#Emily Neilson

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Decided to do @queerliblib s summer bingo cause I like reading and ticking boxes.

The rainbow books are spaces I already have a book in my immediate to-read pile, so I can track what I will fill in for sure.

List of books I've read below the cut

Format switch: The Rainbow Parade by Emily Neilson, read in a read along formet.

This one was tricky cause I cannot read ebooks, no matter how much I try. So, I figured I'd go for something shorter and saw that they have read along books and decided to go with that. It's a cute little story that my conservative brother would not want to read to his child and that's a massive win.

Stonewall Award winner: The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta

This has been sitting on my shelf for months and I read it in one sitting this morning. I really liked it, but it's another tick in the 'most young adult stories don't do it for me anymore' colomn, which if very long if i'm honest. Do recomend.

Memoir: All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

A memoir about growing up black and gay. The voice was really good, and enhanced because it was read by the author.

Book with a Protagonist Older than 40: How Y'all Doing by Leslie Jordan

Focus of a memoir is the protagonist, right? Imma say it is. I've never been into instagram and such, so I didn't see Leslie Jordan's contant beyond what filtered to tumblr, but knew enough about him to be interested. A genuinly funny read, and he narrated it so well in the audio book.

Queer non-fiction: The Women's House of Detention: A Queer History of a Forgotten Prison by Hugh Ryan

An interesting and difficult read. Really highlights the cruelty of the criminal legal system and how pivitol it is to the queer community in New York.

Indigenous Author: This Town Sleeps by Dennis E. Staples

An interesting quick read. The audio book made switching POVs confusing at times, but not enough to really pull me out of the story. I adore the dog's name and the reason behind it.

Genre fiction: The Route of Ice and Salt by José Luis Zárate and translated by David Bowles

A retelling of the journey of The Demeter from Dracula, from the pov of the gay captain. Very literary and very good.

Comic, manga, or graphic novel: Anne: An Adpatation of Anne of Green Gables (Sort Of) by Kathleen Gros

I started another book for this one, but couldn't get into it, then I saw this one while browsing the library on libby and was hooked. A quick, easy read and very sweet. I love this version of Anne and the ways the original book events are adapted.

Set in the past: The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow

Such a good read. I love the small bits of world building done through the differences in tales and rhymes we have today. Each character is very distinct and I would die for James Juniper.

Coming of age: The Western Alienation Merit Badge by Nancy Jo Cullen

tbh, I had no real idea what to expect with this one, probably more connections to merit badges. Really got into it and very emotional at points.

Main character doesn't share an identity with you: Melissa by Alex Gino

I've heard of this one, obviously, but never read it. It's very cute and I really enjoyed it.

Queer Picture book: Let Me Out: a pop-out about coming out! by Omis Razavi

Got this one through their crowdfunding years ago. It's great

Do a subject heading search to find a book: The Trees Grew Because I Bled There: Collected Stories by Eric LaRocca

I searched horror and found this one. Some of the stories are better than others, and the writing style made it a little hard for me to get into some of them, but very good overall.

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Statcat's official list of favorite Cats performers

(I'm horrible with specific ranking so performers are listed in alphabetical order gfiuedw)

Alonzo: Jason Gardiner, Matt Huet

Bombalurina: Erica Lee Cianiculli, Rosemarie Ford, Chelsea Nicole Mitchell, Christine Cornish Smith

Cassandra: Lexy Bittner, Emily Pynenburg, Mette Towley

Demeter: Nora DeGreen, Kim Faure, Juliann Kuchocki, Aeva May, Madison Mitchell, Cornelia Waibel

Electra: Lili Froehlich

Grizabella: Tayler Harris, Jennifer Hudson, Elaine Paige, Mamie Parris

Gus: Christopher Gurr, John Mills, Tony Mowatt

Jellylorum: Sara Jean Ford, Kayli Jamison

Jemima/Sillabub: Arianna Rosario, Ahren Victory

Jennyanydots: Eloise Kropp, Susie McKenna, Emily Jeanne Phillips

Macavity: Daniel Gaymon

Mistoffelees: Jacob Brent, Tion Gaston

Mungojerrie: Danny Collins, Max Craven, John Thornton, Drew Varley

Munkustrap: Robbie Fairchild, Michael Gruber, Matthew Pike, Kade Wright

Old Deuteronomy: Ken Page

Plato: Daniel Gaymon, Tyler John Logan

Rum Tum Tugger: Jason Derulo, John Partridge, Hank Santos, Siegmar Tonk

Rumpleteazer: Jo Gibb, Shonica Gooden, Bonnie Langford, Taryn Smithson

Skimbleshanks: Jeremy Davis, Geoffrey Garratt, Steven McRae, Christopher Salvaggio

