If anyone remembers the Hallmark favorite movie, A Perfect Bride, from a couple of years ago, which starred the dynamic duo, Kavan Smith and Pascale Hutton, you just might remember Debs Howard. Whenever I rewatch that film, I always remember her as the one who yelled, “I like stomach crunches!”  And you just felt like turning to her and chiding, “Would […]

NEW RELEASE…. The small Montana town of Timberton has a way of bringing magic to the holidays, especially for guests of the local hotel. Resident artist and chef Mist has a way of touching people’s lives with exquisite cuisine, imaginative art, and her own ethereal nature.  When a nearby theatre burns down just before Christmas, cast members of The Nutcracker […]

I am always on the hunt for stand-out supporting characters, especially in Hallmark movies. When I watched Return To Christmas Creek earlier this month, I noticed the character, Nathan, who in some ways, was a bit of comic relief at times. I researched the talented actor who portrayed this role, and I immediately reached out to Byron Abalos for an interview. […]

Slay Bells (A Christmas Village Mystery) by T.C. Wescott About the Book Slay Bells (A Christmas Village Mystery) Cozy Mystery Brand New Series Better Mousetrap Books (November 23, 2018) Print Length: 273 pages Digital ASIN: B07HGG7ZFR Slay Bells by T.C. Wescott My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was sent a copy of the book in exchange for my honest […]

Tough and cynical New York celebrity novelist Dru Cassadine, known for her romance stories, is desperate for a breakthrough after a string of flops. Spurred on by brutal reviews and a not-so-subtle threat by her publisher to drop her, she is given just weeks to turn out a best seller. To get her creative juices flowing, Dru decides on a […]

Yet again, I find myself hearkening back to the phenomenal cast and crew that graced the screen in Hallmark Channel’s first original series, Cedar Cove. As I told Colin Ferguson in this interview, I was rather predisposed to not like him and find everything wrong with his character, Paul, when he showed up season three. However, I quickly discovered that his […]

Over the past few years, I have had the glorious opportunity to chat with many marvelous actresses, and there are a few with whom I have connected on a rather profound level. In the case of Nikki DeLoach, I cannot think of a more beautiful, talented, and extraordinary human being than this lovely and amazing artist, who wholeheartedly embodies the […]

It is safe to state that Hallmark fans have been in love with the delightfully gifted Lisa Durupt, at least from the time we first saw her opposite Alison Sweeney in the popular Murder, She Baked mystery series. Since that time, Lisa’s roles have been diverse and engaging, and the Hallmarkies have followed her career and enjoyed her works on a variety […]

I know I might sound like a broken record, but I simply adore the fact that Hallmark consistently introduces new talent to its audiences. However, had it not been for another fan alerting me to Rob Figueroa and his inclusion in the Hallmark Christmas movie Last Vermont Christmas, I may have overlooked this talented fellow. Recently, he and I chatted […]

Tonight (November 19th) is going to be a very special night for this young lady, Samarah Conley because she is starring in her first movie with the Hallmark Network! Last Vermont Christmas premieres on the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Network tonight, and I am honored to share my recent Q & A session with this young actress! RH:  Why did you decide […]