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Category: Books
Book Review: “The Mummy of Monte Cristo” by J. Trevor Robinson
The Mummy of Monte Cristo hits the ground running and grabs hold of the reader, whisking them away on an epic adventure that lasts for over two decades. J. Trevor Robinson’s version of the classic “Monte Cristo” tale, however, is a little different from the one that French author Alexandre Dumas detailed in 1844. Specifically, Robinson’s…
Leigh Paynter’s “The Pine Barrens’ Devil,” a chilling collection of tales perfect for Halloween
Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” (1820) is a timeless classic that is considered to be one of the first American ghost stories. It still chills because the lines of fact and fiction are so elegantly woven together that the reader cannot be certain which is which. In the same manner, The Pine Barrens’…
A dream come true: Heidi Blickenstaff on Disney Channel’s “Freaky Friday!”
Katherine and Ellie Blake are mother and daughter. They don’t exactly see eye to eye. Ellie seems to have a bad attitude and she isn’t neat enough for her super-organized mom; Katherine just doesn’t understand how tough it is to be a teenager these days. During a rather heated argument, each unconsciously grabs hold of…
Diving deep with Steve Alten, author of “The MEG”
For over two decades, readers have been spellbound by the gripping writing of Steve Alten. His absorbing work has traversed the entire timeline of existence from the dawn of life on earth to 12 million years in the future. He mingles fact with fiction to create mesmerizing tales of wonder driven by a palpable sense…
Sarah Edmondson talks about life in Hallmark’s idyllic Mitford
“It was such a treat to work on because it was so idyllic and so happy, it’s a great little place to escape to.” Actress Sarah Edmondson was talking about her upcoming Hallmark movie, At Home in Mitford, that premieres Sunday, August 20 at 10/9c. In the film, Sarah plays Marge Owen, owner of Mitford’s…
“UNDISCLOSED”: A Q&A with best-selling author Steve Alten
Best-selling author Steve Alten just threw us a curve ball. Next year, his first book, MEG: A Novel of Deep Terror (1997) is slated for an August 10 release date as a summer blockbuster movie event! Currently, the film is in post production and it features a phenomenal cast that includes Jason Statham, Ruby…
Corey Sevier: Handcuffed and naked in “The Wrong Bed”
“If you’re going to do this crazy adventure that has romance, you want to make sure you’re comfortable with the other person you’re working with… Especially if you’re going to be handcuffed to them for half the movie!” — Corey Sevier, star of LMN’s The Wrong Bed: Naked Pursuit. Lifetime excels at drama. The network…
New Book Offers A Solution For Donald Trump: Dog Train Him!
Press Announcement: Boca Raton, FL, October 21, 2016 – Twenty-five years of marriage and the experiences of working with dog trainers provided the inspiration for L.A. Knight’s laugh-out-loud new novel, Dog Training the American Male, the story of a relationship counselor who can’t seem to make her own relationships work…until she discovers that the techniques…
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