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A to Z: Letter I

Thanks to Arlee Bird for creating the A to Z Challenge. My theme this year is books that have been adapted to movies.


IN COLD BLOOD by TRUMAN CAPOTE


In Cold Blood was adapted to a movie in 1967. It's about a 

botched robbery by two drifters and it results in a brutal 

murder of a rural family. 


This movie greatly disturbed me. And to this day I will never 

watch it again.


Trivia: Who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in Capote? (Hint: He just died of a drug overdose.)


Yesterday's Trivia Answer: Octavia Spencer won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for The Help.

A to Z: Letter H

The Help by Kathryn Stockett



The Help takes place during the Civil Rights Era in America. A girl who wishes to become a journalist comes up with a brilliant idea of writing about a black maids perspective living in Jackson, Mississippi. The exposure of racism and cruelty abound during this time.

The Book is a good read and the movie is fantastic!

Movie Trivia: In The Help who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress?

Yesterday's Trivia Answer: The Grapes of Wrath was adapted into a movie in the year 1940.

A to Z: Letter G

THE GRAPES OF WRATH  Pulitzer Prize Winner John Steinbeck's Novel, The Grapes of Wrath was adapted into a movie in the year_____?
The book is about the Joads during the Great Depression in the 1930's. The motion picture details their arduous journey as they become migrant workers and end up in California.
Has anyone read the novel or seen this great movie?
Trivia: What year was this great novel made into a movie?
Yesterday's Trivia Answer: Ellen Burstyn played the ruthless grandmother

A to Z: Letter F

Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews

After the sudden death of their father, 
four children face cruel treatment from 
their ruthless grandmother. I read this 
book many years ago and was 
horrified. Which means I loved it!
On January 18th it was shown as a 
Lifetime Movie. Did anyone happen to 
watch it?


Trivia: What movie star played the ruthless grandmother? 

Yesterday's Trivia Answer: Breaking Dawn is Meyers 4th Book.

A to Z: Letter E

Eclipsethe novel by Stephanie Meyers was published in 2007 and adapted to film in 2011.
What better way to follow D for Dracula than E for Eclipse. And a whole lot of sparkly Vamps!  Eclipse is the 3rd installment to the series and is still high on people's reading lists. 

Do we all dream of our novels being made into a movie. And who will portray our characters?

Eclipse the movie:


Book Trivia: What is the title of Stephanie Meyer's 4th book in the series?


Yesterday's Movie Trivia Answer: The First Vampire was Nosferatu

A to Z: Letter D

D is for DraculaIn 1897, Author Abraham "Bram" Stoker wrote the novel, Dracula.
There have been a thousand different writings on Dracula and over 200 movies created on the blood sucking creature. Not to mention all the off-shoots of Vampires!When it comes to Vampires, there is a wide spectrum of characters.
Recently, Dracula has hit our Television sets. Jonathan Rhys Meyers portrays the blood thirsty creature: Here is a Very Old and Famous Dracula: Bela Lugosi: Movie Trivia: What is the name of the very first portrayal of a Vampire?

Yesterday's Trivia Answer: Donald Sutherland plays President Snow in the Hunger Game Movies.

A to Z: Letter C

CATCHING FIRE by Suzanne Collins The Second Book in the Hunger Games Series published in 2009. Adapted to film in 2013.
Suzanne Collins continues the amazing story of Katniss Everdeen in the phenomenal Hunger Games trilogy.
Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.


I read the entire series and enjoyed them. The movies, which usually are never as good as the book were entertaining!

Trivia: What famous actor plays President Snow in The Hunger Game Movies?


Trivia Answer from yesterday is John 3:16: For God so Loved the World He sent Us His Only Begotten Son

Thanks to Arlee Bird for creating this Challenge. Press Here for the linky list.

A to Z: Letter B & IWSG

Hey, I made it to day 2 of the A to Z Challenge!
Today is all about an Inspirational Book:

The Bible
It you don't own one, invest in the time and money. Well worth it!Over the years many sections of the Bible have been adapted to film. To name a few:
Son of God
King of Kings
The Ten Commandments
David and Goliath
Samson and Delilah
The most recent, Noah
Each year on Good Friday I watch The Passion

Today is the First Wednesday of the Month. Thanks to a great support team and Alex J. Cavanaugh for creating this Group. Today Alex'x fab co-hosts are Hart Johnson, Chemist Ken, Candilynn Fite, Teri Rochenski, Clare Dugmore, Lilica Blake. Press Here to join and to learn more.


I write YA, and sometimes it's difficult to find the right voice. The need to keep it simple and snarky. (I'm not snarky) Personally, I don't like profanity, but YA definitely is raw at times. So how to keep it real? I just finished reading Laurie Halse Anderson's novel, The Impossible Knife of Memory, and she blew me away with her teen voice. I realize as a writer, I must claim my own style and voice.  

Bible Quote: Jer 29:11 : "For I know the plans I have for you,” 
declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not 

to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Another Trivia Question: What Bible Verse is Touted at many Sporting Events?
The answer to yesterday's trivia question: Who starred as the Camerlengo in Angels & Demons it was Ewan McGregor.

So We Begin! A to Z Challenge: Letter A

Here We Go! The First Day of the A to Z Challenge! This is my second time posting with the A to Z Challenge, thanks to The Genius Idea of Arlee Bird! Linky List is Here.

Last year I posted each day by the seat of my pants. And this year I actually gave it some thought and started ahead of time. *YAY* Since I love movies and books, my posts will be centered around books adapted to film and to amazing screenwriters, and play-writers.

ANGELS & DEMONS by Dan BrownA Mystery/Thriller published in 2000.  Angels & Demons was adapted to film in 2009 and directed by the awesome and talented Ron Howard. I've read the book and seen the movie, both are spectacular! Angels & Demons was brought to film after The DaVinci Code, however, the DaVinci Code was published in 2003 after Angels & Demons. 





From You Tube: A conversation with the stars about the movie and The Illuminati. Very Interesting.



Trivia: What Movie Star portrayed the Camerlengo, the one who gains temporary control of the Vatican?

Check out the answer tomorrow.

Melissa Maygrove is Done Teasing Us. Cover Reveal

TA-DUH!!Today we unveil Melissa Maygrove's Cover:

Title: Come BackAuthor: Melissa MaygroveGenre: Western Historical RomanceCategory: Adult / New AdultPublisher: Truelove PressExpected release: May 12, 2014








Sometimes a single choice alters the course of a person's life forever...
Left behind by everyone she loves... Rebecca Garvery had the promise of a California future dreams are made of, until the wagon train her family was traveling with left her behind. Now she's slowly dying in the wilderness, abandoned and stripped of her self-worth. Once the chock of her desertion turns to embittered despair, she doesn't want to be found. Then a handsome stranger challenges her convictions and changes her mind.
Headed for Texas, chased by the demons of his past... Seth Emerson knows exactly what he wants. Working to save for a cattle ranch of his own keeps him busy and keeps his pain buried. Rescuing a stubborn woman from the hills of New Mexico Terrtory isn't part of his plan--but she's exactly what he needs.
Making greater sacrifices than either of them could foresee... Seth and Rebecca set off on a risky journey and a quest for truth, each healing the other's love-starved soul along the way. Will they give in to their growing attraction? Or will they honor their commitments when Seth returns Rebecca to civilization...and her betrothed?

Cover credit:Cover design by Carrie Butler, Forward Authority Design Services
Melissa's Goodreads book page: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21763651-come-back