Garren Waldo is a Contributing Writer at Soap Hub. Based in Tennessee, this Southern Fried Spitfire, and authority on all things soapy, whiles away his time critiquing, recapping, and spoiling. He’s sure that within him exists the next Great American Novel, a sensational stage play, and a noteworthy serial or two.
Title: Contributing Writer, Daytime TV Columnist Location: Spring City, Tennessee
Expertise
Topics of Expertise: Critical Analysis, Critical Reading, Soap History, Turning A Phrase Years in This Expertise: 25+ Shows You Write About: The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless. Bygone soap operas (Edge of Night, Guiding Light, Ryan’s Hope, et al.), Foreign serials.
Education & Certifications
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Tennessee Wesleyan College Years of Writing:Professionally: 3+, For Pleasure: 25+
A Word from Garren Waldo
Why Author Chose This Career: I’ve been enamored of the soap opera genre for as long as I can remember, and my most fervent desire is to one day have my name mentioned in the same breath as the likes of Irna Phillips, Henry Slesar, Pat Falken Smith, and Douglas Marland, or, barring what may be the impossible, at the very least alongside soap journalist greats such as John Kelly Genovese, P.K. Waddle, Mimi Torchin, and Marlena De Lacroix. How Author Began Career: An editor with a masochistic streak and the patience of a saint saw fit to take pity on me, an untried but promising scribe with extensive knowledge of soap operas and storylines past and the ability to entertain via the written word. Personal Interests: Dissecting film and television; plugging the myriad of gaps in my knowledge; reading; penning the next Great American Novel, a play that would make Tennessee Williams weep, and an original TV serial worthy of note. Small goals, really.
The Young and the Restless recap for December 2-6, 2019, features trouble for one little tyke, an ill-wind blowing through Genoa City, problems for Devon,…
The General Hospital recap for December 2-6, 2019, features two murder plots gone wrong, a deception rumbled, a tradition continued, and storyline swerves that left…
The General Hospital recap for Friday, December 6 features the mystery of Brook Lynn’s homecoming deepening, more of Lucas’ loved ones learning of his plight,…
The Young and the Restless spoilers for December 9-13, 2019 reveal Devon getting a crash course in Amanda Sinclair’s background, romance for a young couple,…
The General Hospital spoilers for December 9-13, 2019, reveal more trouble for the troubled Quartermaine/Aston brood, a busy, busy week for Nina, and a canvas…
The Days of our Lives spoilers for December 9-13, 2019, reveal a medical crisis for a Brady/Horton spawn, two not-so-pleasant reunions, and a whole lot…
The General Hospital recap for Thursday, December 5, 2019, features Nina proving her metal, a close call for Nikolas, Julian continuing to mourn his actions,…
The General Hospital recap for Wednesday, December 4, 2019, features Nikolas channeling his inner wraith, Lucas’ family arriving at the hospital, and Julian suffering the…
Extramarital dalliances, paternity pickles, tearful farewells, and whodunit mysteries — the stuff of soap opera legend. And during its 59-year reign, Coronation Street has had…
The General Hospital recap for Tuesday, December 3, 2019, features Julian learning that attempted murderers never prosper, Kristina full of apologies, and Willow taking a…
The General Hospital recap for Monday, December 2, 2019, features Thanksgiving Day shenanigans and Kendra initiating the final phase of her revenge scheme. — affecting…
The Young and the Restless Spoilers for December 2-6, 2019, reveal a mother’s desperate choice, strange drinking companions, and a whole lot more. The Young…
The Days of our Lives Spoilers for December 2-6, 2019 reveal a busy and exciting week full of family-busting proclamations, intimate moments, crime-solving techniques, and…
The General Hospital recap for Thursday, November 28, 2019, features Alexis, Finn, and Peter each learning an inconvenient truth and trouble for the Corinthos family.…
The General Hospital recap for Wednesday, November 27, 2019 features a momentous decision for Hayden, Willow (possibly) in the family way, Lucas getting some tough…
The General Hospital recap for Tuesday, November 26, 2019, features Valentin learning all, the formation of daytime’s newest Four Musketeers, suspicion engulfing Kendra, and trouble…
Extramarital dalliances, paternity pickles, tearful farewells, and whodunit mysteries — the stuff of soap opera legend. And during its 34-year existence, EastEnders has had it…
The General Hospital recap for Monday, November 25 features a steep cognitive decline for Mike, an important conversation between Aunt and Nephew, trouble for Dev,…
The Young and the Restless recap for November 18-22, 2019, features Jill kinda, sorta getting answers from Colin, Billy making a big decision, Kyle getting…
