Welcome to author Ashley Fontainne whose book, Growl, is on spotlight today. Synopsis My name is Sheryl Ilene Newcomb. And yes, my initials are S.I.N. A funny little piece of whimsical humor my parents found amusing when I arrived. Then, it turned out to be true. Looking back with wiser eyes now, my family and … Continue reading Growl by Ashley Fontainne
#TheWalkingDead–Them
The Details Food and water are running low. So is morale. Maggie, Sasha, and Daryl are all grieving losses. Father Gabriel reaches out to Maggie, but her faith is dead. Sasha won't listen to group plans to fight walkers, instead going on renegade battles that put the entire group at risk. Daryl retreats to the … Continue reading #TheWalkingDead–Them
Watch or Don’t: Deliver Us From Evil
Deliver Us From Evil follows an NYPD sergeant investigating a string of absurd crimes that he eventually suspects are supernatural in nature. Entertainment Value Joel McHale plays the sergeant's sidekick in a role that was written with him in mind. Most excellent! Merging the fear of being a cop at night in the Bronx with … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: Deliver Us From Evil
#TheWalkingDead–What Happened and What’s Going On
The Details The group takes Noah home to Richmond in hopes that his community is as safe as he says it is. It's not. Tyreese dies after having one of the show's most meta moments, conversing with several deceased cast members. Everyone's feeling nihilistic, but agrees to try for Washington D.C. The Big Q Does … Continue reading #TheWalkingDead–What Happened and What’s Going On
Watch or Don’t: Dream House
Netflix said if I was in for a scare, I should watch Dream House. Even IMDB's synopsis implies horror: "Soon after moving into their seemingly idyllic new home, a family learns of a brutal crime committed against former residents of the dwelling." Sounds familiar, right? The Pros This is not the stereotypical haunted family movie. … Continue reading Watch or Don’t: Dream House
The Heavens Rise by Christopher Rice
In continuing with last week's "I love Louisiana" theme, let's talk The Heavens Rise by Christopher Rice. It's cold where I live right now, so swampy humidity is a big plus for me. Synopsis It’s been a decade since the Delongpre family vanished, and still no one can explain the events of that dark and … Continue reading The Heavens Rise by Christopher Rice
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