TV TIME: The Gentlemen (Netflix)

 The Gentlemen, a limited Guy Ritchie series streaming on Netflix, was one of the most inventive and entertaining series I've seen in a long time. 

The wonderfully talented and easy on the eyes Theo James plays Edward Halstead, a soldier who is called home because his father, the Duke of Halstead, is dying. Well, the Duke dies, leaving everything to his younger son Edward instead of his older son, the druggie privileged, screw-up Freddy. And that's not half of what Edward has to deal with.

The plot line is over the top. The locale is gorgeous. The acting is top notch. I thoroughly enjoyed this series.  

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BOOK REVIEW: Parallel Roads, Lost on Route 66 by Dennis Higgins

This book, Parallel Roads, Lost on Route 66 by Dennis Higgins, was a tremendous surprise. I bought this book because I loved the beautiful cover and I loved traveling on Route 66. 

As I began reading the book, I thought it was a well-written travel book with strong emphasis on family genealogy. 

Bam!!! Next thing I know I am time-traveling down Route 66 at break-neck speed with only mystery and danger as my companions. I could not put this book down. I highly recommend.

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ART: Finnish Digital Graphic Artist Mikko Tyllinen

Mikko Tyllinen is a digital graphic artist from Finland. 

 

I claim nothing here as my own.

All information found online.

Facebook, Art Cavern, 

Eden Gallery, and 

Zip Recruiter

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SCHEDULE: June 10-14, 2024

Marriott Stellaris Resort, Aruba


Mon., June 10 - ART:
Finnish Digital Graphic Artist
Mikko Tyllinen
Tues., June 11 - BOOK REVIEW:
Parallel Roads, Lost on Route 66
by Dennis Higgins
Wed., June 12 - INTERVIEW:
Women's Fiction Author
Lakeshia Poole
Thurs., June 13 - TV TIME:
The Gentlemen
(Netflix)
Fri., June 14 - BOOK:
Talus
by Carol Ann Kauffman

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TV TIME: Super Eruption (Tubi)

 

Super Eruption tells the story of a volcanic eruption in Yellowstone National Park. As my readers know, I love a good disaster movie and this one on Tubi checked all the boxes. 

The scenic shots of Yellowstone, pre-disaster, were gorgeous. The special effects were exciting and timed to the last possible second to get the full heart-pounding effect. 

Juliet Aubrey, a favorite from the old British series Primeval with Doug Henshall days, was outstanding. She and Richard Burgi carried the film. 

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INTERVIEW: Multi-Genre Canadian Author Catina Noble

 

Catina Noble

Ontario, Canada

Good morning, Catina, and welcome to Vision and Verse. What have you written?

-To date, I have 13 books published and a couple hundred publications. My books include: 

Everest Base Camp: Close Call         

Teal, Teal Flint” Surviving Adolescence

The Happily Ever After

Letter Rip: Breaking into the Writing World

Finding Evie

El Camino on a Wrecked Ankle

Not Again

This Is It

Not Just Me

Vacancy at the Food Court & Other Short Stories

I’m Glad I Didn’t Kill Myself

Lost at 13

Katzenjammer

 

All of my books are available on Amazon platforms and a variety of local book stores in the Ottawa and Kingston area. 

 

What is your favorite genre to write?

-I have an eclectic writing style. I have written in a variety of genres including short-stories, travel non-fiction, fiction, horror and poetry. I like writing a bit of everything. 

Tea or coffee? 

Coffee

Pizza or ice cream? 

Pizza

Wine or beer or soda or what? 

Diet Pop

Where would you like to visit? 

Egypt

Favorite musical artist.

 I don’t have one.

Do you listen to music when you write? 

No. I usually write at a coffee shop.

What makes you laugh? 

Mostly myself or my pets. I have a cat named PJ (Pop-Tart Junior) 

and a dog named Aspen.

Aspen

This is an Art AND Author website, 

so I am obligated to ask: 

Favorite work of art or sculpture. 

I don’t have one.

How old were you when you started writing?

 I wrote my first “book” when I was 8. I have kept a journal 

since I was eleven years old. 

Do you plan out your book with outlines and notecards? Or just write?

 I don’t plan my work with outlines and I just go with the flow. 

Describe your perfect evening. 

An Iced coffee on an enclosed porch overlooking water. I have my laptop and a notebook in hand to jot down notes. 

Where do you get your inspiration? 

From my daily life and coffee shops.  

What do you do when you get a writer's block? 

I go to a coffee shop, there is always something interesting.

Who is your favorite author? 

Stephen King & L.M. Montgomery & J.K. Rowling. It is a tie. I can’t just pick one. 

Best book you ever read. 

The book “It” by Stephen King

Last book you read. 

“Run For Your Life” by C.M. Sutter

I recently read that one, too! Good book. 

What would you do for a living if you weren’t a writer? 

Work with people who struggle with mental health/addiction challenges. 

Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most and why? 

My best friend, who is in her 70’s. She used to be a typesetter and is a writer. She has challenged me in so many good ways. I wouldn’t be where I am today with my writing career if she hadn’t given me the encouragement and confidence to keep moving forward. 

If you could sit down and have a conversation with ONE person, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be and why? 

Stephen King because I love his work and his work is so unique.

What advice would you give someone who aspired to be a writer?

 Never give up, no matter what anyone says. You can’t make your writing dreams come true if you don’t write. 

Do you have some links for us to follow you?

IG: @cncreate

Website: https://catinanoble.wordpress.com

Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Catina-

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BOOK REVIEW: Death Behind Silent Walls by Blythe Baker

 

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ART: Belgian Naturalist Wildlife Painter Carl Brenders

I had never heard of the naturalist wildlife painter Carl Breeders from Belgium before I did an interview with the delightful Bonnie Randall, a Modern Gothic author from Alberta, Canada. She is quite taken with Brender's work .

 So, I did a little online research. And I discover the wonderful work of Carl Brenders.  

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SCHEDULE: June 3-7, 2024

Mon., June 3 - ART:

Belgian Naturalist Wildlife Painter

Carl Brenders

Tues., June 4 - BOOK REVIEW:

Death Behind Silent Walls 

by Blythe Baker

Wed., June 5 - INTERVIEW:

Multi-Genre Canadian Author

Catina Noble

Thurs., June 6 - TV TIME:

Super Eruption 

(Tubi)

Fri., June 7 - BOOK:

Space Dragon, A Love Story

by Carol Ann Kauffman

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