I remember watching the premiere of the Hallmark movie Like Cats and Dogs, and while the movie was cute and the actors made it fun, I rated it a little above average (which for Hallmark is pretty high praise). However, yet again, an author who is now writing for Hallmark Publishing, Alexis Stanton, has reimagined the tale through a novelization that […]

As the vast majority of my readers know, there is nothing that fascinates me more than highlighting those behind-the-scenes with respect to film and TV. The Hallmark network has aided so many authors in the pursuit of their wildest and sometimes unvoiced dreams. Who wouldn’t want one of their cherished books be made into a movie? Well, Jenny Hale’s book Coming […]

As a writer myself, there is almost nothing I relish more than hearing from a writer who has become successful through hard work and dedication to her craft. In the case of Sherryl Woods, she has had one of the most exciting things happen to her in recent years that some authors would almost give their right arm for–a network series based […]

As I have stated on many occasions, I was never necessarily a “soap opera” fan. Having said that, my mom and grandma were hooked on a couple shows when I was growing up, but I barely remember a thing about Days of Our Lives or As the World Turns. However, what I will say is that my respect for those in the […]

If you have been following the "June Wedding" films on the Hallmark Channel, you may be aware of an upcoming film, Stop the Wedding! What you may not know is that the film is actually based on a book by author Stephanie Bond. In spite of her very busy schedule, she took a moment to answer some questions about her career as an author and her current work with Hallmark.

There are many young people in this world who are not sure what to choose for a career. Likewise, many adults are unhappy in the current job and looking to start a new career. It is not always easy to decide on a job if there are not many things in life you are passionate about. If you have always […]

On this date in 1981, Jack Henry Abbot was captured in the field of Louisiana after a two-month manhunt. And just who was this guy?  He killed Richard Adan as he had been on parole after the officials had been assured that he had a great writing talent.  He was a despicable character who went to reform school at age […]

How much times have changed!  The Marquess had accused author/playwright Oscar Wilde of homosexuality (sodomy) involving her son, and he was ultimately imprisoned for this crime in 1895.  He experienced harsh living and labor, resulting in poor health.  On this date in 1897, Oscar Wilde was released from jail due to insufficient evidence.  I, for one, am extremely glad that […]

“Nevermore” became the word of the day on this date in 1845 with the publication of Edgar Allen Poe’s popular poem The Raven. For more information: http://famousdaily.com/history/poe-the-reaven-first-published.html http://www.answers.com/topic/the-raven-published http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Raven http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/calendar-activities/raven-published-1845-20400.html

Rarely do I get to feature an author I really like on my daily history feature, but I get to today!  On this date in 1809, Jane Austen wrote the following quote in one of her letters: I begin already to weigh my words and sentences more than I did, and am looking about for a sentiment, an illustration, or […]