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Forgotten Friday Double Feature - Tales from the Crypt from Melanie Newton and Dave Christy!

2/26/2021

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Welcome to Forgotten Feature Friday! This week things are a little different as Dave and I have teamed up for a Tales from the Crypt Double Feature!  

First Up - Check out my video about Demon Knight! Don't forget to head to YouTube as well to do all those fun things - Like, Comment & Subscribe! Then scroll down for our second feature - Bordello Of Blood from Dave Christy! 

Be sure to leave us a comment and let us know if you like these double hitters - who knows what we might cover next! (And decide who wins - I mean OBVIOUSLY Demon Knight is better - Right?) 

Demon Knight 

Bordello Of Blood (From Dave Christy)

This week’s feature has a little bit of background to it. I was doing some pre-planning for the next 31 Days of Horror and sending Mel’s a preliminary list of about 40 movie possibilities I had so far. One of which was "Tales from the Crypt: Bordello of Blood". She was skeptical, thinking "Demon Knight" was a much better choice. First, I thought we could do it like we had on the previous 31 Days. I have my views on "Bordello of Blood", and she puts why she thinks it should be "Demon Knight". However, since most of those 31 Days articles were just small blurbs, this is a “go big or go home" type thing so we are going all out. ​
1996 brought us "Bordello of Blood". Being a "Tales from the Crypt" fan and a fan of Dennis Miller's comedy, and a fan of vampire movies, I was interested right away. It already had 3 steps in the right direction before stepping into the movie theatre. I didn't really see anything about the making of, etc. Remember, this was 25 years ago. No blu rays, no internet, no behind the scenes blogs, tweets, and all that stuff you see today. So, in 2015 when Scream Factory released a Special Edition Blu Ray with interviews and a commentary, I had to pick it up. That’s when I heard about all the trouble during the making of this movie. ​

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OK, so first off, the director and the crew were hired to make an entirely different movie but somewhere along the line, it was decided they were making this. I'd call that a slight monkey-wrench into the planning stages. They wanted one of the Baldwin's in the lead role. The studio wanted Dennis Miller. Oooooooooookay. I don't see this working out with a Baldwin. Or, at least if it did, it definitely wouldn’t have had the same vibe. Dennis Miller didn't even want to do the movie to begin with! So, he asked for the ridiculous salary of $1 million....and they gave it to him! (Can someone pay me a million dollars to do a job I don't want to do? Please?) 
On top of that, we all know Dennis is a comedian. He kept adlibbing lines and not sticking to the script. You know what that means? Plot points are getting lost and never mentioned. Then of course, we have our lead actress, Erika Eleniak (btw, ex- Playboy Playmate-turned-actress-- yes, that is key information). Two days before filming is due to begin, she decides she wants to be taken more seriously in the business so she doesn't want to play a stripper. So her role has to be re-written or they don't have a lead actress. Shouldn't she have considered this before signing the contract? ​
So yeah, this movie seems to have gone through the ringer and then some. But all things considered, it was a good entry into the horror/comedy genre. I guess it shows the real struggle that goes into the making of the movie behind the scenes. Everything from the writing to the editing had to be pieced together like a jigsaw puzzle.
​​​​Dave Christy loves horror, music, documentaries and more.  He is also the co-runner of several fan based groups including Morningstars (THE Lucifer fan group also run by Melanie), and now is a member of the VIPers Spotlight Lounge team for Melanie's Muses.  Other than "In The Spotlight" Features -check out his "31 Days Of Halloween Movies"
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Questions & Notebooks - Zoom Chat With Author Susan Harris

2/24/2021

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Click the picture to check out my latest zoom chat with Author Susan Harris!
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Mail Call Monday - February 22nd 2021

2/22/2021

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Wicked All Night (Night Rebel #3) by Jeaniene Frost - A Spoiler Free ARC Review

2/20/2021

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Ask Tamara Grantham - Leave Your Questions For Our Upcoming Zoom Chat!

