Billy Elliot the Forum

There has been some unfortunate backlash against this book and its author as Tim writes here in the Huffington Post.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tim-feder ... _ref=false

On the other hand, Glenn Cook wrote a very passionate defense of the book in his latest blog. Well said Glenn!

http://glenncook.virb.com/our-reality-show/13891561/

CJ-Rochester wrote:There has been some unfortunate backlash against this book and its author as Tim writes here in the Huffington Post.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tim-feder ... _ref=false

On the other hand, Glenn Cook wrote a very passionate defense of the book in his latest blog. Well said Glenn!

http://glenncook.virb.com/our-reality-show/13891561/

I can see why Ben is such a terrific kid.

And Glenn is a terrific dad. We need to support him - and Tim Federle - in this effort, and not let the numpties (a term Billy Elliot would understand) win.

Well, the book is actually in some very illustrious company; for example, "Catcher in the Rye" and "To Kill a Mockingbird." Those books have become classics, so fingers crossed for "Nate."

It was such a phenomenally hilarious book, and so well written! I'm actually planning on buying a few copies for friends this Christmas!

Sean

Got an email from Amazon last week promoting the sequel to "Better Nate Than Ever" ...

it's called " Five,Six,Seven,Nate" and available on January 21.

Put it on your wishlist..

Playbill has posted this about Tim Federle's sequel, out in January:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/18 ... 14?tsrc=nx

A reminder:

Tim Federle's follow up book Five-Six-Seven-Nate! will be published by Simon and Schuster on January 21, 2014.

http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/ST ... E-20140113

Check out the video!

For those in reach of Tampa Bay next week:

Tim Federle will discuss and sign copies of his books Better Nate Than Ever, Five, Six, Seven Nate, and the 'punny book of literary cocktails' Tequila Mockingbird next Wednesday, January 22nd at 7 p.m. at Inkwood Books, South Armenia Avenue, Tampa (813)-253-2638 (one mile west of The Straz).

http://www.inkwoodbooks.com/

http://www.inkwoodbooks.com/event/tim-f ... ockingbird

He'll be at Inkwood at 7 to discuss and sign his books, and then we're taking this party on the road to
Anise Global Gastobar for the after-party! Guest bartender Kamran Mir will be slinging cocktails straight from Federle's book.

PLAYBILL sent this article about Tim's new book:

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/18 ... o?tsrc=rnn

Tim offers these five tips to young aspiring Broadway actors:

Tim shared his five essential tips for young performers:

Your reputation starts the second you post something on social media. So be thoughtful about what you're saying about your fellow performers and the people you look up to, because Idina Menzel might see what you say about her on Twitter.

Right before a big audition, when you're in the hallway waiting to go in the room, stand with your hands on your hips and your feet really far apart. It's a power pose that's a secret that some adult performers know about. It's scientifically proven to give you confidence before you sing.

Don't stand with your arms crossed at an audition, especially at a dance audition. The best way to stand is with your arms by your side, or even behind your back, just holding one wrist. With your arms crossed you might be feeling a little tired, but it can look like you don't want to be there and that's not the message you want to send to the director or the choreographer.

Everybody loves a good riff, but make sure to sing the melody that's written. When you're at an audition, the musical director wants to hear if you can really sing the song as written. So unless it's a song that's written to be a pop or rock 'n' roll ballad, it's best to sing the song as written.

Not everybody can be cast in the leading role, but everybody can act like a star with their attitude and how they treat other performers. So be really conscious of the fact that your career and your ambitions as a performer will be marked by how you treat people more than how many shows you've been the lead in.

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/18 ... al?tsrc=nx