Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The show’s strong point is its humor and more shows could learn from its example. S.H.I.E.L.D. proved you could have drama and action AND humor. It’s the perfect balance. Shows like Stargate Universe fail because they are too damn depressing. A little humor and hope goes a long way.
Yes, I am hooked and can’t wait until next week’s show!
Ninja News
Anne at O’Leary Minatures is holding her Double Triple Secret Give Away! This give away is being sponsored in part by author Patrick Hatt at It’s Rhyme Time. You can find Mr. Hatt's Amazon Writers Page HERE. Lots of cool prizes including a $50.00 Amazon gift card. Winners will be announced October 1.
Sarah Allen posted something for inspiration - What Movies You Should Watch features random movie trailers all the time. Awesome!
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Julie Dao posted some awesome writing and publishing tips from Wool author, Hugh Howey.
Special Release
. . . because some Celtic stories won’t be contained in myth.
A thrilling debut novel based in Celtic mythology, Awakening is a gripping young adult fantasy rife with magic, romance, and mystery.
Find Awakening - Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Goodreads
Christy Dorrity lives in the mountains with her husband, five children, and a cocker spaniel. She grew up on a trout ranch in Star Valley, Wyoming, and is the author of The Geis series for young adults, and The Book Blogger’s Cookbooks. Christy is a champion Irish dancer and when she’s not reading or writing, she’s probably trying out a new recipe in the kitchen.
Find Christy - Blog, Facebook, and Twitter
October Movie Preview
Here are the upcoming movies for October! As always, descriptions courtesy of the IMDB. Snarky comments by me.
4 –
A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space.
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Stars: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris, Orto Ignatiussen
Already a big Oscar buzz for Bullock – a must see!
11 –
The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years.
Director: Paul Greengrass
Stars: Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, Faysal Ahmed
Another film with Oscar buzz.
The U.S. government recruits Machete to battle his way through Mexico in order to take down an arms dealer who looks to launch a weapon into space.
Director: Robert Rodriguez
Stars: Danny Trejo, Alexa Vega, Mel Gibson, Jessica Alba
I won’t go see it, but I will check it out on NetFlix – just because!
15 –
DVD – Pacific Rim
Giant robots versus giant monsters at home in 3D – oh yeah!
22 –
DVD – The Conjuring
If you missed it in theaters, be sure to check it out!
The Final Word…
Blastr listed eleven TV characters who were going to die until fans fell in love with them. One of them was Chiana from Farscape. She was only to last a couple episodes, but fans and the writers liked her quirkiness and she stuck around for the entire series. (Did I mention she was also sexy?)
Did you watch S.H.I.E.L.D? See some good books to pick up? Ready for the IWSG next month? Any of the October movies excite you? And what if Chiana hadn’t survived…?
Be sure to visit DL at Cruising Altitude 2.0!
I wanted to comment first!! And I have!! HAH!!! I am supreme Ninja wannabee comment-er of the hour! Yay!LOL! Now off I go to DL Hammond's...!! Take care
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p.s. do I win some transparent underpants!?!? :-)
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Enjoyed watching SHEILD. Looking forward to the next episode.
ReplyDeleteAgents of SHIELD was awesome...def engaging but not over the top comic book either so i think they will appeal to a wide audience....
ReplyDeleteI may have to check out Shield. Thanks for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteHey Alex,
ReplyDeleteI caught the encore episode of Agents last night (I taped it, but never had the chance to see it). EXCELLENT. For one thing, I'm a big Joss Whedon fan with Buffy, Angel, and Firefly...and his insertions of humor in all the right places is what makes it all work. Can't wait for the rest of the season!
And thanks for the Feedly help. I think I have it working correctly on my blog.
Have a great day and weekend!
M.L. Swift, Writer
Kitty, you win a whole case of transparent underwear for that!!
ReplyDeleteBrian, good point. It will have a wider appeal that way.
Mike, glad you got Feedly working. And it is his skill with the humor that makes it work.
Jack was supposed to die in the pilot episode of Lost. it's my favorite bit of trivia from that series.
ReplyDeleteHi Alex! I'm so glad you posted a review about SHIELD because I was on the fence about catching this one (gasp, someone on the fence about this show!?) Thanks for the review and, as always, thanks for being so cool!!
