There Should Be a Rule

I really think there should be a rule against getting sick in the summer...it just shouldn't happen! I spent all of last week laid up on my couch with a low grade fever. And the heat wasn't helping me any. It was nearly 90 degrees most of the week.

The good thing about being sick and stuck on the couch? I had every excuse to catch up on movie watching. I rented a bunch of movies and curled up with a pillow and lots of coconut water.





 I enjoyed this movie but didn't love it. I thought the premise was great and enjoyed the acting, yet I thought something was missing. I don't think things were clear and the story got boring at times. But...I really loved the ending. And in the end, I was glad I watched it.






Because I loved the premise of the movie, I decided to pick up the book. I felt it was much better...and not just because it's a book. I have liked the movie over the book many, many times. But this was a case where the book was just better. I liked the voice, and once again, I really loved the ending.

 I though I'd pick this movie up and see what it was all about. I was glad I did. It was very enjoyable. I easily get sucked into sweet love stories with a little magic.









I enjoyed the movie, so I decided to pick up the book. I am reading it now. I will let you know what I think.









 I am not a huge Zombie fan...not really...although I love the Walking Dead (Both the graphic novels and the AMC show) But I thought this would be an interesting twist on the Zombie apocalypse, and I was right. It was enjoyable, and crazy enough, I cared for R immediately. The story was a very fun look on the overwritten zombie theme.







 I liked R as a character and am curious how Issac Marion wrote him in the novel. I am planning on picking up this book next. I love that it all started with a short story on his website. Great story in itself!










I watched this movie last night...my last hurrah before I need to re-focus myself and get back to work. This was interesting...I enjoyed it.







I saw a few other movies...but nothing to write home about!

If you get a chance to relax, watch a movie! But please don't get sick...having a cold and fever in the summer time is miserable. It really should be a rule that you can't get sick in the summer!!!

Stay healthy and Enjoy-
Rebecca

Raising Awareness Through Movies and Books

It's National Teen Dating Violence Awareness month. 

1 in 3 teens experiences some form of abuse in their relationships

58% of teens and young adults report experiencing abuse through some form of digital and social media

For more information go to loveisrespect.org

or text "Loveis” to 77054 to get help


I am a firm believer that when the topic is too hard, a conversation can be started through movies or books. Although many forms of media glorify violence, there are a great number of wonderful movies and books out there that delve into the tough issues with realism and sensitivity and get us talking.

Trailer for Reviving Ophelia

Written by Teena Booth (screenplay) Mary Pipher (book)

Another Announcement

Rachelle Ayala is hosting a book chat with me over at her site today as part of her Hidden Under Her Heart giveaway and tour.

Head on over and check it out.
She is giving away a e-copy of Break From You as part of a package of other wonderful e-books

Make sure you join in on the giveaway!