'Always Young and Restless': Melody Thomas Scott Memoir Coming Summer 2020

Longtime The Young and the Restless star Melody Thomas Scott has written a memoir, Always Young and Restless, which will be released next summer. The book, written with Dana L. Davis, covers her career and life struggles from a child actress (i.e. Hitchcock's Marnie) to becoming the longest-serving actress on daytime's top-rated drama series (she's played Nikki Newman on Y&R since 1979). Stay tuned!

Former Star Kathleen Turner Says 'The Doctors' "No Longer Exists, For Which We Can All Be Thankful"

Oscar-nominated actress does not mince words about her days acting on NBC soap opera The Doctors in her new book, "Kathleen Turner on Acting: Conversations about Film, Television, and Theater," co-written with Dustin Morrow.

In a long exchange with Morrow about her time on the soap Turner explained, "I was a regular on The Doctors. Which no longer exists, for which we can all be thankful. It was just a very run-of-the-mill soap opera. My character was so incredibly dumb that at a certain point I just couldn’t figure out how to justify the words that came out of her mouth, so I just asked the writers to make her a drunk."

Turner revealed the last straw for her with the soap.

"I'll tell you the breaking point for me on The Doctors," she wrote. "I remember this like it was yesterday. I was doing a scene where I was giving birth, after a four-month pregnancy of course, and I had researched the process and learned lamaze breathing and everything. After the first take the director, who was a man of course, came up and said, 'You're doing great, I can really feel what you're going through. But can you just be a little more . . . ummm . . . attractive?' 'Attractive.' While giving birth. That was it for me."

Wife of Late 'Guiding Light' Star Tom O'Rourke Releases Book About Years of Cheating, Reconnecting After His Death

In April, Marcy O'Rourke, the longtime wife of former Guiding Light star Thomas O'Rourke released a book about his life, "Bedeviled: The Strange Life and Death of Actor Tom O'Rourke".

According to the book, O’Rourke led a double life, secretly cheating on his wife for 35 years. He was a wonderful husband and father, who told himself everybody cheats, but in fact, he had a sex problem that destroyed his career, his happiness, and finally took his life. When he passed away, he could not rest in peace, so he came back to confess his true story the only way he could: paranormally.

O'Rourke starred on Guiding Light from 1977 to 1983 as Dr. Justin Marler, the biological father of Phillip Spaulding and Ross Marler's brother. He died on September 13, 2009, during the final week Guiding Light was on the air.

"This is the true story of the lies, false hopes and suffering of a cheater that had to be told so Tom could rest in peace," Ms. O'Rourke writes in the prologue of the book. "It's so astonishing, it sounds like ficiton, but it's all absolutely true."

Check it out on Amazon here.

Watch some highlights of O'Rourke on Guiding Light below.

PHOTOS: Don Diamont Signs His New Book, 'My Seven Sons and How We Raised Each Other'

Photo Credit: Sue Coflin/Max Photos

Actor Don Diamont, who plays (Dollar) Bill Spencer on CBS soap opera The Bold and The Beautiful Don Diamont, visitted New Jersey recently to sign his new book, "My Seven Sons and How We Raised Each Other: (They Only Drive Me Crazy 30% of the Time)."

Diamont participated in a Question and Answer session with fans and signed copies of the book on May 31 at Books & Greetings in Northvale.

Check out more photos from the event below.

'The Young and the Restless' Star Eric Braeden Visits 'CBS This Morning' on April 17

The Young and the Restless star Eric Braeden will appear on CBS This Morning to discuss his book, “I’ll Be Damned” on Monday, April 17. CBS This Morning airs from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET/PT.

Here's how publisher HarperCollins describes Braeden's memoir:

In this startling candid and poignant memoir, the legendary Emmy Award-winning star of The Young and The Restless, America's #1 soap opera, chronicles his amazing life, from his birth in World War II Germany to his arrival in America to his rise to humanitarian and daytime superstar for the past thirty-five years.

