Catalog of Interviews and Bits

Book Title:

Strippers “The Art of the Tease”

Log Line:

“I believe that inside every woman is a stripper waiting to be released”---Have Vena expand on this....also, have Vena tell us more

about her life in the striptease world....

My name is Vena Isabella. I’m completing a book "Strippers --The Art of the Tease” which will be ready for publication soon

I worked for many years as a lighting tech and designer for Burlesque shows in Las Vegas like Minsky 's Burlesque, Olde Tyme Burlesque, the famous Palomino Club etc. and in Los Angeles at the world famous Body Shop and other venues. I have worked with striptease artists that to this day are still known for their stage performances like Kitten Natividad, Satan’s Angel, Dusty Summers etc.

I refer to Stripping as an art form because it takes more than good looks-an act that’s actually a mini-production that incorporates costume, make-up, choreography, music, lighting, usually a gimmick, talent and above all, showmanship.

The book is filled with personal interviews, bios, glamorous photos and a history of Burlesque. How it has evolved from the fertility

dances of Babylonian Times and the belly dance traditionally known as the birth dance (to prepare woman’s bodies for the birth process) to Roman times and how it became a dance to entertain men.The book takes us through the centuries and how the “striptease dance” has given women a forum for their empowerment from the precondition of a submissive woman in a male dominated society.From Victorian Times, the Golden Age of Burlesque to present day there are many woman who dared to go beyond the mores of society giving us a host of exciting personalities and interesting stories like Mae West; writer, performer, screenwriter etc. who became the 2nd richest person in America of 1929 next to Randolf Hearst.

Today, we have pole dancing which can also be consider an art form. From the decline of Burlesque in the 40’s we have Neo-Burlesque making a comeback with superstar, Dita Von Tease and the Burlesque Hall of Fame annual convention keeping Burlesque alive.

Kathleen Kaiser Bio

Beginning as a music journalist turned publicist, Kathleen Kaiser’s career spans over 50 years of involvement in the most exciting industries of her generation. From rock and roll in the 60s and 70s to the digital/internet revolution of the late 80s, 90s, and 00s, she has been a marketing professional for Fortune 100 companies, small startups, and conferences/tradeshows around the world. She turned her focus to the literary community in 2008 when she released her first novel. Currently, she is finishing a memoir on her days in rock and roll. She had four books on the music industry published in the 70s and wrote for both American and international publications.

Named Publicist of the Year in 2016 by the Book Publicists of Southern California for her contributions to the literary community, Kathleen maintains a small list of clients that allow her time to continue her volunteerism. She is president of the national literary nonprofit the Writers & Publishers Network, producer of the 805 Writers Conference, and organizer of a monthly literary meeting over Zoom for writers. She produces monthly webinars and launched a new podcast –Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen Kaiser – in April 2021.

https://www.kathleenkaiser.com/

Ollie Marshall-Rico is a native of Springfield, Arkansas, where she grew up with ten brothers and five sisters and now makes her home with her husband in Orange, New Jersey. Ollie is a retired teacher from Newark Public School System, she has been a VISTA Volunteer (domestic branch of the Peace Corps), a community organizer and President of the missionary Society. She is currently a community activist. Scattered Changes is her 6th book.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Robert Hardgrave has a diverse background as an educator and teacher for the Navajo Nation, Alaska Native Schools Yukon River, and California Public Schools. He served as the Director of Eskimo Olympics. A parent, pilot, and retired schoolteacher, he followed his dream of publishing a novel. He currently lives in California

Robbie Bach is best known for founding and leading the team that created the Xbox. Today he is an entertaining storyteller and catalyzing voice who writes books and speaks to audiences on leadership, creativity, strategy, and civic issues.

During his twenty-two years at Microsoft, Robbie worked in various marketing and business management roles—including supporting the successful launch and expansion of Microsoft Office and leading the creation and development of the Xbox business. Then as Microsoft’s President of the Entertainment and Devices Division, he was responsible for the company’s worldwide gaming, music, video, phone, and retail sales businesses until he retired in 2010.

He currently chairs the board of the Bipartisan Policy Center. He also serves on the national board of governors for Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Magic Leap, an augmented reality company. He previously served as a board member of the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Sonos Inc., Brooks Running Company, the Space Needle Inc., and Year Up Puget Sound. He is the co-owner of Manini’s, Inc., a gluten-free pasta and baking company.

In 2015, he published his first book, Xbox Revisited: A Game Plan for Corporate and Civic Renewal. Published in 2021, The Wilkes Insurrection is his first novel.

Award-winning director Justin Corsbie and veteran singer-songwriter Todd Snider are available together for phone interviews on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 (9:00am - 11:30am ET) to discuss their work on the film, "Hard Luck Love Song.”

Filmed in Texas and released by Lionsgate, Michael Dorman, Sophia Bush, Dermot Mulroney, Eric Roberts, Brian Sacca, Melora Walters and RZA enliven characters inspired by the song ”Just Like Old times” by Todd Snider. Together with the deftness of first time, feature film director Justin Corsbie, this romantic, crime drama takes the audience on an emotional ride through heartland America.

About the Author

A.M. Justice is an award-winning Brooklyn-based author, lover of science and wit, sporadic scuba diver, and once and future tango dancer. Her characters live only in her head, but they're real, and she puts them through hell.

Vernuccio/Novak Report Radio Show; FOX radio news contributor; Editor-in-Chief, NY Analysis of Policy & Govt; Minute for America syndicated radio column,

Dr. Ian D. Brooks, is the CEO and founder of Rhodes Smith Consulting - a Personal and Professional Development firm specializing In behavioral transformations - and the Author of Intention: Building Capabilities to Transform Your Story. For over 24yrs, Dr. Brooks' career has taken him from working in a clinical ward to organizations and people - with the goal of helping individuals build skills toward achieving new heights. His clients include Netflix, Shondaland, Bank of America, Guitar Center, Nike Inc. Sony, and Warner Brothers. He has a passion for working with individuals seeking expansion as well as new and front line leaders within organizations develop skills built on mastering intentions and consistency of capabilities.