The Hollywood Times
“Francine Brokaw had me from the very first sentence in the Introduction of this book. As I quickly read through this book, which I didn’t want to put it down. …”
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Family Choice Awards
“If you’re interested in becoming an entertainment journalist, or are simply intrigued by that world, veteran writer Francine Brokaw’s new book Beyond the Red Carpet — The World of Entertainment Journalists, will provide you with an insider’s view into this fascinating profession.” Read the entire review.
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The Beach Reporter
“This is a celebrity-conscious world and many fans put them on pedestals. My book discloses both flattering and not so flattering stories about celebs, the entertainment industry, and the life of an entertainment journalist. It’s not a tell-all Hollywood behind the scenes book. It is an honest look at the entertainment industry, entertainers and entertainment
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Celebrity Cafe
“When I saw the cover of the Francine Brokaw book,Beyond the Red Carpet: The World of Entertainment Journalists, I said, “This lady is speaking my language….”
Midwest Book Review
From the February issue of the Midwest Book Review: Entertainment is an endless barrage of eccentricity and weird events. “Beyond The Red Carpet: The World of Entertainment Journalists” explores the media side of the entertainment world as Francine Brokaw brings a wide allure of interviews throughout the field and sharing the many stories that make up
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Me, My Shelf & I
“From beginning to end, there is so much information jam-packed into this book about what it takes to be an entertainment journalist, to what the best and worst parts of being one are!” “From beginning to end, there is so much information jam-packed into this book about what it takes to be an entertainment journalist,
Book World
“With a compelling mixture of wit and honesty, Francine offers readers an uncensored view of life as an entertainment journalist, dispelling the myth that this career path is all about parties and celebrity events.”
March 2021
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On TV February 2021
Beyond the Red Carpet – Brennan Elliott This Day
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February 2021
“Debris” premieres on NBC https://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/columnists/francine-brokaw/debris-premieres-monday-on-nbc/article_72a5e635-2b56-5227-9d9b-27412cd0aa05.html “Murdoch Mysteries” returns for season 14 https://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/columnists/francine-brokaw/murdoch-mysteries-season-14-premieres-on-ovation/article_d14fa4bb-ddad-58bc-a95b-15b30c8f9cc2.html “Before, During, and After” https://www.heraldextra.com/entertainment/columnists/francine-brokaw/before-during-after-now-available-on-demand/article_0b8e4247-4939-5bab-9810-7bfc39551fc3.html “Show Boat” is a classic musical http://www.familychoiceawards.com/entertainment/show-boat-on-blu-ray/ “Love, Weddings, and Other Disasters” http://www.familychoiceawards.com/entertainment/love-weddings-other-disasters-comes-to-blu-ray/ “Hard to Hold” stars Rick Springfield http://www.familychoiceawards.com/entertainment/hard-to-hold-stars-rick-springfield/ Disney’s numbs are new fun plush http://www.familychoiceawards.com/new-product-review/disneys-new-nuimos-are-great-for-kids-as-well-as-adults/ Discovery looks into the San Diego Zoo http://www.familychoiceawards.com/entertainment/the-zoo-san-diego-on-discovery/ Everyone is “Looking