ReplyDeleteI have been DVR-ing S.H.I.E.L.D and I will probably binge on it after it accumulates a few episodes.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to everyone with news!
ReplyDeleteI haven't had a chance to watch SHIELD yet, but I'm looking forward to when I do have the time. I'm not a diehard Whedon fan (Whedonite?) (unless we're talking about Firefly, which I unabashedly ADORE), but I am a sucker for secret agents and not-quite-superheroes, so this is right up my alley.
ReplyDeleteI'm SO glad they didn't kill off Chiana in Farscape!
I don't think S.H.I.E.L.D is airing in New Zealand, or I missed it. We are usually quite a bit behind on the US TV shows, sometimes an entire season.
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed S.H.I.E.L.D but gave up on SLEEPY HOLLOW already. I liked so much about it but it just was going in too weird a direction for me.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for CAPTAIN PHILLIPS and GRAVITY. WIll definitely watch THE CONJURING on DVD.
And headed to Julie's blog to read Howey's writing and publishing tips.... :)
I'm too busy reading a good book called Cassa Storm to pay attention to TV and movies.
ReplyDeleteS.H.I.E.L.D. ROCKS!!!!! I've loved everything by Joss Whedon so far, and this is no exception.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my blog and imparting your wisdom regarding writing a series. Great stuff!
Have a great weekend! :)
Thanks for the tip about S.H.I.E.L.D. I'll have to check it out. The other new show I'm excited about is The Blacklist.
ReplyDeleteRandi Lee, you have to watch it now.
ReplyDeleteOptimistic, that's usually how I watch shows, but I won't be able to wait with this one.
Louise, you can adore Firefly all you want!
Jo, that is an awesome excuse!! Thank you.
DL, thanks again!
S.H.I.E.L.D. was great.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to own Pacific Rim.
Machete Kills is definitely a wait and see for me.
Wow - lots of good stuff.
ReplyDeleteWould you believe I actually watch part of S.H.I.E.L.D.? ...during one of my rare TV-watching moments. LOL I agree. It's good.
I'll probably sit out the Oct. IWSG (I'm all blog-hopped-out from Follow Fest), but I'll pop over to see your announcement. :)
Hey! I see my story up there! Dude, you're awesome.
ReplyDeleteLessee, saw Shield, and liked it, but felt like it was missing something, that show will get a much longer leash than most I watch though. I'll stay around to watch.
The cover for the Geis book is amazing.
And I didn't know that about Chiana, I did know that.... aw shoot, I forgot her name, the lady that was a plant??? Anyway, loved her character, and the actress who played her developed some health problems from the show (from her makeup?) and eventually died of it. So sad.
Regardless, Farscape was one of my favorite shows of all time.
Can't wait to see both Gravity and Captain Phillips. I think I'll do Gravity and Captain Phillips as a double feature, and it will be all kinds of awesome! Of course, I have ridiculously high expectations for Gravity and Captain Phillips because of their Oscar buzz - they better not disappoint, and live up to their hype. :)
ReplyDeleteSHIELD... is a great show and it was nice to see that Whedon remembers those who helped him in the start using actors that he has worked with before.... before he was the billion dollar man.
ReplyDeletethe films, you mention for me are not on the list. do to financial obligations... i am interested to see Robots fighting robots.
See you over at CA2.0...
Congrats to Rusty, Jennifer, Sarah, Kelly, Julie, and Cate!
ReplyDeleteChristy's cover is awesome!
Thanks for the info about SHIELD. I hope it comes out internationally soon. I'm off to visit you at Cruise Alt. Have a great weekend!
I agree with you about Stargate Universe; it was a little too dark. I think that's what I loved about the other Stargate shows; they were funny. Like Dr. McKay and Jack, they were my favorite characters :)
ReplyDeleteOh, and I am wickedly looking forward to Gravity!
I loved Chiana! She was my favorite character.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed Agents of SHIELD, too.
