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John Gaspard
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Author (Eli Marks), filmmaker (Beyond Bob, Ghost Light), podcaster (Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast)
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This week on the blog: writer/director Nancy Savoca on Building a Career in Film Without a Roadmap.
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#CultClassic #IndependentFilm #filmmaking #filmmaker #indiefilm #indiefilmmaking
November 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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On the latest episode of the podcast, The Midwest Magic Machine: Mikayla Oz's 100+ Show Summer Strategy … and then Chapter 21 of “The Linking Rings.”
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#Interviews #cozymystery #MYSTERY #audiobook
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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This Week on the Blog: Dan O'Bannon Reflects on Creating "Dark Star"—From Student Film to Cult Classic.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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On the latest episode of the podcast, Chapter Twenty of “The Linking Rings” and A Few Minutes With… Jonathan Levit.
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#Interviews #cozymystery #MYSTERY #audiobook #booksky
October 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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This Week on the Blog: Actress/Writer Susan Coyne on Building Slings & Arrows and the Joys of Collaboration.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Nice write-up in the Star-Tribune today, promoting the book and the upcoming screening at The Heights Theater on November 17.
Heights Theater: heightstheater.com
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#booksky #BudCort #HeldOver #HaroldandMaude #Cultfilms
October 19, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Hennepin County Libraries ordered five copies of the new book -- the books are being shipped today. And already four people are waiting to read it. I love libraries. #booksky #newbook #newbooks #cultfilm #HaroldandMaude
October 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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On the latest episode of the podcast, The Cosmic Romantics Share Their Unconventional Journey into Magic and Matrimony … and the next chapter of “The Linking Rings.”
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#Interviews #cozymystery #MYSTERY #audiobook
October 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Great conversation on the VAA Podcast about how "Harold and Maude" became a cult film because of its two-year stay at The Westgate Theater in Minneapolis (1972-1974).
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October 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Podcast co-host Jim Cunningham delights and entertains on the latest episode of The Magic Word podcast.

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937: Jim Cunningham - The Spirit of Eugene — The Magic Word
Jim Cunningham is the voice behind the Eli Marks Mystery Series, penned by John Gaspard. For many seasons, he was affiliated with both the Minneapolis Twins (baseball) and the Minneapolis Wild (hockey...
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October 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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This week on the blog, Rebecca Miller on writing, directing, and defying expectations with her low-budget classic feature, "Personal Velocity."
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October 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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THE END OF AN ERA
🌙 On its final night at the Westgate in 1974, Harold and Maude ended its legendary 115-week run with one last screening.
At 11:07 p.m., Harold strummed his banjo for the 1,957th time. (Excerpted from the new book, "Held Over: Harold and Maude at The Westgate Theater.") #booksky
October 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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This week on the blog: Director Amy Heckerling Talks "Fast Times," "Clueless," and Teen Movie Magic.
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October 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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This week on the blog, Daniel Myrick on Lessons, Regrets, and the Legacy of The Blair Witch Project
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September 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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On the latest episode of the podcast, Chapter Eighteen of “The Linking Rings” and A Few Minutes With… David Kaye – aka, Silly Billy.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Had a great time talking with @markleslie.bsky.social about movies, books and even "Cheers" on his podcast this week.
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#booksky #HaroldandMaude
September 19, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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✊ When Harold & Maude hit its second anniversary at the Westgate Theater in Minneapolis, not everyone was celebrating. A group of Edina neighbors, frustrated by the film’s record-breaking 104-week run, staged a lighthearted protest outside the theater, calling for a new movie to take the marquee.
September 18, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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This Week on the Blog: "You’ve Got to Be Patient" – Bob Odenkirk Shares His Biggest Directing Lesson.
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September 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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@richardosman1.bsky.social -- thanks so much for creating what I now call Osman's Law: Upon first meeting someone, never comment on the most obvious thing about them, as they have heard it one million times before. It should be a real law.
September 16, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Made a return trip to The Indy Author Podcast talking about the creation of the new book, "Held Over: Harold and Maude at The Westgate Theater." Thanks Matty!
#BookSky #HaroldandMaude #NewBooks
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Episode 305 - Writing for Passion, Not Platforms with John Gaspard — The Indy Author
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September 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Now available for pre-order in Paperback, Hardcover, and Deluxe Hardcover (with custom 'Harold and Maude' end papers).
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#Booksky #HaroldandMaude #Cultfilm #Cultfilms #BudCort #NewBook #RuthGordon #Movies
September 10, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Delighted to be a guest this week on the 'Wish I'd Known Then' podcast, talking about the writing and production of the new coffee table book, "Held Over: Harold and Maude at The Westgate Theater."
#booksky #newbooks #podcasts #podcast #HaroldandMaude
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September 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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This week on the blog... Screenwriting Secrets from Neal Stevens: Why 'Scary on the Page' is More Than Just Jump Scares!
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September 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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On the latest episode of the podcast, John Sturk shares how his diverse performance background enhances his magic. And the next chapter of “The Linking Rings.”
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September 8, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Seventeen-year-old Gina dreams of becoming a star ballerina, but behind the beauty lies fierce competition, betrayal, and mysterious dangers.

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#Arabesque #BalletBook #YAfiction #Paris #mustreadbooks #booksky
September 6, 2025 at 1:55 PM