Category: 2016
Birth of an American Gigolo by Deek Rhew
I love a good, dark comedy. Especially when the comedy in question takes elements from real life that we’re all aware of. Birth of an American Gigolo by Deek Rhew introduced me to Deek Rhew (a new to me author) and a story that won’t leave my mind anytime soon. Thank you to publisher Tenacious books for providing…
Birth of an American Gigilo Party!!!!
Deek and Erin Party! Hey, all! So this week is the debut of my first, well, anything! On January 19th, 2016 at 12 AM EST, “Birth of an American Gigolo,” my first novella, was birthed! I guess that means I’m officially pubbed, though I’ll admit that it feels a bit surreal. My beautiful bride, Erin Rhew,…
Scotsman’s Ball
My husband and I have attended a Scottish formal event since shortly after we met at the end of 2011. It means we both get to wear something special. And tonight, I got to wear something really special in honor of my fourth formal in a row. His kilt is special because it was made…
MAC Cosmetics Makeup Haul: The Essentials (Video)
MAC Cosmetics Makeup Haul: The Essentials (Video) I love makeup! Well, I love the IDEA of makeup. And sometimes I run out of things that I shouldn’t, and leave it until the last moment, which necessitated a trip the MAC Cosmetics store at South Coast Plaza AND a haul video. I give you: MAC Cosmetics…
Vinegar Girl – A Modern take on Shakespeare’s Taming of the Shrew
Anne Tyler’s Modern Take on an Old Classic I’ve been a fan of Shakespeare since I was very young. Reciting lines, answering trivia and even acting out bit parts (before landing a part as Titania, but that’s another story)–so I’m fairly familiar with the story of Taming of the Shrew. If being a fan of the…
Prose and Cons: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
Prose and Cons: My thoughts on Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert When NovelTea book Club decided to read Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, I decided I needed to film a Prose and Cons review… And here it is in its unaltered glory! Be sure to check out and Subscribe to…