Avengers: Age of Ulton, X-Men: Apocalypse, Stargate Extinction, True Detective, Ninja News, A to A Challenge, And Epic 2000 Giveaway Winners!

I have an interview today at the blog of the talented Medeia Sharif. An author with multiple books coming out this year, she’s also a generous, genuine spirit. Please stop by her site!

The A to Z Theme Reveal is Friday, March 21. Since I do not post on Fridays, I will reveal my theme on Monday, March 24.

Genre News

From Blastr - Avengers Easter egg in Captain America 2 revealed.

At the end of The Avengers, Stark Tower was decimated and only a A remained of the name. That was a hint, as fans will get a brief look at the new tower – now the Avengers Tower. We’ll see more of it next year in The Avengers: Age of Ultron.

From JoBlo - Bryan Singer is already talking about the next film, X-Men: Apocalypse.

“Apocalypse will have more of the mass destruction that X-Men films, to date, have not relied upon. There’s definitely now a character and a story that allow room for that kind of spectacle.”


Total Film also posted eight images from the next movie.

From Gateworld - aborted Stargate: Atlantis movie may become comic instead.

The unfilmed movie could be released as a four-issue comic through BOOM! Studios. In it, Atlantis becomes the new base for Stargate Command and faces complete destruction. The script for Extinction has been in development hell after MGM backed out due to financial difficulties. This is not the first time the series has appeared as a comic.

I know I would prefer a movie, as the series ended so suddenly...

Review – HBO’s True Detective

HBO hit a homerun with this series. It’s dark, menacing at times, disturbing, and utterly brilliant.
McConaughey and Harrelson do a spectacular job in their roles. Big props to McConaughey – he’s improved with every role. He owns this one.
The arc of both characters is refreshing and surprising. I won’t give anything away, but the season ended on a great note for me.
Highly recommended.
Prepare to be creeped out.

Ninja News

This Wednesday, March 19 – Susan Kaye Quinn will be at the Insecure Writer’s Support Group site, so be sure to stop by.

Sean McLachlan just released The Scavenger, a short story set in the same universe as Radio Hope. Buy it now for .99 cents on Amazon.

Marcy Hatch’s first book is out – West of Paradise!!
Set in the Old West, this high-spirited tale of mistaken identity, romance, and murder is part historical fiction, part time travel fantasy, and completely captivating.
Buy it now on Amazon.


Authors - Michael Di Gesu is looking for YOU! He had eye surgery recently and since everything appears to be fine now (we’re saying he’s healed) Michael is ready to dive into the Challenge and feature a new book each day. See his site for details.

I believe it was Susan Gourley who asked that the next picture of Mini-Alex be an indication of spring. This is for you, Susan – our trees are starting to bloom!

The A to Z Challenge

We are now just two weeks away from the start of the fifth A to Z Challenge. I’ve been blessed to participate in every single one and can’t imagine an April without it.

If you’re still on the fence, let me offer this – it’s the most amazing online event you will ever experience. It will stretch you as a blogger. You’ll make so many new friends. You’ll learn so many fascinating things as you visit other blogs. And you will experience an incredible sense of belonging.

You can sign up HERE.

If you have questions, we are hosting Twitter chats every Thursday from 1-2:00 pm EST and 8-9:00 pm EST. Hosted by two of our co-hosts, these chats are a great place to get answers and meet fellow participants. Look for hashtag #AtoZChat

We also have badges to match each day of the Challenge. Pick those up HERE.

This Friday is the Challenge Theme Reveal! Hosted by Damyanti’s team, it’s your chance to reveal your theme for the Challenge. Visit team member Jemima Pett to sign up.
Since I do not post on Fridays, I will be revealing my theme Monday, March 24.
Wait until you see what I have planned!!

Epic 2000 Followers Giveaway Winners

Time to announce the winners! There were almost 10,700 entries when everything was tallied. (Whoa!) Thanks again to my followers and everyone who spread the word.

First place winner is…

Andi-Roo!

She is getting a signed copy of CassaStorm and $10.00 iTunes card, plus a copy of CassaStorm donated to her local library.

Grand prize winner…

LG Keltner!!

She’s getting a signed copy of all three books, a $10.00 iTunes card, and a t-shirt designed by Jeremy Hawkins. (And upon visiting the Neat-O-Shop, she selected the Ninja Army t-shirt. Awesome!!) In addition, all three books were donated in her name to LG’s local library.

Congratulations, ladies! And thank you.

2000 followers through GFC is something I never thought I’d see. It’s also just the tip of the iceberg, as 3500 follow me on Google+. Plus there’s those who follow via RSS feed, Bloglovin’. Feedly, Linky Followers… No idea how many total. But I appreciate each and every one of you!

Excited about the upcoming movies? (A little bummed we won’t get one for Stargate: Atlantis?) Excited about the new books? Ready to join the Challenge or reveal your theme?

Be sure to visit Medeia Sharif!

And due to a huge project at work and some other things going on in life, I will be sparse the next few weeks until the Challenge begins.