Mark B. Perry
@markbperry.bsky.social
Itinerant screenwriter with 35 years in "The Business," now turned novelist and author of Amazon Best Selling LGBTQ+ Historical Fiction novel 'And Introducing Dexter Gaines: A Novel of Old Hollywood' from Amble Press https://www.markbperry.com
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October 27, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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I love living in Hollywood. You find someone who can repair vintage electric clocks and wander into a museum. What a cool experience.
October 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I love living in Hollywood. You find someone who can repair vintage electric clocks and wander into a museum. What a cool experience.
I was a Monster Kid. Still am. Lately, I've been dabbling with short stories, and this is the first one I've felt like sharing. You can read or listen on my blog. Please like, share, and comment! Thanks and enjoy! markbperry.com/2025/10/12/m...
October 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I was a Monster Kid. Still am. Lately, I've been dabbling with short stories, and this is the first one I've felt like sharing. You can read or listen on my blog. Please like, share, and comment! Thanks and enjoy! markbperry.com/2025/10/12/m...
A story of family, home, tradition, and transition. This gent grew up in my 1938 streamline house. This past Saturday, he and his family gathered here to celebrate his 90th. It was magical. Here's my account with some fun pics! markbperry.com/2025/10/05/o...
October 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A story of family, home, tradition, and transition. This gent grew up in my 1938 streamline house. This past Saturday, he and his family gathered here to celebrate his 90th. It was magical. Here's my account with some fun pics! markbperry.com/2025/10/05/o...
Happy belated heavenly or hellish birthday to my literary idol.
October 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Happy belated heavenly or hellish birthday to my literary idol.
Latest in an occasional series. I'd love to hear your "bad note" stories. Misery loves company and all that! #screenwriting #tvwriting Here's the link: markbperry.com/2025/09/22/d...
September 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Latest in an occasional series. I'd love to hear your "bad note" stories. Misery loves company and all that! #screenwriting #tvwriting Here's the link: markbperry.com/2025/09/22/d...
Congrats to the fabulous Katherine LaNasa on her well-deserved Emmy win!
September 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Congrats to the fabulous Katherine LaNasa on her well-deserved Emmy win!
Truly makes me happy to have worked with so many amazing artists over the years. I adored Katherine and her portrayal of poor dead Betty on Ghost Whisperer.
September 15, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Truly makes me happy to have worked with so many amazing artists over the years. I adored Katherine and her portrayal of poor dead Betty on Ghost Whisperer.
September 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Today's the day! My video reading from And Introducing Dexter Gaines is now available in the friendly Facebook group, Gay Men Loving Gay Books. You'll have to join to access the video, but I promise it's a lovely drama-free group of book lovers! Link in the first comment. #booksky #tcm #queerlit
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𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂 𝐕𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄 - To achieve the indelible voice of Pazuzu in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘹𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘵 (1973), Mercedes McCambridge had herself tied to a chair, chain-smoked, ate raw eggs, and drank whiskey despite years of sobriety. She originally declined to be credited, but changed her mind when the film was released.
August 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐂 𝐕𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄 - To achieve the indelible voice of Pazuzu in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘹𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘵 (1973), Mercedes McCambridge had herself tied to a chair, chain-smoked, ate raw eggs, and drank whiskey despite years of sobriety. She originally declined to be credited, but changed her mind when the film was released.
According to William Friedkin, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th choice to play the mom in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘹𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘵 were: Audrey Hepburn (who was living in Rome), Anne Bancroft (who was pregnant), Jane Fonda (who called the script "capitalistic trash"), and Ellen Burstyn who had lobbied Friedkin hard for the role.
August 26, 2025 at 6:28 PM
According to William Friedkin, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th choice to play the mom in 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘹𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘵 were: Audrey Hepburn (who was living in Rome), Anne Bancroft (who was pregnant), Jane Fonda (who called the script "capitalistic trash"), and Ellen Burstyn who had lobbied Friedkin hard for the role.
August 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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From The Official Dick Van Dyke Show book's Facebook page. How are you celebrating?
August 14, 2025 at 12:38 PM
From The Official Dick Van Dyke Show book's Facebook page. How are you celebrating?
I'm old enough to remember a time when you went on staff of a TV show and got a gen-u-wine business card and personalized buck slips! Do any shows still do this? #screenwriting #tvwriting #writingcommunity #writing
August 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I'm old enough to remember a time when you went on staff of a TV show and got a gen-u-wine business card and personalized buck slips! Do any shows still do this? #screenwriting #tvwriting #writingcommunity #writing
Holy Humbled, Batman! We're sold out! Can't wait to see/meet everyone! #booksky #bookish #lgbtq #lgbtqreads #classichollywood #tcm
July 31, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Holy Humbled, Batman! We're sold out! Can't wait to see/meet everyone! #booksky #bookish #lgbtq #lgbtqreads #classichollywood #tcm
Now in its 12th week of release! Good reviews are always appreciated (he says, hat in hand). Available wherever books and audiobooks are sold: a.co/d/2Ub5cTf
#booksky #bookish #lgbtqbooks #lgbtqreads #classichollywood #turnerclassicmovies #TCM
#booksky #bookish #lgbtqbooks #lgbtqreads #classichollywood #turnerclassicmovies #TCM
July 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Now in its 12th week of release! Good reviews are always appreciated (he says, hat in hand). Available wherever books and audiobooks are sold: a.co/d/2Ub5cTf
#booksky #bookish #lgbtqbooks #lgbtqreads #classichollywood #turnerclassicmovies #TCM
#booksky #bookish #lgbtqbooks #lgbtqreads #classichollywood #turnerclassicmovies #TCM