Hollywood Today Review
Books: Beyond the Red Carpet
August 9th, 2012 ·
Exclusive interview with author Francine Brokaw and a review of her book about being an entertainment journalist By Gabrielle Pantera Hollywood CA, (Gosh!TV) 2012/8/9 – “Years ago Kevin Costner said to me and some of my colleagues that our friends probably think we lead glamorous lives because we are with celebrities all the time,” says journalist […]
Suite 101 Review
Entertainment Journalist Francine Brokaw writes a compelling book, BEYOND THE RED CARPET, and takes an inside look on writing about television and its stars
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Francine Brokaw’s book BEYOND THE RED CARPET. I particularly like its freshness and honesty. This book is a guide of sorts and a must-have for anyone considering a career in entertainment journalism. …
Yahoo! Voices Review and Interview
“If you’re an aspiring entertainment journalist or an entertainment junkie, Francine Brokaw’s new book is ready to take you on a behind-the-scenes look at life beyond the red carpet. The veteran writer recently published “Beyond the Red Carpet: The World of Entertainment Journalists,” and it’s chock full of interviews and tidbits from some of the top entertainment journalists in the business. …”
Cupid’s Pulse Interview
“We chatted with the author about her experiences in the entertainment industry, specifically those celebrity interviews about lasting love and messy break-ups, and her advice for up-and-coming journalists. …
The Celebrity Cafe.com Review
“In her new book, Beyond the Red Carpet: The World of Entertainment Journalists, author, Francine Brokaw gives readers an uncensored view of life as an entertainment journalist, dispelling the myth that this is not a hard-working and competitive career. …”
Media Bistro Fishbowl LA Review
“The format of Francine Brokaw’s breezy 182-page book Beyond the Red Carpet: The World of Entertainment Journalists, available next Tuesday, is exceedingly straightforward. Under various themed chapter headings, the veteran Family Magazine Group reporter and current member of the TCA asks a group of colleagues to recall Strange Interviews (Chapter 4), Twilight Zone Moments (Chapter 5) and Off the Record (Chapter 10) detours. …”
LA Family Review
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. …
Filled with funny, moving and outrageous anecdotes from Francine herself, as well as 30 of her colleagues across the country, this book will make you laugh-out-loud and keep you reading from cover to cover…”
Tolucan Times Review
To understand what it takes to cover the Hollywood beat, there is the great new book, Beyond the Red Carpet: The World of Entertainment Journalists by author Francine Brokaw…”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Review
“…some amusing anecdotes about covering the entertainment business. …”
Radio Free Review
“…Francine Brokaw provides an interesting and insightful guided tour of the work life of those unsung journalists holding the microphone up to your favorite personalities and asking the questions. …”
One Bad Apple Dish Review
Beyond the Red Carpet
Is your favorite star off camera the same as on camera? This weekend I spent some enjoyable time reading Francine Brokaw’s book, “Beyond the Red Carpet,” which reveals the world of entertainment journalists. She shares with us comments, stories and different perspectives of thirty other entertainment journalists along with her own experiences of interviewing specific stars in Hollywood. What a fun, entertaining, and informative book for anyone that is interested in the behind scenes of entertainment and/or a career in the entertainment business. Aren’t we all curious about celebrities?
Having been interviewed myself a few times and listening to countless Osmond interviews over the past 37 years, it was delightful to read from the journalist’s perspective, their personal experiences and stories when interviewing celebrities. Francine even mentions how her phone interview with Donny and Marie went. …
Examiner.com Interview
“In her new book, she spoke to several other journalists about their experience in the business. This book is one that you won’t want to put down when you start reading it. It is very interesting to hear the stories of her career. They stories are interesting, funny, and it is great to hear of the big names they have been given the chance to interview.” …
Salt Lake Magazine
Francine Pullman Brokaw is an SLC native with a passion for writing about celebrities. In her new book, Beyond the Red Carpet: The World of Entertainment Journalism, which won second place in the LA Press Club’s National Entertainment Journalism Awards, Francine takes a personal look at the lives of celebs like Johnny Depp, Julie Andrews, Tom Hanks and Lindsay Lohan, and she gives an insider’s view of entertainment journalism. …
Lifting Hearts Spotlight
I’m excited about this interview! I was contacted by a cancer survivor, and entertainment journalist, Francine Brokaw, about doing an interview for our blog recently. Francine’s new book has been released, which makes it a good time to tell you a bit about her. She says that her book, Beyond the Red Carpet: The World of Entertainment Journalists, has helped her to reach out to cancer survivors – it is a tool for her to share how her life’s path changed after her diagnosis. From all of the reviews I’ve read, it looks to be a fun, entertaining read – maybe something you can sit down with to get away from all the drama in your own life! 🙂 I’m excited to get my copy! Click on the title above to link to Amazon, where you can purchased it. 🙂 …”
Business Info Guide Interview
What is your book about?
My book,Beyond the Red Carpet: The World of Entertainment Journalists, takes readers into the lives and experiences that we, entertainment journalists, have encountered in our careers. Not only are my own experiences documented, but I also interviewed thirty of my colleagues from around the country and Canada and in all areas of the business (TV, radio, print and online) to give readers, for the first time, a backstage pass to our jobs. While this is not a celebrity tell-all, there are many celebrities named in the stories.
Good Enough Mother Interview
Survivor Stories: Francine Brokaw
“We all face forks in the road of life. Don’t be afraid to try a new direction. It might be exactly where you were meant to go. …”
Buddy Hollywood Review/Interview
Watching movies before they open. Interviewing actors, directors and producers. Sounds glamorous, right? Author and veteran writer Francine Brokaw pulls back the curtain of entertainment journalism in her new book, “Beyond the Red Carpet: The World of Entertainment Journalists.” …
Switching from interviewer to interviewee, Francine Brokaw answered a few questions about her book…
Pick of the Month at Bookviews by Alan Caruba
Offbeat and entertaining, Francine Brokaw takes one Beyond the Red Carpet: The World of Entertainment Journalists ($11.99, Sourced Media Books, softcover) provides an uncensored view of life as an entertainment journalist with the help of thirty colleagues who share their personal stories and funny anecdotes about celebrity interviews.The author has had a long career interviewing major celebrities over the years and if you aspire to this career, this is the one book you should read.
Dish Mag
“…A fascinating romp through the wide-world of entertainment, Brokaw will wow you with her wit and irascible charm, while taking you on a back-stage tour you won’t soon forget. …”
Malibu Surfside News
Entertainment Journalist Shares Secrets of Craft
…“Beyond the Red Carpet contains many fascinating and often funny anecdotes about major Hollywood players.” …