Vikings Season 4 Episode 1: A Good Treason Review Watch here Synopsis: Entry to Valhalla eludes Ragnar but as he lies in his sick bed in Kattegat events unfold beyond his control. Bjorn orders the arrest of Floki for Athelstan’s murder while in Paris, Rollo betrays the last of his Viking supporters to strengthen his …
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By the stars! I’m not sure where the last three months of 2015 went, but gone they are. Somehow, through the joyous (and sometimes tortuous) grind of outlining, writing, revising and life in general, 2016 snuck up on me. As such, it’s time again for my annual author resolutions. Although it doesn’t pertain just to my …
Wow. First of all, let’s give a big round of applause to JJ Abrams, the writers and the entire cast and crew of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It’s films like these that further ignite my quest to become a master storyteller. As I discussed last week, Star Wars was probably THE defining creative influence …
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… I can’t remember the first time I saw those pale blue words emblazoned across the screen, but it was probably before I could read them. What I do know is the resounding trumpet blare of the main theme sounded a clarion call within that I …
Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 7: False Prophets Official Synopsis: Cullen and Durant reunite in Salt Lake City to meet with President Grant over the future of the railroad. Swede enacts his plan against the Mormons. Read the previous episode review Review “The race we start tomorrow will be decided in the mud. I …
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Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 6: Hungry Ghosts Official Synopsis: Cullen and Mei take a dangerous journey through the California wilderness, escorting precious cargo. Eva nurses Louise back to health. Read the previous episode review. Review I’m back in the saddle! It’s been forever, but we’re going to get through the rest of Season …
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Man, this is a post I really wish I wasn’t writing. Thursday was bittersweet: I came home, eagerly anticipating the paperback proof of Out of Exile that was supposed to arrive in the mail. It was, but unlike most days, my fourteen-year-old blue heeler, Misty, didn’t greet me when I got out of my car. …
Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 5: Elixir of Life Official Synopsis: Unexpected violence strikes during the festival of Tin Hau Don in Chinatown. Cullen confronts The Swede. Durant involves Maggie in his latest scheme. Read the previous episode review Review An intriguing opening to the episode — Chang and Cullen are on their way …
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Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 4: Struck Official Synopsis: Cullen must find a way to end a Chinese labor strike. Durant pulls Mickey deeper into Union Pacific business. Read the previous episode review here. Review Aww yeah! I’ve been wondering when we’d be graced with the return of the mysterious stagecoach driver. And what …
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Hell on Wheels Season 5 Episode 3: White Justice Synopsis: Cullen contends with violence in Chinatown set off by disgruntled railroad workers. The Swede manipulates Phineas in his plot against the Mormons. Read the previous episode review Review Episode 3 kicks off with a clip from Fong/Mei Mei’s past, presumably the first time she donned …
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