Philana Marie Boles

Writer

United States

Hi, I'm Philana Marie Boles, a writing powerhouse and media-savvy storyteller with 23+ years of experience creating impactful content across film, television, publishing, and pop culture.

As a journalist, features writer, and film/TV critic, I have contributed original coverage, critiques, and celebrity interviews to platforms with audiences in the millions.

My work blends editorial insight with voice, authenticity, and cultural relevance.

Whether I’m covering a buzzy new release, unpacking pop culture narratives, collaborating on book projects, or interviewing award-winning artists and icons, I aim to create stories that resonate—with readers, creatives, and the moment.

Here, you’ll find a curated collection of select features, reviews, and interviews that reflect my passion for the arts and storytelling along with my commitment to journalistic excellence.

Based in Los Angeles, with a satellite desk in Ohio (where I am originally from), my favorite beats are within the pop culture and arts & entertainment business, (including film, television, and literature) with a special passion for cultural relevancy and wellness or business associated.

A select list of the celebrities I have interviewed include:

-author Judy Blume
-author Ellen Hopkins
-Academy Award® nominated actress Rachel McAdams
-Academy Award® winning producer James L. Brooks
-actor Chad L. Coleman
-screenwriter and director Kelly Fremon Craig
-actor, Josh Duhamel
-actor Kevin Dillon and more...

With an SEO-driven approach, I can deliver long-form or short-form content. Besides journalism, I have had four published novels by major publishers and over thirty books ghostwritten.

Below are some of my clips...

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Portfolio
Kite Tales
10/23/2024
Beacon of Joy: An Interview with Joy Peskin

by Philana Marie Boles FSG Executive Editorial Director Joy Peskin Joy Peskin's personality is so unassuming that it can seem at odds with the magnitude of the rank and importance of her current role as Executive Editorial Director for Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young Readers.

MovieWeb
07/08/2023
These Madonna Films Still Hold Up Today

Madonna: With over 335 million records sold, the best-selling female artist of all time also had at least two timeless acting performances.

Kite Tales
05/24/2023
Here's a Secret About Diverse Books

by Philana Marie Boles Philana Marie Boles Since its inception in 2014, I have applauded the refreshing "We Need Diverse Books" initiative. Yet internally, as a multi-published author, I've also whimpered a weary cry whenever I see those words. I've wanted to remind anyone who will listen, "But we're here.