Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Author Marketing Experts in exchange for an honest review. Although domestic violence is a sensitive topic, it has attracted a lot of curiosity. People have seen it in some form, so they have an idea what it entails. However, domestic abuseContinue reading “The Truth About You: You’ll Never View Domestic Violence the Same Way Again Book Review”
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Massawa: A Tale of Illusion, Espionage, and Love Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Books Forward in exchange for an honest review. I’ve read tons of historical fiction novels set during World War II. Most of them usually take place in Europe and Asia. However, Allied and Axis bases were also in North Africa, andContinue reading “Massawa: A Tale of Illusion, Espionage, and Love Book Review “
Adapt Me Podcast – Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype
Hi Everybody, Howl like a wolf because the latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast is up right now. In it, returning guest Jaylan Salah from The JayDays YouTube Channel and I discuss how we would adapt Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés as anContinue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype”
Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype Book Review
I’ve come across plenty of self-help books over the years, but I’ve rarely read ones that are geared towards women. The only one I can think of is Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness by Deb Miller, which covers how the author forged her own fairy tale and happily ever after. Recently, IContinue reading “Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype Book Review”
A Bear Called Paddington Book Review
After last week’s review of what’s probably the most disturbing adaptation of Wuthering Heights, I needed something soft, cozy, and silly. I managed to get this with Paddington – the iconic bear from the series of the same name. Since one of his birthdays is coming up on June 25, let’s look at the characterContinue reading “A Bear Called Paddington Book Review”
Wuthering Heights 1998 Television Movie Review
Content warning: this review mentions animal abuse and sexual assault. Welcome to Part 8 of looking at various adaptations of Wuthering Heights and seeing if they can capture the spirit of the book by Emily Brontë. Today, I’ll be looking at the 1998 movie made by Masterpiece Theatre starring Robert Cavanah as Heathcliff and MatthewContinue reading “Wuthering Heights 1998 Television Movie Review”
Sisters Book Review
There have been plenty of books that I’ve read that I could relate to. One that comes to mind is Big Love by Bari Beckett. However, I don’t think I’ve connected to a novel as hard as I did with Sisters by Raina Telgemeier. It’s a great story about two sisters trying to get along,Continue reading “Sisters Book Review”
Adapt Me Podcast – Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies
Hi Everybody, The latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast is up right now. In it, guest Marc Bonani from the Broadway by Ghostlight YouTube Channel and I discuss how we would adapt Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies by Ted Chapin as an anthology miniseries ala Fosse/Verdon. We talk about how the book pullsContinue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies”
The Next Breath Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Author Marketing Experts in exchange for an honest review. Content warning: this review discusses sex and death-related trauma. Letting go of the past can be hard for many people. One wants to hold onto it even if the future is bigContinue reading “The Next Breath Book Review”
Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies Book Review
I love musical theatre. I’ve adored musicals since I was little while watching Disney and old Hollywood films. I get excited seeing people sing and dance, whether it’s on Broadway or at the local theatre. It’s also fascinating to learn about how a show comes together, especially how a creative team decides on certain elementsContinue reading “Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies Book Review”
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