It’s time for another group posting of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group! Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic. If you’d like to join us, click on the tab above and sign up. We post the first Wednesday of every month. I encourage everyone to visit at least a dozen new blogs and leave a comment. Your words might be the encouragement someone needs.
The awesome co-hosts for the September 2 posting of the IWSG are Kate Larkinsdale, SE White, JS Pailly, Olga Godim, and Natalie Aguirre!
Note we need one more co-host for each remaining month - October, November, and December. Co-hosting is fun and if you can do it one of those months, leave a comment.
September marks the fifteenth anniversary of the IWSG! We began as a monthly blog hop before implementing a website for writers that would be the databases of databases of writing information. While some of our activities have ceased (anthology contest, Twitter pitches) we are still going strong on Facebook, X, and Instagram, plus we have a live writer’s group that meets in Virginia.
For this special occasion, we are asking members to do two things. If you have books for sale, include links to them in your post. Second, as you are visiting members, select five (or however many you can) to purchase. No pressure to read and review, just support a fellow member by buying a couple books.
Links to my books: CassaDawn, CassaStar, CassaFire, CassaStorm, CassaDark, and Dragon of the Stars
Thanks to those of you who have stuck with us. We couldn’t have done it without you!
The question for today - Do you have a favorite character archetype you tend to gravitate toward in your writing?
I guess my main characters all fall into the category of hero – one who faces a big challenge and grows. What can I say? I’m a creature of habit.
The End of Oak Street Movie Review
Residents wake up one morning and discover their neighborhood now resides in a prehistoric past.
Sadly this movie did not do well at the box office and I have no idea why. People love dinosaurs! And this is one fun dinosaur movie.
It is set in the 80’s but the movie itself has a very 80’s movie vibe, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
The special effects are really good, despite the very modest budget. Their version of dinosaurs (with feathers and fur) is refreshing as well. And if you thought the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park were scary, these guys are downright terrifying.
It takes a little time to set up the main characters – a family of four with mom about to leave them – but once the dinosaurs appear, the roller coaster begins.
Do note that while it is PG-13, it’s a strong PG-13. There are some gruesome dino deaths. If your seven-year-old loves dinosaurs, this just might scare him out of that.
Overall, it was a ton of fun and one scene three-fourths of the way in really surprised and shocked me. Add to the fact it’s run time is 1:39 and it’s the perfect length for this type of film.
Highly recommended!
September Movie Preview
Here are the theatrical releases for September. Descriptions courtesy of the IMDB. Snark provided by me.
11 –
Runner
Director – Scott Waugh
Stars – Alan Ritchson, Owen Wilson, Leila George
A former soldier and his unlikely partner become the targets of a ruthless cartel while racing to complete a critical medical delivery and save the life of a little girl.
Jack Reacher and Shanghai Noon’s Roy O’Bannon go on a road trip – looks like fun!
The Uprising
Director – Paul Greengrass
Stars – Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane
Based on the true story of the uprising that inspired the legend of Robin Hood, Andrew Garfield stars as the leader of a rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II in a fight for justice.
It looks gritty and violent, but I prefer my Merry Men in Tights.
18 –
Resident Evil
Director – Zach Cregger
Stars – Austin Abrams, Paul Walter Hauser, Zach Cherry
Follows a hapless courier tasked with delivering a package to a remote hospital. He soon finds himself caught in the middle of an outbreak and must fight through hordes of mutated creatures to survive.
Someone should send Reacher and O’Bannon to Raccoon City to take care of that problem.
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
Directors – Steve Cox, Matthew Walker
Stars – Nina Sosanya, Paul Whitehouse, Justine Fletcher
On Halloween Eve at Mossy Bottom Farm, excitement turns to dismay when the clumsy Farmer ruins the pumpkin patch. Shaun tries fixing it with science experiments, but things go wrong when a wild beast appears in the woods.
This film and Resident Evil should be a great double-bill for you and the kids!
What do you regret? What does the IWSG mean to you? Seen The End of Oak Street? And what movie catches your attention this month?
Now, go buy some books!
Now, go buy some books!
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