Former Hollywood agent Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas discusses her book 'Climbing in Heels'

By Leila Fadel

Published May 1, 2025 at 4:33 AM EDT

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former Hollywood agent Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas about her novel "Climbing in Heels," which follows the path of three women secretaries at a Hollywood agency in the '80s.

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