Mystical Monarchs

Oh I how I loved writing THIS - my latest for Vanity Fair -all about royals of the spirit world!

Happy July 4th?

In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter, where celebrities are donating in the wake of the illegally appointed Supreme Court taking away a woman’s right to choose.

Loss Leaders

Check out the latest edition of The Hollywood Reporter- I take a look at why some big real estate players are selling homes at a loss, even in this insane market. Read HERE.

Mutti Dearest

In THIS, my latest "Old Hollywood Book Club" for Vanity Fair - Maria Riva's scathing but wonderfully written biography of her mother Marlene Dietrich, which makes "Mommie Dearest" look like child's play.

Pride Month!

Check out theJune 8, 2022 edition of The Hollywood Reporter -loved speaking with Margaret Cho about the state of queer rights in America and the danger caused by the erosion of abortion freedom.Read HERE!

Prince Andrew's Predecessors

In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, a look at naughty, no-good royals past and present- and how they were handled by the powers that be

Explore England

I had a lovely time writing THIS sponsored piece for Vanity Fair...it got me itching for a celebratory jaunt across the pond.

Higher and Higher

Check out my latest in The Hollywood Reporter, on newsstands today. I have an informative story on the state of the commercial real estate market in LaLaland and the impact of SB-9.

A Worldwide Jubilee!

Happy platinum jubilee to Her Royal Hotness Queen Elizabeth II. If you happen to be in Germany this week I have a really fun essay celebrating all things Lilibet in FOCUS Magazin -on newsstands, in German! It’s a wild and wonderful world.

Bad Bad Bad Bad Boys

In THIS, my latest for LAist I take a look at early gov. corruption in Los Angeles. Nothing changes huh? We have a spineless, corrupt group of fools in government doing nothing to stop children getting murdered in school. Sorry, it's all I can think about.

Discover A Whole New World

We had such a blast working on the Atlas Obscura and Discover LA Explorer's Guide to Los Angeles- and now it's finally here! Get a beautifully bound hardcopy or check out the digital flipbook- urban exploration awaits!

The King and Queen of Hollywood

I finally got to write about my favorite movie star of all time -Carole Lombard- who was beloved by everyone who knew her- including Clark Gable. My latest "Old Hollywood Book Club" for Vanity Fair...HERE.

A mayor who is a dog and a dog fight for mayor.

So excited about this issue of The Hollywood Reporter out today. I have an article about the wonders of Idyllwild (read HERE) AND a deep dive into the frenzy in Hollywood surrounding the Los Angeles mayoral race (read HERE). May the best human (or animal) win!

Non-Fiction Writing Class

A new session of my @atlasobscura non-fiction writing and research class starts this Sunday. In it, we discuss research resources and methods, story structure, and creative reporting. Check it out HERE!

Taco Nation

Fun times talking Taco Bell on "The Food That Built America." You can watch the whole fascinating episode HERE.

Water Water Everywhere!

Happy Monday! I had such a lovely time speaking with PBS about the fascinating William Mulholland for "The Great Thirst." You can watch the full documentary HERE, it is so well done!

Cheers!

My latest for Ventura Blvd. Magazine- the delightful glass artist Susan Vizvary. Read HERE.

Trolls Gonna Troll

I had such a blast writing THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair - a brief history of royal trolls! We've all had a troll or two in our life, no?

Far From Home

Oh how I would love to be a fly on the wall at one of these parties- my latest for KCET. Read HERE.

Musical Magic

In THIS, my latest for KCET - the exiles who transformed Hollywood scores.