My short story collection, "Standing In For Lana" is an insider look at a cross section of people shaped by the Hollywood/Los Angeles scene. Among them, the stand-in for an iconic movie star whose off-screen life begins to mirror the star's, a struggling actor using his skills sellilng telephone sex; an old man confronting the betrayal of his best friend; a former actress, long forgotten, getting one more chance at immortality; a young husband, who has traded his chance for success as a musician for a more stable life, dealing with the consequences of his choice. I've drawn upon my extensive background in improvisational theater to bring to life characters whose souls are close to the surface and whose Hollywood rings true. amazon.com