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Whooping it up for Literacy

November 23, 2009 By 10 Comments

In case you hadn’t heard, I am throwing a little bash all in the name of literacy!  Specifically for The International Dyslexia Association and to launch our Reading is Sexy Campaign.  Cause, as I just finished telling Daniel Reynish, I find nothing sexier than a man (or woman, for that matter) curled up with a good book (preferably in front of a roaring fire).

So to read between the lines, we are promoting literacy and raising funds for The International Dyslexia Association, and hosting a little party to celebrate that and the launch of 2010 Reading is Sexy Calendar.

Reading is Sexy Cover

Party Details

Cost: Free

Local: Gudrun Wine & Cheese Bistro (150-3500 Moncton Street, Steveston, BC)

Date: Thursday December 3, 2009

Time: 7 pm until late

Festivities:

  • general revelry and enjoying of Gudrun Goodies (I will buy a few plates for the room, but bring some money with you to enjoy more Gudrun Goodies and some of the yummy wines and beers)
  • readings from a few of our authors (Ian Ferguson, Mark Leiren-Young, Richard Yearwood, Lorraine Murphy, Rayne … to name a few … I may even read something from my yet to be finished novel)
  • calendar signings by the ‘models’ on hand (really, just because I think this would be bloody hilarious…. I’m thinking of signing in lipstick)
  • auctioning of some of Robert Shaer’s photos from the shoot for charity
  • …and I plan on dancing ….even if nobody else joins me

Why Gudrun? Because Patrick is in the calendar, I adore him and it’s my secret writing hideaway.

One Added Perk: If you so choose (although certainly not required), you can do a bit of your Holiday Shopping at the event as we will have the 2010 Reading is Sexy Calenders (with $4 of sales from each calendar sold at the event going to The International Association of Dyslexia) and books and CDs of some of our authors on hand.

Back Cover Promo small

Hope to see you there!

Kisses,

Emme xoxo

PS So I can give Patrick an idea of numbers, can you please RSVP on facebook or in the comments below. Thank you, all you sexy things!


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Reading is Sexy

November 15, 2009 By 14 Comments

A few of you may have noticed that the past few months I have been tweeting with the hashtag #ReadingisSexy a fair bit. That’s because a few of us in town have been shooting a 2010 Reading is Sexy Calendar to promote literacy and raise money for the International Association of Dyslexia (totally ego-centric of course, as I have dyslexia). And secretly so that I could catch my literary buds in compromising positions on camera (with their permission, of course).

A Behind the Scenes iShot with Mark Leiren-Young

A Behind the Scenes iShot with Mark Leiren-Young

I’ve been a little nervous to talk too much about it until I knew everything was happily at the printers and we’d seen the proofs. Well, we did see them a couple of days ago and they look great and the finished calendars will be in Van City on November 30th. So we’ve just opened up pre-sale discounts for those of you that wish to buy a calendar or 2 or 3 or 5 before November 30th. Just check out our new store, Tantalizing Treats, for orders or submit them in person(with payment) with me or one of our salacious models.

Rayne Being Goofy Behind the Scenes

Rayne Being Goofy Behind the Scenes

So for more details on this sizzling little calendar. It is a wall calendar – 12” by 12”, 2 fold of course, and the gorgeous artwork between it’s pages have been brought to live by two terribly talented photographers, Robert Shaer (@robertshaer) and Tris Hussey (@trishussey). The cover is colour, but inside we’ve gone with classic, black and white shots. Stay tuned in the next few days for a few of their promo shots from the shoot. For now you’ll have to suffice with teases that I took during the shoots on my iphone.

Behind the Scenes of Lori Hamming it up for the Camera

Behind the Scenes of Lori Hamming it up for the Camera

Now what you’ve all been waiting for …. the models in this year’s calendar ….

As for their actually poses?  Well, I could tell you, but then I wouldn’t be that much of a tease, then would I!?!

Kisses,

Emme xoxo

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From the Producer’s Mouth on #AlwaysABridesmaid

October 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment

I know a few of you have been asking about Always A Bridesmaid and what its all about, as I’ve been tweeting about it.  And aside from the fact that it’s a project that my buddies, Ian Ferguson and Mark Leiren Young are working on, it is also a highly enjoyable, absolutely hysterical romantic comedy being filmed in front of a live studio audience in Van City.