For nearly four decades, fans have welcomed the star of television’s number-one daytime show, The Young and the Restless, into their living rooms. While they’ve come to know and love the suave Victor Newman, few truly know the man behind the character, the supremely talented Eric Braeden. I'll Be Damned is his story—a startling and uplifting true tale of war, deprivation, determination, fame, and social commitment that spans from Nazi Germany to modern Hollywood.

Braeden’s journey from a hospital basement in Kiel to the soundstages of Los Angeles has taught him more about joy, heartbreak, fear, dignity, loss, love, loneliness, exhilaration, courage, persecution, and profound responsibility to the global community than he could have hoped to learn in several lifetimes. Growing up in the years after Germany’s defeat, Braeden knew very little about the atrocities of his parents’ generation, until he arrived in America as a teenager—a discovery that horrified and transformed him. Trying to redress the wrongs of his homeland, he has dedicated his life to humanitarian work—even forming the German American Culture Society—working for decades to show the world that what we share as humans is far more important than what separates us from one another.

Told with openness, candor, humor, heart, and occasional raw vulnerability, I’ll Be Damned reveals a man committed to making the world a better, more loving place. Filled with sixteen pages of photos from his decorated life and career, I’ll Be Damned will be a treasured keepsake for Y&R fans, and is an inspiring testament to the goodness within us all.

Book Recommendation: Agnes Nixon's 'My Life to Live'

I normally wouldn't make a book recommendation only three chapters into a read, but there's a new release that will be the exception to that rule. "My Life to Live: How I Became the Queen of Soaps When Men Ruled the Airwaves" was released last week, and so far it's as fascinating as you might expect. Agnes Nixon's memoir takes readers on a journey through her trailblazing rise to the top of the television industry, including behind-the-scenes stories from some of the most beloved soaps of all time. Featuring a foreward to All My Children superfan Carol Burnett, "My Life to Life" starts with Nixon looking back on her family, absent father, and life in Nashville. I can't wait to read more, and highly recommend you read along with me. You can order on Amazon here.

Eric Braeden Memoir "I'll Be Damned" Will Be Released February 7, Pre-Order Now

The wait for a memoir from Eric Braeden will be over when "I'll Be Damned: How My Young and Restless Life Led Me to America's #1 Daytime Drama" is released on February 7. Braeden has starred as Victor Newman on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless since 1980.

If you want to pre-order the book, you can do so right now.

Here's how publisher HarperCollins describes Braeden's memoir:

In this startling candid and poignant memoir, the legendary Emmy Award-winning star of The Young and The Restless, America's #1 soap opera, chronicles his amazing life, from his birth in World War II Germany to his arrival in America to his rise to humanitarian and daytime superstar for the past thirty-five years.

For nearly four decades, fans have welcomed the star of television’s number-one daytime show, The Young and the Restless, into their living rooms. While they’ve come to know and love the suave Victor Newman, few truly know the man behind the character, the supremely talented Eric Braeden. I'll Be Damned is his story—a startling and uplifting true tale of war, deprivation, determination, fame, and social commitment that spans from Nazi Germany to modern Hollywood.

Braeden’s journey from a hospital basement in Kiel to the soundstages of Los Angeles has taught him more about joy, heartbreak, fear, dignity, loss, love, loneliness, exhilaration, courage, persecution, and profound responsibility to the global community than he could have hoped to learn in several lifetimes. Growing up in the years after Germany’s defeat, Braeden knew very little about the atrocities of his parents’ generation, until he arrived in America as a teenager—a discovery that horrified and transformed him. Trying to redress the wrongs of his homeland, he has dedicated his life to humanitarian work—even forming the German American Culture Society—working for decades to show the world that what we share as humans is far more important than what separates us from one another.

Told with openness, candor, humor, heart, and occasional raw vulnerability, I’ll Be Damned reveals a man committed to making the world a better, more loving place. Filled with sixteen pages of photos from his decorated life and career, I’ll Be Damned will be a treasured keepsake for Y&R fans, and is an inspiring testament to the goodness within us all.

'Days of our Lives: 50 Years' Anniversary Photo Book & Multi-City Tour Coming in October (Updated)

This fall, in commemoration of five decades of Days of our Lives, the daytime drama will release "Days of our Lives: 50 Years" by Greg Meng.  The book's release is being kicked off with a multi-city book signing tour including some of daytime's most beloved faces. Cities slated for the tour include: New York, Northvale (NJ), Phoenix, Los Angeles, Denver, Kansas City, Atlanta, and Pigeon Forge.

