Monique Hale

Writer, mother, realist, cloud lover, daydreamer, dessert enthusiast, sweet tea addict, perfectionist, and lover of life and Christ, but not in that order. http://www.fanfiction.net/~vikingloverelle

Most commented posts

  1. Book Review: “Dead Reckoning” by Charlaine Harris — 5 comments
  2. Review: The Vampire Diaries “The Reckoning” (Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Vampire Hunter? Klaus, That’s Who.) — 5 comments
  3. Review: True Blood – “Sunset” The Sun Isn’t Setting Fast Enough For Me… — 4 comments
  4. Did You Guess Rosie’s Killer? Review: Season 2 Finale of The Killing – “What I Know” — 4 comments
  5. Review: The Vampire Diaries “Ghost World” (And Jenna Couldn’t Come Back Because…?) — 3 comments

Author's posts

Nov 12 2014

Video: The Originals “Chasing the Devil’s Tail” Trailer

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  • November 12, 2014

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Video: <i>The Originals</i> "Chasing the Devil's Tail" Trailer 1

“The Originals” airs Mondays at 8/7c only on The CW.

Nov 10 2014

The Walking Dead – “Self Help” Review. The Mullet Lied.

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  • November 10, 2014

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The Walking Dead - “Self Help” Review. The Mullet Lied. 2

I appreciate the foray into the other survivors’ stories. Getting to know these strangers makes them closer to family in a way.

Nov 07 2014

Interview with Beth (Emily Kinney) from The Walking Dead

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  • November 7, 2014

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Interview with Beth (Emily Kinney) from <i>The Walking Dead</i> 3

Tune in to The Walking Dead, Sundays at 9/8c, only on AMC.

Nov 04 2014

The Walking Dead – “Slabtown” Review. The Greater Good.

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  • November 4, 2014

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The Walking Dead - “Slabtown” Review. The Greater Good. 4

“Slabtown” is enjoyable even though the walker presence is close to nonexistent. The writers show us just what it means to never let your guard down.

Nov 01 2014

The Vampire Diaries – “The World Has Turned and Left Me Here” Review. Corn-Mazing!

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  • November 1, 2014

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The Vampire Diaries – “The World Has Turned and Left Me Here” Review. Corn-Mazing! 5

I have high hopes the season will get its mojo working, getting TVD back to the show I know it can be.

Oct 30 2014

Interview with The Walking Dead’s Sonequa Martin-Green (Sasha)

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  • October 30, 2014

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Interview with <i>The Walking Dead's</i> Sonequa Martin-Green (Sasha) 6

Tune in to The Walking Dead, Sundays at 9/8c, only on AMC.

Oct 30 2014

The Walking Dead Interview with Andrew J. West (Gareth)

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  • October 30, 2014

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<i>The Walking Dead</i> Interview with Andrew J. West (Gareth) 7

The Walking Dead airs Sundays at 9/8c only on AMC.

Oct 29 2014

The Originals –“Live and Let Die” Top Three Moments. All’s Well That Ends Well.

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  • October 29, 2014

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<i>The Originals</i> –“Live and Let Die” Top Three Moments. All’s Well That Ends Well. 8

With Elijah stepping up to play mentor to baby vamp Gia, Marcel rebuilding his vampire family, and Klaus trying to murder anyone who pisses him off, this season of The Originals continues to get better with every episode.

Oct 27 2014

The Walking Dead – “Four Walls and a Roof” Review. The Katana Has Returned.

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  • October 27, 2014

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<i>The Walking Dead</i> - “Four Walls and a Roof” Review. The Katana Has Returned. 9

Guess there’s nothing left to say but damn. I’m still in awe of what happens in “Four Walls and a Roof.” It has probably pushed the season five premiere out of the top spot for me.

Oct 26 2014

Interview with Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes) of The Walking Dead

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  • October 26, 2014

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Interview with Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes) of <i>The Walking Dead</i> 10

The Walking Dead airs Sundays at 9/8c only on AMC. Don’t miss it!

Oct 22 2014

The Originals –“Every Mother’s Son” Top Moments. Mother Knows Best.

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  • October 22, 2014

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The Originals –“Every Mother’s Son” Top Moments. Mother Knows Best. 11

I enjoyed “Every Mother’s Son.” I do have some concerns that Esther’s endgame will overshadow the other relationships on the show. I’m along for the ride and loving every minute though.

Oct 20 2014

The Walking Dead – “Strangers” Review. Getting to Know You.