2/19/2021

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​HERE .... COME .... THE .... ZOOMS!!! (To be exclaimed in true Master Fashion like "Here Come The Drums"/ For those of you that have no idea what I am talking about - here's a YouTube clip - but it isn't actually relevant to this other than my fandom quirkiness - so feel free to scroll down for the important stuff! (And yes I AM going to post this intro each and every time - and NO I'm not sorry!)
​As I have mentioned before, 2021 is going to see the start of regular Zoom chats! 

Next up Tamara Grantham is joining me for an Author Talk!


We will be talking about her books, music, and she will be answering YOUR questions, and talking how 5% of her book sales go to AFPS (American Foundation for Prevention of Suicide.)
 
Whilst book questions are ALWAYS welcome – feel free to think a little outside the box too! You know how this works – a Melanie’s Muses video is always a little unexpected!

**Questions must be posted by 11.59pm Wednedsday February 24th 2021 ET. Video will be posted at a future date**
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Forgotten Friday Feature - The Last Starfighter!

2/19/2021

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Mail Call Monday - February 15th 2021

2/15/2021

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Rafael (Anita Blake #28) by Laurell K Hamilton - A Spoiler Free Review From Mel & Sue!

2/12/2021

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Susan and I FINALLY found another book that we BOTH read! Both reviews are spoiler free - mine as a vlog - Susan's in the more traditional format!  Don't forget to let us know what you think!

Rafael by Laurell K Hamilton (Anita Blake #28)

Basic Book Info 

Standalone or series?
Series (Anita Blake #28) - Should not be read as a standalone.

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Horror Fantasy
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Blurb From Amazon - 

Rafael, king of the wererats, must fight to the death to defend his crown. He wants Anita Blake, one of his closest allies, with him as he faces an opponent unlike any he’s faced before. He will ask Anita to risk everything to be at his side.…
 
But some of the wererats fear that Rafael depends too much on Anita and her ties to the vampires. They believe that there is only room in America for one supernatural king, and Rafael will turn them into nothing more than food for the bloodsuckers.
 
Among his enemies, a new challenger has arisen who is younger, hungrier, and has dark secrets that could destroy both the wererats and the vampires. Rafael will go into the magical heart of his people to find the power and violence that he needs to save them all, or die trying.

Reviews!

Click to watch Melanie's Vlog Review!

And now onto Susan's review - ​


How did I get this book?
Ordered from Amazon.

Why did I choose to read this book:
  Anyone who has read my Sanguine Crown series knows how much of an Anita Blake and Laurell K Hamilton fan I am and getting Rafael so soon after Sucker Punch AND an ebook coming this Sunday, I had to scoop this up.


First Impressions:
The book gives us a closer look at the wererats, and the rodere as well as Rafael, who had remained a side character who had a much bigger story to tell.

General Review
Rafael was a quick read where we delved deeper into the world of the wererats, and we learned so much more about the rodere. I loved getting to see the different groups of shapeshifters, (Melanie - *cough Therienthropes cough* ) because with Anita having her closest lovers in different animal factions, we never got to know the rats. I loved seeing how strong-willed Claudia was and how brutal the wererats could be.

The novel, (or novella maybe, because LKH’s books tend to be wrist breaker in size, considering I have them all in hard copy : Melanie - I debated too and settled on Novel lol), though packed with delicious rat goodness, did give those of us who have a soft spot for a certain vampire and leopards something to smile about as well.

Final Thoughts
Having read Raphael, I was left with some feelings toward the king of rats I wasn’t expecting…and not in a good way. I’m eager to see how the storyline plays out in further books, to see if my opinion might change but without giving away any spoilers or influencing anyone else, I’m keeping my thoughts to myself …for now …well…I told Melanie and she agrees so there is that!  (Melanie - Yup - FACT!)

Rating
An easy 5 stars for me- any book that shows us just how badass Anita is will always win me over. A fast paced, no holds bar read that will leave hungry for more.  
​Susan Harris is a writer from Cork, Ireland and when she’s not torturing her readers with heart-wrenching plot twists or killer cliffhangers, she’s probably getting some new book related ink, binging her latest TV or music obsession, or with her nose in a book. She is a proud founding Member of the Muser VIPers and is responsible for Melanie not breaking the Website on an almost daily basis!