Tumblebrutus: Daymon Montaigne-Jones, Devin Neilson

Victoria: Phyllida Crowley Smith, Francesca Hayward, Yuka Notsuka, Georgina Pazcoguin

[megalosaurusstudios]

(My AU) List of the North Western Railway’s Steam Fleet as of 2023 (Updated)

NWR #1 “Thomas”: Glyncorrwg Colliery #2 “Thomas” 0-6-0T (built by Kitson and Company in 1921).

NWR #2 “Edward”: LSWR X2 Class (Built by Nine Elms Locomotive Works in 1890).

NWR #3 “Henry” GNR C1 class (built as a Faulty Gresley Pacific in 1919 before being rebuilt into a C1 at Doncaster works in 1935).

NWR #4 “Saint Gordon”: GNR/LNER A1 class (built by Doncaster works in 1922).

NWR #5 “James”: USRA 0-6-0 with Sloped Tender (built by ALCO in 1919).

NWR #6 “Percy”: T. Brown Distilleries #3 0-4-0ST (Built by Kitson and Company in 1920).

NWR #7 “Toby”: GER G15/LNER Y6 Class (Built by Stratford Works in 1897).

NWR #8 “Duck”: GWR 6400 class (built by Swindon Works in 1932).

NWR #9 “Donald” and NWR #10 “Douglas”: Caledonian Railways C12 class (Built by Sharp, Stewart and Company in 1899).

NWR #11 “Oliver”: GWR 1400 Class #1420 (Built by Swindon Works in 1933).

NWR #12 “Murdoch”: British Rail Standard 9F #92015 (built by Crewe Works in 1954).

NWR #13 “Archie”: Brill Trolley (Built in 1927).

NWR #14 “Neil”: Neilson 0-4-0 box tank (Built by Neilson and Company in 1861).

NWR #15 “Hiro”: JNR 9600 Class (Built by Kawasaki Railcar Manufacturing in 1913).

NWR #16 “Bloomer”: LNWR Bloomer Class (built by Sharp, Stewart and Company in 1851).

NWR #17 “Emily”: GNR No. 1 class 4-2-2 Stirling Single (built by Doncaster works in 1895).

NWR #18 “Katie”: Hunslet Austerity 0-6-0ST (built by the Hunslet Engine Company in 1962).

NWR #19 “Sam”: Virginian Railway AG class #906 (Built by Lima Locomotive Works in 1945).

NWR #20 “Ashima”: NMR X class (built in the Golden Rock Railway Workshop in 2011).

NWR #21 “Big City Engine”: LMS Patriot Class #5533 “Lord Rathmore” (Built by Derby Works in 1933).

NWR #22 “Little Afton”: Peckett #1900 0-4-0T “Flying Bufferbeam” (built by Crovan’s Gate Works in 2015).

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The stuff getting put out by the big record labels these days is trash, since they’re just trying to make country music sound like hip-hop, but there are a lot of artists out there who are making great music.

If you’re looking for some good modern country music, I encourage you to check out artists like Runaway June, RaeLynn, Priscilla Block, Chapel Hart, Cody Johnson, Tami Neilson, Turnpike Troubadours, Ashley McBryde, Sierra Ferrell, Emily Nenni, Caylee Hammack, Gabe Lee, and Grace Asbury.

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Trivia

Vicki’s father James was at first an elitist snob who Vicki couldn’t stand

Lisa is named after a girl I went to school with who was a complete bitch

Vicki of course comes from Victoria “Posh Spice” Addams who I hardcore shipped with Brian when I was little, note their last names also being similar.

