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

Oct 25 2013

Interview: AMC Discusses Season 4 of The Walking Dead with Lauren Cohan

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  • October 25, 2013

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

Oct 25 2013

Interview: AMC Talks with Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes)

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  • October 25, 2013

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

Oct 25 2013

And Now I Hate Bells… Review: The Vampire Diaries – “For Whom the Bell Tolls”

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  • October 25, 2013

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And Now I Hate Bells... Review: The Vampire Diaries - "For Whom the Bell Tolls" 3

“For Whom the Bell Tolls” ends on a somber note with a funeral and yet another unnecessary death.

Oct 25 2013

What About Your Friends? Review: The Tomorrow People – “Girl, Interrupted”

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  • October 25, 2013

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What About Your Friends? Review: The Tomorrow People - "Girl, Interrupted" 4

The writers take on tough subjects and handle them with expertise in “Girl, Interrupted.”

Oct 25 2013

News: First Look At Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser in “Outlander”

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  • October 25, 2013

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First look at Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser on the set of Outlander!

Oct 23 2013

Don’t Piss Off a Witch… Review: The Originals – “Girl in New Orleans”

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  • October 23, 2013

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Don’t Piss Off a Witch… Review: The Originals – “Girl in New Orleans” 6

“Girl in New Orleans” jumps right in with the scheming and power plays. The original vamps are making their move in New Orleans but they may need to watch their step.

Oct 21 2013

Holy Gory Bloodfest, Batman! Review: The Walking Dead – “Infected”

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  • October 21, 2013

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Holy Gory Bloodfest, Batman! Review: The Walking Dead - “Infected” 7

I’d like to think I’ve become an expert and know just when something bad is going to happen. Looks like I was wrong this go ‘round. Well, I was wrong about who was going to get eaten first, that is.

Oct 18 2013

Is Damon Invisible Now? Review: The Vampire Diaries – “Original Sin”

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  • October 18, 2013

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I don’t think I can properly express how confused I am by the chain of events that occurs at the end of “Original Sin.”

Oct 17 2013

Cover Blown? Almost. Review: “The Tomorrow People” – In Too Deep

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  • October 17, 2013

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The camaraderie between the cast comes through on The Tomorrow People. You can tell this is a group of actors who enjoy their job and the people they work with.

Oct 17 2013

News: More Casting News from the Set of Outlander

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  • October 17, 2013

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Laura Donnelley cast as Jenny Fraser in Starz & Sony Pictures TV’s “Outlander”

Oct 16 2013

Frenemies? Review: “The Originals” – Tangled Up In Blue

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  • October 16, 2013

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While I’m not impressed with “Tangled Up In Blue” (the special effects leave a bit to be desired), the episode is solid and moves the plot forward.

Oct 16 2013

News: Starz Declares Yet Another New Cast Member for Outlander!

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  • October 16, 2013

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Lotte Verbeek cast as Geillis Duncan in Starz & Sony Pictures TV’s “Outlander.”

Oct 14 2013

Someone Dies… Review: “The Walking Dead” – 30 Days Without an Accident

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  • October 14, 2013

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Someone Dies... Review: "The Walking Dead" - 30 Days Without an Accident 13

New relationships are a big part of the season four premiere of The Walking Dead and I think things are just getting interesting.

Oct 13 2013

Double Shot! Book Reviews: “Wait for Me” and “To Give A Heart Wings” by Mary Kay McComas

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  • October 13, 2013

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Double Shot! Book Reviews: "Wait for Me" and "To Give A Heart Wings" by Mary Kay McComas 14

With both of these titles, I’d say try them out if you already love McComas’ writing. Otherwise, I’d say take it or leave it.

Oct 11 2013

What An Oxymoron… Review: “The Vampire Diaries” – True Lies

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  • October 11, 2013

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What An Oxymoron... Review: "The Vampire Diaries" - True Lies 15

TVD is back with a vengeance and it’s in the form of a mind controlling doppelganger.

Oct 11 2013

Video: “Reign” Anna Popplewell Interview

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  • October 11, 2013

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Reign premieres Thursday, October 17 at 9/8c only on The CW!

Oct 11 2013

Video: Starz Unveils New Trailers at NYCC

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  • October 11, 2013

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Starz Debuts “Black Sails” and “Da Vinci’s Demons” Season 2 Trailers at NYCC.

Oct 11 2013

Exciting New Series! Review: “The Tomorrow People” – Pilot

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  • October 11, 2013

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I’ve watched the pilot for The Tomorrow People more than once. That’s how much I love this new series.

Oct 09 2013

The King Has Spoken… Review: The Originals – “House of the Rising Son”

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  • October 9, 2013

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Rebekah’s love for her family and her “whatever it takes” attitude will be sure to make things interesting. Marcel is messing with the wrong group of vampires, that’s for sure.

Oct 08 2013

News: “The Walking Dead” Season 4 Premieres This Sunday!

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  • October 8, 2013

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The Walking Dead returns with its fourth season this Sun., Oct. 13 at 9/8c on AMC.

Oct 07 2013

A Treat Not To Be Missed… Book Review: “Cake” by Lauren Dane

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  • October 7, 2013

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I highly recommend Cake to fans of contemporary fiction, romance, and lovers of strong, independent women. You won’t be disappointed with this read.

Oct 04 2013

Not What You’re Expecting. Review: The Originals – “Always and Forever”

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  • October 4, 2013

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All in all, “Always and Forever” is a solid premiere. It piques the interest and delights the senses with all those vampires running rampant through the French Quarter. The music adds to the Gothic feel of the town being overrun with witches and creatures of the night.

Oct 04 2013

Silas Unleashed. Review: The Vampire Diaries “I Know What You Did Last Summer”

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  • October 4, 2013

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“I Know What You Did Last Summer” was an OK premiere. I’d love for there to have been more of a delay in Silas’ reveal than there was. I mean, wasn’t that supposed to be the crux of the season?

Oct 02 2013

Book Review: “The Lies We Tell” by Elizabeth Dunk

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  • October 2, 2013

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I’d say skip The Lies We Tell if you have an overwhelming fear of whiplash when reading plot points.

Oct 01 2013

Video: New “The Walking Dead” Webisodes – The Oath

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  • October 1, 2013

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The Walking Dead Season 4 Premiere airs Sunday, October 13 at 9/8c only on AMC.

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