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Jill C. Nelson, Author of Holmes Bio, Releases 'Golden Goddesses'

Posted Oct 30th, 2012 01:30 PM

ALBANY, GA—BearManor Media proudly announces the release of Golden Goddesses: 25 Legendary Women of Classic Erotic Cinema 1968-1985, by Jill C. Nelson.

Golden Goddesses vibrantly casts light upon twenty-five significant women involved in the erotic film industry during its Golden Era, when participation in adult productions was illegal. Profiling performers, directors, scriptwriters and costumers, Golden Goddesses is a palate of insights, intimacy, vulnerability and strength, as it immerses readers into the lives of these celebrated and audacious females.  

Featuring the author’s own interviews with Marilyn Chambers, Seka, Kay Parker, Rhonda Jo Petty, Serena, Georgina Spelvin, Juliet Anderson, Candida Royalle, Sharon Mitchell, Gloria Leonard, Annie Sprinkle, Ann Perry, Jody Maxwell, Barbara Mills, Veronica Hart, Kelly Nichols, Ginger Lynn, Kitten Natividad, Amber Lynn, Laurie Holmes, Christy Canyon, Julia St. Vincent, Roberta Findlay, Nina Hartley and Raven Touchstone, Golden Goddesses also includes film highlights and more than 300 photos.

Born and raised in southern Ontario, Canada, during her childhood and teen years, Jill Nelson was inspired by her father, mother, and two older brothers in the fields of art, music, literature and travel. Nelson made her first splash in the adult industry with the 2008 release of the biography, co-authored with Jennifer Sugar, John Holmes: A Life Measured In Inches, which also contains a foreword by adult industry veteran William Margold. Of the work, which features interviews with some of the people who knew Holmes and alter-ego Johnny Wadd best, including Laurie Holmes, Bill Amerson, Bob Chinn, Paul Thomas, Ron Jeremy, Seka, Marilyn Chambers, Candida Royalle, Rhonda Jo Petty and Sharon Mitchell, Keith Valcourt of Hustler magazine wrote, "Whether or not, you were a fan of Mr. Wadd, you won't be able to put down this fascinating biography by Jennifer Sugar and Jill C. Nelson." It was also named as the March, 2009 Hustler Book of the Month.

Golden Goddesses is a softcover book consisting of 946 pages of text and photos, and is available through BearManor Media, as well as Amazon.com.Golden Goddesses

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"Golden Goddesses" Book & L.A. Launch/Events!

GOLDEN GODDESSES

Now that "Golden Goddesses" is ready to order at BearManor Media, Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Goddesses-Legendary-Classic-1968-1985/dp/1593932987/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1351441189&sr=1-2 and all major online retailers, we are gearing up for a couple of extravaganza events to be held in Hollywood late November.

Hustler Hollywood: On Thursday November 29, 2012, at 7:30pm, we will be officially launching "Golden Goddesses" at a red carpet gala event hosted by the Hollywood Hustler store at 8920 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood. I am excited and proud to announce that I will be joined by many of the ladies featured in the book for an evening that will include: book readings, a Q&A with the press, fan interaction, cake and beverages, and much more. I will be accompanied by Kay Parker, Serena, Veronica Hart, Rhonda Jo Petty, Georgina Spelvin, Sharon Mitchell, Julia St. Vincent, Annie Sprinkle, Kitten Natividad, Kelly Nichols, Laurie Holmes, Ginger Lynn, Christy Canyon, Nina Hartley and Raven Touchstone. Please RSVP early at: (310) 860-9009.

But wait, there's more!

Larry Edmunds Bookshop: On Friday November 30, 2012, at 7:30pm, several Goddesses and I will make a special appearance at Larry Edmunds Bookshop located on 6644 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, for an intimate and memorable evening. In addition to readings, book signings, and an opportunity for fans and patrons to mingle with the ladies, there will also be a screening/slide show. Space is limited so please RSVP at: (323) 463-3273



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 The Real Women Behind the Screen Lust

Albany, GA – BearManor Media proudly announces the release of Golden Goddesses: 25 Legendary Women of Classic Erotic Cinema 1968-1985, by Jill C. Nelson.

