Zelena is Green with Envy

I expected more from “It’s Not Easy Being Green” based on the previews and I was disappointed mostly because I let ABC trick me – they are notorious for out of sequence promos. It wasn’t that I didn’t like the episode but the whole Zelena is green because of jealous envy of her half-sister was just a bit cheesy if you ask me.

So Zelena wants to turn back time and erase all trace of her sister. Not only is she jealous but kind of petty. She beat down the Wizard, has the Dark One on a string and all she can think about is all the pretties her sister got when they were children.

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My other itching point this week was the business with Henry. This weird amnesia has run its course and someone needs to get that boy in play. It really makes me wonder if Henry will be the one to get Rumple’s blade from Zelena.

Now for the good part of the episode:

I loved, loved, loved Regina in this episode! The fact that she turned over her heart to Robin just melted mine because it really shows true growth for Lana Parilla’s character. I hope the writers take some time developing this because I really believe it could be fun and open a lot of avenues for them to take storywise.

Even getting bashed around Regina showed more courage and steely determination than her green relative. I am seriously waiting for the moment when Regina kicks her green tush back to Oz.

"Return of the Ascendant" released on its own with BONUS material!!!!!

RETURN OF THE ASCENDANT Book Blurb

Expecting to enjoy another typical college night at a frat party with friends, Kyra Vaughn’s plans derail when she’s almost killed…twice. Her savior, a tall, sexy stranger who calls himself TaeDane, claims that he’s the personal bodyguard for the Ascendant of Alametria. She’s convinced he’s crazy.

Especially when he insists that she’s the Ascendant.

With dark enemies hunting her down, Kyra has no choice but to trust her supposed bodyguard. Ty vows to help her remember her past and return her safely to Alametria, but someone seems intent on interfering, challenging his abilities at every turn.

As Kyra’s memories emerge, she remembers that Ty is more to her than he’s let on…much more than he’s allowed to be. She’ll also discover that there are many things about her planet and herself that she’d rather forget. In the end, she’ll have to make a choice: cling to the life she knows, or risk it all to become the person she’s destined to be.

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This book is being released on its own today and the most amazing thing is that the author Raine Thomas has included some bonus material. The book is awesome, as I have previously reviewed but the extra footage makes it even better, if at all possible.

Raine is an incredible author and her imagination is really beyond description. Even if you have bought the book previously in the set, you need to get it again, for the extra chapters. It is more than worth it.

I cannot wait for the next book by Raine, the author I call my book pusher. Get yourself hooked now.


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Raine Thomas is the award-winning author of bestselling Young Adult and New Adult fiction. Known for character-driven stories that inspire the imagination, Raine recently signed with multiple award-winning producer Chase Chenowith of Back Fence Productions to bring her popular Daughters of Saraqael trilogy to the big screen. She's a proud indie author who is living the dream. When she isn't writing or glued to e-mail or social networking sites, Raine can usually be found vacationing with her husband and daughter on one of Florida's beautiful beaches or crossing the border to visit with her Canadian friends and relatives.

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HBO Renews 'Game of Thrones' for Seasons 5 and 6

Winter will be coming for at least two more years. In a move that surprises no one given the record-breaking ratings, HBO has officially renewed Game of Thrones for two additional seasons.

Seasons 5 and 6 ensure that the drama will continue through 2016. However, that still won't be enough to tell George R.R. Martin's complete tale. The fourth season will cover the second half of the third book in the series, though there are still four more books (two of which have yet to be written).

Game of Thrones has quickly become HBO's most successful show. The fourth season premiere earned 6.6 million viewers, the most for any HBO program since the series finale of The Sopranos. It shows no signs of stopping and these extended renewals will most likely keep the Game of Thrones fanbase growing.

Game of Thrones airs Sundays at 9pm on HBO.

Forces to Reckon With....

Every Monday at work, several of us would gather in our offices and discuss Sunday night's episode of Game of Thrones. I've missed these Monday morning conversations before the start of a hectic work week. So today it felt good to discuss the season 4 premier.

Robb Stark may be dead, and the war is over...but the Lannisters are far from safe. Their are some new players, who we met last night, and some old favorites patiently plotting. I think the 3 major players we need to watch out for are Margaery, Arya, and newcomer, Prince Oberyn from House Martell.

I have to say that I'm quite intrigued by whom they refer to as the Red Viper of Dorne. Prince Oberyn is out for blood, and vengeance. Tyrion seemed quite nervous as he greeted the House Martell, and learning that Prince Dorin indeed wasn't going to make it, but instead we meet the hot Prince Oberyn. As the Prince simply put, " The Lannisters aren't the only ones who pay their debts," If I were a Lannister I would be a bit nervous.

Though we didn't see much of Margaery in last nights episode, she spent all of last season cozying up to the hated King Joffrey. And I give her props for playing up to that little piss head.  Last season, she stated that she didn't want to be a queen, but THE Queen, and she has played her cards well so far. When Brienne of Tarth pulled her aside, she tells Margaery that one day she will avenge their king, Renly Baratheon. Margaery simply replies, “Joffrey is our King now,” She is fierce in a subtle and seductive way, with no swords, no bloodshed, just using her wits and cunning nature.

The only Stark that I don't feel too bad for is Arya. Since the beginning of the series, she has been a little spitfire. We've grown accustom to seeing her get out of precarious situations, and fending for herself. I know some are questioning if she's becoming a sociopath, but I think she's a fierce warrior not just because she has to be, but because she wants to be. I enjoy the dynamic she has with the Hound. I don't think they necessarily like each other, but they respect each other, which was evident in last nights episode. And quite frankly, she is just BADASS!!!!

So what was your favorite scene, and what are you most looking forward to this season?

Music Monday – Purple Songs

Since my birthday is Wednesday (sidenote: you still have time to shop for a gift *hint hint*), I thought I would post songs with purple in the title...... ‘cause I love purple!!

Jimi Hendrix  “Purple Haze”

D12  “Purple Pills”

Red Hot Chili Peppers  “Purple Stain”

And after about the third song. I realized most of the "purple" songs are about drugs (‘Songs About Drugs’ post coming soon) and since that was a total bust and Prince cannot be found on YouTube (what?!), here are some other songs that I would call "Me":

City High  “Caramel”

Pitbull  “She's Freaky”

Linkin Park  “In The End”

Papa Roach  “Scars”

Dixie Chicks  “Some Days You Gotta Dance”

Janet Jackson  “Someone to Call My Lover”

And because it’s my birthday, we must have........

SHOTS! (by LMFAO feat. Lil Jon)

Comments will be accepts as gifts. Hahahahahahaha.