New Movie Releases for September 2018

What are you going to see this month? The Predator is a must see for me. Peppermint looks like a female version of The Punisher so that is a must see. In my house, we are Kevin Hart fans so Night School is on our list.

Sept 7

limited release

Netflix

Sept 14

limited release

Sept 20

1 Day Only Release 

Sept 21

Netflix

Sept 28

Limited release

Spotlight: A Season in Hell by Kenneth W. Cain

A Season in Hell

by Kenneth W. Cain

September 7, 2018

Genre: horror, sports

87 pages

Publisher: Crystal Lake Publishing

Just one season can change everything. When Dillon Peterson is honored for his baseball career, he must face a ghost that has long haunted him. He is transported back through his memories to a single season in the nineties that broke his heart.

That was the season he met Keisha Green, the first and only woman to play baseball in the minor leagues. He sees what she goes through, what she must endure just to play the game both of them love, and this struggle leads to their friendship. As matters escalate, Dillon finds himself regretting his role in it all, as well as his career in baseball.

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“Kenneth W. Cain takes timely social topics and explores them against the backdrop of America’s pastime. What begins as a baseball story quickly delves into something rich, deep, and dark.” – Mercedes M. Yardley, author of Pretty Little Dead Girls

“A Season in Hell is a gut-wrenching, heartbreaking story. You won’t soon forget Dillon or Keisha. Her struggle is as timely today as ever. A Season in Hell is also a love letter to baseball and how, despite everything, the game can still heal and bring people together who seemed impossibly far apart, and can do so through intimidating odds. A timeless story of true humanity.” —John Palisano, Vice President of the Horror Writers Association and Bram Stoker Award-Winning Author of Night of 1,000 Beasts

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Kenneth W. Cain first got the itch for storytelling during his formative years in the suburbs of Chicago, where he got to listen to his grandfather spin tales by the glow of a barrel fire. But it was a reading of Baba Yaga that grew his desire for dark fiction. Shows like The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and One Step Beyond furthered that sense of wonder for the unknown, and he’s been writing ever since.

Cain is the author of The Saga of I trilogy, United States of the Dead, the short story collections These Old Tales and Fresh Cut Tales, and the forthcoming Embers: A Collection of Dark Fiction. Writing, reading, fine art, graphic design, and Cardinals baseball are but a few of his passions. Cain now resides in Chester County, Pennsylvania with his wife and two children.

Book Review: Dark Sentinel (Dark #28) by Christine Feehan

Dark Sentinel (Dark #28)
by Christine Feehan

September 4, 2018

400 pages

Berkley

In an explosive novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan, a human woman ignites the desire of her Carpathian lifemate--and of an ancient vampire with a score to settle.

After the devastating loss of her entire family, Lorraine Peters heads to the woods searching for peace of mind and anything to quell the anger in her soul. Instead, she stumbles upon a scene of horrific violence, as one man lies helpless in the face of three attackers. 

Andor Katona's existence has been a harsh one, living for centuries as a monk in the Carpathian Mountains. Unable to find his lifemate, he almost welcomes his release from a colorless and unfeeling world at the hands of the vampire hunters who have mistaken him for their prey. That is, until a whirling ball of fury bursts onto the scene, determined to save him. 

In one glimpse, in one breath, Andor recognizes Lorraine as his lifemate, but it will take more than their telepathic connection to convince her of their immortal bond. Lorraine is a lethal combination of cunning and courage. So much so that she captures the attention of a master vampire, one who has already lost what was once irreplaceable to him. One who will strike with deadly precision at Andor and his ancient Carpathian comrades in a war to end all wars.

Lorraine came upon Andor as he lay on the ground with several wounds from the vampire hunters as well as a stake sticking out of his chest. She took a pot and started hitting one of the men and startled the other two enough to keep them away from Andor. She's in the wilderness, running away from her life because something awful happened and she's trying to come to terms with it.

After being badly beaten and left for dead by vampire hunters, Andor is thinking about letting the sun come up and turn him to ash. After living for so long in a monastery and keeping himself locked away from humans for their own good, he was ready to die an honorable death. He didn't believe that his lifemate was out there. He'd looked for years for her and she was nowhere to be found. Finding her was the only thing that could save him.

As soon as Andor saw Lorraine, he knew she was his lifemate. He saw colors again for the first time in many years. He just knew. He also knew he would not be dying that day. She helps keep him alive until the other Carpathians can get to him and help him. They talk, communicate telepathically and get to know one another while they're waiting for help. Once the others show up, the danger isn't over because there are evil creatures all around them that want to get to her and to all of them to kill them.

There are may battles and Lorraine is a kick ass heroine. I loved her. She grew up in a family who all took up martial arts so she was able to kick some serious butt when she needed to. Andor is old, ancient even but he is gonna have to learn to be more modern if he wants to keep Lorraine happy because she's not about to sit back and let him boss her around. These two were so great together and I loved Andor's friends. I have a feeling that Ferro will be the hero in the next book and I can hardly wait.

