Melissa Cassera, 43, started writing screenplays at the age of 35. She sought out her favorite Lifetime movie producer and hired her to help with a spec. Cassera has written many scripts for Lifetime and says all movies have a certain formula. Loading Something is loading. This as-told-to essay isRead More →
CHATFIELD, Minn. “Thanks to her mother, Anne Gunn knows good places to hide a body in Tucson, Arizona. Gunn’s mother, Elizabeth Gunn, a native of Chatfield, Minnesota, wrote and published mystery and crime novels. Elizabeth Gunn, formerly Elizabeth McConnell, died in Helena, Montana, in August at the age of 95.Read More →
How easy it is to refinance a car loan depends on your situation and the lenders you work with. Still, the process is usually no more difficult than applying for a refinance loan. Here’s what we know. Simplified refinancing Refinancing involves replacing your current auto loan agreement with a newRead More →
Author Charles Cordell will be on the grounds of South Parade on Tuesday October 4 for a talk on the role of the Peak District freeminers as conflict raged in the mid-17th century. He will be joined by a group of Civil War re-enactors from the King’s Lifeguard of FooteRead More →
“It’s been a tough and scary time for a creative guy who depends on what’s in his skull to work, occupy and love,” said the author of Milk Dustin Lance Black, Oscar-winning screenwriter Milk and creator of Under the banner of heaven adaptation, revealed that he had recently suffered aRead More →
Join legendary author, journalist, and social watcher Fran Lebowitz for a live, conversational event, including an interview with MIAC’s Artistic Director, Dr. Brett D. Johnson, followed by a Q&A with the public and a signing session on Thursday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts CenterRead More →
Munya Chawawa is an unlikely idol. Best known for his satirical skewer on everyone from politicians to celebrity chefs, the social media star is hot property. Having amassed millions of subscribers thanks to his ability to perform hot takes in record time, he is poised to go from viral sensationRead More →
Hilary Mantel, the British author of the best-selling ‘Wolf Hall’ trilogy and the first woman to win the prestigious Booker Prize twice, has died. She was 70, her publisher and agent announced Friday. Mantel, who was considered one of the greatest English-language novelists of this century, died “suddenly but peacefully”Read More →
A picture of the program A video by Dutch satirist Arjen Lubach encouraging Russians to vote to be part of the Netherlands has been watched by millions – and many viewers seem to support the idea. The video, prompted by upcoming Russian-sponsored referendums in occupied parts of Ukraine, has alsoRead More →
TEANECK – What part of a movie or TV show is most important to its success? For screenwriter Chris Brancato, the Teaneck native behind “Narcos,” “Godfather of Harlem” and more, there’s no doubt: the script is the thing. “If you’re bored watching a TV show or a movie, that’s theRead More →
Ohen Oliver Cromwell’s forces sacked the Irish town of Drogheda in 1649 and massacred its inhabitants, the comedic potential seemed limited. Thousands perished and it was only the start of a military campaign that wiped out much of the Irish population before Cromwell returned to England. Four centuries later, however,Read More →
I have always been impressed when elected officials of yesterday and today write a work of fiction. To me, that shows they’re not just obsessed with power and politics, although that’s also true. Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Winston Churchill, Boris Johnson, Jimmy Carter, Newt Gingrich, Barbara Boxer from California, GaryRead More →
By Emma Ockerman Wednesday’s best personal finance stories Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Brace yourself: the Fed is about to inflict “some pain” with a 75 basis point rate hike. Here’s how to prepare your wallet and wallet. This is the Federal Reserve’s third 75 basis point rateRead More →
Anyone who has read Stephen King’s novel The running man is almost surely aware that the 1987 film adaptation starring Arnold Schwarzenegger is far from faithful. Both are dystopian stories centered around a protagonist named Ben Richards who takes part in a killer game show, but the book and filmRead More →
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Author Lynda Cohen Loigman’s new book “The Matchmaker’s Gift,” her third novel, is out this week. Loigman got the idea for the book when she learned that her daughter’s roommate’s grandmother was a matchmaker. Shortly after the COVID-19 lockdown began, a compilation of circumstances helped spark the idea for localRead More →
