Summer is just around the corner *throws confetti* which means: 1. Fabulous new book releases! Which inevitably leads to a reading tan line (you know, that little bit of our neck that never gets any sun because our noses are constantly buried in a book). 2. Seeking asylum from the heat in a cool movie theater […]
The Oscars are like my Super Bowl. The glitz, the glam, celebrating story telling as it’s brought to the big screen. I like to spend the day prepping: filling out a ballot, indulging in delicious snacks, and watching E ridiculously early (like, before the arrivals start). I imagine what I’d wear if I were invited […]
I’m in the throes of working on a short story for the RMFW Anthology. The theme is Crossing Colfax, as in Colfax Avenue, “The longest, wickedest street in America.” After debating whether to write about a noir private investigator or a vampire reborn in the consumptive hospital, I decided to put those ideas together. Thus, meet Colfax, a […]
I just finished reading Great Expectations for my book club and, as a reward, re-watched the 1998 film adaptation directed by Alfonso Cuaron. I found it to be drastically different from the book, which is nothing new. Most adaptations have a ton of differences from the book, but does that mean we should enjoy them less […]
I love Halloween. The costumes that show the hottest trends of the year (What’ll it be this year? Duck Dynasty, Sharknado, zombies??), the spicy smell of leaves mixed with artificial sugar, and the stories. Here are my favorite All Hallow’s Eve books, movies, and video games: Books Favorite: Dracula by Bram Stoker. Not only is this […]