Tag Archives: Once Upon a Time

j.a. kazimer Came Back! She Came Back!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by chrisdevlin

“Enjoy the ride, enjoy writing what you love, what you’re passionate about, enjoy every rejection, and celebrate every step forward…” j.a. kazimer My heterosexual Girl Crush love affair with j.a. kazimer began when I read the opening of her novel … Continue reading →

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“Cinderella Did It”: Guest Post by J.A. Kazimer

Posted on March 13, 2012 by chrisdevlin

Today, I have the pleasure of hosting j.a. kazimer, the author of the hilarious twisted fairy tale Curses! A F***ed-Up Fairy Tale. (See my review here: Spoiler alert! I liked it.) Julie has agreed to talk about the enduring nature … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Curses! A F***ed-Up Fairy Tale, by J.A. Kazimer

Posted on March 3, 2012 by chrisdevlin

Every once in awhile in the life of a writing contest judge, an entry happens along that makes you all excited and happy to be a contest judge. Julie Kazimer’s A Fucked-Up Fairy Tale was one of those entries, though … Continue reading →

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TV Shows at Mid-Season: An Update

Posted on December 4, 2011 by chrisdevlin

Back in September, I wrote about the new fall shows I was looking forward to. That was a long time ago, in TV time. Here’s my mid-term report card. Already gone: The Playboy Club Prime Suspect Still there, but I’m … Continue reading →

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Why Is Grimm so Grim?

Posted on November 19, 2011 by chrisdevlin

I started off excited to watch this paranormal show. It sounded grittier and less girly than the similar-themed Once Upon a Time. Writer/Producer David Greenwalt of Buffy, Angel, and Miracles fame is involved. Good to go. But after four episodes, … Continue reading →

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New Fall TV Shows, by Devlin

Posted on September 1, 2011 by chrisdevlin

It’s September and we all know what that means. The new TV season is here, the new TV season is here! [/Navin Johnson voice]. These are the new shows I’m going to check out: Ringer Why? Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy … Continue reading →

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