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 General Hospital recap for Friday, July 26 features a clueless Michael and a clued-in Nelle, a less-than-pleased Ava Jerome, a new psychic with another…
The General Hospital recap for Thursday, July 25 features the power of friendship, some unwanted interference, and some devastating medical news. Cameron (Will Lipton) arrived…
Brooke may be fretting about her daughter’s choice of husband but actress Katherine Kelly Lang certainly has a reason to celebrate. That’s because she was…
Sarah Horton may be kicking herself for marrying Rex instead of fighting for his half-brother Eric but actress Linsey Godfrey certainly has a reason to…
The General Hospital recap for Tuesday, July 23 features Hayden making another stop on her apology tour, Finn having his interest peaked, Lucy approaching Sasha…
Gabi Hernandez may be struggling with her burgeoning feelings for mortal enemy Stefan DiMera but actress Camila Banus certain has something to celebrate. That’s because…
Poor Jordan Ridgeway may be languishing in a mental care facility but actress Chrishell Hartley certainly has a reason to celebrate. That’s because she was…
The General Hospital recap for Friday, July 19 features a sexual predator making his rounds, a serial killer making uncomfortable insinuations, and Nina Reeves making…
The General Hospital recap for Thursday, July 18 features Elizabeth and Franco getting a clue, Nina having a pang of conscience, and some friendly competition.…
The General Hospital recap for Wednesday, July 17 features some much-needed good news for many of Port Charles’ finest citizens. Liz (Rebecca Herbst) and Franco…
The General Hospital recap for Tuesday, July 16 features a tense reunion, a friendship on the skids, a declaration of love, and an other-worldy experience.…
The General Hospital recap for Monday, July 15 features a mother desperate for closure and a number of characters owning their past mistakes and looking…
