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Interview with Bridgette R. Alexander, Author of Southern Gothic: A Celine Caldwell Mystery

Posted on July 13, 2016 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Bridgette R. Alexander, Celine Caldwell Mystery, Southern Gothic | Leave a Comment

Southern Gothic: A Celine Caldwell Mystery is a fun mystery novel that's just perfect for the beach! “Tell your mother to do as we say…or we go to the police.” Frightened by these chilling words of blackmail on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 16 years old, Celine Caldwell is threatened as she raced from her tony school on Manhattan’s Upper East Side to her internship at the Museum. She wants to go screaming to her mother’s … [Read more...]

“Could You Hug a Cactus?” – Book Giveaway

Posted on May 24, 2016 | Filed Under: Books | Tags: Could You Hug a Cactus, illustrated children's books, Phillip Van Wagoner, Spencer Smith | 14 Comments

Could You Hug a Cactus Book - Giveaway

I was provided with a copy of "Could You Hug a Cactus?” All opinions are my own. I loved to read books as a child. It was while I was in elementary school that I discovered Shel Silverstein's "Where the Sidewalk Ends" & "A Light in the Attic." My imagination soared as I read his playful poems & drawings. While reading "Could You Hug a Cactus?" I found that it brought me back to that same place of whimsy. The poems are wonderfully … [Read more...]

My Exclusive Interview with Hungry Girl + Cookbook Giveaway!

Posted on January 14, 2016 | Filed Under: Books, Food | Tags: healthy recipes cookbook, Hungry Girl, Hungryland, Lisa Lillien | 6 Comments

I met Lisa Lillien (aka Hungry Girl) last year at the Shape Magazine Meet & Tweet event in Santa Monica. She was presenting during a panel entitled “Taking Your Brand to the Next Level” & gave some excellent tips. When I found out that Hungry Girl headquarters is located in the San Fernando Valley, I immediately thought about doing an in-person interview & tour! The Hungry Girl headquarters is affectionately called “Hungryland.” As … [Read more...]

Wind and Shadows by Emeralde {Music Review}

Posted on November 24, 2015 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: adult contemporary music, Emeralde, Margie Russomanno, Mark Gasbarro | Leave a Comment

Recently I was driving to Anaheim from the Valley on a Friday afternoon. Naturally there was traffic & I was stuck in gridlock, no matter what freeway I took. My daughter was in the backseat, happily listening to music on her iPod. I decided that I needed to "get my zen on" & popped into the CD player this new album by Emeralde called Wind and Shadows. Wind and Shadows is the first album for Emeralde & it is a powerful CD that … [Read more...]

Memoirs That I Love – November 2015 Edition

Posted on November 8, 2015 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: Andy Cohen, Jillian Lauren, Joe Zee | Leave a Comment

One of the great things about reading a good book, especially with memoirs is that it transports you back in time & gives you the  ability to experience what life was like for the author during that time period of the book. There are three memoirs that I've enjoyed recently & I think perhaps you will too! While it's no secret that I enjoy watching TV, my first love as a child was reading books & getting immersed in a world that was … [Read more...]

Seal’s New Album “7” Drops Today!

Posted on November 6, 2015 | Filed Under: Books, Pop Culture | Tags: Seal "7", Seal musician, Trevor Horn | Leave a Comment

When I first heard Seal’s music back in the early 90s, I was just starting college & still rocking the big hair (not sure why). I played those two CDs (“Seal” & “Seal II”) to death! Since then, he has released many more albums. The last two recent ones “Hits” & “Commitment and Soul 2” were so-so in my book. That’s why I am super excited to review his new “7” album that releases today, November 6th! It is a true return to … [Read more...]

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