I first heard about author Joe Hill via Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance. He was reading "Heart Shaped Box" and said it was really creepy (in a good way!). As soon as he said the words "It's about a rock star who buys a ghost off the internet", I was on the Powell's website, buying my copy. It was definitely creepy, yet full of dark humor and lots of rock-n-roll references. I loved it! So, you can imagine how excited I was to get Joe's new book, "Horns", about a guy who falls asleep after a drunken night....only to wake up sportin' a new set of horns...yes, on his head! Then people start confessing their deepest, ugliest secrets to him and he decides to use this new power to find a murderer.
Joe Hill is coming to Portland this Wednesday (March 3) for a reading/book signing at Powell's City of Books on Burnside at 7:30pm. I had the chance to talk to Joe about his new book.....rock-n-roll....which of his dad's (Stephen King) books made the best movies....etc! Hope you enjoy the chat below and I hope you can make to Powell's Wednesday night!
Joe Hill talks about "Horns"....his KISS obsession....his dad, Stephen King...and more! Joe Hill edit
I first heard about author Joe Hill via Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance. He was reading "Heart Shaped Box" and said it was really creepy (in a good way!). As soon as he said the words "It's about a rock star who buys a ghost off the internet", I was on the Powell's website, buying my copy. It was definitely creepy, yet full of dark humor and lots of rock-n-roll references. I loved it! So, you can imagine how excited I was to get Joe's new book, "Horns", about a guy who falls asleep after a drunken night....only to wake up sportin' a new set of horns...yes, on his head! Then people start confessing their deepest, ugliest secrets to him and he decides to use this new power to find a murderer.
Joe Hill is coming to Portland this Wednesday (March 3) for a reading/book signing at Powell's City of Books on Burnside at 7:30pm. I had the chance to talk to Joe about his new book.....rock-n-roll....which of his dad's (Stephen King) books made the best movies....etc! Hope you enjoy the chat below and I hope you can make to Powell's Wednesday night!
Joe Hill talks about "Horns"....his KISS obsession....his dad, Stephen King...and more!
Joe Hill edit
Who knew that rock stars had excellent taste in reading material? Well, at least one does (actually, two, if you count Stephen Christian from Anberlin). Singer-songwriter, Jon McLaughlin recommended "The Time Traveler's Wife" to me a couple of years ago. He had just finished it and told me that it was one of the best books he had ever read. Of course, I went straight to Powell's that day and bought it. I read it in one weekend and it is one of those books that stays with you long after you have devoured the final page.
If you, like me, loved "The Time Traveler's Wife", then you'll probably be happy to know that the author, Audrey Niffenegger, is coming to Portland(Beaverton, actually) on Monday, Jan. 25. She released a new book last October, called "Her Fearful Symmetry". It's a ghost story and a love story. It's about obsession and relationships. It's darkly funny in places and is full of delicious little gothic details about the most famous cemetary in London (in which, Audrey has led tours). Audrey told me she didn't plan on making it into a movie, like "The Time Traveler's Wife", but you will see a movie in your head while reading it. Audrey will discuss and read from "Her Fearful Symmetry" Monday night (Jan. 25) at 7pm at Powell's at Cedar Hills Crossing.
I talked to Audrey Niffenegger about "Her Fearful Symmetry" last October. Click below to listen.
Who knew that rock stars had excellent taste in reading material? Well, at least one does (actually, two, if you count Stephen Christian from Anberlin). Singer-songwriter, Jon McLaughlin recommended "The Time Traveler's Wife" to me a couple of years ago. He had just finished it and told me that it was one of the best books he had ever read. Of course, I went straight to Powell's that day and bought it. I read it in one weekend and it is one of those books that stays with you long after you have devoured the final page.
If you, like me, loved "The Time Traveler's Wife", then you'll probably be happy to know that the author, Audrey Niffenegger, is coming to Portland(Beaverton, actually) on Monday, Jan. 25. She released a new book last October, called "Her Fearful Symmetry". It's a ghost story and a love story. It's about obsession and relationships. It's darkly funny in places and is full of delicious little gothic details about the most famous cemetary in London (in which, Audrey has led tours). Audrey told me she didn't plan on making it into a movie, like "The Time Traveler's Wife", but you will see a movie in your head while reading it. Audrey will discuss and read from "Her Fearful Symmetry" Monday night (Jan. 25) at 7pm at Powell's at Cedar Hills Crossing.