I was thinking about watching Shield but my wife owns the TV and decided she was going to watch some thing else. Since I don't want to give up football in trade for other types of TV, I went on about my business. :)
ReplyDeleteI really liked Agents of SHIELD. My hubs said it was good but not great - I think I talk too much about Joss Whedon, so his expectations were too high lol
ReplyDeleteWe'll definitely keep watching!
About your comment on my blog - no worries, really! :)
David, it will be a NetFlix guilty pleasure.
ReplyDeleteMelissa, that's all right.
Rusty, it was an awesome show. Was is the blue chick?
Livia, I bet they will both be awesome.
Marcy, they missed the mark with Universe. Humor is what made the other shows work so well.
Charles, can't give up football!
I'm glad Agents of SHIELD was good! I'll have to check it out. I can't believe it's almost October. Wasn't the last IWSG post like yesterday? The preview for Gravity took my breath away! I hope the movie is as good as it looks.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Thanks for the shout-out, Alex. :)
ReplyDeleteI was a little disappointed in Agents of SHIELD. Maybe they'd built it up too much, but it didn't live up to the hype for me.
I enjoyed Agents of SHIELD too. A few little stiff bits, but it's the pilot. It'll work itself out. I had no idea they were going to kill off Chiana! She was one of my favorites in that show. I just picked up Iron Man 3 to watch tonight. That will be my exciting Friday viewing! Have a great weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteAlex - Yes, blue lady - was one of the original cast members, right from the pilot episode.
ReplyDeleteSo many awesome books coming out! I might have to take a look at agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat news about SHIELD! And wow Gravity looks awesome!!
ReplyDeleteHave an excellent weekend Alex!
Captain Phillips looks like a good film. Maybe Gravity as well.
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Tossing It Out
The humor in S.H.I.E.L.D is excellent and I've heard things about episode 4 Alex. I literally can't wait for GRAVITY. It looks like the best film of the year!
ReplyDeleteI loved SHIELD (but of course I did) and I'm looking forward to more episodes. I really want to know what's going on with Coulson. What can't he know? And why can't we know it? I promise I won't tell him. Well, probably won't, anyway...
ReplyDeleteI missed S.H.I.E.L.D. Shucks! I guess I can catch on as it's only been one show. Looking forward to IWSG! Thanks in advance to your co-hosts. :)
ReplyDeleteAh, yes, Farscape... It could have been so much better if they'd known what they were doing. But I did like it. And I remember the stuff about Virginia Hey getting sick, but she's, um, still alive. And I can't remember, now, when her character left the show. Did the character die? Maybe that's why?
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ReplyDeleteI LOVED Agents of SHEILD. I am definitely hooked too. And pretty excited for the Pacific Rim dvd.
ReplyDeleteWhat a bummer it would have been if Chiana died! The actor was incredible and the character was such fun. A great addition to the cast, off-setting how women had otherwise been portrayed as war-like or stoic.
ReplyDeleteAm I the only one very uncomfortable with Captain Phillips? An entire film of scraggly black people terrorizing heroic Tom Hanks is not what the industry needs.
Everyone I've heard commenting on SHIELD absolutely loved it. *adds another show to my to-be-watched list* I'm ready and excited to help out with IWSG!
ReplyDeleteYes, I think Gravity is very interesting, and good actors.
ReplyDeleteI missed SHIELD. But then, I missed three of my shows season premiers. I got my week's messed up probably because of my groaning work schedule. Dan said he'd find out if there is a repeat somewhere and let me know.
ReplyDeleteWow, quite a few good books out. I'm thinking my son would like Rusty's new book.
I want to see Gravity. I haven't watched a Sandra Bullock movie yet I haven't loved.
btw, I found an email in my junk folder. I'll respond this weekend.
Sia McKye Over Coffee
I forgot to watch SHIELD. I'm looking forward to Pacific Rim since I didn't see it in theaters. I'm excited about next Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteI'm still on the fence with The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. I like that it picks up after The Avengers and the humor is there, but I think my expectations were too high. I'm going to hang in there and make my final decision after a couple more episodes. Why isn't Joss Whedon directing all of the episodes? It isn't like he has anything better to do? Ha Ha Ha...