Cast participating in the nationwide tour include: Deidre Hall, Kristian Alfonso, Thaao Penghlis, Stephen Nichols, Galen Gering, Lauren Koslow, Greg Vaughan, Camila Banus, Melissa Reeves, Billy Flynn, Christopher Sean, Kate Mansi, Drake Hogestyn, Suzanne Rogers, Bryan Dattilo, Martha Madison, James Reynolds, Bill Hayes, Susan Seaforth-Hayes, James Lastovic, Peggy McCay, Arianne Zucker, Eric Martsolf, Jen Lilley, Wally Kurth, Sal Stowers, Judi Evans, as well as Author/Co-Executive Producer, Greg Meng.

"As a longtime member of the Corday Productions family, it is a privilege to present this memory book, said Greg Meng, Co-Executive Producer, Days of our Lives and Executive in Charge of Production, Corday Productions Inc. "'Days of our Lives: 50 Years' is a collection of rare photos providing a big picture view of the show's history while reflecting the heart and soul of the show through some of the beloved and iconic stories during the first 50 years. This is a tribute to our family of fans around the world."

Linda Gray Shares Her Story in "The Road to Happiness Is Always Under Construction" Out September 8

When Dallas icon Linda Gray was 20 years old, a magazine editor coldly rejected her as a model, writing that, perhaps one day, “you might shape into something.” Since then, Linda has been evolving and growing, and has shaped into a role model for women of every age in her grace, beauty, generosity, and wisdom. She’s been through more pain and tragedy than her longtime fans realize, having suffered paralyzing polio as a child, growing up with an alcoholic mother, landing in a emotionally abusive marriage at twenty-two and living by her husband’s rules for sixteen years before she openly rebelled against him to take an acting class. At thirty-eight, Linda got her big break, as Larry Hagman’s wife on Dallas. With fame came a bitter, public divorce, trouble at home with her two kids, and the loss of her beloved sister to breast cancer. Linda got through it all—the challenges of sexism in Hollywood and the pressures of being a single working mom—with a relentlessly positive attitude that kept her cruising, with a few speed bumps, to the place of serenity she thrives in now.

To celebrate her 75th birthday, Linda is opening up about her life for the first time. In her new book, "The Road to Happiness Is Always Under Construction," she tells deeply personal stories with wit, humor, and candor, and reveals how she’s learned to love every day as the blessing it is and to treat herself with the kindness she bestows on friends and strangers alike. Along with wisdom, Linda has accumulated a lot of practical tips about maintaining a healthy lifestyle—how to strengthen and detoxify your body, liberate your mind, and uplift your soul—and shares them as well. Her message to “give, love, and shine, baby, shine” will fill anyone with inspiration to live life to the fullest, and never stop pursuing honesty and joy.

Linda Gray is an award-winning actress, an accomplished director, a former United Nations Ambassador, and one of the world’s most recognized and admired stars. Her portrayal of Sue Ellen Ewing, in the original TV series Dallas, brought her international fame and critical acclaim. The role also earned her an Emmy nomination for Best Actress, numerous international awards, and she was voted ‘Woman of the Year’ by The Hollywood Radio & Television Society. After eleven years as the #1 show on television, Dallas returned on TNT and ran for three seasons. She has appeared in numerous TV movies and series such as Melrose Place and The Bold and the Beautiful, as well as starring in theater productions on Broadway and in London's West End. On Monday she guest-starred on CW's Significant Mother. Last week, she appeared in the premiere of web drama Winterthorne.

"The Road to Happiness Is Always Under Construction" will be released on September 8, 2015. Gray will be appearing on Hallmark Channel's Home & Family on Thursday, September 10 to discuss the book.

In case you missed it, watch the Winterthorne series premiere below feature Linda Gray's fabulous guest appearance.

'Days of our Lives' Executive Producer Ken Corday to Appear at BookCon in NYC on May 30

Days of our Lives executive producer Ken Corday will be signing his latest novel, "Ladies of the Lake," at BookCon in New York City this Saturday, May 30 from 12-1 p.m.

