Post by: David on September 23, 2006, 04:47:44 PM
It's WORSE!!!! :(
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: michael c on September 23, 2006, 09:14:57 PM
the size and heft of this book made it the perfect "read" for the n.y.c. subway.

i too kept hoping that the cover art might attract the attention of another fan of grayson/d.s. but alas.

it was a thoroughly enjoyable and informative read.i knew next to nothing about ms.hall's work outside of d.s. so this provided a vivid canvas.

well done.
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Heather on September 24, 2006, 11:16:00 AM
sale darlink sale! work it workit!

Anything to help your plan for world domination, dear.  ;D
I won't be satisfied until Grayson is revered on every continent....and in the future , every starship database and habitable planet in the galaxy.  I'll train my future theoretical offspring (or nieces and nephews) to carry on the legacy if need be...   ;) >:D :-*
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Angelique Wins on November 06, 2006, 04:45:43 PM
Look for my dealer's table at the next fest. ^-^

The NEXT FEST?!!!  HOORAY!!!   [cheer]  ...and that would be where and when??   Inquiring minds want to know!!! [beg2]

Judy
[angl]
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: MsCriseyde on November 06, 2006, 04:54:16 PM
The NEXT FEST?!!!  HOORAY!!!   [cheer]  ...and that would be where and when??   Inquiring minds want to know!!! [beg2]
On the sidewalk outside the old studio. They'll be setting up a tv and dvd player on an A/V cart so we can watch the same clips over and over. Get there early for a good spot.  >:D
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Nancy on November 06, 2006, 06:29:41 PM
All in good time, my dear Judy, all in good time. [hall2_grin]

Nancy

The NEXT FEST?!!!  HOORAY!!!   [cheer]  ...and that would be where and when??   Inquiring minds want to know!!! [beg2]
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Angelique Wins on November 06, 2006, 06:48:56 PM
All in good time, my dear Judy, all in good time. [hall2_grin]
::Sigh::  Very well.  I shall simply await enlightenment and bow gracefully to your superiority, O Knower of Things.  [a345]

Judy
[angl]

Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Nancy on November 06, 2006, 07:01:09 PM
As long as you realize I am superior, there is much I can tolerate. [hall2_wink]

Nancy

::Sigh::  Very well.  I shall simply await enlightenment and bow gracefully to your superiority, O Knower of Things.  [a345]
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: David on November 06, 2006, 07:09:29 PM
 [hall2_grin]
than old studio is now used by the Montel Williams
Show.
Maybe Montel's pal, psychic Sylvia Browne, can channel
LaGrayson
for us?

David
 
Title: Re: Review of Grayson Hall bio in today's Bay Area Reporter
Post by: Angelique Wins on November 07, 2006, 07:34:38 AM
As long as you realize I am superior, there is much I can tolerate. [hall2_wink]

Certainly!  [salute]
    Superior:  Etymology--Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin, comparative of superus upper
           1 : situated higher up : UPPER
           2 : of higher rank  [queen]

And there isn't anybody ranker than you...that is...Um...  [angl]  See you at the Fest!!! Bye!!! [8334]

P.S.  Gotta love me!