Halloween is practically here and I thought I’d share some quick costumes you could throw together in case you haven’t had time to get anything ready. I also share some costumes that you could casually wear to work on Wednesday the 31st, just in case you want to spook up your work place. Continue reading “Fangirl Freakouts: Quick and Easy Halloween Costumes from @kleffnotes”
I had the opportunity to chat with Michael Antonakos, a motion capture and voice actor who I am sure you have seen and heard multiple times. He has been part of a number of video games, including the most recently released Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. He shared details about his work in motion capture and voice, his philanthropic work, and his group, The Actor’s Chop Shop. Thank you again to Michael Antonakos for sharing his time with me. Continue reading “Interview with Michael Antonakos ( @mikeantonakos )from @kleffnotes”
Frankenstein turns 200, well the story of the monster does at least. This October is the perfect time to celebrate the most well known monstrous creation from classic literature and I have the perfect way for you to celebrate. You find fill your mind with Frankenstein history by checking out Vault of Frankenstein: 200 Years of the World’s Most Famous Monster. Continue reading “Vault of Frankenstein Book Review from @kleffnotes”
Mary Shelley’s famous Frankenstein turns 200 years old this year and to celebrate the 200th anniversary of this work of horror a brand new edition has been released with stunning imagery. From the Classics Reimagined line of works this version of Frankenstein from Rockport Publishers includes beautifully ornate details including vellum inserts that supplement the story from David Plunkert. This month is the perfect time to either return to the pages of Shelley or delve into the world of her famous monster for the first time with Classics Reimagined, Frankenstein. Continue reading “Classics Reimagined, Frankenstein Book Review from @kleffnotes”
I had the opportunity to chat with Connie, the founder and owner of Butch and Sissy. I had seen her products online and met her in person at ClexaCon 2018. Beyond buying a bunch of products from her, I also got to talking with her and when her podcast, Is There Gay Stuff In It?, started I was psyched. You can find her LGBTQ+ themed products on the official Butch & Sissy website and for this interview we chatted the business and the podcast. Thanks again to Connie for taking the time to answer all of my questions. Continue reading “Interview with Connie Collingsworth of Butch and Sissy ( @butchandsissy )from @kleffnotes”
Benjamin Berkley examines guilt and religious connection in his book In Defense of Guilt. Lauren Hill is a dedicated defense attorney who sees her job as something to triumph at. Each case is a battle and this particular murder trial is one that she thinks she has in the bag, until strange things begin to happen. While in the courtroom Lauren suddenly begins seeing God staring down at her and from that moment on she begins to doubt everything. Continue reading “In Defense of Guilt Book Review from @kleffnotes”
The Story Behind began as a podcast and after finding success there Emily Prokop has created a companion book, The Story Behind: The Extraordinary History Behind Ordinary Objects. Within this Prokop shares some of the surprising histories behind the objects you see every day and probably never gave a second glance to. This fun and fact filled book is the perfect read for the curious mind. Continue reading “The Story Behind Book Review from @kleffnotes”
Patrick Foote’s book The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between is a fun read for anyone who loves trivia and language. Beginning by discussing his own name Foote sets up an interesting discussion of language and the evolution of words that is perfect for any word-lover. Continue reading “The Origin of Names, Words and Everything in Between Book Review from @kleffnotes”
Patrick Alexander has a deep love of wine that extends back even into his childhood. Under the very conscious supervision of his father he was allowed to have wine, mixed with water in a very European way, with dinner beginning at the age of five. Now this love has grown and inspired the remarkably informative The Booklovers’ Guide to Wine: An Introduction to the History, Mysteries and Literary Pleasures of Drinking Wine. Continue reading “The Booklovers’ Guide to Wine Book Review from @kleffnotes”
You can make the world a better place in a variety of ways and one such way is through moments of kindness and creativity. Sayraphim Lothian shares ways for you to add a little brightness through the world through what she calls guerrilla kindness, which involves taking on some crafting to do something for someone else. Guerrilla Kindness and Other Acts of Creative Resistance examines craftivism and the use of homemade items to change the world. Continue reading “Guerrilla Kindness and Other Acts of Creative Resistance Book Review from @kleffnotes”
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