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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 53 MIN

Nelson Aspen - Dancing Between The Raindrops

from Tell Me Your Story · host Richard Dugan

THE LONG AWAITED FINAL EDITION OF THE DANCING BETWEEN THE RAINDROPS TRILOGY, FEATURING BEHIND-THE-SCENES, NEVER-BEFORE-TOLD CELEBRITY ANECDOTES & “THE MAGNIFICENT MR. & MRS. MAPLE,” OUT IN TIME FOR EARTH DAY Nelson Aspen is releasing the last edition of his best-selling trilogy, "Dancing Between The Raindrops,” with “Happily Ever After,” following the most recent release of “The Hollywood Years." The books are loosely based on his own life, filled with larger-than-life stories from Hollywood and New York. "Dancing Between the Raindrops: Happily Ever After?” is the third installment in my steamy, star-studded semi-autobiographical series. Possible topics to discuss include: *** Jackie was Nelson’s writing mentor. Tutored him on when to use a real name and when to use a faux name. Advising ... — "Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty handling cash. Books don't sell themselves.” — “Dont shy away from sexy scenes in your — Even if they claim they don’t read that sort of thing, they'll be curious about it … if only to judge you for it!” *** Covering all the major awards, including the Oscars and Golden Globes. *** Other great personal anecdotes about … — Nicole Kidman's wedding to Keith Urban — Michael Jackson's death and subsequent investigation, funeral, and trial of Conrad Murray. — Robin Williams’ and Heath Ledgers death. — The Arrest of Hugh Grant — Pulling a joke on Jodie Foster and having a prank pulled on Nelso by Tina Fey & Margot Robbie — Soap opera kinships with Julianne Moore & Sitcom star Jennifer Aniston — Friendship with Jamie Lee Curtis *** Nelson has many cute personal stories about other personalities including — Interviews with Dick Van Dyke, Julie Andrews, Farrah Fawcett, Whitney Houston, Harrison Ford, Betty White, Naomi Watts, Jeff Bloomberg, Reese Witherspoon, Jason Momoa, Barbara Eden, Debra Messing, Tony Bennett, Olivia Newton-John, Cate Blanchett, Hugh Jackman, Miley Cyrus, Susan Sarandon, Lynda Carter, Michael Buble’, Loretta Lynn, etc *** In addition to his novel "Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale" being adapted as a screenplay by Award-winning writer Jude Gerard Prest, Nelson is also currently rehearsing a play by Joanna Pickering, "Sylvie & Sly." He and stage & screen star Ilene Kristen play the title characters in this outrageous two-person comedy being shot for screen and developed for vertical video. After leaving his long running position as Host of “Sunrise," Nelson published the first of the "Dancing Between the Raindrops" book series. Tracing Nelson's three-decade-long career as a reporter, the final tome in the trilogy (in 'fictionalised' form), 'Happily Ever After’. Book Description: "Dancing Between the Raindrops: Happily Ever After?" is the final installment in Nelson Aspen's steamy autobiographical trilogy which chronicles his alter-ego contending with a cutthroat showbiz nemesis and a forced reinvention in middle age all while searching for elusive, lasting love. From Tinseltown to Broadway, with glamorous international destinations in between, not even a global pandemic can keep our optimistic playboy from his determination to live "happily ever after." "Dancing Between The Raindrops: Happily Ever After” By Nelson Aspen Publisher: Red Sky Presents Hardcover/Paperback and/or Kindle. Paperback and Kindle. Audible soon. Pub Date: Jan 7 2026 ISBN: 979-8242694101 Size: 6 x 0.79 x 9 inches Price: $16.99 Pages: 347 ALSO ANNOUNCING THE PENDING RELEASE: In Time For Earth Day, April 22, 2026 *Release of "The Magnificent Mr. & Mrs. Maple" (slated for Earth Day, April 22). This is his 11th published book, but first one for kids! It is a children's book for kids 8-12 to open the discussion about fractured/separated families.

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