Incidentally Emily was loosely inspired by Emma “Baby Spice” Bunton

I gave Kevin, Howie, AJ, and Nick a case of SORAS (Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome) to roughly the same as Brian so the high school plotline and the boys’ birth years made sense without being weird (IRL Nick would’ve been 12 and AJ would’ve been 13/14 if Neilson and Adam were to actually exist)

The boys’ names were supposed to be temporary placeholders so I could remember who’s kid belonged to whom until I could think of new ones…that didn’t happen

The boys’ middle names were inspired by my love of horror movies,

Bradley (Jason Voorhees; Friday the 13th)

Neilson (Freddy Krueger; Nightmare on Elm Street)

Kyle (Michael Myers; Halloween)

Harry (Dracula)

Adam’s middle name was originally Jackson as I believed that the killer of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Leatherface’s, real name was Jack (John), turns out it’s Thomas Hewitt, therefore Adam has no ties to any kind of scary movie, which I guess is okay considering he’s scary enough as a person

As far as I know the name “Neilson” IS real I only came up with it because I couldn’t think of another boys’ name that started with an N, completely forgetting the name Nathan existed

Natalie’s last name comes from a guy I was friends with in high school

Mr. Wexler was also the name of the school’s principal in the show “Even Stevens” let’s just say I decided to borrow it

Coach Reinhart’s name comes from my childhood best friend’s maternal grandfather, affectionately known as “Poppy Reinhart”

Forever Your Girl, Pomp & Circumstance, and The Winchester Saga went through NUMEROUS rewrites before their final versions were released

Harry is an amalgamation of Carlton from Fresh Prince, Fez from That 70’s Show, and Steve Urkel from Family Matters

The Winchester Saga has lead to some confusion with people thinking it has something to do with the TV show Supernatural, it doesn’t I was just trying to think of an elite, powerful, snooty sounding last name. I DID create characters named Sam and Dean as a fun Easter egg but they don’t hunt the supernatural, just criminals

The characters Rachel, Chandler, and Joey were NOT done on purpose, I didn’t realize I did it until much later and yes, Friends IS one of my favorite shows 

Incase you didn’t know, Bradley and Neilson are best friends (yes I’m aware of how much I have them refer to each other as such) their relationship is modeled after Brian and Nick’s during the early days of BSB when they were super close

Bradley, Neilson, and Natalie’s friendship was inspired by Shawn, Corey, and Topanga on Boy Meets World

Kevin’s departure from BSB is included in the series with it being mentioned that he’s either in Boston or New York working on movies

Brian’s Christian, good boy persona made me want to make Bradley a snarky, sarcastic, rebellious metalhead  

Neilson is just Nick during his Now or Never era

Mr. Mooney is a faceless character, meaning he’s only mentioned in passing and never actually makes appearances

“Backstreet Manor” as it’s called is big enough to include (at least) 10 bedrooms, an in-home recording studio, a game room, Harry’s lab, and an in-ground pool

While Natalie has a friendly relationship with Kyle and Harry, and is best friends with Bradley, she and Adam have an acrimonious relationship 

Bradley’s car “Christine” a 2008 Ford Mustang convertible gets it’s name from the Stephen King novel of the same name

[independentartistbuzz]

Austin Musician Matt Hubbard Releases "Grandpa's Piano" today and Willie Nelson thinks you should listen.

Multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and longtime Austinite Matt Hubbard has a new album, Grandpa’s Piano, out today!  

You may know Hubbard’s name from his work recording and co-producing numerous albums with Willie Nelson at Willie’s home studio in Luck, Texas. 

As a highly in-demand player not just in Austin but beyond, Hubbard has also worked with Wanda Jackson, Edie Brickell, Ray Price, Rickie Lee Jones, Fastball, Kurt Neilson, Randy Rodgers, Billy Bob Thornton, Golden Dawn Arkestra, Greezy Wheels, Jesse Dayton, Folk Uke, and Joe King Carrasco, as well as Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann, Papa Mali and George Porter Junior in jam band 7 Walkers. 

In his book The Facts of Life and Other Dirty Jokes, Willie Nelson says "Matt Hubbard, remember that name. I believe you’ll be hearing a lot more from him in the future.“ When Willie gives you a heads up, you should listen.  

Stuck at home during the pandemic, Hubbard spent a lot of time playing his Grandpa James’ 1950’s Cable & Co. baby grand piano, and started a weekly live-stream in his living room called “Grandpa’s Piano.” He added songs each week to keep his audience engaged, and soon realized that he had enough new material to make a record. After being rewarded a City of Austin Economic Development Grant, he recorded a full length solo piano record with the help of Austin engineer Cris Burns. 

Hubbard’s music has been described as “back-alley beatnik blues” by the Austin Chronicle, and fittingly the opening track “Grandpa’s Piano” is an original boogie-woogie blues. “Robert’s Rumba” combines a Professor Longhair style left hand bass mixed with a right hand reminiscent of ragtime legend Scott Joplin. “Robert’s Rumba is dedicated to my late father, and it will also be available as written sheet music,” Hubbard tells us. “My father was always a huge supporter of my music, and I thought it would be fun to print up this song as traditional sheet music to allow others to play the piece. The whole record is dedicated to my mom, and our hometown church organist is excited to have the sheet music because she’s always wanted to play one of my songs.”