If you are looking for money, it means you are having some kind of difficulty. Have you ever considered taking out same day installment loans from online direct lenders? It can be a reasonable solution to the critical financial situation. You can refer to a direct lender or you canRead More →
The pool of do’s and don’ts advice for screenwriters is endless. Believe me, I’ve seen a lot of these tips on the internet and in books. Here is a list of what I have found useful for every writer/storyteller to note when crafting their stories. 1. Write character-driven stories TheRead More →
Meeting the needs and demands of black consumers could yield — to be precise, a colossal $225 billion in new revenue — for the country’s financial services sector. The figure represents expected cumulative spending by Black Americans between 2022 and 2030. The disclosure was taken from Investing in and withRead More →
In 1840, Charles Dickens wrote that he was undergoing “unbearable torture”. The cause was what he called “facial rheumatism”. We know it today as trigeminal neuralgia, an inflammation of the cranial nerve that causes severe facial pain. Most Victorians were worried about their health and Dickens was no exception. AsRead More →
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Kazakhstan police have dropped their investigation into a satirist whose fake Instagram-based news account acted, they said, as a platform to knowingly spread false information. Temirlan Yensebek, the creator of the Almaty-based page Qaznews24, told Mediazona on September 14 that the police had decided that his actions did not constituteRead More →
The New Yorker called Ishmael Reed “a founding father of American multiculturalism” and “America’s most fearless satirist”. A colleague at the University of California, where he taught for 35 years, said he “is probably our most prolific faculty member.” This year, the multilingual poet, editor, novelist, playwright, cartoonist and lyricistRead More →
Sublime’s promising career may have been cut short by the death of singer Bradley Nowell, but their music survived and now their story will be told in film form. Sony’s 3000 Pictures, Chernin Entertainment, Dave Kaplan and Pater Paterno are developing a film about the iconic ska-punk band. Some ofRead More →
Javier Marías Franco was born in Madrid on September 20, 1951, the fourth of five sons. His mother, Dolores Franco (no relation to the dictator), was a translator and editor. The family enjoyed several stints in the United States when he was young, with his father, still blacklisted in Spain,Read More →
Richard Setlowe, a longtime entertainment journalist who transitioned from his Variety teamwork to become a network executive and later a prolific novelist, died Aug. 25 at Kaiser Permanente in Panorama City, Calif., after long-term health issues. He was 89 years old. Setlowe worked as a writer and editor at theRead More →
Dean Koontz is a renowned novelist, known for books such as Devoted, The big black sky, and Odd Thomas. His books top the New York Times bestseller charts and, at 77, he doesn’t plan to quit the fiction business anytime soon. He is also a longtime proponent of intelligent designRead More →
“It’s truly remarkable that someone is considering putting a heavy industrial facility [like a launch pad] on the coastline of the largest body of fresh water in the world,” said Dennis Ferraro, who lives about 3 miles from the selected site and leads the opposition group Citizens for a SafeRead More →
Photo: Screenshot by Douban Chinese star Zhang Han has become embroiled in controversy following the recently aired drama “Gentlemen of East 8th” due to his inappropriate touching of the female character during their interactions. Zhang was also criticized for pulling the actress’ underwear in a previous episode. In the lastRead More →
Aaron Rodgers is not someone who is afraid to pursue his dreams. From winning the Super Bowl to being a multiple-time league MVP, the quarterback has achieved everything he set his sights on. However, acting as an acting friend, Bill Maher advised the player not to pursue this one thing.Read More →
It’s a great day in the neighborhood for Kayla Skipper. Skipper, a 2011 graduate of Hannibal High School who lives in Syracuse, just made her television breakthrough with her first scripted episode of “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” on PBS KIDS. His episode, titled “Daniel Goes to Day Camp,” aired last weekRead More →
Listen to this article RainbowThe political satirist talks about life beyond its parodies and what it’s like to offer levity during intense times There are clearly far worse things going on in the world, but political parody sensation Randy Rainbow has a bone to pick with some people. And thisRead More →