About "Ladies of the Lake":
Getting away with murder. Seems unlikely, but in the gated community of Avalon it’s what’s in style.

It all starts with Hudson’s accidental decapitation. It was a terrible accident. He was drunk and in the middle of a fight with his second wife. They both pressed the garage door button at the same time. The LAPD didn’t give it a second thought. Instead of grieving, his wife breathes free air again. She is a rich woman with freedom. The other wives secretly envy her.

From the outside, Avalon seems like the ideal place to live; full of rich men and beautiful women. Six couples form a close-knit friendship; the men all golf together, the women all shop together, and their six children all skip school together. But the wives begin to resent feeling like possessions and realize that the men become crueler every day.

When more husbands start dying, the so-called “Ladies of the Lake” find themselves under suspicion from the LAPD and their own children.

The six children try to uncover their parents’ secrets before the handsome Detective Daniels can discover what is truly going on behind closed gates.

Ken Corday BookCon Author Signing:
​Javits Center: 655 W. 34th Street, NYC 10001
Midpoint Trade Books Booth (#3174): Saturday May 30 at Noon

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- We Love Soaps Interview Archive: Ken Corday

Nelson Aspen's Latest Book "My Prime Time" Now Avaiable in the U.S.

Known to millions as an international entertainment reporter, cabaret performer and author, Nelson Aspen has a charming, charismatic and unassuming style that has endeared him to the public as well as gained the trust of many A-list celebrities. We Love Soaps readers have gotten to know Nelson over the years thanks to his fascinating "Where Are They Now?" interviews and the many historical contributions from his daytime drama days. You can find out a whole lot more in Nelson's latest book, "My Prime Time," a memoir which was previously on sale in Australia but now available in the United States. There are soap opera references, A-Lister stories, pop culture fun and much, much more.

Nelson's career in the limelight began when he was just eight years old. He went on to work as an actor on TV soap operas before moving into production and writing roles. When he discovered the joys of fitness, he enthusiastically trained to become a top instructor and travelled the world sharing his motivational expertise. Exercise has remained a passion: Nelson has successfully completed a phenomenal 20 marathons since 2001. Now, having found his niche reporting show-business news to the world, Nelson is respected for his fair play, candid questioning and for being a little bit mischievous. If you don't know him yet, now's your chance to discover his joie de vivre. And if you're already a fan, you'll get a special kick out of his candor, comedy and advice.

"My Prime Time" is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

If you are in the New York City area, you can meet Nelson in person and get a signed copy of "My Prime Time" on December 2nd at 7 p.m. at Jack Rabbit Sports (140 West 72 Street).

To find out more about Nelson and his latest projects, visit nelsonaspen.com.

"Scared Scriptless," the new Alison Sweeney Novel, Was Released Today

The latest novel from Days of our Lives star Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady) was released today. The Hyperion published "Scared Scriptless" tells the story of Maddy Carson, whose life is a mass of contradictions. She loves her job as Script Supervisor on a hit TV show, but hates "Hollywood."

Super-organized and down-to-earth, Maddy is clearly one of the best at her job, and her strict dating rule - "No Actors!" - helps her keep focused on her career. However, a budding relationship with Craig, one of the executives at her company, may even propel her into the big leagues. Could Wolf County, her beloved hometown in the mountains, be saved from a financial crisis by creating a reality show featuring the eccentrics in the small ski village? Maddy is determined to try, even when she learns that Craig's agenda doesn't exactly line up with her altruistic goal.

Meanwhile, Maddy still has a full-time job to manage, her family to deal with, and a gorgeous new actor, Adam Devin, determined to wear down her resistance. Eventually Maddy must learn to break all her self-imposed rules and simply follow her heart.

Alison Sweeney: Sami Brady 'Won't Just Vanish Into The Night' on 'Days of our Lives'

Alison Sweeney talks about her upcoming exit from Days of our Lives as Sami Brady as well as her new book, "Scared Scriptless," in a new interview with TV Guide Magazine. Sweeney taped her final episode of Days on May 23rd and is happy the door is being left open for Sami's return.

