Reading, Writing, Pondering: Big Life Themes, Literature, Contemporary/Historical Issues |
Welcome to the 14th century, in a farflung outpost of the Holy Roman Empire, and a new Convent outpost of the terrrifically powerful Roman Catholic Church. Sound historically dull? Hopefully not so--for this is NOT an ordinary 14th Century Convent. Back after a six-year hiatus.... From NaNoWriMo historical Supernatural novels in Scotland, Michigan, South Alabama and historical horror in Standwood Station, GA-to the Phantom Northern Woods-to singlehandedly refighting the American Civil War-to exploring Social Justice and standing for First Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution-we deal out horror, Supernatural, Historical, fantasy, mystery, and more. We do not fear outspokeness. And always, always, always, We Do History. Find it here. We write it. We read it. We hold strong opinions. We orate. Meanwhile, whether we're writing or just reading, we love to rave about books and authors right here! |
What's your favorite holiday/ seasonal movie? Does it include a cherished tradition with family? What made it special for you? I have three favourite Holiday movies—2 for Christmas, 1 for Halloween. Halloween: “It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.” I don't believe in Santa, but I believe in the Great Pumpkin and Krampus. Throughout every October, I walk around reciting “Every Halloween night, the Great Pumpkin arises from his Pumpkin Patch, and flies across the sky, bringing presents to good little girls and boys.” Unfortunately, he has yet to deliver mine. For Christmas, it's two antiques: Christmas in Connecticut (1945) and Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Christmas in Connecticut has three of my favorite things: Winter Snow (in abundance) Barbara Stanwyck (my all time favorite actress) The original Miracle on 34th Street I love, but don't know why. Maybe because I don't like It's A Wonderful Life. Miracle gives me all those warm interior feelings other more normal folks find with Wonderful Life. |