September 13, 2022 Australian satirist, Bryan Dawewas duped by online scammers claiming to be a young Palestinian photographer, whose equipment was allegedly destroyed in an Israeli bombardment of Gaza. The Tangier-based Australian, a writer and artist best known for doing political interview sketches with the late John Clarke, thought heRead More →
Editorial Note: We earn a commission on partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect the opinions or ratings of our editors. With the cost of a college education rising year after year, many parents are stepping in to help their children foot the bill. If you have aRead More →
Zimbabwean novelist, NoViolet Bulawayo has been shortlisted for prestigious literary awards’Booker’s Prize of Great Britain”. In describing ‘Glory’ – his latest work shortlisted for the prize – the judges of Britain’s Booker Prize said “This political satire goes beyond Zimbabwe and could concern nations with despoticRead More →
By DREW GALLAGHER FOR THE FREE LANCE–STAR As some readers of this page know, I have done some video book reviews. These readers also know that my 14-year-old daughter is my producer and adds her own “charm” to the proceedings. It was while thinking of her that I expressed someRead More →
These loans should be avoided..!? Do you know why? Many people think they shouldn’t take out loans. But at the end of the month, we will be forced to take out loans. This will be unavoidable in middle-class families earning a monthly salary. However, experts say they can avoid takingRead More →
“It’s just a herniated disc (or two). You shouldn’t suffer so much. Every doctor, physiotherapist, chiropractor, and osteopath I’ve met over the past few months has said the same thing. They also add that if we were to perform a random MRI even on asymptomatic adults walking down the street,Read More →
Novelist Wiley Cash will read excerpts from his work at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 3 at Lynchburg University. The reading, which will take place in the Hall Campus Center’s Memorial Ballroom, will be followed by a question-and-answer session and a book signing. Admission is free and the public isRead More →
Since a presence as private and enigmatic as the famous thriller writer – and unwitting queer icon – Patricia Highsmith may not make the easiest cinematic dissection, the documentary “Loving Highsmith” earns points for digging up as much as it does. But that alone isn’t enough to fully recommend thisRead More →
Ivan Rome (Tia Carr) It’s hard to get into film school. But it’s easy to see why Ivan Rome made the cut. Rome, who grew up in Columbus, Georgia, is in her third year at Columbia’s School of the Arts. He is easygoing, open and observant. Sitting in front ofRead More →
NEW | FEATURES | PREVIEWS | EVENTS originally published: 09/07/2022 Andy Sandberg, artistic director and CEO of the Hermitage Artists’ Retreatannounced on September 7, 2022 that the accomplished playwright and screenwriter Magdalene Georges, currently the writer of the hit Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building,” was recently selected asRead More →
As consumers have lost their jobs and struggled to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic, many have turned to payday loans and other short-term solutions, with an increase in solutions in line. This has not only allowed predatory lenders to thrive – many borrowers still face exorbitant interest ratesRead More →
Library of PatmosPhoto: Google Maps Best-selling romance novelist Nora Roberts just wrote a page-turning response to haters in Michigan, where she donated $50,000 to a bottomless library. She says there are more where that came from, if they need it. And she can afford it. Roberts, 71, is the authorRead More →
Image source: Getty Images Now is the perfect time to start building a good credit history. Key points Student credit cards are a good introduction to credit for students. If you get a student credit card and pay the bill on time, it can help you build a high creditRead More →
THE QUESTION: In Islam, what is a fatwa? Why the demand to kill the novelist Salman Rushdie? THE RELIGIOUS GUY’S RESPONSE: In 1989, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, Iran’s theocratic leader, ordered the “immediate” assassination of novelist Salman Rushdie because of his novel “The Satanic Verses”. Remarkably, this official fatwa imposed theRead More →
Image source: Getty Images Listening to Dave Ramsey’s advice on this subject could end up costing you dearly. Key points Personal loans are a common way to borrow money. Financial expert Dave Ramsey says personal loans aren’t worth getting. Avoiding personal loans could end up costing you money. If you’reRead More →