Track three, “Notes from the Underground” is a darker, more contemporary piece with a nod to author Fyodor Dostoevsky’s celebrated novel. “Lift Me Up” is a reimagined solo piano version of the song previously released on Nobody’s Fault but Mine, originally featuring Willie Nelson on guitar and vocals. “Emily & Lucy” is a New Orleans rumba influenced by James Booker. “Paws” and “Pendulum” are both spontaneous, boisterous improvisations captured live in the studio. “Hill Country Morning” has a peaceful vibe. “It’s a reflection of the timeless nature of the Texas Hill Country to the west of Austin,” says Hubbard. 

The Austin Chronicle described his debut album as “a loose-limbed affair, at times recalling the melodic side of Tom Waits, while also shining light on his blues roots.” This new album is unlike Hubbard’s debut in that it’s a solo piano record, but Hubbard’s musicianship and his aesthetic as an artist are consistent, and they shine here on Grandpa’s Piano.

Grandpa’s Piano is out today on Michabou Records. It will be available on vinyl, online, and as sheet music, and Hubbard will celebrate with a live concert at Austin Beer Garden & Brewery Co.

[bonzo193]

(Russell Auty) Russell's Country & Western Show  June 7th .,2023 01 Elvis Presley Jr. ��  She's Hurting Me Again    Big Bear Creek Music 02  RAY MALCOLM & TONI WEST      ISLANDS IN THE STREAM 03  Ron McNeill      Prayin' The Hell Out Of Me    blackmountainmusicandmedia.com 04 Hiedi Hyacinth  I Don't Need The Drama - blackmountainmusicandmedia.com 05 Ollee Owens       Edge of Goodbye -  blackmountainmusicandmedia.com 06 Emily Faye - When It Comes To Leaving  Scarlet River PR. 07 Mike Hughes     Honky Tonk Doors     Big Bear Creek   08 Rick Walters - A Train Wreck In The Heart    Nashville Gold Records     09 Emma Donohue Ramblin Man 10  William Ray - lady Luck's A Woman      A Train Wreck In The Heart    Nashville Gold Records 11 Chris Anderson - Nothin' Easier Than Lovin' You 12 A Thousand Horses  - Travelin' Man (2015) 13 Abby Christo - Cooler Than Me (2019) 14 Abigail Neilson - Without You (2019) 15 Ace Diamond - Eventually (2008) 16 JUDY WELDEN    When I'm Chasing a Dream 17 Justin Landers  - Be A Little Kinder 18 Karen Craigie - Little Heartbreaker 19  KATE RUSSELL   GIVE YOUR LOVE TO ME 20   Katie Taylor    I Am Katie Taylor 21   Katrina Webster   Except For Monday       -New Beginnings 22  - Littlemen    Calico Town   countrymusicsocialmedia.com   23 Janey Kirk      The Call-    countrymusicsocialmedia 24 -Liz Clarke     Blue Skies Over Georgia    countrymusicsocialmedia   25 TONI WEST    CHICKEN 26 Michael Mc Millan    Scars and Stripes  Album  Cross Country 27 Dan Knight -Crank It Up    Liva Music 28 Janice Hunter & Dan Knight - Crickets Me And You  Liva Music Radio 29 Karen McDawn- Love You To The Moon And Back  Liva Music Radio 30 Tony Clarke         Hand upon myheart By Tony Clarke 31 The Heartland Roots Band  Midnight Call        Country Music Social media 32  Judy Welden   Little Girls, Boy & Puppies - 33 Jimmie Dale Gilmore      I'll Never Get Out Of This World Alive    Come On Back 34 Aaron McDonnell - Born To Leave (2020) 35  ALAN and TRACE  Duo    Lying Next To You 36 Andy Martin   Storms Never Last   ambmusic. 37 Alan Percy  Buckaroo

[fanthatracks]