ReplyDeleteLike you, I really loved SHEILD (I won't do all those pesky periods!). Humor at the right places make or break a story film or prose. I will be for Siv on our mututal birthday, of course. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm really intrigued by the Clooney/Bullock movie. I stopped caring about the Oscars a long time ago, about the time they started picking such bad best movies...
ReplyDeleteAnd in other news, Konstanz Silverbow's book "Only Half Alive" was released yesterday.
Tina @ Life is Good
You know something Alex. you are creating a whole lot of envy in me by mentioning S.H.I.E.L.D, its something I would love to watch , but I am sure it will not air on Indian T.V.
ReplyDeleteOops, forgot to tell you that I am looking forward to my co-hostess' duty for IWSG. Will hop over to D.L's blog.
ReplyDeleteSamantha, it seems like it!
ReplyDeleteCate, you're welcome. And sorry, maybe the next one will be better for you.
Christine, we got it as well, but tonight we need to catch up with Star Trek.
Rusty, I didn't realize she'd died!
Maurice, they are saying it's the best space film ever!
MJ, would you let the secret slip?
Andrew, if it was her, I saw on the IMDB that she is indeed still alive. I think her character did die.
John, we'll find out.
Ilima, glad you are one of the co-hosts!
Sia, that's funny! Your email doesn't like me...
Christine, he's got this little thing going called Avengers II...
Roland, it's your birthday as well? Cool!
Tina, that point was a long time ago. And good for Konstanz!
Rachna, sorry! Glad you're helping next month.
So excited for Christy!
ReplyDeletewe missed Shield because we were traveling. I'm hoping to find it on ABC onlline when we get home tonight.
Pacific Rim was a real popcorn movie. My only complaint was I had to sit through all that over-the-top (but amazing) action and didn't even get to see a kiss a the end. Grrrr
Never hear of the series before !!! Heading over to DL !! ;)-
ReplyDeleteI loved S.H.I.E.L.D. and plan on picking up Rusty's new book. I can't wait to see Gravity.
ReplyDeleteI'm curious about the major announcement on Wednesday ...
ReplyDeleteI'll head over to visit DL in just a moment. Gravity looks interesting, and I missed SHIELD, but plan to watch it either streaming, or later on Netflix. I'm just slow that way.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to all on the books, and yes, many look good.
I thought SHIELD was okay, seemed to be carrying over the plot from Iron Man 3, and also some oddly sexual stuff with women in lingerie and bending over to show cleavage which felt a bit out of place. Sex sells, I guess.
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p.s. is Coulson a robot? He's a robot, right?
I'm glad to read that SHIELD does humor, and it does it right.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend, Alex.
xoRobyn
I saw it too and loved it! It was funny and exciting and just a fun ride. Lola is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteEdge of Your Seat Romance
I mentioned elsewhere that I fell asleep after watching 20 minutes of Star Trek into darkness, so I probably won't see any of these. Could I be considered an non-geek?
ReplyDeleteOh, man, I didn't know Joss Whedon was directing the TV show as well...now I gotta see it, thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteDonna, at least the monsters didn't kiss...
ReplyDeleteMoody, we'll find out. Maybe!
Mark, you don't even have a geek car to confiscate...
I read some critics about the Gravity, and as they said it's a good movie. There is no sound in space. :)
ReplyDeleteThe Machete Kills will be funny no-brainer, but I'll be waiting for the DVD release of it.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D... I wasn't impressed, however the the season tell me the final verdict. I had almost the same feeling when I watched the classic Knight Rider series with Hasselhoff.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is airing tonight in the UK, and I can't watch it. This is our new family programme - which means we have to watch it all together, and Hubby's out tonight. In fact, we might struggle for the next couple of weeks. I'm going to be so behind!
ReplyDeleteSee, I'd never heard of SHIELD! What would I do without you, Alex????
ReplyDeleteAwwww... Now dragon is pouting big time. I would watch S.H.I.E.L.D if I could but if it is airing in Mexico, it must be Cable only. Ah well, just matter of a couple of years that's all.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the shout-out Alex! Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteChiana was kind of quirky, but likeable. I miss the Farscape series. I'll go hop over to DL's blog.
ReplyDeleteAlready stopped by DLs to say hello.
