Book Review: ‘Gone To Dallas: The Storekeeper 1856-1861’ Serves Up A Nice Slice Of Early Texas History

  Far from your average historical novel or western, ‘Gone to Dallas: The Storekeeper 1856-1861’ is a compelling tale of migration, betrayal, death, and dreams — peppered with real people, places, and events. With a cast of interesting characters and more bumps and hazards than a wagon trail, ‘Gone to Dallas’ tells the unforgettable story …

Book Review: Joan Harrison Emerges From Behind The Scenes In The Captivating ‘Phantom Lady: Hollywood Producer Joan Harrison, The Forgotten Woman Behind Hitchcock’

  In 1933, Joan Harrison was a twenty-six-year-old former salesgirl with a dream of escaping both her stodgy London suburb and the dreadful prospect of settling down with one of the local boys. A few short years later, she was Alfred Hitchcock’s confidante and one of the Oscar-nominated screenwriters of his first American film, “Rebecca.” …