Will you read my book? Recognize these words from a popular song of 1966? It makes me laugh because 49 years later this is still what writers are asking—trying to get people to read our books—whether a publisher, as this song implores, or general readers. The tune is Paperback Writer by the Fab Four, otherwise… Continue reading Vintage Friday: It’s Your Music 1966
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Vintage Friday: Michael York as Sexy Viking 1969
Today is the birthday of my all time favorite actor, Michael York. Over a career that has spanned several decades, the British icon starred in numerous memorable films, including Cabaret, The Three Musketeers and its sequel, Murder on the Orient Express, The Island of Doctor Moreau, the zany Austin Powers movies, The Last Remake of… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Michael York as Sexy Viking 1969
Vintage Friday: Elvis – 13 Amazing Movie Moments by Flossie Benton Rogers
Yesterday would have been Elvis’ 80th birthday. Yeah, I know, unbelievable. In 7th grade my friends and I used to pass notes back and forth in class with the cryptic code EA28. That’s because Elvis was 28 years old. No way could he now be 80. Then again, let’s not look too closely at my… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Elvis – 13 Amazing Movie Moments by Flossie Benton Rogers
Torchy Tuesday: Johnny Mack Brown
One of my mother’s favorite Hollywood stars, Johnny Mack Brown appeared in over 160 movies, including 127 westerns. He was the ultimate handsome, dashing cowboy. Prior to his stardom in B grade cowboy westerns, Brown appeared in numerous more elevated films with the likes of Jean Harlow, John Wayne, and Clark Gable. In 1931 Brown… Continue reading Torchy Tuesday: Johnny Mack Brown
Themis’ 13 Worst Mothers Ever
You Don’t Want These Moms Cooking Your Oatmeal Lee Remick in Days of Wine and Roses. She is mesmerizing and heartbreaking as a mother who swills vodka while watching Saturday morning cartoons. Piper Laurie as Carrie’s mother in the original. She would turn any daughter psychotic. Mia Farrow in Rosemary’s Baby. Ditch the fame obsessed husband, Rosie!… Continue reading Themis’ 13 Worst Mothers Ever
Themis’ 13 Favorite Monsters
With the family attending Comic Con last weekend, Themis thought it would be a perfect time to add her two cents worth about her favorite monsters. Remember, just as the villain of a book does not think of himself as a villain, neither does a monster consider himself such. Only we can see the monsters. The… Continue reading Themis’ 13 Favorite Monsters
Supporting Characters in Books, Movies, and TV
Today I am a guest of the lovely Paloma Beck at http://bit.ly/RQVj5Q Who are your favorite supporting characters? I share my 13 faves. Let’s compare notes! These people don’t usually get the glory, but they enhance our experience of books, movies, and television.