ReplyDeleteGravity is one movie wifey and I are looking forward too. The special effects look (ahem) out of this world!
And oh yeah Chiana was incredibly sexy!
Missed SHIELD, but plan on seeing it before the next episode. I just watched Iron Man 3, Star Trek Into the Darkness was awesome. Just finished reading CassaFire, Loved it and can't wait to start on CassaStorm!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing my blog post, Alex! I am going right over to DL's blog to check out your interview.
ReplyDeleteI watched S.H.I.E.L.D. and I'm sooo hooked! Really cool ;)
ReplyDeleteRunning over to DL's blog!
Love seeing all the new books being released. What a lot of great writers amongst us. Looking forward to helping host IWSG-- I enjoy reading a few new blogs.
ReplyDeleteChecked out your interview with DL already. As usual lots happening over the blogopshere at the moment. Congrats to everyone with new releases. See you all next week for IWSG.
ReplyDeleteFans can have a huge impact on a series. I'm into SHIELD is well and Christy's cover has me thinking Wolverine has a long lost sister. Gravity is on my watch list most definitely. Enjoy the weekend Alex.
ReplyDeleteI RARELY watch TV... BUt Shield sounds great...
ReplyDeleteCongrats everyone!!! SO much news.
Alex,
Hope you have a great weekend with some rest. You've got to be exhausted!
Annalisa, enjoy!
ReplyDeleteCathy, you'd miss all the good shows and movies!
Al, sorry about that...
Anne, you're welcome.
Stephen, yes she was.
Cathrina, thank you!!! Glad you enjoyed it.
Julie, you're welcome.
Julie, thanks for co-hosting.
Michael, just hitting my stride...
Agents of shield was awesome indeed and agreed Stargate universe was crap as it was way too depressing. Thanks for the shout too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for highlighting AWAKENING, Alex!
ReplyDeleteAndrew is right. She isn't dead. Stupid memory. Sorry for the crazy wrong thing I was thinking.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure about S.H.I.E.L.D. It's fairly interesting, but sometimes it just seems like any other action drama. Oh well, that's just me :)
ReplyDeleteHi Alex,
ReplyDeleteAh yes, DL and all those things that bring folks his way and that way
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. premiered on British TV on Friday night. Never got to watch it.
And I will forget any blogfest, thank you very much.
IWSG? Okay.
A good weekend to you and your starstruck fans.
Gary
Pat, what you said - I was being nice, but that describes the show.
ReplyDeleteChristy, you're welcome!
Rusty, no worries. The mind is the first thing to go...
Gary, good to know the IWSG is all right.
I didn't watch S.H.I.E.L.D because I didn't think TV would do it justice. But, I may give it a shot.
ReplyDeleteAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D. sounds AWEsome!! I'm looking forward to seeing it. (We're always a bit slow getting shows in Oz. I have to wait. Hopefully not long).
ReplyDeleteUsually, not having TV service is no big deal for me but I was bummed to miss the SHIELD premier. I still have to look to see if they posted it online.
ReplyDeleteAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D totally lived up to my expectations and I'm hooked.
ReplyDeleteBetween that and Sleepy Hollow, I just may have a couple of things to actually watch on t.v. this season :)
Thanks so much for the shout-out, Alex. I hope your series sales have skyrocketed! Mine improved during release week but they're slowly creeping up. Hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteDamn I missed S.H.I.E.L.D! It sounds incredible! We need humor to put up with the stress n' drama! Wow, so many places to visit~ I am hooked on Sleepy Hollow...can't wait. TV is getting better ;D
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend Captain!
Congrats to all the authors with book news.
ReplyDeleteGravity looks good.
Looking foward to IWSG next week and the news!
I definitely want to see Gravity!
ReplyDeleteSHIELD sounds good, as does BLACKLIST which is about to start over here. May get a little time to have a peek.
ReplyDeleteSo much good news in the 'sphere.
Denise
Congrats to all of the authors! I haven't seen S.H.I.E.L.D. yet, but it does sound like a fun show. One of the best new shows I've seen is The Blacklist with James Spader. It really kept us on the edge of our seats, and James Spader is absolutely captivating.
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Great books and equally great authors.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your guest spot on DL Hammond.