I talked to Audrey Niffenegger about "Her Fearful Symmetry" last October. Click below to listen.
audrey niffenegger edit
If you watch "Real Housewives of NYC", then you know who Bethenny is (remember that crazy bar fight of hers?!). Love her or hate her, you have to admit, this girl is HOT....and does not look 39 at all! She gives a lot of credit to the way she eats. She is a trained natural foods chef, who has been sharing her knowledge in 2 books to help us "unleash the skinnygirl inside each of us". Bethenny says we can lose weight with just a few simple tweaks to the way we eat. She called in today and shared a few of those tips. If you want to unleash your inner skinnygirl, listen below!
Bethenny explains how simplifying the way we cook & eat will help us lose weight!
If you watch "Real Housewives of NYC", then you know who Bethenny is (remember that crazy bar fight of hers?!). Love her or hate her, you have to admit, this girl is HOT....and does not look 39 at all! She gives a lot of credit to the way she eats. She is a trained natural foods chef, who has been sharing her knowledge in 2 books to help us "unleash the skinnygirl inside each of us". Bethenny says we can lose weight with just a few simple tweaks to the way we eat. She called in today and shared a few of those tips. If you want to unleash your inner skinnygirl, listen below!
Bethenny explains how simplifying the way we cook & eat will help us lose weight!
bethanny simplify food and get skinny
Bethenny talk about how low fat foods make you fat.....and why you don't have to give up alcohol to get skinny!
bethanny low fat and alcohol
Bethenny talks about how setting a pretty table can help you lose weight!
bethanny set a pretty table
Of course, we had to dish a little about the upcoming season of "Real Housewives" and why shooting the show is so stressful for her!
bethanny talks real housewives
I've been hearing about Don Miller's books for years now....mostly from my buddies in Switchfoot...but then, more and more band guys started mentioning his work. His new book, "A Million Miles In A Thousand Years" is about what he learned about life, while trying to write a screenplay, based on his life. Not only was the book full of scenes from Portland life, it was funny and it really challenged me to live my life as a story worth telling.
Don is reading from his new book tonight at Powell's City Of Books on Burnside....7:30 pm. Maybe I'll see you there....but in the meantime, here's my conversation with Don Miller in which, he talks about his book....the movie based on his life....the time he babysat for the Obama girls....his pop music guilty pleasures (coughcoughmileycyruscoughcough)....and what he loves about Portland. Enjoy!
I've been hearing about Don Miller's books for years now....mostly from my buddies in Switchfoot...but then, more and more band guys started mentioning his work. His new book, "A Million Miles In A Thousand Years" is about what he learned about life, while trying to write a screenplay, based on his life. Not only was the book full of scenes from Portland life, it was funny and it really challenged me to live my life as a story worth telling.
Don is reading from his new book tonight at Powell's City Of Books on Burnside....7:30 pm. Maybe I'll see you there....but in the meantime, here's my conversation with Don Miller in which, he talks about his book....the movie based on his life....the time he babysat for the Obama girls....his pop music guilty pleasures (coughcoughmileycyruscoughcough)....and what he loves about Portland. Enjoy!
Don Miller talks about what he loves about Portland
DON MILLER ON PORTLAND
Don Miller talks about his most recent "I am so Portland right now" moment.
DON MILLER ON HIS I'M SO PORTLAND MOMENT
Don Miller talks about babysitting for the Obamas
DON MILLER ON BABYSITTING THE OBAMA GIRLS
Don Miller talks about his new book
DON MILLER TALKS ABOUT HIS NEW BOOK
Don Miller talks about the movie based on his life
DON MILLER TALKS ABOUT THE MOVIE BASED ON HIS LIFE
Don Miller loves Miley Cyrus & Taylor Swift
DON MILLER ON MUSIC HE LOVES
Don Miller talks about the most embarrassing thing in his house
DON MILLER ON THE MOST EMBARRASSING THING IN HIS HOUSE
Don Miller talks about his reading at Powells tonight
DON MILLER ON HIS READING TONIGHT
David Baldacci has been the cause of many hours of lost sleep on the weekends for me! His latest is a thriller (of course!) and if you're looking for something with lots of action + plot twists and turns, you should check it out! david called me to talk about his new book and you can listen below!
David Baldacci has been the cause of many hours of lost sleep on the weekends for me! His latest is a thriller (of course!) and if you're looking for something with lots of action + plot twists and turns, you should check it out! david called me to talk about his new book and you can listen below!
david baldacci true blue
So, once upon a time......back in the 80's, Heather Locklear went on a date with Tom Cruise. While on the date, he did something that ensured it would also be their LAST date. Click play to hear what it was......OMG, I would have died of...
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