Kris Krug was on the set of Always A Bridesmaid yesterday and got this great little interview with one of the producers, Colette Aubin, that tells you more:

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Always A Bridesmaid: Van City’s HOTTEST Tickets

October 13, 2009 By 2 Comments

I’ve often think that I live under a lucky star, albeit one that seems to have a sense of humor for the ridiculousness.  One of the things that I am most fortunate for is a wealth of wonderful friends!  Being Thanksgiving weekend, I am reminded of that every which way I look.  And some of these friends are up to some very cool and creative things.  These ones are probably the dangerous ones for me as they get my mind a buzz with excitement and the desire to follow them down the rabbit hole.

Two such friends are Mark Leiren Young and Ian Ferguson. Most recently these two gentlemen have decided to go down the rabbit hole together, in pursuit of Ian’s fabulously funny and talented gal, Kirsten Van Ritzen.  You see Kirsten has created and written an absolutely hilarious new romantic sitcom, Always A Bridesmaid.  And being as these cats love doing things in their own unique way, they’ve decided to film Always A Bridesmaid in front of a live studio audience.  This I might add is the first time this has been done in Vancouver with a sitcom.  Have been to two tapings now. It is a hoot and a great piece of fabulous theater for the even more fabulous price of $0.

Filming Tommy (Vincent Tong) in the Garden

Filming Tommy (Vincent Tong) in the Garden

Up until now, I’ve been keeping these HOT little tickets a secret from all, except hummingbird604 and clippernolan (I did after all need some arm candy), so I didn’t have to fight for tickets when I wanted them.  Starting to feel a little selfish though, hoarding all the laughs.  So here is the deal people.  To get your hot little hands on tickets to one of the upcoming episodes of  Always A Bridesmaid, email the show at bridesmaidaudience@gmail.com and give them the following information:

  • Your Name
  • Your Contact Email
  • Your Contact Phone Number
  • Preferred Dates
  • Preferred Time

The episodes tape weekly on Saturdays at 3 pm and 6:30 pm between now and December 19th, 2009.  You need to be there 45 minutes in advance of tapings.

Raul Grooving to the Tunes at Always A Bridesmaid

Raul Grooving to the Tunes at 'Always A Bridesmaid'

Aside from that, taping are happening at Global TV Studios, East Gate Entrance at 7850 Enterprise Way in Burnaby B.C. Oh and you must be at least 16, which I’m suspecting you are if you’re reading my site.

Upcoming Episodes Include:

Oct. 17 “My Gay Husband” featuring Brian Sutton, Kirsten Kilburn

Tommy is convinced that the flamboyant groom is gay – and sets out to prove it. Bob pretends to be Sam Spade. And Mariel is trolling an online dating service. (Will she ever notice that Nick still loves her??)

Oct. 24 “Pretty in Pink” featuring Stephanie Wolfe, Conan Graham, Ken Lawson, Ellie Harvey

An 80’s theme brings back memories for Mariel and Nick as they host a wedding for their old high school rivals, the perfect popular couple. Then the crazy German musicians arrive. Food fights, lederhosen, an explosion in the kitchen, and a whole bunch of lies . . . gesundheit.

Oct. 31 “Cougar Wedding” featuring Gwyneth Welsh, Andrew Francis, Matthew Smalley

An attractive older woman is marrying a frat boy – who just happens to be her son’s best friend. Awkward!!! And Tommy morphs into Debbie Allen when he choreographs a hip-hop wedding dance.

Nov. 7 “Stranger Danger” featuring Irene Karas, June Wilde

Its inventory day and the boutique is a disaster. Not a good time for the city inspector to come calling! Meanwhile Nick is on a date and she is suspiciously skilled at pole dancing. Then a box of fireworks go missing. . .

The Cast of the Pilot of Always A Bridesmaid

The Cast of the Pilot of Always A Bridesmaid

Oh and I forgot to mention the terribly sexy, incredibly talented and oh so funny cast.  They include: Kirsten Van Ritzen (as Mariel), Donnelly Rhodes (as Bob), Veena Sood (as Blaga), Chelan Simmons (as Savanna), Vincent Tong (as Tommy), and John Emmet Tracy (as Nick).  Oh and just saying, the rest of you missed out this last weekend on the irresistibly sexy Stephen Lobo (from Godivas).  Wow is he HOT to watch!  And not that I’m bragging or anything, but I didn’t get to just watch him (and yes he totally makes you feel like an oh so very dirty voyeur), but I also got to sit nice and close to him over drinks afterwards. mmmm…….

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