Monthly Archives: July 2012

Tele-Tuesday: The Firm – Unfinished Business

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

Back in February, I reviewed NBC’s continuation of John Grisham’s The Firm.  Even then, I could tell the new television drama was in danger of cancellation.  The series premiered on a Sunday night in January before moving to its supposed … Continue reading →

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Friday FabOoolousness – Summer Fun

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

During the summer months, we are busier than usual.  Not only do we find ways to deal with the heat, like making frequent trips to the pool and water parks, but we also gather up the troops and travel to … Continue reading →

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Why It’s Worth a Watch Wednesday – A Pretty Little Teenage Mystery

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

Let me begin by saying that I have the best friend and writing partner in Amber West.  With the Kindle release of Football Sweetheart last week, Amber suggested that we use this week’s Why It’s Worth a Watch Wednesday to … Continue reading →

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Tele-Tuesday: Politics – Drama and Comedy

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

This weekend, I watched the pilot episode of USA’s new miniseries, Political Animals.  The word “politics” is a double-edged sword for me; I know that as an adult, understanding the politics of our respective countries is important, but mostly it … Continue reading →

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Friday FabOoolousness: Football Sweetheart – Available on Kindle

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

My YA mystery, Football Sweetheart, is now available on Kindle! ***** Aimee Freeman is looking forward to the start of her senior year.  She knows her best friend Ella has been keeping secrets from her all summer long, but with … Continue reading →

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Why It’s Worth a Watch Wednesday – Suspense & Stilettos

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

This week, Amber West and I review two female-driven dramas on Why It’s Worth a Watch Wednesday—the short-lived Whedon series, Dollhouse, and TNT’s Rizzoli & Isles.  What do we get when a Boston detective and her best friend/medical examiner solve … Continue reading →

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Tele-Tuesday: Summer Chaos, Part Two

Posted on July 17, 2012 by

Last Tuesday, I listed all of the TV shows that I try to watch each night in Summer Chaos, Part One.  I attempted to pick only one or two shows per night, but in some instances I couldn’t walk away … Continue reading →

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Friday FabOoolousness – “Vengeance is Mine”

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

It’s time again for Catie Rhodes and I to break down another cinematic original and its remake.  Last month’s switch-up felt a bit uncomfortable, so we went back to our original ways—Catie reviews the original and I take on the … Continue reading →

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Why It’s Worth a Watch Wednesday – Closing Cases with Southern Charm

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

This week, Amber West and I review two crime dramas on Why It’s Worth a Watch Wednesday—the BBC’s Luther and TNT’s The Closer.  The Closer follows Brenda Leigh Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick) and the Major Case Squad as they solve L.A.’s … Continue reading →

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Tele-Tuesday: Summer Chaos, Part One

Posted on July 10, 2012 by

During the summer months, we are busier than usual.  Not only do we find ways to deal with the heat, like making frequent trips to the pool and water parks, but we also gather up the troops and travel to … Continue reading →

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