Liz here--I'm so excited to debut our latest feature, On Our Radar, where we'll be dishing on the things we're loving right now--anything from a TV show to music to lipstick. Because when we love something, we want you to know about it! And hopefully, you'll join in the fun and tell us what you heart at the moment too!
On Liz's Radar
No, not the city! The TV show! To be honest, the first episode was just so-so. But thank GAWD I stuck with it because it's my new favorite --Connie Britton is awesome and Hayden Panettiere has such a perfect country drawl that I've forgotten that she was ever a cheerleader that saved the world. But what makes it really stand out is not just all the pretty people(hello, hot boys with cute accents and guitars!) and fun drama, but the MUSIC. It's RAD. And downloadable from iTunes--I've written most of our new book so far while listening to When The Right One Comes Along. Want to get in the action? You can watch full episodes at ABC.com. FOR FREE!
2. Heart Like Mine by Amy Hatvany
Okay, so here's the deal. I'm an emotional robot and don't like to cry. EVER. But, damnit, I can never pass up Amy's emotionally fulfilling books. So, there I am, reading the ARC of Heart Like Mine, ignoring my husband and children, turning the pages as fast as I can, devouring every word. And then I felt some liquid substance started coming out of my eyes and I'm like WTF! (*Maybe* they were tears. *Maybe* even major waterworks. But let's just keep that between us--I have a rep to protect!) But you know what? It was worth it to have a good cry over Heart Like Mine--it's THAT good. Do yourself a favor and pre-order it. (Out March 19th!)
Here's what it's about: Thirty-six-year-old Grace McAllister never longed for children. But when she meets Victor Hansen, a handsome, charismatic divorced restaurateur who is father to Max and Ava, Grace decides that, for the right man, she could learn to be an excellent part-time stepmom. After all, the kids live with their mother, Kelli. How hard could it be?
At thirteen, Ava Hansen is mature beyond her years. Since her parents’ divorce, she has been taking care of her emotionally unstable mother and her little brother—she pays the bills, does the laundry, and never complains because she loves her mama more than anyone. And while her father’s new girlfriend is nice enough, Ava still holds out hope that her parents will get back together and that they’ll be a family again. But only days after Victor and Grace get engaged, Kelli dies suddenly under mysterious circumstances—and soon, Grace and Ava discover that there was much more to Kelli’s life than either ever knew.
You may or may not know this, but I have some FRIZZY ASS hair. It's never been a wash and go situation over here. My thick, horsey mane is hard to control! My hairdresser(is it still okay to call them that?) turned me on to Neuma last month and I am IN LOVE. I want to MAKE OUT with this stuff. My hair behaves itself. It looks shiny! And most importantly, I don't have it wash it nearly as often. (Don't judge me! Straightening that mane is a pain in the ass!) So, to my fellow frizzy-haired sisters, run, don't walk down to your salon and pick this up.
4. The Funeral by Band of Horses
I know I already mentioned I'm loving the music on Nashville. But here's another song that I've had on repeat for some time. I heard it randomly and used my Shazam app to identify it. (Btw, how awesome is Shazam, right?) I tend to lean towards sweet sounding, guitar playing women, but I fell in love with this tune form a few good men. I've listened to it so often that my kids scream, Mommy No!, whenever it starts playing in the car. Seriously? After all the Radio Disney torture I've endured, I think they can indulge me.
Take a listen. What do you think?
Have you seen it start? The Taylor Swift backlash? She didn't seem too happy when Adele whipped her ass for Best Song at The Golden Globes. Then she and that boy bander broke up.(They all look the same to me?) And then Michael J Fox (seriously? You know it's bad when Alex P Keaton is taking shots at you!) made some nasty comments about her. Just sayin', it seems like the tide is turning. Personally, I don't have anything against her, except for the fact that I'm force fed her ridiculously catchy tunes every day on the way to school. (Damn you again Radio Disney!) But, for her sake, I hope she comes up with some non-break up songs on her next album.
#getsomenewmaterialTaylor