Earlier this week, Audible announced the release of How to Be Amazing, an interview series hosted by comedian, Michael Ian Black. The first four episodes, in which he interviews Elizabeth […]
Author: Melody
I'm Melody Simpson, francophile & lover of books, broadway, TV, and film which is what this blog is all about.
I've written TV recaps, reviews, and more for OMFGTV, The Televixen, Buzzfocus, and TVOverMind.
I am an Editorial Assistant at MunaLuchi Bride Magazine and a former literary intern for Louise Fury at The Bent Agency.
I'm also a writer, prepping to query a novel for Young Adults.
When I'm not blogging, writing, or reading, I can be found in the audience of a Broadway show or at home watching Netflix.
Finally, I'm a twenty-something year old born and raised in New Jersey though I consider my second home to be Los Angeles, CA. I currently live in New Jersey with my cat, Skittles.
Medium’s Author Interview Series
Last month, Medium launched its first digital video series, Foreword which I’ve finally had the chance to check out and am so glad that I did. I love it! Foreword […]
Happy Anniversary Giveaway: Hollywood the Write Way is Turning 7 Years Old!
Hollywood the Write Way is Turning 7 Years Old! Looking Back It feels like just yesterday I was writing my 5 year retrospective, talking about meeting Kristen Bell, Kathy Griffin, […]
Advance Review: The Last Man on Earth Series Premiere on Fox
Photo Credit: Jordin Althaus/FOX From writer/producer Will Forte (“Nebraska,” “Saturday Night Live”) and directors/producers Chris Miller and Phil Lord (“The Lego Movie,” “21 Jump Street”), THE LAST MAN ON EARTH […]
A List: Black Screenwriters on Twitter
Over the years, I’ve come across many lists along the lines of “screenwriters you should follow on twitter” but there aren’t many on those lists that represent me. So I’ve […]
TV Talk: Week in Review ’14 – ’15 #22
Reviews for Winter TV Shows Which Aired February 15-21, 2015 * New series in CAPS * Reviews May Contain Spoilers Note: I’m no longer reviewing The Blacklist due to time […]
TV Talk: Week in Review ’14 – ’15 #21
Reviews for Winter TV Shows Which Aired February 8-14, 2015 * New series in CAPS * Reviews May Contain Spoilers Photo Credit: Gene Page/AMC The Walking Dead (AMC) Episode 5.09 […]
What A Non-Romantic Reads On Valentine’s Day
I’m not a romantic. Never have been. Which is funny because I love a good rom-com. But that’s not why we’re here today. Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. I have two […]
Literary Spots I Can’t Wait to Visit in the LA Area
I used to live in LA and plan to move back there soon. And while it’s still quite some time until that happens, LA is never not on my mind […]
TV Talk: Face Off Episode 8.05 “Sounding Off”
Photo Credit: Syfy Champion Teams: Team Rayce: Adam, Anthony, Rob, Logan, and Regina Team Anthony: Kelly, Alan, Ben, Daniel, and Jamie Team Laura: Darla, Julian, Emily, Gregory, and Stephanie Check […]