"She won't just vanish into the night," Sweeney explains. "I had no say over what they wrote, so my only leverage with [executive producer] Ken Corday was to promise that I'll come back to the show if someone gets married or dies, or for Christmas or the 50th. I could not handle it if I was not there for the show's 50th anniversary next year. I very much wanted that door left open and Gary Tomlin wrote a great send-off story that allows that to happen. I will always be a Days champion. I hope Salem is still here in five years and that there's still a job for me. I want that town to be around forever."

"Scared Scriptless" will be released on June 3rd.

"Secret Storms: A Mother and Daughter, Lost then Found"

In a memoir titled "Secret Storms: A Mother and Daughter, Lost then Found," Julie Mannix von Zerneck (Wendy Porter, The Secret Storm; April Morrison, The Best of Everything; Heather Turner, General Hospital) and Kathy Hatfield recount the stories of their lives. Julie is the mother of actress Danielle von Zerneck, who starred on GH in the early 1980s as Lou Swenson. Hatfield was a fan of the soap and had no idea she was watching an actress that was actually her sister.

A pregnant, upper class nineteen-year-old Philadelphia Main Line debutante is confined, against her will, to a state mental hospital. She spends her pregnancy surrounded by the mentally challenged and the criminally insane. On April 19, 1964, she gives birth to a child, whom she is forced to give up for adoption.
A loving middle-class couple adopts a month-old little girl from Catholic Charities. She is adored and cherished from the very beginning. It is as though she is dropped into the first chapter of a fairy tale—but we all know how fairy tales go.

This is the story of a mother and daughter. Of what it is to give up a child and what it is to be given up. Of what it is to belong, what it is to be a family and what it is to yearn deeply, and to never lose hope--because anything is possible.

Watch the fascinating trailer for the book below:

NEWS: REVENGE Graphic Novel, GAME OF THRONES Trailer, Why the Anthology Series is All the Rage

ABC's REVENGE soap opera spills into graphic novel
The graphic novel takes place years before Emily took the guise of a wealthy Hamptons socialite in the first Revenge episode, and the 19-year-old goes on her first mission in Switzerland after training under her Japanese sensei, Takeda.

"The parts of the history we're bursting to tell is the origin of the woman you see that shows up in the pilot, as differentiated from the girl who was thrown into (juvenile detention) when her dad was taken from her," says REVENGE executive producer Sunil Nayar.

Hardcover graphic novel "Revenge: The Secret Origin of Emily Thorne," is coming out Sept. 3 from Marvel Comics. The book is written by Erica Schultz and TV series scribe Ted Sullivan, with art by Vincenzo Balzano and Dustin Nguyen.

TRUE DETECTIVE, AMERICAN HORROR STORY and Why the Anthology Series is All the Rage
Anthologies tell shorter stories with set end points. Reality TV competitions may be able to crown a winner after a few months, but a narrative can't be as perfunctory with its arcs and twists. There's the hope among showrunners that the third act of a season can now be a more fully realized anchor of their vision than ever before. Shows canceled at the end of or middle of a season don't have this luxury, and we've all seen plot-heavy series that have had to keep their ultimate finale in sight but always at a distance. What if the end were to come quicker, and at a point everyone's aware of from the start?

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL And Pan MacMillian Strike Deal For Books Based On The Show

An Australian publisher has acquired the global rights to bring the lives and loves of the American daytime drama THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL from the small screen to the page. Two novellas, based on the long running soap, will be published in February by Pan Macmillan and its digital first imprint Momentum ("Forbidden Affair" and "Collision Course"). Another two will follow in April, and two more in June. This is the first time Pan and Momentum have collaborated.

Pan Macmillan is betting on a large cross over between romance readers and dedicated THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL fans. Established romance writers Amy Andrews, from Brisbane, and Shannon Curtis, of Sydney, have written the new love stories featuring the show's signature characters. All storylines are vetted by THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL showrunner Bradley Bell, who granted the franchise earlier this year.

“Love stories that have yet to be seen on television can now fully ignite between the covers of these novels,” said Bell. “This partnership with Pan Macmillan and Momentum expands the choices our fans have to be entertained by the signature characters of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL.”