Lucasfilm have revealed the cast and crew they're putting forward for Emmy consideration, and it's a long list as the creatives behind the third season of The Mandalorian go for gold. Every episode of the third season gets some kind of nod, including submissions for every big-name member of the Mandalorian family; Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau, Rick Famuyiwa and more. This is certainly a comprehensive list, so plenty for the powers that be to think about. OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES Jon Favreau, Executive Producer Dave Filoni, Executive Producer Kathleen Kennedy, Executive Producer Colin Wilson, Executive Producer Rick Famuyiwa, Executive Producer Karen Gilchrist, Co-Executive Producer John Bartnicki, Producer Carrie Beck, Co-Executive Producer DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES Rick Famuyiwa (307) Rachel Morrison (302) Lee Isaac Chung (303) Carl Weathers (304) Peter Ramsey (305) Bryce Dallas Howard (306) WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES Jon Favreau (307) Dave Filoni (307) Noah Kloor (303) LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES Pedro Pascal LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES Katee Sackhoff SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES Carl Weathers SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES Emily Swallow GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES Omid Abtahi (303) Ahmed Best (304) Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (305) Jack Black (306) Christopher Lloyd (306) Giancarlo Esposito (307) GUEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES Amy Sedaris (302) Katy O’Brian (303) Lizzo (306) CHARACTER VOICEOVER PERFORMANCE Shirley Henderson – Anzellans Crew (301) CASTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES Sarah Halley Finn, CSA CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A DRAMA SERIES Dean Cundey, ASC (304) David Klein, ASC (307) Paul Hughen, ASC (306) FANTASY/SCI-FI COSTUMES Shawna Trpcic, Costume Designer Elissa Alcala, Assistant Costume Designer Julie Robar, Costume Supervisor Julie Yang Silver, Costume Supervisor PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER HAIRSTYLING Maria Sandoval, Hair Designer (303) Ashleigh Childers, Key Hair Stylist Sallie Ciganovich, Hair Stylist PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER MAKEUP Cristina Waltz, Department Head Makeup Artist (306) Ana Gabriela Quinonez Urrego, Key Makeup Artist Alex Perrone, Makeup Artist Crystal Gomez, Makeup Artist MUSIC COMPOSITION IN A DRAMA SERIES (ORIGINAL DRAMATIC SCORE) Joseph Shirley (308) and Ludwig Göransson ORIGINAL MAIN TITLE THEME MUSIC Ludwig Göransson SINGLE-CAMERA PICTURE EDITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES Jeff Seibenick (308) Dylan Firshein (306) Rachel Goodlett Katz, ACE (307) J. Erik Jessen (306) PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A NARRATIVE PERIOD OR FANTASY PROGRAM (ONE HOUR OR MORE) Andrew L. Jones, Production Designer (307) Doug Chiang, Production Designer Oana Bogdan Miller, Supervising Art Director Amanda Serino, Set Decorator SOUND EDITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES Matthew Wood, Supervising Sound Editor (308) Trey Turner, Supervising Sound Editor David W. Collins, Sound Editor (Sound Design) Brad Semenoff, Sound Editor (Dialog) Luis Galdames, Sound Editor (FX) Joel Raabe, Sound Editor (Foley) Stephanie McNally, Music Editor Nicholas Fitzgerald, Music Editor Shelley Roden, Foley Artist' SOUND MIXING FOR A DRAMA SERIES Scott R. Lewis, Re-recording Mixer (308) Tony Villaflor, Re-recording Mixer Shawn Holden CAS, Production Mixer Chris Fogel, Scoring Sound Mixer SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS IN A SEASON OR A MOVIE Grady Cofer, Visual Effects Supervisor Abbigail Keller, Visual Effects Producer Paul Kavanagh, Animation Supervisor Cameron Neilson, Assoc. Visual Effects Supervisor Scott Fisher, Special Effects Supervisor Hal Hickel, Animation Supervisor J. Alan Scott, Legacy Effects Supervisor Victor Schutz IV, ILM Visual Effects Supervisor Bobo Skipper, Visual Effects Supervisor STUNT COORDINATION JJ Dashnaw, Stunt Coordinator STUNT PERFORMANCE Lateef Crowder, Paul Darnell, JJ Dashnaw, Ryan Ryusaki (308) Bedst of luck to all concerned, and we'll be sure to bring all the nominations once they are chosen and announced.