Have a good week-end.
Yvonne.
Thanks for all the entertainment goodies. I hope to read some of these books and watch some of these movies.
ReplyDeleteI'll be participating in the Norse Gods blogfest. It's a great idea for a blog. Love the image, by the way. It reminds me of those D&D fanzines from back in the 1980s. I snapped those up anytime I could find them!
ReplyDeleteA major announcement - Yay! I missed SHIELD but a friend is going to record it for me from now on (he also recorded Under the Dome, and I am so grateful for that).
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up on this new series Alex. It is not always easy to be caught up with new stuff coming out and I missed this one. Also thanks for shouting out about the blogfest, should be a fun day :)I can't believe it is almost October!
ReplyDeleteAll, it is where Whedon began.
ReplyDeleteMark, you expressed it well!
Jennifer, you're welcome.
Ella, don't jinx it!
Denise and Julie, Blacklist is great thanks to Spader - he dominates that show.
AJ, you might win the actual print version of that image!
Yep. Enjoyed Shield, along with my daughter, who immediately rushed to Tumblr to see what the rest of the fandom thought. My biggest worry is that subsequent shows won't be as good, so it's good to hear that at least the next few shows are also good.
ReplyDeleteOne of the things I love about the Marvel installments is the humor. And I'm so happy that my favorite agent lives again! I have it on DVR TBW.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if I can watch Gravity. It looks amazing, but...I don't want to watch someone slowly die if that's what happens. I'll wait for a review so I can cheat :)
I didn't know there were other Farscape fans out here!!!!! There's a sat. channel called PIVOT that does mini-marathons on the weekends!
Thank you! Not a spoiler in sight! All three of us haven't been available to sit down and watch SHIELD yet. I'm dyin'!
ReplyDeleteGreat googly-moogly! So many new books!
Have a great weekend, ALEX!
HMG
I definitely want to see GRAVITY. Even German previews sound good.
ReplyDeleteThanks for mentioning of My Killbot Buddy by Rusty Webb. I'm intrigued.
released a book recently – and didn’t tell anyone! My Killbot Buddy is now available – ‘An Epic Tale of an Old Man and His Killer Robot.’ The dude is an awesome writer, so pick it up!
I read and liked your guest post and left a comment.
Have a great weekend!
we loved SHIELD - so glad the main character is someone we already loved. and as a side, i love the twist on SHIELD we saw attached to Ironman 3.
ReplyDeleteI'm actually shocked how much I enjoyed SHIELD... it was really fun and entertaining!
ReplyDeleteI loved S.H.I.E.L.D. -- I also liked The Blacklist. I think it has potential...kind of like a political/thriller version of the Hannibal Lechter theme.
ReplyDeleteAs always, thanks for a post chock full of entertainment news I need to know! I'm definitely going to check out Gravity.
ReplyDeleteBut first, I must start thinking about my IWSG post. Which of my many insecurities shall I feature this month?
Hi Alex- thanks for stopping by Daily Dodo - so nice to see you! Hug congrats on the new release and I'm so excited to see Rusty has something new out too - loved his last work. I can see I'm headed for a week break from chick lit for a delve into some sci-fi and fantasy.
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Laura x
Awakening looks very interesting!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for Cate Master and her new release. :) Yeah!
~Jess
Congrats to everyone with the new releases, especially to the secretive Ninja Rusty ;)
ReplyDeleteSome of these movies are already on my TBW list. I might grab the Pacific Rim DVD for tonite.
Need to watch Shield, and no I'm not ready, for some reason I'm way behind these last few months, but not complaining - wouldn't trade it for the world!
ReplyDeleteAlthough, that trip to the beach just what we both needed!
Greetings my Ninja Captain Alex! I just wanted to thank you for being part of the Blog Blitz on my site the other day. It was amazing! I'm going to Print Screen your comment and save it forever and ever and ever!! :D
ReplyDeleteI did follow up with another blogger who has a Sunday Stroke section :) and I thank you for that also.
I will see you at the next ISWG! Lily.
Siv, it will be an awesome day!
ReplyDeleteWords, big fan of the show. It was quirky and fun.
Thanks, Edi. Pick up Rusty's book - he's an awesome writer.
