Kim the FanGirl

Now Playing: Fred Astaire – “Cheek to Cheek”

This morning, I was prepared to go into a long-winded speech about Fred Astaire and how he was my favorite actor from the golden age of Hollywood. I thought I’d tell you how he got his start in vaudeville as a young child, dancing with his sister, Adele. I thought I’d talk about Astaire’s transition…

Discover: Rachel Maksy

I think my proclivity for all things vintage began when I was kid and my grandparents would show me classic films on television like Singing In the Rain and Take Me Out to the Ballgame. I would sit too close to the screen, enthralled by the popular strains and the way the actors and actresses…

Book Review: Three Dark Crowns (Books 1, 2, 3, & 4)

When I first began reading the Three Dark Crowns series, I thought it too straightforward and simple. It’s true that the writing is clear-cut and not very elaborate, but the world building is illustrious. However, it lacks any intricate visual cues to truly see it in your minds eye. I had no trouble believing the…

Kim the FanGirl’s 2020 Oscar Bingo

The Oscars are a huge deal in my family, they always have been. We love the glitz and the glamour so much we prepare for the event weeks in advance. We all take the day off work, we plan an elaborate menu, and cleverly make our picks for the big night. Looking at popular preview…

Flash Fiction #4: Wait

This piece of flash fiction wasn’t inspired by The Magicians, but it definitely makes me think of it. It’s weird and wild. Plus, you know how much I love to add a hint of magic. HAPPY READING! 😀 See you tomorrow! For more Kim the FanGirl follow the blog on Twitter @kimthefangirl and on Facebook

I Like People Who’ve Seen Some Darkness

I don’t know why, but Florence Welch has the uncanny ability to put whichever emotions I’m feeling into flawless words or epic songs. She’s written something for every appropriate occasion. This poem from Useless Magic makes me think of myself and my writing. I tend to lean toward the strange and supernatural in my stories,…

TBR (February 2020)

I’ve started reorganizing my bookshelves. I’ve accumulated so many books recently, they’ve become scattered, piled high and haphazardly. They’ve spilled over onto tabletops and little segments of floor, forcing me to purchase additional bookcases. I haven’t gotten very far in to the process yet, removing only my souvenirs, picture frames, and numerous knickknacks. I’ve just…

Now Playing: Lizzo & Harry Styles – “Juice”

Get ready, my friends. Lizzo and Harry Styles are here to brighten up your day. Last week, our darling Lizzo brought out the admired pop prince at her Miami show for a juicy live duet. I’m not a Harry Styles fan by any means, but this performance was so much fun, my face turned into…

Blog Challenge Update (February)

I’m doing a cheesy celebration dance right now and I’m glad you can’t see it. It’s totally embarrassing, but I had to break out my cool moves. I’ve, officially, written a blog post every day for a month! I’ve already used all the confetti and colorful, paper streamers to celebrate this milestone. In all honestly,…

When You’re A Writer

When you’re a writer . . . People look at you like you’re crazy. Any coworker, acquaintance, or stranger you tell your predilection to gets this strange look in their eye. Their brain has trouble processing. They don’t get it. They stare at you, blank. “Oh. Do you make money from that?” “Not really.” “Why…

Discover: Yoga with Adriene

These long, early months of the year can be brutal on your psyche if you live in a cold weather state like me. There’s snow on the ground. The sun hardly ever comes out. You feel trapped. It seems like there’s no where to go, nothing to do. You long for the days of heat…

Currently Reading: Five Dark Fates

I felt like I hadn’t picked up a book in ages, so I decided to start Five Dark Fates by Kendare Blake this morning. This is the fourth and final book in the Three Dark Crowns series. I didn’t get a chance to read for very long, but I’m already on Page 55 of 443….