In this business, it gets hot under the spotlight... Once a teen idol, Gabby Randall now spends her time behind the camera. With her show Danse Macabre scripted and greenlit for a popular streaming site, she has everything she wants...except her star. Deadlines are looming and she's desperate to cast the role of a modern-day, motorcycle-riding Grim Reaper. She never thought she'd end up hiring her former co-star, TV's most beloved geek...and her ex-husband. Until the day he dies, people will remember Dash Gregory as Freddie &‘Grody' Grodin, the token geek friend of the cool kids at Wondermancer High. After years of casting agents overlooking him for plum roles, Dash wants to show Hollywood he's more than a one-note player. He's ready to break the vicious typecasting cycle, and he's set his sights on the lead role in a sexy new series too hot for network TV. When the director yells “Cut!” the star wants to keep up the action behind the scenes. Are Dash and Gabby willing to make ratings history again?
Everybody loves a comeback... Randi Marsh loves a good, unbelievable story. She's told so many about herself, she isn't sure what's real anymore. Scratch that, she knows two things are true—she could never completely give up her first passion of playing rock and roll. And Derek Hynde is the devil's spawn and if you see him, kick him in the teeth. The moment Derek saw that cocky, sexy young woman strut with a guitar like she owned the world, back in the hairspray and cocaine-fueled Eighties, he was smitten. Something set Randi apart from all the wannabe rock girls with their flyaway hair and skin-tight jeans. She had talent, and he had the means to make her a star. He just didn't know what he was in for with her. That was then, and in the now Derek's ready to make amends, offering Randi a chance to relive her glory days. Randi, now an established TV director and showrunner, can't just run off and join a rock and roll tour...at her age! With a man she allegedly despises. Or can she?
There's more than one way to ride shotgun. A serious error in judgment sends actress Steffi Corden spiraling from A-list sweetheart to Hollywood pariah. Her TV show is canceled, her ex-boyfriend has married somebody else, and not only can she not eat lunch in this town again, she can't legally drive through it. It's going to take some serious butt-kissing and good behavior to climb back to the top. Getting there with a suspended license, though, is half the battle. Barry Spahn came to Hollywood with dreams of the big time. While his unsold scripts pile up on his hard drive, he pays the bills as a rideshare driver, mostly shuttling other hopefuls to auditions and meetings. When he's hired to chauffeur Steffi around town he's initially skeptical given her reputation, but quickly comes to understand her. Nevertheless, he drives her around L.A. while she drives him nuts. How Steffi and Barry make the journey from road rage to true romance becomes one long, strange trip, one neither wants to end.
NOTE: This is a revised edition. This work was previously published under the title Dead Barchetta. Award-winning author Kathryn Lively offers you a rocking mystery! Music tutor by day and tribute band guitarist by night, Matt "Lerxst" Johnston has woman problems. Well, maybe for a musician that's normal. 1) There's the willowy redhead who tries to kill him in his sleep. 2) There's the hot for music teacher cougar who wants help adjusting her "G-string." 3) There's the knife-wielding rock chick with a soft spot for strays. And...there's grandma, and her "herb garden," legal only if you have a card, and definitely not in Virginia! Normal? Heh. Before Lerxst can find normal, he must learn the truth about his would-be killer, his family, and himself. And what a long, strange trip it is...
This is the sequel to Rock Deadly, which was also published under the title Dead Barchetta. Matt "Lerxst" Johnston can't stay out of trouble. Hoping to resume a peaceful existence with his family and career, he's thrown for a loop when his fellow Dead Barchetta band mates want out of the group and the music teaching business they run together. When a body once again turns up at the studio, Lerxst can't decide whether to sympathize with or suspect his old friends. Lerxst doesn't fear the Reaper, but he's not exactly fond of him, either. Will he be successful in catching him this time?
From award-winning author Kathryn Lively comes an anthology of tall tales inspired by the music that moves the world. A demon slayer in blue suede shoes, a groupie who collects cosmic souvenirs, a best new artist running from a curse...fiction with a twist, and shout. Trippier than any magical mystery tour, the girl with the Monkee tattoo and her friends guarantee a splendid time for all.