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  • October 20, 2014

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<i>The Walking Dead</i> - “Strangers” Review. Getting to Know You. 12

Too much happens in “Strangers” for me to come up with an adequate analysis of it all. I’ll say this much, the writers are keeping me intrigued. I don’t want to miss a single minute of any episode.

Oct 18 2014

The Vampire Diaries – “Welcome to Paradise” Review. There’s Always Room for Jell-O (Shots)!

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  • October 18, 2014

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The Vampire Diaries – “Welcome to Paradise” Review. There's Always Room for Jell-O (Shots)! 13

Although “Welcome to Paradise” answers a few questions, it doesn’t satisfy my appetite for the TVD of old.

Oct 15 2014

The Originals –“Alive and Kicking” Review. Sibling Rivalry.

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  • October 15, 2014

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The Originals –“Alive and Kicking” Review. Sibling Rivalry. 14

I enjoyed “Alive and Kicking.” Hayley is coming into her own, Klaus is going on the rampage, and new allies are being formed in the vamp community.

Oct 14 2014

The Walking Dead – “No Sanctuary” Review. Where Everyone’s MacGyver.

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  • October 14, 2014

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The Walking Dead - “No Sanctuary” Review. Where Everyone’s MacGyver. 15

“No Sanctuary” takes it to the extreme. As season premieres go, I’m blown away.

Oct 10 2014

The Vampire Diaries – “Yellow Ledbetter” Review. Crossword Puzzles Suck.

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  • October 10, 2014

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The Vampire Diaries – “Yellow Ledbetter” Review. Crossword Puzzles Suck. 16

I can’t say “Yellow Ledbetter” redeems last season’s catastrophes but it’s definitely a step in the right direction.

Oct 08 2014

The Originals –“Rebirth” Review. A New Day In The Quarter.

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  • October 8, 2014

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The Originals –“Rebirth” Review. A New Day In The Quarter. 17

With quite a few new faces joining The Originals this season, things are certainly looking up.

Oct 04 2014

The Vampire Diaries – “I’ll Remember” Review. At Least Alaric is Back.

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  • October 4, 2014

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<i>The Vampire Diaries</i> – “I’ll Remember” Review. At Least Alaric is Back. 18

“I’ll Remember” isn’t the best season premiere but it isn’t the worst either. I’m getting used to having Alaric back, even if he bores the hell out of me.

Oct 02 2014

Video: Look at Season 5 of The Walking Dead

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  • October 2, 2014

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Video: Look at Season 5 of <i>The Walking Dead</I> 19

The Walking Dead returns Sunday, October 12 9/8c on AMC.

Sep 30 2014

News: Married and You’re the Worst Season 2 Ordered by FX

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  • September 30, 2014

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FX Orders 13-Episode Second Season of Married and You’re the Worst Will Move to FXX for Its 13-Episode Second Season.

Sep 30 2014

The Lottery –“In Extremis” Review. Well, That’s That.

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  • September 30, 2014

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The Lottery –“In Extremis” Review. Well, That’s That. 20

If the series is to return, which I haven’t heard one way or the other, I won’t be watching. There’s no point.

Sep 28 2014

Outlander –“Both Sides Now” Review. How to Choose.

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  • September 28, 2014

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Outlander –“Both Sides Now” Review. How to Choose. 21

Outlander hits quite a few highs in this emotionally charged episode but not enough that I can rave about how great it is.

Sep 25 2014

“Outlander” Midseason Premiere Set For Saturday, April 4th 2015

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  • September 25, 2014

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Starz Announces “Outlander” Midseason Premiere set for Saturday, April 4, 2015. Don’t miss it!

Sep 23 2014

The Lottery –“Mr. Torino” Review. The Man Behind the Car.

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  • September 23, 2014

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The Lottery –“Mr. Torino” Review. The Man Behind the Car. 23

I’m not overly impressed with the way things are going. I am looking forward to seeing the outcome of Darius’s plans. He isn’t afraid to take matters into his own hands, and I’m curious to see who the trigger man will be if the president ends up shot next week.

Sep 21 2014

Outlander –“The Wedding” Review. The Key That Unlocks Jamie’s Heart.

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  • September 21, 2014

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Outlander –“The Wedding” Review. The Key That Unlocks Jamie's Heart. 24

Outlander brings it on home with flesh, bums, and enough grunting to rival a woman squeezing into jeans two sizes too small. How does “The Wedding” fare with thee?

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