Lady Luck’s Map of Vegas

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Lauri Griffin

Lady Luck’s Map of Vegas sounds like it would be a book about gambling and Vegas, but it’s not. It’s really about mother and daughter relationships, family secrets, and a search for not only a lost daughter but lost selves. The author, Barbara Samuel, is a multiple RITA award winner and has written over twenty-five books including women’s fiction and historical and contemporary romances. India is a 40 year old web designer involved in a purposefully uncommitted romance. Gypsy, her identical twin sister is a schizophrenic artist. Their mother, Eldora, is still beautiful and flirtatious at sixty something. When their … Continue reading →

When Two Hit Wonders Attack – Part 3

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Libby Pelham

Earlier this week, I was blogging about Two Hit Wonders – bands or artists that have two hits then disappear from the charts (usually not of their own choosing). Here are some more two hit wonders: Tone Loc – “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina” Tone Loc’s 1989 album Loc-ed After Dark produced both “Wild Thing,” which went to #2 and “Funky Cold Medina,” which went to #3. The album itself went to #1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts. His follow-up, Cool Hand Loc, only reached #46 on the charts, but it was still certified gold. Tone Loc Update: Tone Loc … Continue reading →