![]() ![]() An editor friend who was working on the lot arranged the tour. ![]() One of the coolest things I got to do was visit the old nitrate vaults at Paramount studios. What kind of research did you do to write The Silver Blonde? What’s the best/most interesting/weirdest thing you learned while researching? Babe Bannon is a composite of Barbara Stanwyck for her acting chops and guts, Lauren Bacall for her husky voice and glamor, and Veronica Lake for her incredible hair. I found a great shot of a young Jack Kerouac for Gil. I thought of Clara as a young Ingrid Berman, natural but with poise and intelligence. When I was writing the novel I did have inspiration pictures of actors – but they were all from the classic Hollywood era. Who would you cast as your characters in a movie adaptation? I thought it would be interesting to explores the themes common in film noir – deceit, alienation, complicity – and apply them to a YA character. I was inspired by my love of old Hollywood films, particularly the noir classics of the 40s and 50s – as well as my experience working in LA as a film editor. The Silver Blonde is a noir mystery set in post-war Los Angeles. Tell us a little bit about the book! What inspired you? Elizabeth graciously dropped by our blog to answer some questions: Are you a classic film buff? Then you’ll love The Silver Blonde, the new historical mystery from Elizabeth Ross, set in 1940s Hollywood. ![]()
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