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I AM SO GLAD OF FINDING A POST TALKING ABOUT THIS. ok so I was making myself and Sam on the Sims right? and the game doesn't allows you to have sims without last names so I, as a freacking introject, went to google to see what people said on that topic bc there are almost no canon last names. Come across a reddit post and heck yeah I loved it, here's the list of the most voted comment:

Robin, Demetrius, Maru and Sebastian Banks. Jodi, Kent, Vincent, and Sam Neilson. Pierre, Caroline and Abigail Mercer. Marnie, Shane, and Jas Calvert. Penny and Pam Stewart. Emily and Haley Larsen. Harvey Klein Leah Campbell Elliot Vandermeer Lewis Sinclaire Clint Abernathy Sandy Bellcourt Krobus Skurbo or just not have one. Dwarf doesn’t have one. Gus Zelinski Marlon Fierro Gil Carbone Gunther Wainright

I personally loved the last names the user gave them, I'll leave the post link.

What are the stardew valley last names?? Do they have canon last names? Aside from the Mullner's I don't know if anyone else has a canon last name? So have decided on last names? I know a hc that Robin's last name is Carpenter but would that be her maiden name? Is that sebastians last name?

Give me your lastname headcanons!

[thebookishaustin]

2020 Picture Book Update

Images from my Goodreads shelf

Hello fellow readers! I’ve been busy reading for the Magical Readathon (see that post here) but I’ve been fitting in so many wonderful picture books as well! What have you been reading? Here are a few of my favorites from the past two weeks: 

Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi (Author) & Ashley Lukashevsky (Illustrator): I have been recommending this book to folks at work left and right. I don’t care how old you are - the message in this board book is incredibly powerful. 

Can I Give You a Squish? by Emily Neilson: Are you ready to start talking about consent early with your kiddos? THIS BOOK IS THE ONE. Neilson lets us follow a little merchild as they go around giving squishes, but quickly learn that not everyone wants a squish - and that’s ok! 

The End of Something Wonderful: A Practical Guide to a Backyard Funeral by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic (Author) & George Ermos (Illustrator): Talking to kids about death can be quite difficult, but this book helps make it a bit easier with a little humor, wonderful artwork, and a how-to guide on grieving for your lost pets. <3 

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce (Author) & Joe Bluhm (Illustrator): I’ve loved this book for a long time! It has a wonderful film adaptation, but the book speaks volumes for itself. It’s witty and so full of life. The power of storytelling takes root with this book as Mr. Morris Lessmore discovers the beauty in each story. 

I read so many other awesome books these past two weeks too but so little time to mention all of them. Definitely check out these awesome authors though. They all have WONDERFUL works for a variety of age groups, too: 

Faith Ringgold

Christian Robinson

Kwame Alexander

Innosanto Nagara

There are so many awesome picture books out there just waiting to be discovered. I would love to hear about your favorite picture books so please reach out to me! You can message me here on Tumblr, on my Instagram, or on Goodreads! Be safe and healthy out there readers. <3

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Cats with bunnies!! The cast of the 2019 US tour with the bunnies that one of their dressers brought in for Easter.

Skimble loves his bunny. 🥺

Caitlin Bond as Victoria, PJ DiGaetano as Coricopat, Devin Neilson covering Skimbleshanks, Ahren Victory as Sillabub, Mariah Reives as Cassandra, Rose Iannaccone as Rumpelteazer, Halli Toland as Tantomile, and Emily Jeanne Phillips as Jennyanydots.

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[sinligh]

I’m so tired of myself, of the tight hug of my skin on me.

Of my existence, and all that it brings on…

I keep on swallowing this nameless feeling when all I want Is to throw it up, to throw up my soul. All the sharp pieces all the softness.

All that i absorbed. All that makes me who i am.

I wanna break free, but something in me tells me that death is not the answer.

How agonizing will it be to be buried with me ?

Will it be disturbing enough for me to dig my way out of my own grave ?

It’s my own fault, I’ve picked up all the feelings that others choose to ignore sewed up a thick skin of the chyme that is my half digested emotions.

and then, then i brought it to life with rage.

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•Quotes: Mikhail Kuzmin/ Emily Berry/Sylvia Plath/Melissa Febos/Anna Akhmatova/ Louise Erdrich/Margaret Atwood.

•Original context: sinligh

•Art reference:

1. Ettore e Andromaca by Roberto Ferri (detail) 2. Art by Miles Johnston 3.Embracing Mother" (2019) by Emil Melmoth. 4. Seth Siro Anton | Serenity 5. The Oil Paintings of Lisa Lach-Neilson

[helpagirlout-lander]

Hot DANG, does our main man have some stellar work under his belt...ed kilt. This dude was GOIN PLACES long before Outlander came upon his radar and it simply ROCKETED into areas and projects one could have only dreamed of before. Batman! Live in 2011 to Bloodshot nine years later in 2020? Goodness GRACIOUS, hot Scots a workin’! 

