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An infinite amount of kudos go out to those who submitted answers to my second Twitter contest. I tip my imaginary hat to your creative awesomeness. Seriously, it really warms my cold, black heart that you all applied your iTunes imagination to this challenge and came up with some seriously amazing song titles. Howev, there can only be one winner and the lucky recipient of a Les Simes booktastic prize pack is… “If Only Duct Tape Could Fix Everything” by The Movielife off The Movielife Have A Gambling Problem EP, which was submitted by the lovely Cand. Congrats, Cand! Not only do you have super-fantastic taste in music (and books!!) but I love that you’re…

Los Angeles Is For Lovers

Are you hoofing it to Los Angeles but aren’t sure what to do?? Allow me to be your personal tour guide! Click here to see some of my scintillating suggestions.

Celebrate Good Times, C’mon

I vowed that for every 100 new followers I get on Twitter, I’d offer up a super-awesome, jam-packed goodie bag to one lucky lurker. If I’m anything, I’m true to my word so it looks like it’s time to celebrate 500 followers with my second free-stuff frenzy! One rad-pants winner will get an autographed copy of my latest book Wish You Were Here, a couple limited-edition Wish You Were Here Sharpies and a special lil’ surprise that”ll make you swoon. Swears! Just ask @hoppusfanmuch, who won my first giveaway! Here’s your mission, should you choose to accept it… Please answer the following question: “What song title best represents your life?” For example, mine would be…

It’s Official! My Paramore Cover Story Is Out

Remember when I told you I was writing this super-awesome story about Paramore? Well, it was supposed to be all hush-hush, but I have a big mouth and nearly let the entire cat out of the bag—er, sleeve. Truth is, I was actually scribbling it Hayley & The Gang for the cover of Alternative Press, which will hit newsstands in September. The issue is finally back from the printer and I can’t wait to see it!! In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek at the cover. What do you think??

Holy Cuteballs!

Um—there are no words. That said, I proudly present my newest obsession. Enjoy! PS… Proper post coming tomorrow. Swears!!

New Gig: Word Inventor

Big ups to MONSTERRUNBYCOYOTES!

Vocab Is Delish

I think I invented a new word. Check it! Cupdate [kuhp-deyt] noun, verb, dat⋅ed, dat⋅ing: A social appointment, engagement or occassion arranged beforehand with another person and revolved around either 1.) the presence of cupcakes, or 2.) the act of consuming cupcakes. EX] “I totes have a cupdate with the lovely Jessica Louise tomorrow night and I’m heaving with excitement!!” What’cha think??

More about Leslie Simon

LESLIE SIMON is a writer, editor, and content strategist who treasures her business cards from past gigs at Paramount, Warner Records, MTV, and Alternative Press Magazine.

She is the co-author of the book Everybody Hurts: An Essential Guide To Emo Culture, in addition to being the author of books like Geek Girls Unite: How Fangirls, Bookworms, Indie Chicks And Other Misfits Are Taking Over The World and Wish You Were Here: An Essential Guide To Your Favorite Music Scenes.

Leslie currently lives in Los Angeles where she enjoys watching past seasons of This Old House with her rescue pup Stanley Tucci.