Newsletter June/July 2025

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All my life I have loved summer.  I think that starts when we are children, because there’s nothing better than having 3 months out of school to do as you please! But everything changes when you’re grown up.

Remember when summer was a time of new beginnings?  Hours out in the sun, playing with friends, riding bikes, getting into mischief.  You would head out first thing in the morning and come back as the sun sets in the horizon.

I don’t remember when summer stopped being special for me, but I know when it became special AGAIN – when I was raising my son Reid. There’s nothing like growing up with your child all over again, making the kinds of memories for him that you treasure from your own life!  Kids today don’t have it quite the way we did – there isn’t a lot of unsupervised bike riding and mischief-making, but it’s still summer!

This year, I invite you join me in drive to Take Back Summer!  Summer doesn’t have to lose its magic just because we get older or don’t have little ones running around.  Whether you’re working really hard, retired, or somewhere in-between, try to recapture the special magic that summer used to in earlier years!

You can Take Back Summer just by making time to read every day, and I want to make it easier for you to Take Back Summer with a special sale of all of my books, on sale now at kathygarver.com, From now to July 4th, any book purchased online will enjoy free delivery, and I will sign the book to boot!  Take advantage of this offer now, because when the fireworks start going of on Independence Day, the special will be over!

IT IS A BUSY SUMMER OF MOVIE PROJECTS FOR KATHY, AND IT ALL STARTS AT THE
WHITTIER COMIC FEST ON JUNE 22ND!

REMIND MAGAZINE CELEBRATES KATHY GARVER’S WORK ON THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

SAYING FAREWELL TO JAY NORTH, AN EARLY TRAILBLAZER FOR CHILD STARS!

Who doesn’t remember the antics of Mr. Wilson’s hyper-energetic next door neighbor Dennis Mitchell, a real menace in his drive to be helpful to his retired best friend!  The blond-haired moppet with the pronounced cowlick starred in 146 madcap episodes over 4 seasons, and his show has rarely been off the air since, thanks to reruns.  His passing on April 6 this year reminds us of how brief and precious life is, and Kathy appeared on The Jim Masters Show to share warm memories of Jay and her friend, author and actress Elaine Ballace, who also passed away this spring.  You’ll love all the memories we share, and it is especially nice that we were able to share good times with Jeanne Russell (Jay’s co-star as Margaret), Jon Provost (Lassie). Emmy-award winner Geoffrey Mark, and popular 1970s child star Rodney Allen Rippy. You can find the program on YouTube by clicking here.

GABBIN CABIN’S MARK EDWARD WILOWS INTERVIEWS KATHY AT THE CROWN ANTIQUE MALL

WHAT IS THE THING ABOUT THE THING ABOUT PICKLES?

Kathy’s new film The Thing About Pickles wrapped filming in May in Pennsylvania, and the Hollywood trade magazines are abuzz with chatter about this new family drama/mystery movie, now in post-production.  The film is set in rural Indiana, and Kathy was joined by her remarkable cast, including Dee Wallace, Robert Craighead, Suzette Brown and Bruce Speilbauer.

Kathy describes the movie as “a drama that explores family dynamics, mystery and heartfelt stories.”  She also says that she is really enjoying the opportunity to get out of California and film her projects in many states in the East, including Pennsylvania, Illinois, Georgia, Florida and others. “The current wave of projects being produced outside of the Hollywood bubble gives us a chance to share the lives of Americans across the country.”

Kathy is excited about this film because she says it is an “engaging drama” that can be likened to Steel Magnolias meets The Whales of August.  Watch this space for more details about the rest of the cast, photos and more!

NEVER A DULL MOMENT – KATHY’S BUSY SCHEDULE AND UPCOMING PROJECTS!

· Kathy just joined director and writer Jerry Cornell filming segments of his documentary project, The Character Series.  They discussed the character of Cissy on Family Affair, and on a film showcasing Saturday morning cartoon series, they discussed her voice acting role as Firestar on Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends. Watch future newsletters for links!
· Carol Connors entertained everyone at the Smokehouse in Burbank on May 17 during the Motion Picture Mothers Club Luncheon.  Not only did she sign her wonderful new book,  Elvis, Rocky and Me, but she sang too!  Elvis would be proud!
· Kathy has completed work on the Audiobook version of friend Carol Connors’ new book Elvis, Rocky and Me, and it will be released soon by Blackstone through Bear Media!
· Kathy has been asked to write the Forward for an upcoming book, All About Anne, about Kathy’s Ten Commandments co-star Anne Baxter. This much-anticipated book is being written by best-selling author Dr. Lona Baxter.  Can the Audiobook be far behind?· Kathy will soon be working on some new audio dramas, together with Andrew Nelson.
· Kathy was thrilled to support her friend Nelson Aspen at the post Four Seasons hotel in Beverly Hills as he hosted a book signing for his newest book:  Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale.

I can’t think of anything more fun that curling up with a good book on a lazy summer afternoon!  We still have a hammock in our backyard at my house, and I treasure those carefree mid-summer afternoons when there is a hint of a cool ocean breeze blowing through the canyon and gently rocking me as I lay in the hammock with a good book and a refreshing Hard Lemonade over ice in a frosty glass! Pictured here are my best-selling books, and I you can find them on sale now at www.kathygarver.com through sundown on July 4th.