Patricia, Spader makes The Blacklist.
Thanks, Laura!
Lily, you're welcome! And glad you found Jo's site.
Shield was a little rough around the edges but what debut show isn't. When the character settle into their groove, I bet it's a winner. Until Fox cans it that is.
ReplyDeleteWhat?! Rusty has another book out? K, I'm drooling now.
Shock of all shocks, I actually watched the series premier of S.H.I.E.L.D. It was pretty good. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats on your release week success. I apologize for not getting a post up promoting CasaStorm, but the local storm in CO took all the energy out of me.
I did LOVE Agents of Shield!!! Can't wait for more episodes :-)
ReplyDeleteCarol, damn that FOX...
ReplyDeleteLG, no worries! I had a lot of support.
YUP. Official, I need to watch SHIELD!
ReplyDeleteHi Alex - so many books out - certainly the net has opened new doors for authors .. good for them all.
ReplyDeleteSHIELD I watched one episode here - not sure if it's the same .. but it was 'light relief' ... enjoy October's films ..
Cheers Hilary
I enjoyed SHIELD -- great to see Gunn and Shepherd Book again!
ReplyDeleteAWAKENINGS cover already creeps me out! Got to read :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I can't believe his week is already IWSG. Gosh, time goes by fast.
Shield is on my radar, Alex. I've just come back from the hospital stay with Christopher so I'm super behind. That list of characters from TV who were going to get the axe until was amazing. Helo was a shock. Cannot believe they actually had the audacity to want to kill him off. MAN! SO NOT COOL!
ReplyDeleteI'll check out your guest post, pal.
Hilary, if you saw it Friday night, that was it!
ReplyDeleteT, it's this week!
Robyn, glad you are back. Helo was cool - what would've Boomer have done without him?
I didn't watch S.H.I.E.L.D. (I did record it though!) I think I'm going to like it. Captain Phillips and Gravity are must sees for me, but I'll also pass on Machete.
ReplyDeleteI didn't watch shield. I was afraid of being disappointed - and wasn't that guy killed in the last movie. What?
ReplyDeleteAm following you (again) from my new identity. http://tonjamatney.blogspot.com.
Good points on the pros and cons of writing series.
ReplyDeleteAgents of S.H.E.I.L.D. looks great.
The link to "What movies you should watch" was crazy.
...and I agree with you on Machete Kills.
Great cover for Awakening!
ReplyDeletePat, just wait until you watch it.
ReplyDeleteTonja, thanks!
Thanks, Toinette.
I finally got to see SHIELD today! IT WAS AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteWas it me or did Mr. Gregg have a super-secret smile on the whole episode???
I was highly impressed and I can't wait to see more!
Heather
Congrats to Rusty Webb. I tell everyone and it doesn't seem to help sales very much. LOL
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ReplyDeletelots of book & movie action coming our way!
glad shield was a hit, i was wary of tge spin off... i will check it out!
I watched S.H.I.E.L.D. over the weekend and loved it.. it was so typical of Joss Whedon.
ReplyDeleteI need to re-watch the first episode of SHIELD again. I think I was distracted because I don't remember much of it at all.
ReplyDeleteI missed S.H.I.E.L.D., but it's in my Hulu e-mail, so I'll try to watch it. lol
ReplyDeleteI added Awakening to my Goodreads. I've never read Celtic mythology before.
Love the cover to Cathy's new book. Need to download it because she always makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteI've not had a chance to watch Agents of SHIELD yet, but I definitely want to. NCIS premiered at the same time and I couldn't miss finding out what happened to Gibbs.
ReplyDeleteAm I the only one who doesn't have a clue what Gravity is about, other than how is that a whole movie?
OH man I was so happy with A. of S.H.I.E.L.D. can't wait for the next episode.
ReplyDeleteI liked Agents of SHIELD too. It didn't exceed my expectations, but it certainly lived up to them.
ReplyDeleteI'm checking in rather late... I know... been super-busy with family commitments the last 10 days or so...
ReplyDeleteSo now I'm off to play catch-up------------
Thank you, thank you, thank you, Alex, for mentioning Rockabet! You are awesome!
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