What better time to discuss our favorite Christmas stories? I have a lengthy and diverse list (instead of a gift wish list!). Watching these movies or television specials is an important part of the holiday tradition at our house.
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I’m wild about heroes who play the role of “Protector.” From True Grit to Terminator 2, there are hundreds of stories that feature this iconic hero. Often a loner or someone who has been shunned by society, the Protector defies convention and risks his life to keep the heroine safe.
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I have always loved the majestic beauty of horses. I was also one of those geeky kids who read a lot. Naturally, I sought out horse stories.
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Since so many readers I meet love to mention what they’re reading, I’ve started to wonder: how many of them belong to some sort of book club or forum to discuss their reactions to books? Do YOU belong to one?
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Let me just start out by saying that I love the character Harry Potter. I’ve seen the movies through The Half-Blood Prince. Thrilling, enjoyable, and for someone who didn’t raise her own kids, what a treat to watch Harry, Ron and Hermione grow up over the years.
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Today’s blog is in celebration of my release this week of Lying Eyes, a romantic suspense with an important subplot between the heroine Iris and her father Cosmo.
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I remember as a kid, sequels were a rare and special thing. With classic movies, you might have a sequel featuring specific characters (The Thin Man’s Nick and Nora Charles come to mind), but more often than not, Hollywood would identify chemistry between two performers and just cast them in different story lines and let them work their magic. Tracey and Hepburn. Astaire and Rogers.
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I started reading at an early age because I was surrounded by readers in my family. Our household was the kind where gift-wrapped books under the tree on Christmas morning weren’t just expected, they were treasured.
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I love a good surprise. Sometimes the reader or audience is in on the secret, while it’s kept from other characters. Twists and surprises make for a memorable story.
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Come on, we’ve all experienced it. Loved the book, hated the movie. Or maybe the movie prompted us to read the book. Or maybe the movie blew us away with the spectacle we’d hoped for from the book.
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