Riverdale Avenue Books Publishes "DEAD SEXY: The WALKING DEAD Fan Guide to Zombie Style, Beauty, Parties, and a Ghoul-Lurching UNlifestyle”

Riverdale Avenue Books has published “DEAD SEXY: The WALKING DEAD Fan Guide to Zombie Style, Beauty, Parties, and a Ghoul-Lurching UNlifestyle.” This is the second book produced and written by Paula Conway featuring an exclusive private sale to a targeted audience.

More than 70 companies have flash-sale offers in "DEAD SEXY” including Durango Boots from Rocky Brands, Windy City Novelties, Dear Bloody Mary, and Brad’s Raw Foods. This is also the first book to curate travel deals with exclusive offers. Published by Riverdale Avenue Books, “DEAD SEXY” is available both electronically and in print nationwide through Ingram Publisher Services.

“With WALKING DEAD being the most-watched TV-show in America, Riverdale Avenue Books is thrilled to present this "un-lifestyle” guide to the shows' millions of fans,” said Lori Perkins, Publisher of Riverdale Avenue Books. “Halloween parties will never be the same after DEAD SEXY."

PHOTOS: DAYS OF OUR LIVES "Better Living" Book Tour Hits Nashville, New Jersey

Photo by Sue Coflin/Max Photos

DAYS OF OUR LIVES released its latest book, "Days of our Lives Better Living: Cast Secrets for a Healthier Balanced Life," on September 24th. The book is filled with cast secrets on how they achieve balance while inspiring readers to do the same. To support the release, several DAYS cast members have been doing book signings in cities around the country.

On September 27th, Wally Kurth, Lauren Koslow, Darke Hogestyn, Melissa Reeves, Greg Vaughan, Drake Hogestyn, Wally Kurth and Greg Meng (co-executive producer and author of the book), Kristian Alfonso and Greg Vaughan met fans at Books-A-Million in Nashville, Tennessee.

Check out more photos of the DAYS cast on the road in Nashville and Northvale, New Jersey below:

"Days of our Lives Better Living: Cast Secrets for a Healthier Balanced Life" Book Out September 24th

Emmy Award-winning daytime drama DAYS OF OUR LIVES is about to release its latest book, "Days of our Lives Better Living: Cast Secrets for a Healthier Balanced Life." The book is filled with cast secrets on how they achieve balance while inspiring readers to do the same.

The September 24th release is being kicked off with a multi-city tour including some of daytime's most beloved faces.Cities slated for the tour include: New York, New Jersey, Boston, Nashville, Raleigh, Greenville, Birmingham, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

Cast participating in the nationwide tour include: Deidre Hall, Kristian Alfonso, James Scott, Galen Gering, Lauren Koslow, Greg Vaughan, Camila Banus, Freddie Smith, Melissa Reeves, Wally Kurth, Kate Mansi, Drake Hogestyn, Suzanne Rogers, Bryan Dattilo, James Reynolds, Blake Berris, Bill Hayes, Susan Seaforth-Hayes, Peggy McCay, Shawn Christian, Arianne Zucker, Eric Martsolf, Chrishell Stause, as well as Author/Executive Producer, Greg Meng.

Lionsgate Acquires Television Rights To Crossfire Series By Award-winning Author Sylvia Day

Lionsgate has optioned the rights to the bestselling "Crossfire" series of romantic novels by Sylvia Day, it was announced today by Kevin Beggs, president of the Lionsgate Television Group, and executive vice president Chris Selak, who will oversee development for the studio.

The "Crossfire" franchise of adult novels has become a global phenomenon, selling over 12 million copies since its debut last year and topping bestseller lists in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia. Entwined with You, the third and most recent book in the series, sold over 550,000 copies in its first week alone, becoming a #1 New York Times bestseller. The second novel, Reflected in You, also debuted as a #1 New York Times bestseller and was Penguin UK’s fastest selling paperback ever! The first novel in the series, "Bared to You," was named one of Amazon’s Top 10 romances of 2012 and recently returned to the New York Times bestseller list.