Alex J. Cavanaugh's Blog, page 84

"We Want You to Make a Few Changes..."

Have you ever worried that a publisher might want some radical changes in your manuscript? Heard some horror stories? Patricia, better known as author p.m.terrell, has a wild story for you!

[image error] I reached for the familiar SASE in my mailbox, eager to see what new and unique way my book would be rejected. Two years had passed since completing m...

Casting a Darkspell

Thanks again to Melissa for Friday's post on books to movies – she really churned up the discussion. And don't forget – season premier of Eureka and Warehouse 13, and series premier of Alphas on the SyFy Channel. I know where I'll be for three hours…

[image error] But today it's all about Elizabeth Mueller! One of my Fantast...

CassaStar's Sequel

CassaFire will be released March, 2012!

Movie-Addicted Writers Unite!

I have something awesome planned for you today! But first, thanks to everyone for your awesome comments regarding my next book. I was really overwhelmed!

Now I know you often wonder "Why does this writer blather on about movies all the time?" There is a connection! And to prove it, I have invited the awesome Melissa Bradley from Melissa's Imaginarium to share her thoughts on the matter. Get 'em, Melissa!

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My Second Book is a Go!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I got the word on Friday but refrained from announcing the news via a celebratory Twitter meltdown. Everyone was on vacation this weekend anyway – my spastic yells of excitement would've gone unheard.

As you recall, I had no idea what to call the sequel to CassaStar. Fortunately, my publisher is sharper than me and made some suggestions. At t...

Transformers III, FFW, and Swamp Shark - a Play-By-Play!

[image error] Ninja party today!

Elizabeth Mueller has a HUGE contest/giveaway for the release of her new novel, Darkspell. There are some cool prizes, including a gargoyle, so check it out. She's also making a guest appearance here on July 11.

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July Movie Preview Already?

That's right – the year is half over! Now prepare for another month of living in a cool movie theater.

All descriptions courtesy of the IMDB. Snarky comments provided by me.

Today – June 29

[image error] Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Director: Michael Bay
Stars: Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson
The Plot: Against the backdrop of the s...

GL, SyFy's SS, and Awesome Guest on Critiquing!

[image error] Before I unleash my awesome guest, I need to give you a movie update.
Green Lantern – It was fun! Glad I went. Dialogue was a bit cheesy at times, but hey – it's a comic book. The film wasn't Shakespeare, but thank God it wasn't Catwoman, either. So while it wasn't the perfection of either of Nolan's Batman films, I still had a good time.

Swam...

Bowing to Pressure and MC Blogfest

First, I have succumbed to the pressure – I'm going to see Green Lantern this weekend! So many of you were disappointed not to get the Alex review – didn't realize I was such a go-to guy for movies. Anyway, Cars 2 is not receiving great reviews over at Rotten Tomatoes (it was at 38% last I looked – really low for Pixar film) and since Cars was not one of my favorites, I decided to just go enjoy Green Lantern. Expectations set to low, brain dropped at the door, and ready for eye candy.

Don't fo...

Let Me Explain. No, There Is Too Much. Let Me Sum Up!

Lots of stuff for you today!

RJR Daydreamer is hosting Media Mayhem 3 day Blog Hop – Go to his site to participate this weekend.

I finished revisions and sent my manuscript to my publisher! Now comes the waiting...


Mini Movie Reviews-

[image error] Black Death
Soldiers journey to a village not infected with the Black Plague. Appropriately bleak look at a dark time in our history. Mov...