This is book 32 in this series and I've been reading these books for 19 years. I've read all of them and have enjoyed them all. I highly recommend this series to anyone who likes vampire books or PNR.

I give this book 5 out of 5 sheep!

Mary Kirkland
Dark Thoughts Blog

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I write every day and have done so since I was old enough to pick up a pen. (I spent a lot of time getting in trouble at school for writing instead of doing the things I was supposed to do.) Once I create my characters, I try very hard to have them react to situations as they really would. Sometimes I have preconceived ideas of what I would like them to do, but they don't mind me, because it would be out of character for them. They take on a life of their own. Sometimes when I throw difficult situations at them in the hopes I'll get a certain reaction and they don't do what I want, I complain bitterly to my husband and he laughs at me. Still, it is important to me to have them be real, not perfect people, so they make mistakes we lesser mortals might make.

Excerpt Spotlight: Jaclyn and the Beanstalk by Mary Ting + giveaway

Jaclyn and the Beanstalk
by Mary Ting
Published by: Vesuvian Books
Publication date: September 4th 2018
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
What fate awaits a girl who hears monsters at night…

Sixteen-year-old Jaclyn looks up to her father. An honest man who once fought for the king, he now teaches Jaclyn how to use her wits—and her sword.

But he has a secret. And his secret may have a connection to the one thing Jaclyn is hiding from him.

Upon hearing “monsters” are terrorizing the small villages around Black Mountain, Jaclyn’s father and his friends head out to hunt them … but they don’t return.

Armed only with her sword and three magic beans—a gift from a mysterious old woman—Jaclyn sets out for Black Mountain to save her father.

On her climb, one bean drops and grows into a beanstalk, catching her when she falls.

She isn’t the only one that takes the ride. Jack, her childhood friend and secret crush, is following her.

Together, Jaclyn and Jack must battle to save not only their fathers, but the townspeople the beasts plan to lay waste to before it’s too late.

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Excerpt:
Mother crinkled her nose. “Don’t fret. You’re of marriageable age now. We must think of finding you a husband or your time will pass. I’m only thinking of your future, Jaclyn. I want to see you settled soon. Your father and I are not getting younger.”

“Getting married and bearing children is not for me. There’s much work to be done.”

I slipped my arms around her waist and pressed my head to her back. I inhaled deeply as warmth enveloped me and her love replaced the fright from my nightmares.

Safe. I am safe. No monsters.

“Our life is good here. Why would I want to fix what is not broken?”

“’Tis what we do. People will talk.”

“Let them.”

I scowled, anger boiling through my veins. I tended to not raise my voice, so I softened my tone out of respect.

“I will not be handed to a suitor I do not love.”

Mother patted my arm. “My child, you have much to learn. Love comes later. I did not love your father at first.”

“I will not follow other people’s ways.” Pouting, I shuffled my feet on the dirt.

She released a deep sigh. “Oh, Jaclyn. Your time will come. Everyone has a destiny. Everyone has a story to tell. Some more than others. We shall see what lies ahead for you. Fate will lead you to the path you are meant to take.”

I wished I had eyes for the future. I wanted to know a demon would not seize my soul, and I wanted to see a path without the nighttime cries. They must be monsters. I’d never heard a human throat make such tortured sounds.

What fate awaits a girl who hears monsters at night?

Illness swept through my stomach. A shudder racked me, beginning in my gut, forewarning me.

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International Bestselling Author Mary Ting/M. Clarke resides in Southern California with her husband and two children. She enjoys oil painting and making jewelry. Writing her first novel, Crossroads Saga, happened by chance. It was a way to grieve the death of her beloved grandmother, and inspired by a dream she once had as a young girl. When she started reading new adult novels, she fell in love with the genre. It was the reason she had to write one-Something Great. Why the pen name, M Clarke? She tours with Magic Johnson Foundation to promote literacy and her children's chapter book-No Bullies Allowed.

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Fall 2018 New and Returning TV Shows

I put together a list of new and returning shows this fall. I didn't include EVERY show cause it took long enough just for these :) Sorry if I didn't include your favorite.

New shows are in blue

September

Tuesday, September 4

10 p.m. - Mayans M.C. - FX

10 p.m. - The Purge - USA

Wednesday, September 5

10 p.m. - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 13 - FXX

Friday, September 7

12 a.m. PT - Marvel's Iron Fist Season 2 - Netflix 

Sunday, September 9

9 p.m. - Shameless Season 9 - Showtime

Wednesday, September 12

10 p.m. - American Horror Story: Apocalypse (Season 8) - FX

Friday, September 14

12 a.m. PT - BoJack Horseman Season 5 - Netflix

Monday, September 17

8 p.m. - 70th Primetime Emmy Awards - NBC (Three-Hour Special Presentation)

8 p.m. - Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Nickelodeon

Monday, September 24

8 p.m. - The Big Bang Theory Season 12 - CBS (Special Night)

8 p.m. - Dancing with the Stars Season 27 - ABC

8 p.m. - The Resident Season 2 - Fox

8 p.m. - The Voice Season 15 - NBC

8:30 p.m. - Young Sheldon Season 2 - CBS (Special Night)

