Black Masking Indians (AKA Mardi Gras Indians) Explained
Every year the Black Masking Indians take to the streets to show off magnificent handcrafted suits weighing up to 150 pounds and costing thousands of dollars and hours to create.
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You have a great idea! …Now what?
Every project starts with an idea. Most books start with a GREAT idea – an idea so compelling, you want to spend the time and energy it would take to turn it into something amazing. You may even be super excited to get started. Then what?
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Bunnies, Bonnets, and Parades – Oh My!
Easter is about rebirth and New Orleans loves a comeback. At least as splendid as a day full of parades is the non-stop spectacle of hats, headpieces, and fascinators worn by revelers and brunch-eaters throughout the French Quarter.
There are at least 3 parades, but the one with
3 Power Questions for Breaking Down a Scene
Welcome to my first official Know Small Parts newsletter! To get things started, I’ll be sharing the first 3 questions I ask myself when I break down a scene.
I remember auditioning for the guest starring role of a nurse on Diagnosis Murder back in the 90’s. The
Who pays for Mardi Gras?
It's the biggest "free" party in the world – and one of the most profoundly misunderstood parts of New Orleans culture.
When I first learned who paid for Carnival, I was dumbstruck. I'd honestly never asked myself who footed the bill. I guess I assumed
Introducing the Writing Unblocked newsletter!
I’ll be sharing lessons learned on the path from writing 1 book in 20 years to 5 books in 4 years. After getting my master’s in creative writing and English literature, I studied 3 years in the Writer’s Boot Camp screenwriting program, and spent 30 years meeting
Introducing the Know Small Parts newsletter!
Behind-the-scenes stories and wisdom from my 30-year career as a working actor in films like Django Unchained, Now You See Me and Kill Bill, TV shows from Friends to Queen Sugar, and over 60 commercials.