Creating a Compound
Pick up the latest print edition of The Hollywood Reporter. I have a really fun article about the super rich increasingly purchasing the house next door, and the house next door to that......I wrote it in my rented apartment!
Million Dollar Exit
In THIS, my exclusive interview with Fredrik Eklund, the real reason he left Million Dollar Listing after eleven seasons.
The Vinyl District
Pick up the latestedition of The Hollywood Reporter, where I explore the up and coming Vinyl District in Hollywood. Pretty honored to be in the issue that honors the beautiful Sir Sidney Poitier. Link HERE.
Oh Oakland!
What a trip! It was SUCH an experience profiling the lovely Aleksandra Zee for THIS, my latest for Atlas Obscura. https://toyotajoyrides.atlasobscura.com/bay-area-aleksandra-zee/p/1
Boobs and the Bible
Jane Russell- my latest Vanity Fair Old Hollywood Book Club subject- surprised even me. I never thought I'd so enjoy an autobiography by a conservative, evangelical christian who speaks in tongues, but the dame is so damn likable! Read here!
Camilla Is Cooler Than You Think
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, the very likable, very funny Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Y'all, put away your prejudices, she seems pretty rad!
Record Breaking Residential
In THIS, my latest for The Hollywood Reporter, the priciest LA homes of 2021.
The Last of the Pig
In THIS, my latest for LAist, a brief history of the rise and sad demise of the Pig ‘N’ Whistle.
A Royal Gift!
Oh my lord I love, love, LOVED writing THIS history of royal gifts for Vanity Fair. ‘Tis the season of bling!
A Beautiful Mind
In THIS, my latest Old Hollywood Book Club for Vanity Fair- the brilliant, beautiful, baffling Hedy Lamarr.
Real Estate Roundup
Check out the latest edition of The Hollywood Reporter, on newsstands today. I have a really fun story about the evolution of staging for high end real estate (read here) , and a little dive into the strange celebrity neighborhood of Bell Canyon.
Union Strong
In THIS, my latest for LAist, a brief history of the bloody Hollywood strike of 1945, and the forgotten union that was chased out of LA.
Class Is In Session!
New 2022 dates for my Atlas Obscura historical non-fiction writing class are up! Join us- it is such an inspirational and fun experience (in my humble opinion). Link HERE.
The Curator Queen
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair, I take a look at the collections of the grand old Queen Mary, who would have been an expert curator or librarian if she hadn't been Queen.
The Feral Boy Who Lives In Griffith Park
I am thrilled to be a part of Tim Kirk's "The Feral Boy who lives in Griffith Park: Extended Second Edition" which includes a ghost story I wrote...my first foray into fiction in many a year. There will be a reading of the book as part of the Griffith Park 125th Anniversary Celebration this Saturday at the The Autry at 12:30pm. Hope to see you there!
Von Trapp's Folly
My latest Vanity Fair " Old Hollywood Book Club" subject is Captain Von Trapp himself- Christopher Plummer. His autobiography "In Spite of Myself" is a witty, at times exhausting, verbose delight. Read HERE.
A Simple Message
In THIS, my latest for Ventura Blvd. Magazine, the simple message behind the bright art of Ruben Rojas
An Everyday Bloke
In THIS, my latest for Vanity Fair…Prime Harry’s life long quest for “normalcy.”
The Battle for Bruce's Beach
In THIS, my latest for LAist, the inspiring story of Bruce's Beach- and why its return is merely the tip of the iceberg in terms of righting generational wrongs.
Always Ready For Her Close-Up....
THIS is my latest "Old Hollywood Book Club" for Vanity Fair...Y'all we could all learn a thing or two from Gloria Swanson, whose boundless curiosity and healthy ego propelled her through a fascinating life.