Posted by Leslie Simon on Aug 20, 2009 in
work stuff 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??
Tags: emo, paramore, write on
Posted by Leslie Simon on Jul 26, 2009 in
work stuff I’m tres busy slaving away on my first cover story in forevs. However, I thought I should pause to admire my own literary brilliance. (Because I’m modest like that.) Truth be told, this might be the most fave sentence I’ve scribbled in ages:
“Unlike on the No Doubt tour, there are no Housewives Gone Wild here; instead, you’ve got a fine selection of neon-clad, pint-sized Hayley clones, dudes with the back of their neck’s pierced (ouch!), and zit-faced teenage couples who look like they’re one face-sucking session away from appearing on MTV’s 16 And Pregnant.”
It’ll make much more sense in context. Trust.
Tags: literary brilliance, paramore
Posted by Leslie Simon on Jul 7, 2009 in
book stuff,
music stuff When I was contacted by Dave at Oklahoma Lefty about doing an interview for him and his bitchin’ blog, I was stoked beyond words. Two of my dearest bros are from the lovely city of Edmond, so I feel like I’m kind of an Okie by association. I think the Q&A turned out awesome, especially because I heart being called “ultra-hilarious.” Score!
I’m feverishly trying to do a million-and-a-half different things before I get on a jetplane tomorrow and fly to St. Louis, where I’ll be meeting up with Paramore on Wednesday. Eek!! I feel like I’m really breaking out of the retirement home for this piece because I haven’t written anything like it in what seems like a coon’s age. Truth be told, I’m nervous. There… I said it. In fact, I’m nervous, excited, anxious and eager. Howev, most of all, I’m looking forward to a juicy dish sesh with Hayley & Co.
(Fingers crossed!)
Be sure to add me on Twitter—in case you’re not already doing so—because I’m sure I’ll be unloading all sorts of finger-lickin’-good deets when I’m on the road. Get into it!!
Tags: frequent flyer miles, music, paramore, road life, wish you were here
Posted by Leslie Simon on Jun 26, 2009 in
music stuff I spent most of yesterday doing something super-awesome and super-stealth! Hmmm… I wonder what that could be…
Tags: beautiful music, paramore
Posted by Leslie Simon on Apr 7, 2009 in
book stuff It’s official… Wish You Were Here hits bookstore shelves (and Amazon.com shopping carts) today!! Have you picked up your copy yet? If not, what are you waiting for?
Go here and order your copy today!
In case you didn’t know, the book is kid-tested and Hayley approved. Click the picture below to see what I mean!
Tags: paramore, wish you were here