Actor David Topp

TAEM – The Arts and Entertainment Magazine is always thrilled to see a new actor coming up through the ranks and succeeding in the entertainment industry. We would like to introduce a young actor who has done just that.

Actor David Topp has made all the right moves in reaching for his dream. As we are both of Scottish ancestry his success is that more appealing to me. David, Tell us when you realized that acting was your choice as a career.

DT- Well, I think it was always the plan. Even if it was hidden in my subconscious. Movies have always been my greatest passion and when I finally realized that career for myself was possible, there was no question about it.

TAEM- What Hollywood personalities influenced you the most in reaching that decision?

DT- I’ve been influenced but so many phenomenal people in this industry that I would have to fill up this entire article to do right by them. The first time I stepped on a set the realization kicked in that someday someone with the same dreams and passions could be watching me thinking “How can I do this?” and I want to be an influence that confirms to them, it’s possible. If I can do that, so continues a wonderful cycle and I will be fulfilled with my success. (more…)

Dave Baranek

“How old am I?” Six? No, older. Everything is black and I’m confused. Come on, brain, catch up. Fractions of a second later I hear a sound like rushing wind and see an image of an instrument panel  ̶  a sketchy image as in a dream.

Suddenly I’ve got it! The last thing I remember was flying in an F-14 Tomcat fighter, then things went bad and I pulled the ejection handle.

A second later my eyes open. I see the gray hull of an aircraft carrier about a hundred feet away, and look down just in time to splash into the ocean. At least the water is warm. How the hell did I get here? (more…)

TAEM- The Arts and Entertainment Magazine is always on the lookout for new authors and different genres of writing to explore to keep alive the interest of our readership. We are happy, therefore, to introduce author Nancy Lee Parish to all our readers. Nancy, as you had stated many things happen for a reason, and events in your life have given you cause to turn to writing. Tell us about these and how they affected your career.

NLP- Thank you very much for having me. I am both honored and humbled.

My writing career started out a bit different than most. It began in a tent. Due to some highly unusual, almost bizarre, circumstances, including the death of my children’s father, we found ourselves homeless for several months, hundreds of miles away from any family or friends. We had moved to an area that had supports for my autistic daughter, and while we were able to set that up for her, it proved to be an insurmountable task to find employment and living arrangements in an area with a few small towns where we were not known. My husband, my son and I ended up living in campgrounds to stay close to my daughter.

I have written stories and poetry most of my life, for pleasure mostly, but had never considered writing a full length novel, let alone publishing one. It was during this time that I decided to start writing. (more…)