Tag Archives: A Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones- Did you notice? Monday Morning Update.

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Julia Barrett

Not last night, but last week and the week before – did you notice what the writers did? They invoked the Writer’s Mantra… Less Is More. Less can also mean cutting corners.  But for now let’s consider the concept, Less Is … Continue reading →

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How The Walking Dead ‘Killed’ This Passionate Fan’s Passion…

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Julia Barrett

In a hurry, I might add. It’s the lack of character development, stupid. 1.  Tired, trite plot devices.  Hey, old campy sci fi flicks and cartoons like The Simpsons and Futurama have used ye olde decapitated head floating in a … Continue reading →

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Praying for rain and other stuff.

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Julia Barrett

The county pest man told me once we have our first drenching rain I’ll be able to go outdoors again.  Avoiding yellow jackets has become a complicated business.  I can now imagine how awful a peanut allergy is! Since I’m … Continue reading →

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Better…

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Julia Barrett

My birthday weekend is over.  There was some good, some better, some best.  I’m both gratified and grateful that readers seem to be reading Beauty and the Feast.  This is a story I loved telling, a book I worked night … Continue reading →

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Good news! Your sex toys are good to go!

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Julia Barrett

According the the San Francisco Chronicle…you know, the newspaper in the city of kink, your sex toys are safe in your carry-on luggage. “The Transportation Safety Administration, whose job it is to fully consider such matters, has decreed that vibrators … Continue reading →

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