Post by Talon Karrde on Nov 21, 2018 10:05:33 GMT -5
What's New At G-POP.net:
Indianapolis - Melissa Minners reviews the latest book to cover the horrific naval tragedy and the fight to exonerate the captain blamed for the loss.
Excerpt: "Just after midnight on July 30, 1945, towards the end of World War II, after completing one of the most highly classified naval missions of the war, the USS Indianapolis was struck by two Japanese torpedoes. Fiery explosions wrack the ship and it sinks within minutes. Nine hundred men make it into the water alive. Only 316 survive the four-day, five night journey in the water. Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man not only seeks to explain the moments before and after the sinking of the Indianapolis, but also to explain the great injustice of the court martial of its captain and the fight to exonerate him that continued long after his death..."
A Simple Favor - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of the dramatic thriller starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively.
Excerpt: "...When you listen to the soundtrack of A Simple Favor, you immediately get that twisted thriller feel. It comes from the centralized theme “dah-dah-dah-dah-dah-dah-daaaaah dah-dah-dah-dah-dah-dah-daaaaah.” This theme is played in various ways throughout the score. Sometimes it feels innocent in tone, like when it is performed by simple piano keys…until fast paced orchestral string strokes are added in, giving it that thriller feel...
Homer and the Holiday Miracle - Melissa Minners reviews Gwen Cooper's short story about Homer, her blind, yet very self-sufficient cat who bestowed a miracle upon her for the holidays.
Excerpt: "...Having been owned by cats for many years and even understanding the challenges of taking care of a special needs cat, I quickly fell in love with Homer and was devastated when he passed away. Luckily, Gwen had more stories to tell about our heroic feline, such as this Christmas short story, Homer and the Holiday Miracle..."
A Christmas Carol - BOP Style: Part 1 - Melissa Minners presents us with a Birds of Prey version of the timeless classic.
Excerpt: "Disclaimer and Other Information: It should be noted that all of the characters and many of the locales in this fan fiction are not mine. They are owned by The WB. This fan fiction is somewhat of an homage to the series, though I have used a little liberty here with events. At the time, I hadn't noticed a BOP fanfic with A Christmas Carol or It's a Wonderful Life twist and thought it might be a fun distraction from my writer's block. Enjoy!...."
Christmas with Holly - In case you were looking for a sweet holiday movie to watch, why not check out this Hallmark special.
Excerpt: "...Based on the novel Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas, Christmas With Holly tells the tale of two individuals who journey to Friday Harbor, Washington in pursuit of dreams..."
Real Santa - Looking for a book with that real Christmas magic feel? Look no further than this novel by William Hazelgrove.
Excerpt: "...I was perusing sites for new holiday booksand what should I find, but a fictional book starring Santa Claus. With a cute premise and a warm feeling in my heart thanks to this very special time of the year, I decided to check out Real Santa by William Hazelgroveand find out if it's as worthy of film adaptation as its many fans attest..."
Top Ten Page:
Don't forget to check out the Top Ten Page which offers not one, but two lists - the top ten requested articles and the top ten staff picks! The Top Ten Articles of October 2018 are now posted for your viewing pleasure.
Writers Wanted:
Are you an aspiring author looking to get your work out there for the world to see? Have you recently published a novel and are looking for some publicity? Have a band with a demo tape / CD and a desire to spread the word? Are you involved with the entertainment industry and looking to spread the word about your client or project? If so, send your submissions to submissions@g-pop.net. We're always looking for new talent.
Shop 'Til You Drop!:
The shop page has loads of stores for very readers' entertainment needs. Whether it's games, electronics, toys, clothes, flowers, candles, books, videos, anime, music...whatever you can think of, you can find it at Shop Page! The store is always growing as we continue to add new stores for your shopping pleasure. We have a fantastic selection of stores for all of your shopping needs! Stop in and shop til you drop.
Indianapolis - Melissa Minners reviews the latest book to cover the horrific naval tragedy and the fight to exonerate the captain blamed for the loss.
Excerpt: "Just after midnight on July 30, 1945, towards the end of World War II, after completing one of the most highly classified naval missions of the war, the USS Indianapolis was struck by two Japanese torpedoes. Fiery explosions wrack the ship and it sinks within minutes. Nine hundred men make it into the water alive. Only 316 survive the four-day, five night journey in the water. Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man not only seeks to explain the moments before and after the sinking of the Indianapolis, but also to explain the great injustice of the court martial of its captain and the fight to exonerate him that continued long after his death..."
A Simple Favor - Melissa Minners reviews the soundtrack of the dramatic thriller starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively.
Excerpt: "...When you listen to the soundtrack of A Simple Favor, you immediately get that twisted thriller feel. It comes from the centralized theme “dah-dah-dah-dah-dah-dah-daaaaah dah-dah-dah-dah-dah-dah-daaaaah.” This theme is played in various ways throughout the score. Sometimes it feels innocent in tone, like when it is performed by simple piano keys…until fast paced orchestral string strokes are added in, giving it that thriller feel...
Homer and the Holiday Miracle - Melissa Minners reviews Gwen Cooper's short story about Homer, her blind, yet very self-sufficient cat who bestowed a miracle upon her for the holidays.
Excerpt: "...Having been owned by cats for many years and even understanding the challenges of taking care of a special needs cat, I quickly fell in love with Homer and was devastated when he passed away. Luckily, Gwen had more stories to tell about our heroic feline, such as this Christmas short story, Homer and the Holiday Miracle..."
A Christmas Carol - BOP Style: Part 1 - Melissa Minners presents us with a Birds of Prey version of the timeless classic.
Excerpt: "Disclaimer and Other Information: It should be noted that all of the characters and many of the locales in this fan fiction are not mine. They are owned by The WB. This fan fiction is somewhat of an homage to the series, though I have used a little liberty here with events. At the time, I hadn't noticed a BOP fanfic with A Christmas Carol or It's a Wonderful Life twist and thought it might be a fun distraction from my writer's block. Enjoy!...."
Christmas with Holly - In case you were looking for a sweet holiday movie to watch, why not check out this Hallmark special.
Excerpt: "...Based on the novel Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas, Christmas With Holly tells the tale of two individuals who journey to Friday Harbor, Washington in pursuit of dreams..."
Real Santa - Looking for a book with that real Christmas magic feel? Look no further than this novel by William Hazelgrove.
Excerpt: "...I was perusing sites for new holiday booksand what should I find, but a fictional book starring Santa Claus. With a cute premise and a warm feeling in my heart thanks to this very special time of the year, I decided to check out Real Santa by William Hazelgroveand find out if it's as worthy of film adaptation as its many fans attest..."
Top Ten Page:
Don't forget to check out the Top Ten Page which offers not one, but two lists - the top ten requested articles and the top ten staff picks! The Top Ten Articles of October 2018 are now posted for your viewing pleasure.
Writers Wanted:
Are you an aspiring author looking to get your work out there for the world to see? Have you recently published a novel and are looking for some publicity? Have a band with a demo tape / CD and a desire to spread the word? Are you involved with the entertainment industry and looking to spread the word about your client or project? If so, send your submissions to submissions@g-pop.net. We're always looking for new talent.
Shop 'Til You Drop!:
The shop page has loads of stores for very readers' entertainment needs. Whether it's games, electronics, toys, clothes, flowers, candles, books, videos, anime, music...whatever you can think of, you can find it at Shop Page! The store is always growing as we continue to add new stores for your shopping pleasure. We have a fantastic selection of stores for all of your shopping needs! Stop in and shop til you drop.