     Golden Goddesses vibrantly casts light upon twenty-five significant women involved in the erotic film industry during its Golden Era, when participation in adult productions was illegal. Profiling performers, directors, scriptwriters and costumers, Golden Goddesses is a palate of insights, intimacy, vulnerability and strength, as it immerses readers into the lives of these celebrated and audacious females.  

     Featuring the author’s own interviews with Marilyn Chambers, Seka, Kay Parker, Rhonda Jo Petty, Serena, Georgina Spelvin, Juliet Anderson, Candida Royalle, Sharon Mitchell, Gloria Leonard, Annie Sprinkle, Ann Perry, Jody Maxwell, Barbara Mills, Veronica Hart, Kelly Nichols, Ginger Lynn, Kitten Natividad, Amber Lynn, Laurie Holmes, Christy Canyon, Julia St. Vincent, Roberta Findlay, Nina Hartley and Raven Touchstone, Golden Goddesses also includes film highlights and more than 300 photos.

To learn about this or other BearManor Media titles, please visit our website at www.bearmanormedia.com.

ISBN: 1-59393-298-7             Format:  Softcover; 6” x 9”; 946 pages

Price: $49.95                           Available also through Ingram, amazon.com, and all major online retailers

About the Author:  Born and raised in in Southern Ontario, Canada, during her childhood and teen years, Jill Nelson was inspired by her father, mother, and two older brothers in the fields of art, music, literature and travel. Currently, Nelson resides in Southern Ontario and works part-time as a Hearing Care Professional. She enjoys spending time with her husband of thirty-four years, her two grown children, the family cat Greyson, and friends.  

About BearManor Media:  BearManor Media is a small press that publishes BIG books. They pride themselves on publishing quality entertainment biographies, so they often put out the first book on unique subjects. BearManor Media specializes in books with nostalgic themes like The Films of Donald Pleasence, Radio Pro, Also Starring…, and A Maverick Life: The Jack Kelly Story.

"Golden Goddesses" is ready for pre-order!

"Golden Goddesses" is now available for order at BearManor Media's website. All pre-orders will receive a 10% discount plus shipping. Coming soon to all major online retailers!

Book synopsis: Golden Goddesses vibrantly casts light upon twenty-five significant women involved in the erotic film industry during its Golden Era, between the years 1968-1985 when participation in adult productions was illegal. Profiling performers, directors, scriptwriters and costumers, Golden Goddesses is a palate of insights, intimacy, vulnerability and strength, as it immerses readers into the lives of these celebrated and audacious females.  

     Featuring the author’s own interviews with Marilyn Chambers, Seka, Kay Parker, Rhonda Jo Petty, Serena, Georgina Spelvin, Juliet Anderson, Candida Royalle, Sharon Mitchell, Gloria Leonard, Annie Sprinkle, Ann Perry, Jody Maxwell, Barbara Mills, Veronica Hart, Kelly Nichols, Ginger Lynn, Kitten Natividad, Amber Lynn, Laurie Holmes, Christy Canyon, Julia St. Vincent, Roberta Findlay, Nina Hartley and Raven Touchstone, Golden Goddesses also includes film highlights, more than 300 photos, and fifteen "Honorable Mentions".

     These fascinating women of classic adult film are presented with depth, sensitivity, and historical scope while capturing the quintessence of a rebellious spirit from days gone by.

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Spotlight on Rhonda Jo Petty

It is no secret that Rhonda Jo Petty is one of the most popular ladies of the classic era, and she is preparing to put herself out there in the coming months. For those of you who have yet to read the  book or the following quotes excerpted from Rhonda Jo Petty's chapter titled Rhonda Jo Petty: Roller Girl, please enjoy.  

