The Truth About Becoming A Hollywood Extra by Jo Kelly, August II Productions, 19315 Champion Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92648  www.jkelly4extras.com  ISBN-10: 0-9771878-0-2; ISBN-13: 978-0-9771878-0-5.

Actor/Author/Speaker Jo Kelly, widow of famous actor Jack Kelly, has written a valuable book titled, "The Truth About Being An Extra". The do's and don'ts of becoming a Hollywood extra includes insider information, secrets and tips to help budding actors and extras avoid the pitfalls and mistakes many make trying to get to get a foot in the Hollywood door. 

Jo knows what she's talking about. She's a veteran movie extra who provides friendly, succinct tips on how to find reputable casting agencies, how to join the Screen Actors Guild (and double your pay), as well as how to get your kids and cars in the movies. The enthusiastic (and attractive) lady  who even gives talks on the topic tells you things to watch for so you won't get burned. Offering advice on pursuing opportunities in soap operas, the book includes lists of names and phone numbers of casting agencies, production companies and much more. If you want to get your start in Hollywood, this book is a "must have." You can purchase the book on the web site: www.jkelly4extras.com.

From the book cover:

Traveling the road to background acting with Jo Kelly means avoiding the unpleasant twists and turns that sometimes throw a damper on the dream of breaking into the business.

In The Truth About Being An Extra, veteran movie extra Jo Kelly takes a friend-to-friend approach, sharing from her heart the wrong steps, the don't-forgets and cautionary tales of her own background acting experience. You'll learn:

• How to find reputable casting agencies

• How to identify unreputable agencies

• Who's your friend — and who's not

• How to join SAG and double your pay

Jo Kelly is an eight-year movie extra veteran whose husband, Jack Kelly, co-starred with James Garner in the long-running television series, "Maverick."