Hey all! It’s Wednesday! Come on in! I went to the Cape with my partner last weekend and just had the loveliest time. I met their aunt, ate some good food, and got some sun on these gams. The weather was perfect and we got to hang out with an old black lab named Jack. I’ve also undertaken a recent project. I’m growing herbs! I planted the seeds into little pots yesterday and have them … Continue reading Links: Anthologies, Fabio, & More
Bad covers are an occupational hazard here at SBTB HQ and few people enjoy Monday mornings, so we’re happy to combine the two. Sarah: I’m going to tell you something. Those people aren’t Jewish. Redheadedgirl: You can tell because there’s no foil under the menorah? Sarah: Yup. No foil, no cookie sheet. Carrie: I like how the menorah doesn’t even seem to have a three dimensional base – it’s just like a piece of paper … Continue reading Cover Snark: Fabio & Lisa Frank Underoos
The things I do for your entertainment. So, to get back to the discussions of Old Skool WTFery, I went as WTF as I could. I went Fabio. You remember, right, that Fabio “wrote” a couple of romances back in The Day? I remember reading an article in Parade (I think) when his first one came out, and that he had put his foot down that his books would not portray smoking and would encourage … Continue reading Viking by Fabio - A Guest Review by RedHeadedGirl
Elise Logan was kind enough to send me a snapshot collection of some of the finest covers among her library of old skool romance. Among the many, many amazing covers? Fabio. According to Elise, this is her secret shame. Well, it’s not so much a secret any more, since I’m telling The Whole Internet. Behold: the Fabster: Yeah, yeah, that’s not a big deal. Many people own this book. Heck, *I* own that book. But … Continue reading Elise Logan Loves Fabio
There is only one question I have regarding this wonderous product: WHERE is the Fabio version! What, you don’t want to nestle your mousing wrist betwixt the firm pectorals of The Fabster? Why on earth not?! [Thanks to Lisa Hendrix for the link.]
Burger King has launched a scent to make men smell like broiled meat. Go ahead, click the spray bottle. It’s hoppingly ejaculatory in its ardor for the burger scented spray. And when you get to the beckoning King, don’t forget to thank me. (Holy shit does he freak me the hell out). [Thanks to Michelle for the link.]
Remember that time I told everyone about my secret love of Fabio and how that profile in Details magazine burst my silly love bubble? About that: Fabio is pissed. He sent a letter to Details, which they’ve posted on their website, rebutting a few of the points of their article, specifically that his eyes are not green, his teeth not capped, and the 80’s? Not a blur. He then says, “By the looks of it, … Continue reading Rule #4: Do Not Piss Off the Fabio
Bitchery Reader Melissa Francis went above and beyond the call of duty and, well, I’m square dancing with Fabio. What can I say? It’s strangely addictive.
Fabio is busy convincing me to try I Can’t Believe it’s Not Butter in his tiger-pelt strewn living room, so I’m guessing he can’t also be playing on the Make Your Own Romance Cover page, too. Does this stop me from uploading images and having a good old wasting-of-time? Heck, no! Miri was kind enough to forward me the think. Now I have to get my fine romance cover printed out so I can put … Continue reading The Only Thing Missing is Fabio
Sarah: Is that a moustache, or is that her hair wrapping around his upper lip? And why is she wearing seafoam green? It’s When Superheroes Collide: 80’s Lady Meets 70’s Porn Man. Candy: That mustache makes his face look like a crotch, and the greasy sheen on his face makes it look like a greasy crotch. There needs to be a rule someplace: only one crotch per person per romance novel cover, please. Sarah: There … Continue reading Hit me, Baby, with more Fabio.
In this week’s podcast episode, we’re looking at the ads and features in the April 2005 issue of Romantic Times, aka RT Book Reviews. Special and massive thanks to Kay Layton Sisk for sending me this issue! You can also find all the RTRW content at our category page for Romantic Times Rewind. And, most importantly, if you want to listen and follow along with this entry, we have more detail in the audio, but … Continue reading Romantic Times Rewind: April 2005 Ads & Features
