This week I talked with writer Jeff Copeland about his new book “Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn” published by Feral House. The memoir is how an unlikely friendship between a young gay writer collided with Holly Woodlawn one of Andy Warhol’s superstars from the films “Trash” & “Women in Revolt” as well as being Lou Reed's Holly in the hit glam rock song "Walk on the Wild Side". The book is based on the lengthy collaboration between Jeff & Holly as they created the bestselling 1991 autobiography “A Low Life in High Heels: The Holly Woodlawn Story”. For the trash mondo fans this must-read book is a pure delight & a refreshing escape from current affairs. Holly is the embodiment of Auntie Mame & Bette Davis fueled by chardonnay introducing Jeff to the glamorous & sometimes larcenous world of a Warhol Superstar. In turn Jeff uses his writing & typing talent to give Holly the second chance at the fame she craves. This wild read that you just can’t put down takes you on a ride through Hollywood in the late 1980’s through the 90’s. Many of the named people in this literary extravaganza are real & some are famous so you’ll probably recognize those but other names have been changed to protect the innocent & not so innocent’s privacy. The layout & design by Ron Kretsch illustrating Copeland’s journey also adds a timeless dimension with fabulous Hollywood montages & rare photos. I talked to Jeff about his inspiration for writing “Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn” & his spin on moving forward in the current political climate.
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Loved this interview!! Can't wait to read it.
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