Recently, I had the joy of connecting with yet another young artist who is beginning to carve out a niche for herself and her skillset in the Vancouver film community. Eden Summer Gilmore, who will make her Hallmark debut in the movie It’s Christmas, Eve, is a beautiful young woman with a huge heart and a massive talent. It was my […]

Murder in Her Stocking (A Granny Reid Mystery) by G. A. McKevett About the Book Murder in Her Stocking (A Granny Reid Mystery) Cozy Mystery 1st in Series Kensington (October 30, 2018) Hardcover: 304 pages ISBN-10: 1496716264 ISBN-13: 978-1496716262 Digital ASIN: B079KTKPH2 As the Moonlight Magnolia Agency revisits old memories on Christmas Eve, Granny Reid takes the reins back thirty […]

I know that I regularly mention Cedar Cove and the actors with whom I connected on that very special Hallmark Channel show, but in so many ways, I wouldn’t be the entertainment journalist I am now without that show. Giles Panton was only a part of season three, and in spite of the fact that his role was somewhat meager at […]

I think there are some actors we see in several of our favorite Hallmark movies and more, and all too often, we don’t take the time to learn their names nor investigate their other works. Trust me–even I do it! It was only because of Tammy Gillis that I was ever introduced to the talented Jim Thorburn (who just happens […]

Almost a day doesn’t go by that someone asks online about how they can get Hallmark’s network without cable. I see those posts regularly. Now, while there are some viable options out there, a new service has picked up these networks just in time for Christmas! As many people know, Hallmark starts its highly anticipated “Countdown To Christmas” programming tomorrow […]

I have been waiting for this day! As many of my readers know, I have been following Hallmark Publishing since its inception, and while I adore the novelizations of their movies and have favorably reviewed several, it is with much joy that I introduce Hallmark readers to one of the writers who will be bringing one of the first original books to […]

Back in October, I had the honor of interviewing a Hallmark author, Leigh Duncan, who recently had a book published based on a popular Hallmark movie, Journey Back to Christmas. I finally had a chance to finish this book, and I’m so glad I did! Below is my review of this fun and entertaining read. Journey Back to Christmas by Leigh […]

Gabriel “Gabby” Messinger, a Guardian Angel who has trouble following the rules and is known for meddling in the love live’s of others, is tasked by the Angel Michael to help the town of Angel Falls find its Christmas spirit again. First of all, I want to say that this film surpassed all my expectations. Sometimes, I am hesitant when […]

When a train derails and delays the arrival of much needed food, supplies and presents, Christmas in the settlement town of Hope Valley is in jeopardy. With the help of a mysterious visitor, a simple peddler who has a knack for helping people find what they need, Jack, Elizabeth and Abigail rally the town residents to come together in the […]

For  a more up-to-date interview with Kavan Smith, check out his most recent interview here! A phrase that could be used to describe me is “consistently persistent,” and even though I sometimes feel that I make a nuisance of myself when I repeatedly request interviews with actors (I especially feel this way when I’ve asked more than five times and I […]