Laura Haley-McNeil

Though my life has been far from exciting, working as a movie extra was memorable and an experience I drew on later when I wrote Call It Love, Book 3 of the Beaumont Brides Series. Movies are Glamorous Movies are made to be glamorous. Audiences sit in a theatre and are awed by the luxurious …

It took the loss of someone close to me to realize the true significance of Memorial Day, which is a day to honor those who died, gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. We have freedom because of those who served to protect us. Memorial Day Holiday Weekend For many, it’s a three day …

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Happy Mother’s Day, Everyone! If you are a mother, my hat is off to you who’ve undertaken the noblest profession in the world!  I hope you do have a Happy Mother’s Day and that you spend the day with those you love. Mother’s Day On this day, I think of my own mother and how …

Have you ever wondered how famous movie stars got their start? Many of them began their careers as background actors, actors who have no speaking lines. They’re cast in a movie, television show, theatre production, etc., to be part of the background in a scene. It’s a way to get noticed, and many famous movie …

When I wrote Call It Love, Book 3 of the Beaumont Brides Series, I had a blast, because it gave me a chance to dig through my memories and piece together some of my experiences as a background actor. Background Actor This work wasn’t a big deal to me. If you live in Southern California, …

Happy Easter, Everyone! This isn’t the way I had planned to celebrate Easter. Maybe our current situation has changed your plans, too. Whether you celebrate Easter or not, I want to wish you peace, love and joy! This is an important holiday for Christians as we focus on the meaning of the resurrection and breaking …

Extra, Extra! That’s another word for background actors, and what are those? The people you see in a movie or on television who are supposed to blend into the background and not be noticed. Extra, Extra! The extras are critical for making a scene look real. You can’t film a scene in New York and …