You can check out all her books on Amazon HERE


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Kuffs - Forgotten Feature Friday!

2/12/2021

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Today's Forgotten Feature Friday vlog is one of my favs! Click The Picture  To Watch The Video!
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Best Buddies Fundraising Event!

2/11/2021

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And now for something totally different. Click the picture to see how Melanie's Muses has teamed up with Celeena Berry to fundraise for Best Buddies!
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Mail Call Monday Vlog - February 8th

2/8/2021

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Ask Susan Harris - Leave Your Questions For Our Upcoming Zoom Chat!

2/5/2021

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​HERE .... COME .... THE .... ZOOMS!!! (To be exclaimed in true Master Fashion like "Here Come The Drums"/ For those of you that have no idea what I am talking about - here's a YouTube clip - but it isn't actually relevant to this other than my fandom quirkiness - so feel free to scroll down for the important stuff!
​As I have mentioned before, 2021 is going to see the start of regular Zoom chats!

Next up Susan is joining me for an Author Talk!


We will be talking about her books, music, and she will be answering YOUR questions!
 
Whilst book questions are ALWAYS welcome – feel free to think a little outside the box too! You know how this works – a Melanie’s Muses video is always a little unexpected!

**Questions must be posted by 11.59pm Friday February 13th 2021 ET. Video will be posted at a future date**
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Forgotten Feature Friday - Vamp!

2/5/2021

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Questions And Crowns - A Zoom Interview With Author Jodi Gallegos

2/3/2021

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Mail Call Monday 5 - Feb 1st 2021

2/1/2021

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Mermaids In Nocturne Falls Anyone?

2/1/2021

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Kristen Painter is back with her awesome Nocturne Falls series where every day is Halloween and the Supernaturals can hide in plain sight ...... and book 13 brings us a Mermaid!  I can't give you are review as even I haven't read it yet but I have no doubt it will be fabulous!  If you haven't read any of the Nocturne Falls series - Book 1 is FREE! You don't NEED to read them in order but I think they are better if you do.  The links to ALL the books, including the short stories, are below.
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Official Blurb -

​Welcome to Nocturne Falls, the town that celebrates Halloween 365 days a year. The tourists think it's all a show: the vampires, the werewolves, the witches, the occasional gargoyle flying through the sky. But the supernaturals populating the town know better.
Living in Nocturne Falls means being yourself. Fangs, fur, and all.
Custom-aquarium specialist, Undrea Seeley, is supernaturally good at creating made-to-order fish tanks for her customers. Probably because she loves what she does. And because she’s a mermaid. She also loves living in a town where she can be herself. Well, the version of herself everyone thinks she is. But then, who isn’t harboring a secret, right?
Tech billionaire Ethan Edmonds is an open book. Hard not to be when the media follows your every move, something they’ve done pretty much since he made his first million at seventeen by selling an app he’d created. Now he’s sold his biggest company for an even greater profit and he’s ready to disappear a little. At least enough to focus on a project that has nothing to do with money and everything to do with helping people.
But when his self-appointed fiancée decides he needs a majestic centerpiece aquarium in their new home, she has no idea things are about to spring a leak. Ethan has never met a woman like Undrea and is instantly captivated by her free spirit and fun-loving ways.
Undrea understands his attraction to her, however. It’s driven by magic she can’t control, but she’s still determined not to harpoon his relationship, despite her growing feelings for him. Then she realizes there’s something fishy going on and it seems Undrea’s not the only one hiding her true identity.
Saving Ethan from the dark forces out to get him could mean revealing the truth she’s been trying to hide. But will that secret sink them both or will she sacrifice herself to protect the man she fallen in love with?
PLUS - The Jayne Frost Spin-Off novels (that do have a little crossover with the main Nocturne Falls series) are available to read for FREE right now with your Kindle Unlimited Subscription! 
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