Publisher's Synopsis
When film critic Joe Crofton crosses paths with former Warner Brothers screen star Sylvia Chiles, romantic relationships and a shot at stardom are set in motion. Set in Florida, Whistlin' Dixie is the story of an Indie film and the problems that plague its production, starting with its star, the reluctant son of Sylvia Chiles, a hand- some high potential-low achievement strip club owner. Screenwriter Joe Crofton must deal with one snag after another, fighting intrigue and egos, as well as his own personal problems that include his divorced sister and his aging lounge lizard brother. Whistlin' Dixie is a story that celebrates Hollywood and pop culture, as well as the quirks and qualities of two slightly dys- functional families. Approximately 125,000 words.
