“This book is a wonderful and inclusive chronicle of the 1970’s.” —Mick Garris (American filmmaker/screenwriter/director)

“Once upon a time in a decade far, far away, people thrilled to movies that became legends. Grab a copy of Connie Corcoran Wilson’s great new movie review book, IT CAME FROM THE ’70s, and travel back to that time!  Read Connie Corcoran Wilson’s IT CAME FROM THE ’70s. I wager you’ll be glad you did!” -C. Dean Andersson, Writer

“This is a terrific read. It’s full of interesting information about classic films, down to casting choices and anecdotes about actors and directors– in addition, there’s some wonderful critiquing of movies we’ve come to love, but the point of view here is unique. Connie Corcoran Wilson provides that uniqueness with her own brand of wit and style. If you grew up in the 70s or loved the movies that sprung from this decade, don’t miss out! Pick up a copy of this today!” -Benjamin K. Ethridge, Writer

“The sly comments done by author Connie Corcoran Wilson will have you reading and wanting more. If you enjoy movies from the ’70s as much as I do, you’ve got to have this one!!! -Amazon.com Reviewer

Connie (Corcoran) Wilson (MS + 30) graduated from the University of Iowa and Western Illinois University, with additional study at Northern Illinois, the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Chicago. She taught writing at six Iowa/Illinois colleges and has written for five newspapers and seven blogs, including Associated Content (now owned by Yahoo) which named her its 2008 Content Producer of the Year . She is an active, voting member of HWA (Horror Writers Association). Her stories and interviews with writers like David Morrell, Joe Hill, Kurt Vonnegut, Frederik Pohl and Anne Perry have appeared online and in numerous journals.  Her work has won prizes from “Whim’s Place Flash Fiction,” “Writer’s Digest” (Screenplay) and she will have 12 books out by the end of the year.  Connie reviewed film and books for the Quad City Times (Davenport, Iowa) for 12 years and wrote humor columns and conducted interviews for the (Moline, Illinois) Daily Dispatch and now blogs for 7 blogs, including television reviews and political reporting for Yahoo.

Connie lives in East Moline, Illinois with husband Craig and cat Lucy, and in Chicago, Illinois, where her son, Scott and daughter-in-law Jessica and their two-year-old twins Elise and Ava reside. Her daughter, Stacey, recently graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, as a Music Business graduate.

Stop by all the tour stops for reviews, interviews with Connie, guest posts by Connie, and LOTS of giveaways.

Under My Apple Tree 7/11

Dan’s Journal7/12 & 7/13

She Treads Softly 7/13 & 7/14

Reading, Reading & Life7/15 & 7/15

5 Minutes for Books  7/13 &  7/17

To Read or Not to Read 7/18 & 7/19

Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers  7/19 & 7/20

Books, Books the Magical Fruit 7/20 & 7/21