The days when people called Winnie Segal, “Sea Cow,” are long over. She’s still a big gal, and everybody around her’s gone all PC and “Yay, body acceptance,” but once in awhile something dredges up a bad memory. This time, the trigger is Cory Levane, former high school star quarterback, current NFL legend and former high school crush. After a triumphant career, he’s come home to show off—or so Winnie thinks. She’d rather design and sell her artwork than give a damn, yet the garden in which she grows her damns thrives. After one month of early retirement, he’s climbing the walls. He thought coming home would provide cheer and inspire him to plan his future, but people treat him like a celebrity instead of an actual person. He’s happy about one thing, though: Winnie Segal hasn’t changed—she’s still gorgeous and funny as ever, and talented. If he weren’t so damn tongue-tied around her he’d let her know. The opportunity to work together on a project has Cory anxious to get closer, and leaves Winnie suspicious of his motives. She keeps a tight hold on her heart, and Cory knows it will take more than his football skills to get her to pass it to him.
WARNING: This book contains rough language, spoilers for a possible sequel to Judy Blume's Blubber, suggested lyrics for the theme to Sanford and Son, and one very mixed-up romance author. Words come easily to writer Danni Hewitt. If only success did the same. The news of America's latest reality sweetheart inking a major book deal sends Danni spiraling into depression, to the point where the idea of soothing her jealousy with a murderous rampage appeals to her. Of course, this requires getting close enough to Krystal Kordova and her family to draw blood, something Danni achieves when she manages to land a job as Krystal's ghostwriter. Is the pen deadlier than the sword? Stick with Danni and find out.
Note: This book is available in Kindle format under it's revised title - ROCK DEADLY Award-winning author Kathryn Lively offers you a rocking mystery! Music tutor by day and tribute band guitarist by night, Matt "Lerxst" Johnston has woman problems. Well, maybe for a musician that's normal. 1) There's the willowy redhead who tries to kill him in his sleep. 2) There's the hot for music teacher cougar who wants help adjusting her "G-string." 3) There's the knife-wielding rock chick with a soft spot for strays. And...there's grandma, and her "herb garden," legal only if you have a card, and definitely not in Virginia! Normal? Heh. Before Lerxst can find normal, he must learn the truth about his would-be killer, his family, and himself. And what a long, strange trip it is... If you like this novel, you definitely want to check out Kathryn's other mystery, Pithed: an Andy Farmer Mystery (Mundania Press) and her 99 cent eBook suspense novel, Little Flowers. Please visit Kathryn Lively online at http: //www.KathrynLively.com http: //kathrynlively.blogspot.com http: //www.Facebook.com/LivelyWriter and follow her on Twitter @MsKathrynLively
A compendium of 100 words and phrases smart people use--even if they only kinda sorta (secretly don't) know what they mean--with pithy definitions and fascinating etymologies to solidify their meanings. Your boss makes a joke about Schrodinger's cat--which is something you've heard of but you're a little vague about what exactly happened (or didn't happen) with that cat. Or you're reading a New Yorker article that explains that "Solecism slipped into solipsism into full-blown narcissistic project." An excellent point . . . if you're sure what "solecism" means . . . or, for that matter, "solipsism." Language gurus Ross Petras and Kathryn Petras to the rescue! In the breezy and entertaining yet informative style of their New York Times bestseller You're Saying It Wrong, they give you a brief rundown on words smart people should know--from the worlds of science and the arts to philosophy, and from broader topics like quantum physics and ontology to more specific ones like Plato's cave and trompe l'oeil. They cover the Latin phrases we hear and read (prima facie, sui generis, and the like) as well as those that have entered our vocabularies from other languages (bildungsroman, sturm und drang). These are the words that, if you were asked directly, "What does this mean?" you might hem and haw and try to change the subject. After reading this book, you won't have to.
In lively, accessible prose, Victorians Undone fills the space where the body ought to be, proposing new ways of thinking and writing about flesh in the nineteenth century.