9 p.m. - Magnum P.I. (Reboot) - CBS

10 p.m. - The Good Doctor Season 2 - ABC

10 p.m. - Manifest - NBC

Tuesday, September 25

8 p.m. - The Gifted Season 2 - Fox

8 p.m. - NCIS Season 16 - CBS

8 p.m. - The Voice Season 15 - NBC (Time Slot Premiere)

9 p.m. - FBI - CBS

9 p.m. - Lethal Weapon Season 3 - Fox

9 p.m. - This Is Us Season 3 - NBC

10 p.m. - New Amsterdam - NBC

Wednesday, September 26

8 p.m. - Survivor Season 37 - CBS (90-Minute Premiere)

8 p.m. - The Goldbergs Season 6 - ABC

9 p.m. - Modern Family Season 10 - ABC

9:30 p.m. - Single Parents - ABC

10 p.m. - A Million Little Things - ABC

10 p.m. - South Park Season 22 - Comedy Central

Thursday, September 27

8 p.m. - The Big Bang Theory Season 12 - CBS (Time Slot Premiere)

8 p.m. - The Good Place Season 2 - NBC (Special Time, One-Hour Premiere)

8 p.m. - Grey's Anatomy Season 15 - ABC (Two-Hour Premiere)

8:30 p.m. - Young Sheldon Season 2 - CBS (Time Slot Premiere)

9 p.m. - Mom Season 6 - CBS

9:30 p.m. - Murphy Brown (Revival) - CBS

Friday, September 28

8 p.m. - Last Man Standing Season 7 - Fox (New Network)

8 p.m. - MacGyver Season 3 - CBS

8:30 p.m. - The Cool Kids - Fox

9 p.m. - Hell's Kitchen Season 18 - Fox

10 p.m. - Blue Bloods Season 9 - CBS

Sunday, September 30

7 p.m. - America's Funniest Home Videos Season 29 - ABC

8 p.m. - The Simpsons Season 30 - Fox

8:30 p.m. - Bob's Burgers Season 9 - Fox

8:30 p.m. - God Friended Me - CBS

9 p.m. - Family Guy Season 17 - Fox

9:30 p.m. - REL - Fox (Time Slot Premiere)

October

Monday, October 1

8 p.m. - The Neighborhood - CBS

8:30 p.m. - Happy Together - CBS

Wednesday, October 3

9 p.m. - SEAL Team Season 2 - CBS

10 p.m. - Criminal Minds Season 14 - CBS

Thursday, October 4

8 p.m. - Superstore Season 4 - NBC

8:30 p.m. - The Good Place Season 2 - NBC (Time Slot Premiere)

9 p.m. - Will & Grace Season 10 - NBC

9:30 p.m. - I Feel Bad - NBC

Friday, October 5

12 a.m. PT - Into the Dark (Anthology Series) - Hulu

8 p.m. - Fresh Off the Boat Season 5 - ABC

Sunday, October 7

8 p.m. - Dancing with the Stars: Juniors - ABC (Two-Hour Premiere)

9 p.m. - The Walking Dead Season 9 - AMC

Tuesday, October 9

8 p.m. - The Flash Season 5 - The CW

8 p.m. - 2018 American Music Awards - ABC (Three-Hour Special Presentation)

9 p.m. - Black Lightning Season 2 - The CW

Wednesday, October 10

8 p.m. - Riverdale Season 3 - The CW

9 p.m. - All American - The CW

Thursday, October 11

8 p.m. - Supernatural Season 14 - The CW

Friday, October 12

8 p.m. - Blindspot Season 4 - NBC

The Haunting of Hill House - Netflix

Sunday, October 14

8 p.m. - Supergirl Season 4 - The CW

9 p.m. - Charmed (Reboot) - The CW

Monday, October 15

8 p.m. - Arrow Season 7 - The CW

Tuesday, October 16

8 p.m. - The Conners (Roseanne Spinoff) - ABC

8:30 p.m. - The Kids are Alright - ABC

9 p.m. - black-ish Season 5 - ABC

10 p.m. - The Rookie - ABC

Friday, October 19

12 a.m. PT - Lore Season 2 - Amazon

Monday, October 22

9 p.m. - DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 4 - The CW

Thursday, October 25

9 p.m. - Legacies (The Originals Spinoff) - The CW

Friday, October 26

12 a.m. PT - Chilling Adventures of Sabrina -Netflix

12 a.m. PT - Castlevania Season 2 - Netflix

9 p.m. - Midnight, Texas Season 2 - NBC

November

Friday, November 16

12 a.m. PT - She-Ra and the Princesses of Power - Netflix

Wednesday, November 28

9 p.m. - Vikings Season 5 Midseason Premiere - History

December

Wednesday, December 5

10 p.m. - Deal or No Deal Season 5 (Revival) - CNBC (New Network)

Sunday, December 30

8 p.m. - The Orville Season 2 - Fox