David Grant: Charlie Sheen is a Super Hero

Is there anything Hollywood loves more than an actor who falls from grace and then redeems himself? Do you remember last year at this time when Charlie Sheen was being fired from his hit television show, "Two and Half Men?"  It seems that he had super powers to keep us glue to the tv according to author David Grant. Read about it here at Hollywood Gossip, but be sure to come back and take a look around Hollywood Daze.

David Grant joined us earlier this week at Hollywood Daze with his guest and book excerpt. 

Blood The New Red - Guest Post and Author Excerpt

Today’s guest is David Grant, author of a number of books including Hollywood Ending and now his latest literary novel, Blood: The New Red, takes a look at the fashion industry in New York City. Reading this guest post and book excerpt, I felt, that even though I have never been to New York it sure feels eerily familiar to a place I know so well, that of Hollywood California. If you’re familiar with Hollywood see if you can pick up on the similarities and then let me know in the comments.

New York, A City of Inspirational Characters

 By David Grant

New York City has always been an inspiration for literature.  Jack Kerouac, Don DeLillo, and Norman Mailer are only a small sample of famous writers that have used New York to produce timeless prose.

When someone says “Baltimore” you have an image in your head, same for “Portland”, or any city.  For me “New York” brings images of compact streets, cobblestones, and non-descript store fronts.  For many, this “view” may bring words and motivation; however, if you’re really looking for inspiration, you need to look at what is going on inside.  Here you will find the three D’s: determination, debauchery, and desperation; this is where you will find New York City.  Diversity breeds stories you can’t ignore.

Walking through the city you come in contact with nuns, teachers, and felons, often all in the same block.  Here’s a question, which of the following New Yorkers are more dangerous? A) Drama Queen Fashionista  B) Nervous Homeless Man  C)Coked out Marketing/Ad Man  or D) Wall Street Broker?  A true New Yorker knows (answer at the end.)