This slender book, the last of twenty-nine written by Kathryn Tucker Windham over her long and productive life, will be an exquisitely bittersweet read for the many fans of the late storyteller and author from Selma, Alabama. In She, which Windham was putting the finishing touches on when she died in June 2011, the author describes how she woke up one day to find that she had an unwanted houseguest, an old woman who had suddenly moved into her home and was taking over her life. Windham referred to this interloper simply as She, and here the reader has been invited into the lively colloquy between the author -- whose spirit has not changed -- and her alter ego, who moves haltingly toward her earthly end. She will leave you laughing and crying, but also grateful and hopeful.
The nautanki performances of northern India entertain their audiences with often ribald and profane stories. Rooted in the peasant society of pre-modern India, this theater vibrates with lively dancing, pulsating drumbeats, and full-throated singing. In Grounds for Play, Kathryn Hansen draws on field research to describe the different elements of nautanki performance: music, dance, poetry, popular story lines, and written texts. She traces the social history of the form and explores the play of meanings within nautanki narratives, focusing on the ways important social issues such as political authority, community identity, and gender differences are represented in these narratives. Unlike other styles of Indian theater, the nautanki does not draw on the pan-Indian religious epics such as the Ramayana or the Mahabharata for its subjects. Indeed, their storylines tend to center on the vicissitudes of stranded heroines in the throes of melodramatic romance. Whereas nautanki performers were once much in demand, live performances now are rare and nautanki increasingly reaches its audiences through electronic media—records, cassettes, films, television. In spite of this change, the theater form still functions as an effective conduit in the cultural flow that connects urban centers and the hinterland in an ongoing process of exchange.
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: Get in the game and use clues on the clotheslines to identify a slew of sports. Catchy rhymes and visual cues introduce young readers to sports in this companion to Clothesline Clues to Jobs People Do. The clues in each lively verse can be spotted hanging from the clotheslines. What athlete wears those items? Turn the page to discover the sport at hand—and the athlete in full gear! From baseball and soccer, to fencing and archery, there's something for everyone—including a surprise ending. A perfect choice for reading aloud and encouraging kids to join in the guessing and reveal. Andy Robert Davies's quirky illustrations build a separate story from the text. Close attention to the details will help young readers build their own storytelling skills and help them make visual connections.
The multitalented Tina Fey has many credits to her name, including writer, actress, and producer. Even before breathing life into 30 Rock or earning critical acclaim for her impersonation of Sarah Palin, Fey was making waves as the first woman to serve as Saturday Night Live’s head writer. This absorbing volume takes a look at how the beloved comedian evolved into a multiple award-winning entertainment powerhouse and self-proclaimed Bossypants. Readers will learn how she balances the writing and performing aspects of her comedic career and how her comedy transformed political discourse. Convenient back matter summarizes pivotal life events, awards, and reviews.
Great relationships don't happen by accident—they take commitment, hard work, and grit Bestselling author Jon Gordon is back with another life-affirming book. This time, he teams up with Kathryn Gordon, his wife of 23 years, for a look at what it takes to build strong relationships. In Relationship Grit, the Gordons reveal what brought them together, what kept them together through difficult times, and what continues to sustain their love and passion for one another to this day. They candidly share their mistakes, decisions that almost destroyed their marriage, and successes so you can learn from their experiences and make your relationship stronger. If you're a fan of Jon Gordon's work, you will enjoy learning about the man behind the message, as he and Kathryn share the intimate details of their life together. The direct, transparent, and personal style will draw you in and help you see that, if you are dealing with a challenge in your life and relationship, you are not alone. Working, writing, and raising children hasn't always been easy for the Gordons, but by committing to one another and embracing the principles of G. R. I. T., they emerged from their darkest moments and built a deep and lasting love. In Relationship Grit, they speak candidly about what they have learned and how you can develop the grit to build beautiful relationships. Discover—in their own words—what Jon and Kathryn have learned about staying together during their 23-year marriage Learn the four principles of G. R. I. T. that you can embrace today to build the high quality relationships you want and deserve Find the strength you need to confront your past, overcome your flaws, and change for the better to improve you and your relationship Embrace the Gordons' practical advice including 22 quick tips for a great relationship—11 from Kathryn and 11 from Jon—and start making your relationship the best it can be Relationships—particularly marriages—are about imperfect people coming together to work on their individual flaws and emerge stronger together. Relationship Grit will inspire and motivate you to engage in this remarkable and rewarding process.
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