Trick or Treat! Happy Halloween you say? Not here it wasn’t. What a let down! I’d read earlier about various Celebs who have had to “apologize deeply” for potentially offending someone for either a comment…
Read MoreSeems the “in” thing to do today, is to show shock, disgust, outrage, and share #metoo stories of sexual abuse. Since the news began to break on Weinstein’s behavior and activities, I’ve gone through a myriad of…
Read MoreFrom Loyal Fan to TV-Show Actress I am regularly asked about my role in “Nashville”, and if you’ve watched, you know it’s filled with love, betrayal and complicated relationships…
Read MoreFather’s Day, picnics, Barbecues, a ballgame a beer? Shirt & tie…do they even give those as gifts anymore? Happy Father’s Day to all those great dads who get their official recognition but once a year, but admiration…
Read More2016, a new year and a new time in life for me. In the past two years, I’ve lost both my parents, and made a life changing move to Atlanta. I’ve logged 70,000 miles driving between Chicago…
Read MoreMy family adopted Grandma Gertrude when I was two years old. It took many years for me to understand she wasn’t “really” my grandmother. She was short, a little round, always wore a dress, and had glasses that sparkled like…
Read MoreI’ve been cast in A Reckless Pause, an original play, based on a true story. True story always intrigues me, and seems I find a piece of myself, my family in so many of them. The log line…
Read MoreMike Parker – You’ve been in this industry – modeling, acting, producing – for more than a quarter of a century, and you’ve achieved a modicum of success. I’m gonna go out on a limb and say that success didn’t come…
Read MoreLooking forward to a fun weekend with the official opening of Stand Your Ground, Friday -Sunday Jan 17-19th! Don’t miss this limited showing (15 theaters), check out Fandango for…
Read MoreI had the honor of being interviewed by Sharon Wilharm of FaithFlixFilms in preparation for the opening of Stand Your Ground. She did a great job of covering my career from early on to…
Read MoreI was very glad to speak with Ernest Schweit of the Daily Herald a few…
Read MoreStand Your Ground the true story of A Cry for Justice continues to win honors! The latest was the Bronze award at the ICVM conference, as well as a screening spot at the Gideon conference, and…
Read MoreHeading to St Louis this week, looking forward to seeing so many folks I’ve missed for the past year and reconnecting. AND meeting a whole ‘nother bunch! Beverly Holloway, Cecil Stokes, Gary Wheeler…
Read MoreEveryday sees more and more interest in the story behind and the making of A Cry for Justice (formerly Georgia Justice). All the pieces are falling into place, more people are actively promoting, but…
Read MoreWhen her son Jason is falsely accused of murder, Jackie Carpenter fights with a mother’s passion to battle the courts and free her boy; but when the prosecution seeks the death penalty, Jackie’s life spins into…
Read MoreHow many of us can be as gracious as Tim Tebow? “I just wanted to show character. You just continue to fight, and it doesn’t change who you are, who you play, how you go out there. You should be…
Read MoreToday is the last day to register for the CWIMA January event, held in 5 cities across the country. CWIMA is one of the fastest growing organizations in the country and Chicago is the newest chapter. Connect with other media…
Read MoreWanted you to know I have been cast as the lead in Georgia Justice! When her son Jason is falsely accused of murder, Jackie Carpenter fights with a mother’s passion to battle the courts and free her boy; but when…
Read MoreProducing can be a dream job for those intent on details, keeping a multitude of balls in the air, connecting and coordinating with everyone involved with a production and piles of paperwork. Totally fulfilling…
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