Tennent’s Lager, 2010: A Madman’s Dream / The New Firm / Hugh’s Pride / Too Loud / Can Monkeys / Tents / Original Export

Photoshoots: Nobleman / DaManTV / Men’s Health 2017, Two

Barbour: Q&A, IG Q&A 2016 / Autumn 18 / Christmas Barbour / Spring Summer 2017 Barbour /  AW2017, Two / Harper’s Bazaar /Aug 2017 Ad / AW16 / GQ Spring 2017 AD / “Showing Collection” / GQ Autumn 2016 / SS19 / SS2018, Two / AW18 / AW17

Sassenach Spirits & Whisky: Ads: Aug2019 / Aug2020 / Nov2020 / Dec2020, NewYear // Social Media: Great Glen Company / 03/15/2020 / 12/2/2020 / 10/21/2020 / 10/27/2020 // Interviews: Cigar & Spirits / Whiskey Neat Eps One & Two

Plague Over England (2008 or 9): Clip / Interview w/ Author, Includes Clips

Batman Live (2011-2): The Team / Meet Batman / Crew / Rehearsals/ TV Spot & Interview / Promo / Live: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Finale / FoxNewMexico / World Arena Tour / Honda Center, Two / West End

Royal Conservatoire / wPrince Charles

Edinburgh Steiner School

Small Moments (Short Film) 2001: Full Film

Island at War (Mini Series) 2004: Philip Dorr, 5 episodes: Clip, Two, Three (no Sam) / Full Eps w/ Portuguese Subtitles: EpOne (no Sam), EpTwo, EpThree, EpFour, EpFive, EpSix

River City (TV Series) 2005: Andrew Murray, 4 episodes: Ep 12/18/2005 & Ep 12/23/2005

The Wild West (Mini Series) 2006: John Tunstall, 1 episode: Full Ep

Midsomer Murders (TV Series) 2007: Ian King, 1 episode: Full Ep / Trailer

Party Animals (TV Series) 2007: Adrian Chapple, 2 episodes: Ep7 Full Ep / Ep8 Full Ep

A Very British Sex Scandal (TV Movie) 2007: Edward McNally: Full Film

Breaking the Mould (TV Movie) 2009: Charles Fletcher: Full Movie

Doctors (TV Series) 2009: Scott Neilson, 21 episodes: 11x114 Guilty Party / 11x115 Billy Boy / 11x117 Reflected Windows Pt1 / 11x118 Reflected Windows Pt2 (maybe sam?, not listed on IMDb) /  11x120 Bundle of Joy / 11x121 Mr Jelly / 11x122 I’ll Keep Holding On / 11x123 A Manny About The House / 11x124 The Romantics / 11x125 The Great Escape / 11x126 Leaving God / 11x130 The Informant / 11x135 Love All / 11x136 Dead Honest / 11x137 Family Values / 11x138 Blind Faith / 11x141 Dr Who? / 11x143 Shackled / 11x145 Up the Garden Path / 11x146 Cold Light of Day / 11x147 Bully For You / 11x152 New Dawn (maybe sam?, not listed on IMDb) / 11x153 Duality

First Light (TV Movie) 2010: Geoffrey ‘Boy’ Wellum: Full Movie / Full Movie (w/ Portuguese Subtitles)

Young Alexander the Great (Film) 2010: Alexander: Trailer, Two

A Princess for Christmas (TV Movie) 2011: Ashton, Prince of Castlebury: Full Movie / BTS / Promo, Two / On Location

Heart of Lightness (Film) 2014: Lyngstrand: Trailer, Two (no Sam?) / Interview

Emulsion (Film) 2014: Ronny Maze: Trailer, Two, Three / Clips, Two, Three, Four / Q&A / Scottish Premiere

Outlander (TV Series) 2014-: Jamie Fraser, 67 episodes: Season One / Season Two / Season Three / Season Four / Season Five / or Series Master Post

When the Starlight Ends (Film) 2016: Jacob: Full Film One, Two /Red Carpet, Two (w/Spanish Subs) / Trailer / ETCanada

The Adventure Show (BBC Scotland) 2018: Himself: Clip / More Clips

The Spy Who Dumped Me (Film) 2018: Sebastian:  Trailer, Two, Three, Four / Teaser / Full Movie / TV Spot (Brief Sam) / DynamicDuo Featurette / BTS / Bloopers //  Premiere, Two, Three, Four / Red Carpet // Press: FLAAWSOME / JimmyKimmel / KG / Loves Sam / TodayShow /  IMDb / AO3 / On Set / CBSMiami / ScreenRant / MyShow (w/SpanishSubs) / Weird Trivia / ENTAffair / MovieTimes / ET, Two / MTV /  ETCanada / Access / Q&A / XYZ / CineMovie / MG / WWD / ODE / Fandom / HeyUGuys / HollywoodFirstLook / E!

