If you are connected to me on Facebook/Twitter, etc., you already know this, but my book is finally available on the Amazon Kindle Store. it will be available in other formats soon, bookmark or follow the official book tumblr. The book includes the recaps of the first 100 Sweet Valley High books, which first appeared on this … Continue reading »
First look the book cover…
Book coming very soon. I promise.
The Reece Malcolm List: A Must Read
Hello friends: Run, don’t walk, to your local bookstore (if you have any) or to your computer to order a copy of The Reece Malcolm List by Amy Spalding. Not only is Amy a friend, a fantastic writer, but is also a big fan and supporter of this here blog (in fact, that is how … Continue reading »
New book site!
Head on over here for the website for the upcoming book. There will be information on how to purchase the e-book, but you can always peruse the archives here.
Lila’s New Flame, as written by Bret Easton Ellis
Another excerpt from my forthcoming book. I recap the “Lila The Arsonist” in the style of everyone’s favorite nihilistic writer and snarky tweeter, Bret Easton Ellis. #135 LILA’S NEW FLAME / #136 TOO HOT TO HANDLE / #137 FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE as written by Bret Easton Ellis, author of Less Than Zero … Continue reading »
What Jessica Wants: Dispatches from an Intergalactic Space Mission
I’m currently in the process of reading and recapping the second haldf of the SVH series for an upcoming book. To prove that I really am writing it, here’s an except, a recap of #138, What Jessica wants, the miniseries in which we meet brooding, whiny orphan Devon Whitelaw. From the captain’s log of the … Continue reading »
Redux Reflux: Exhuming Pop Culture
In case you didn’t already know, I produce a bi-weekly podcast called Redux Reflux, in which I talk to my friends (and sometimes myself) about movies, tv, film, books, and other pop culture relics from the past that never got the credit they deserve. Some topics already discussed are Aeon Flux, Wondershowzen, D.E.B.S, Coupling, The … Continue reading »
Welcome to my Spanish-style, split-level blog
Welcome visitors. I’m taking a hiatus with this blog right now, but please browse or revisit all my recaps of the original Sweet Valley High books. I’ve also recapped other series and written updated version of the Baby-Sitters Club books, and you can find those under “categories” to your right. Or, just browse the archives. … Continue reading »
The Sweet Life, by Kristy Thomas
Over at Forever Young Adult, I review the rest of The Sweet Life series. As Kristy Thomas.
Margo’s Not Dead!: My interview with Francine Pascal
It was over email, but still exciting nonetheless. My hunch is true, she’s got a thang for Bruce.
Here we go again.
Of course I have an opinion on the Sweet Valley Confidential e-series. Head over to Forever Young Adult to read my review.
Bonus: Bachelor/Bachelorette Fan Faction
As many of you know, I am an avid watcher of the Bachelorette/Bachelor television empire. For more than 20 seasons, we’ve watched host Chris Harrison welcome The Bachelor(ette) to the mansion, console them though hard choices, “keep it real” on the “Tell All” shows, and most importantly, notify everyone when there is only one more … Continue reading »
The first ever Sweet Valley High Tweetup
Sooooo, I have about 15 books left to read in the entire series before. To help get me through it, I thought I would host a tweetup where we can read it at the same time, or you can just follow the tweets! When: Saturday, May 5 When: 10am-12pm PST What: Follow me on twitter … Continue reading »
Hold on to your lavalieres: There’s more Sweet Valley Confidential coming your way.
I stumbled upon this by accident, but it seems that Sweet Valley Confidential will continue as an ebook miniseries. A pat on the back to the publishers, who I think made a good decision after (what I am assuming) was disappointing sales and reviews of Sweet Valley Confidential. These seem to be mini-books, which is … Continue reading »
The Baby-Sitters Club Reboot: Super Special #1: Baby-Sitters at Burning Man!
Mr. and Mrs. Pike return to the place where Mallory was conceived- Burning Man. They rent two RVs to drive the family to the Black Rock Desert, and bring Stacey and MaryAnne along as mother’s helpers. Kristy whines about not getting to go, so Watson brings the family, along with Claudia and Dawn. Kristy decides … Continue reading »