Jessica Bendinger

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Jessica Bendinger sits down with The Warren Report at Writers Boot Camp Event

December 11th, 2009 by Briana Danielle
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The Seven Rays Author Jessica Bendinger on TODAY Show

December 8th, 2009 by Briana Danielle
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For their full Seven Rays schpiel, go here.

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THE SEVEN RAYS IS IN STORES!!!

November 24th, 2009 by Briana Danielle
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THE WAIT IS OVER. This has been a long time comin’, and the day is finally here. The Seven Rays is wherever book are sold– Amazon, Barnes & Noble, The Silver Spine in Spokane, WA.

CONGRATULATIONS, JESSICA B.!

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Jessica Bendinger: Why I Love Kellan Lutz

November 23rd, 2009 by Jessica Bendinger
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So…why do I love Kellan Lutz? Many reasons. I met Kellan in 2005 when we were casting a movie I wrote and directed called STICK IT. He came in and read for the part of “Frank,” and I fell in love with him instantly. He was sweet, he was sincere, and he completely embodied what I was looking for in the part: someone really friendly and really real. I wanted an actor who was both stunning and authentic, and it was oozing out of him. When he came back to audition for something we call the “mix and match” – where you test out the actors with one another to make sure there is chemistry – he was a lock. He was perfect with Missy Peregrym, who had been cast as the lead, but he was also insanely funny with John Patrick Amedori (who played “Poot”). They were my dream team, and Kellan was as sweet as pie. He was talented and made my job so easy. He was a doll.

In 2006, one of the producers of TWILIGHT called me to ask me about Kellan. They were considering him for a part, and I did not hesitate to call back. It’s rare when you can wholeheartedly endorse an actor, but that was certainly the case. Kellan was a total pro and a pleasure to work with, and I would work with him again in a heartbeat. I was thrilled that he got the part, and subsequently delighted to see him getting so much fun attention in the press. It really couldn’t have happened to a better guy.
So, when my book was in galley form, I asked Kellan if he’d be willing to read it. It was a long-shot since he was busy shooting the next TWILIGHT movie in Canada. But I had to try. Not only did he respond immediately, but he read the book immediately, too. Kellan said:
“I love your book! It’s such a page turner! Half-way done! So great! I can’t wait to finish it!” And then when he was finished a few days later, I received an email with these words in the subject line: “I love your book!” It made my day.
I was on cloud nine. Kellan was the first actor I knew to read the book, and it felt great to connect to a reader outside the target demographic: a guy! My delight gained speed a few weeks later when I learned Kellan mentioned the book in a piece in VANITY FAIR.
Long story short? Kellan told Vanity Fair that THE SEVEN RAYS was, “amazing.” And that, my friends, is just one of the many reasons Why I Love Kellan Lutz.

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The Seven Rays Script-a-Scene shout out on johnaugust.com!

November 19th, 2009 by Briana Danielle
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We are beyond flattered by the mention of our one of its kind screenplay adaptation competition from Jessica Bendinger and Final Draft script writing software. Read on, buzzzzzzing Bs.

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Look at John August’s mega blog here.

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Power Voices behind The Seven Rays soundtrack Photo Shoot

November 19th, 2009 by Briana Danielle
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The Seven Rays sountrack musical artists Jenn Em and Mycale got together for a promo shoot for The Seven Rays soundtrack on 18 November 2009.

The behind-the-scenes preview photos prove a couple things. 1. That a girl can have powerhouse vocals AND a rockin’ photo shoot and 2. That those pants are called HOT pants for a reason.

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Jessica Bendinger on Sonia Choquette and The Seven Rays

November 17th, 2009 by Briana Danielle
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Watch this fantastic video of Jessica Bendinger on psychic Sonia Choquette and her debut novel, The Seven Rays.

Jessica Bendinger on Sonia Choquette and The Seven Rays from Michael Ingrasci on Vimeo.

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#musicmonday FREE mp3 giveaway from Wynter Gordon!

November 16th, 2009 by Briana Danielle
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We love #musicmonday. We also LOVE Wynter Gordon- an uber talented musical artist from the forthcoming THE SEVEN RAYS soundtrack. Download ‘A Star’ below. You will enjoy it immensely. Feel free to listen to a few of our other artists on our streaming front page player. It’ll blow your mind how much fresh talent is bursting from our website.
About Wynter Gordon
Big ups to Wynter Gordon for her smash single “Sugar” by Flo Rida. Gordon currently writes for Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez. Her song credits include tracks from Mary J. Blige and Danity Kane. Visit wyntermusic.com for more info and updates from Wynter Gordon.

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A Very Happy Birthday to Jessica Bendinger!

November 10th, 2009 by Briana Danielle
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It comes but once a year on the calendar. Today is her princess day, and that needs a shout out.

HERE’S A BIG ASS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE SCREENWRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, NOVELIST EXTRAORDINARE.

This lady’s like Taylor Swift. Is there anything she can’t do?

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Stick It fan videos…

November 9th, 2009 by Briana Danielle
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Today I found myself looking at Stick It YouTube fan videos. The girls in Stick It were incredible, and this video is worth a look.

Thanks, Stick It fans!

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