     Rhonda Jo Petty might not quite have achieved the status of elite female performer as some of her contemporaries like Seka and Ginger Lynn, but she has clearly etched out a place as one of the sexiest and most provocative "B" ladies of the Golden Era.  A Chatsworth, California native, Rhonda Jo gained notoriety as a Farrah Fawcett clone during the promotion of her first starring role in Disco Lady (1978) because of the remarkable resemblance she bore to her Hollywood counterpart.  Petty quickly magnetized a cult fan base who appreciated her inclination for some of her raunchier onscreen activities that became synonymous with her name after her second adult feature Little Orphan Dusty (1978).  Petty has wrestled with her share of demons, and in recent years, she has worked on making peace with her past as she still feels the lingering effects of a traumatic childhood.  Petty is proud of her reputation as a pioneer and she remains one of the industry’s most noteworthy and personable feature female stars.
     Although it was difficult at times for Rhonda to share certain painful memories during our interview, her candor is palpable and sincere:

   
     "The first time I was busted in junior high, I had taken some downers and I ended up passing out in class. When I woke up, everybody was gone except for the teacher sitting at her desk. She said, ‘Rhonda?’ I said, ‘Oh shit.’ I took off running into my locker – I don’t know why but I was really messed up, and had taken too many downers. Next thing I know, the principal is in my face, the teacher is there, and there’s security. They dragged me into the office and they called my mother. They called the police and I’ll never forget the principal sitting there with a pencil telling me to follow the pencil with my eyes. My mom picked me up and brought me home. It was my father’s birthday. She paced back and forth in the living room and kept saying, ‘Your father’s going to kill you.’ It was at that point that I couldn’t take it anymore. This was going to be a really big beating. I thought, ‘I don’t care anymore.’ That was the day that I disconnected -- I cut my head off from my body. I mentally just disconnected. It’s funny down the road when I did films I was able to do that."
     "You know, I always felt when I was working that a lot of the girls were there to prove their sexuality. It would just be the biggest turn-off to me. I couldn’t stand it. Some of them were really screwed up. They just couldn’t wait to work and they loved it, and they were just idiots in my eyes. I saw it as a job and you were there to work. I always had a good reputation for showing up on time. I was always a good worker and there was never a problem. I did pride myself on that fact -- I always suited up and showed up. My dad instilled really good work ethics in me."

     "I view myself as a person who has her own opinion, and who has had her own experiences. This is who I am. I took a serious approach to the business and I liked the money. I think another reason that I got into the business is because of my attitude. My parents were not there for me at all. I feel like I got dropped off at the end of the world. By the time I left the house, they didn’t give a shit if I went to college. There were no offers like, ‘Oh, Rhonda, what are you going to do with your life?’ I thought to myself, ‘Fuck my dad. I’ll show him. I can take care of myself.'"

     “My mom is the sweetest thing in the world. She has never judged me; she is very religious. She’s always been supportive of me and had an open door. My dad was angry in the beginning, of course, but nowadays he’ll make comments that surprise me. One time he said, “Oh, Rhonda, me and Uncle Bobby were on the internet and I told Bobby you were in Debbie Does Dallas (1978). Weren’t you in that movie?” It blew me away because it has been something we don’t discuss. Here he was coming off as if he was a little bit proud of me. He knows that I made it big in the industry and he’s made a couple of comments here and there to let me know.” 

     “I stay in touch with Ronnie [Jeremy] and I’m very close with Johnny Keyes. He comes down, and stays with us and cooks for us. He and my husband are the best of friends. They talk all the time. He’s more of a character than Ron Jeremy is. He lives up in Washington and he’s a jazz singer now. Johnny is godfather to my kids, and his son is very close to my daughter – they text each other all the time.” 

     "I’ve had to deal with the bad side of it and the good side of it. But I’m fine with it, today. I did make a name for myself, and I have a real good reputation in the business. They finally put me in the Hall of Fame."