(courtesy Bloodhound Books) Of all the seasons about which we section off and mark the calendar year, Christmas is supposed to be the one where all the good and perfect things happen, where all the drab and challenging realities of life are pushed happily aside by roasting chestnuts, peace & Continue Reading
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Christmas preview: Character poster art for Red One
(courtesy IMP Awards) SNAPSHOTAfter Santa Claus (starring J.K. Simmons as the Big Man) – Code Name: RED ONE – is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas. Red Continue Reading
‘Tis the season book preview: 12 Tropes of Christmas: an anthology of festive romcom stories
(courtesy Fantastic Fiction) A dozen ways to fall in love this Christmas! 12 authors, 12 tropes, 12 romance stories. Whatever your trope, you’ll find a romantic story in this anthology to keep you happy. Enemies to lovers, best friend’s brother, friends to lovers, married one, twice shy, and runaway groom/ Continue Reading
Christmas preview: Dive into the festive comedy chaos of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
(courtesy IMP Awards) SNAPSHOTThe story revolves around the annual Christmas pageant in a small town, which is turned upside down by the arrival of the Herdman siblings. Known as “the worst kids in the history of the world,” the Herdmans bring unexpected mayhem to the rehearsals and the performance itself. Continue Reading
Christmas preview: Hilariously merry and snarkily bright trailer lands for kidnapped Santa caper film Red One
(courtesy IMP Awards) SNAPSHOTAfter Santa Claus (starring J.K. Simmons as the Big Man) – Code Name: RED ONE – is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas. Red Continue Reading