Trisha's 31 Nights of Fright

Trisha's 31 Nights of Fright
Author: Trisha Paytas
Publisher:
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2014-09-19
Genre:
ISBN: 9781500813970

Carrie. The Exorcist. Scream. The Thing. These are the movies that chill the blood and leave viewers huddled under the blankets at night. Of course, not every horror flick can boast such prestige. Leprechaun in the Hood is more likely to generate groans and catcalls than screams, while the dialogue in a gem like Texas Chainsaw Massacre: the Next Generation makes what's intended to be a screamfest into unintentional comedy. Join Trisha Paytas as she explores the wild, terrifying, and sometimes whacky world of slasher flicks and screamfests under the able guidance of horror movie writer Jeff Rendell. Together, the duo introduce thirty-one of the best and worst in horror-films so terrifying they haunt viewers for years, and those goofy flicks so bad they're good. Paytas watches well-known classics of the genre, as well as obscure works important for their influence or their connection to the broader world of cinema. Did you know before directing The Lord of the Rings Peter Jackson was best known for directing a New Zealand slasher flick called Dead Alive, widely considered one of the goriest movies ever made? Or that the flick includes an epic (and hilarious) man vs. zombie baby battle in a public park? Paytas shares one movie for every day in October. Each movie is rated by Fright Factor, Gore, and Body Count, with a wry synopsis so funny it's as entertaining as the movie itself. "Why It's Awesome" and "Why It Sucks" sections quickly bring you up to speed on a flick's best and worst features-with the caveat that it's sometimes the campiest of horror flicks that provide the most fun. After all, some days you want Piper Laurie's chilling portrayal of the religiously crazed mother in Carrie, and sometimes you want a heavily made-up Warrick Davis as a rapping Leprechaun. So lower the lights, grab your favorite movie snacks, and join Paytas and Rendell on their odyssey through abject terror, terrifyingly dark powers, chainsaws, leprechauns, and demons. Just remember, it's not their fault if you can't sleep when it's all over.

The History of My Insanity

The History of My Insanity
Author: Trisha Paytas
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Actresses
ISBN: 9781482660067

The memoirs of a 24 year old aspiring actress who turned down many wrong paths that left with bitterness and heartbreak. The History of My Insanity takes a look back at a girls story who became insane through choices and people encountered. --Page 4 of cover.

Sweet Madness

Sweet Madness
Author: Trisha Leaver
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2015-08-07
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1440588953

Who was Lizzie Borden? A confused young woman, or a coldhearted killer? For generations, people all over the world have wondered how Andrew Borden and his second wife, Abby, met their gruesome deaths. Lizzie, Andrew's younger daughter, was charged, but a jury took only 90 minutes to find her not guilty. In this retelling, the family maid, Bridget Sullivan, shines a compassionate light on a young woman oppressed by her cheap father and her ambitious stepmother. Was Lizzie mad, or was she driven to madness?

Curvy and Loving it

Curvy and Loving it
Author: Trisha Paytas
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Beauty, Personal
ISBN: 9781497522800

With her signature straightforward style, Paytas inspires young girls, preteens, and teenagers to embrace their plus-sized bodies and enter the world with confidence. In a world where the media, and women themselves, seem to hang the value of a female's self-worth on the size of her waist, Paytas provides a refreshing alternative to the incessant body bashing. Focusing on the need to love yourself first, she offers easy-to-follow tips on how to get to a place of total self-confidence.

The Stripper Diaries

The Stripper Diaries
Author: Trisha Paytas
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-10-15
Genre: Actresses
ISBN: 9781490428802

In the brutally raw The Stripper Diaries, author Trisha Paytas reveals a collection of her real life diary entries written during her stint as a Los Angeles stripper. A follow up to her wildly popular memoir, The History of My Insanity, this deeply personal collection gives readers a shocking glimpse into the dark side of an often glamorized industry.

Holes in the Sky

Holes in the Sky
Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2018-09-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1524739499

Miss Eula is back! In this heartwarming companion to Chicken Sunday, young Trisha is devastated when her grandmother passes away, but finds joy in bonds with a new friend, her new California neighborhood—and the invincible Miss Eula. There will never be anyone like her grandmother, Patricia Polacco thinks, when her grandmother passes away. But when she and her family move to California—in the middle of a drought—she meets a new friend, the irrepressible Stewart, and his amazing grandmother, Miss Eula, who not only takes Trisha under her wing, but, with Trisha and Stewart, steps up to lead their entire extraordinarily diverse neighborhood to help a hurting neighbor—and her once lush garden—survive the drought. Trisha's grandmother's old saying about the stars being Holes in the Sky turns out to be Miss Eula's, too, convincing Trisha that she has miraculously discovered another unforgettable grandmother.

Mini & Mo

Mini & Mo
Author: Kelly Sry
Publisher: Mo Mini Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-09-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781735770307

Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece

Mr. Wayne's Masterpiece
Author: Patricia Polacco
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2014-08-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698171543

In this inspiring true story, beloved artist Patricia Polacco conquers her fear of public speaking, allowing her to discover her remarkable voice. A wonderful companion to Thank You, Mr. Falker and The Art of Miss Chew, it celebrates the lifelong impact of a great teacher. Speaking in front of an audience terrifies Trisha. Ending up in Mr. Wayne’s drama class is the last thing she wants! But Mr. Wayne gives her a backstage role painting scenery for the winter play. As she paints, she listens to the cast rehearse, memorizing their lines without even realizing it. Then, days before opening night, the lead actress suddenly moves away, and Trisha is the only other person who knows her part. Will the play have to be canceled? It won’t be an easy road—when Trisha tries to recite the lines in front of the cast, nothing comes out! But Mr. Wayne won’t let her give up, and with his coaching, Trisha is able to become one of his true masterpieces.

Room Service

Room Service
Author: Maren Stoffels
Publisher: Underlined
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2021-06-29
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0593175999

Celebrating a birthday isn't fun when there's a killer on the loose in this scream-worthy read from the author of ESCAPE ROOM. No parents, no rules. Fender, Linnea, Lucas, and Kate are celebrating Kate’s birthday in a luxury hotel. They’re here to have fun and make forever memories. They all know not to bring up what happened last year, especially on this weekend. All that matters is having the most epic time ever. But the party is over. Someone is leaving messages at their door. Someone who knows exactly what happened a year ago. Someone who wants revenge. Underlined is a line of totally addictive romance, thriller, and horror titles coming to you fast and furious each month. Enjoy everything you want to read the way you want to read it.

Gods of Manhattan

Gods of Manhattan
Author: Scott Mebus
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2008-04-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101200693

Thirteen-year-old New Yorker Rory Hennessy can see things no one else can. When a magician's trick opens his eyes to Mannahatta, Rory finds an amazing spirit city coexisting alongside modern-day Manhattan. A place where Indian sachems, warrior cockroaches, and papier-mƒch‚ children live, ruled by the immortal Gods of Manhattan - including Babe Ruth, Alexander Hamilton, and Peter Stuyvesant. But Rory's power to see Mannahatta brings danger, and he is pursued by enemies, chasing history and trying to free those who have been enslaved. And when he is given the chance to right Mannahatta's greatest wrong, seeing Mannahatta may not be a gift after all. . . .