by Clea | Dec 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
For some people, the holidays call for a re-watching of “It’s A Wonderful Life.” For us, it involves a trip to Mordor. Ever since my husband gave me a copy of “The Lord of the Rings” movies on DVD for Chanukah, watching them – in the extended version, of course – has...
by Clea | Dec 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Some of my faves from this year… https://www.cleasimon.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/23669925_908347962654865_225224485819645952_n.mp4...
by Clea | Dec 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
As a former music critic, I’m used to the saying that writing about music is like dancing about architecture. But movies have gotten pretty good at depicting the writing life. In fact, they’ve done so well, that many people comment on it. The Femmes Fatale...
by Clea | Dec 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
“World Enough” is a Harvard Book Store Holiday 100 pick. That means its 20% off – and, yes, they deliver. (They’ve got signed copies, too!)
by Clea | Dec 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
After Hurricane Harvey, Houston’s Murder by the Book opened its doors as a safe, dry place for neighbors to come by for coffee, cookies, and general respite. Soon after, they began asking for donations for a charity auction. Well, that auction goes live today...