Making a full length feature film is quite the challenging endeavor. "Long Night's Journey into Daybreak: 10 Things you need to Know Before You Make Your First Feature Film" is an advice guide for those who are aspiring to be filmmakers. With much to inspire readers to roll with the punches as they pursue their dreams, the practical and motivational wisdom blends together well. "Long Night's Journey into Daybreak" is a fine pick for any aspiring filmmaker.

Michael James Kacey was a guest "The Joey Reynolds Show" broadcast on WOR AM-710 (New York, NY) on October 25, 2009 during the 3-4am hour. He was joined by movie producer Harvey Rochman and Denver radio personality Rick Barber. The effort to recognize Norman Corwin with the Congressional Gold Medal was discussed among many other things!

Michael James Kacey will present “Norman Corwin: The Most Influential Voice You’ve Never Heard” on the campus of King’s College in Wilkes Barre, PA on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 7:30pm in the Burke Auditorium. The multimedia talk will include audio clips from Mr. Corwin’s most famous works along with video clips from “The Poet Laureate of Radio: An Interview with Norman Corwin” DVD. Admission is free. Please join us in learning more about this extraordinary American.

Michael James Kacey discusses Norman Corwin on "Your Second 50 Years Radio Show" hosted by Hedi Headley airing Saturday October 3, 2009 on WTTB-AM 1490 Vero Beach, FL.

No matter what career path we choose for ourselves in life, the road we take will likely be filled with a lot of challenges and even consequences. This is especially true if you are an artist. I know what it means to stay true to yourself and remain steadfast on the artistic path, no matter what life throws your way. And it’s not always easy. In fact, there are times you’d swear the entire Universe is out to end your dream!

I’ve recently begun giving a 90-minute live presentation targeting schools and colleges called THE CREATIVE JOURNEY: LIVING LIFE AS A CREATIVE PERSON.

My past appearances include Colorado State University-Pueblo, Bucknell University and King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA. During the show I play clips from my acting career as well as from my films. I share my advice for believing in yourself as you continue down the artistic path, despite staggering odds, the pressures, and commitments in everyday life. My presentation is not only on how to stay focused on your own creative journey, but also how to survive those bumps in the road even if it means changing direction.

Anyone who is a creative person knows that deep down in their soul they have no choice; it is essentially part of who they are. When a creative person gives up on their dream, it’s not just the dream that dies, but also a part of themselves.

The Creative Journey is serious business and, let’s face it, there can be casualties.

But I suggest living by these words:

Dare to Dream. Dare to Live the Dream.

Your fellow companion on the Creative Journey,

Michael James Kacey