Clanlands / Men In Kilts: See Master Post

Bloodshot (Film) 2020: Jimmy Dalton:  Trailer, Two / Full Movie, Again / Clip, Two / Deleted Scene / BTS, Two, Three / Sam Featurette  // Press: Collider / JamesCorden -  Emily’s Bit, Two /  WMTV / Harper’s Bazaar / SyFyWire / CinemaBlend / MG / ExtraTV / Bloopers / In Studio / ExtraButter / ScreenRant / ETCanada / MTV / BHL / HollywoodInsider / Hoyts / WatchMojo / Q&A / ComicBook

SAS Red Notice (Film) 2020/1: IG Video

To Olivia (Film) 2021: Paul Newman: Trailer

Text 4 U (Film) 2021: Russell Tovey about being on set

Unable to find his spots on TV/Mini Series: Rebus (2007), Any Human Heart (2010), and Homeland (2012)

National Trust

Youth Theater Arts Scotland: STV 2016 / LiveAtFive 2016 /  Chrysalis Festival 2016 / Dram4Sam2016 / National Festival of Youth Theater 2017 / OutlanderAdorbs 2019

United Voices Rally

Bloodwise: Amy Carmichael / Burns Supper / Thank You to Runners/ Jibland

Edinburgh Marathon 2018

MyPeakChallenge: Galas: 2019 , 2020 // 2014: Intro // 2015: Intro / Challenge Weekend / Anglophile PaleyFest / Message // 2016: Join / Trailer // 2017: Message // 2018: Challenge #1 / Challenge #2 / Message Behind MPC / Visits Marie Curie (w/Russian Subs) / Munro Step Challenge / Bloodwise & MPC (no Sam) / One Million // 2019: Registration // 2020: Promo / Registration / Marie Curie Cycling (no Sam) / Jogging Message / End of Year Message

Honorary Doctorates: University of Sterling, June 2019: Intro and Receiving / Commencement Speech / Interview / Message to Students // University of Glasgow, July 2019: Speech About Him /  ITV

OneWorld: Together At Home

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Notable Storylines

Brian and Vicki’s romance

Vicki McAdams is a teenage girl living a perfectly normal live in suburban Seattle, WA with her mom and grandparents. One day her mom shatters her picture perfect life by announcing that her job has given her a promotion which includes a higher position in a new office, meaning that she and Vicki will be moving to a new town. This spurns Vicki as she’s about to enter the most exciting time in her life, high school and she looked forward to starting school with her life long friends by her side. 14 year old Brian Littrell is still reeling from being humiliated by having his long-time crush, popular girl Heather reject him. He catches the eye of Heather’s second in command and best friend Lisa but is put off by her snobby attitude and abrasive personality.

Lizzie and Vicki pack up and move cross country, finally settling In an idyllic suburb. She catches Brian’s eye as soon as she arrives in town and he comes to her rescue when she suffers a fall while moving in, it’s love at first sight for the two teens. The two immediately become good friends, insisting their relationship is strictly platonic, Vicki quickly makes her way into Brian’s friend group through Emily, the girlfriend of Brian’s friend Jason. Brian asks Vicki out on their first unofficial date a few weeks later to a beach party for the fourth of July. They spend the summer becoming closer though they insist they’re  just friends,. Their relationship quickly evolves from friendship to romance within months of Vicki moving in, they share their first kiss on Halloween and the two officially become a couple in the early hours of New Years’ Day 1990.

Brian admits to Vicki that he loves her on Valentine’s Day, she lets him know she shares the same feelings. They experience their first time with each other later that spring and become more and more enamored with each other as time goes by. In the spring of 1991 Brian gifts Vicki with tickets to see the band Poison for her sixteenth birthday, along with a promise ring. The pair along with their friends attend the concert in May of 1991 after which they spend all night making love at Brian’s house. Weeks pass before Vicki notices she isn’t feeling right and with Emily’s help she discovers she’s pregnant. Vicki finally gives birth in February, one day after Brian’s seventeenth birthday.

Their son is named Bradley Jason Nickolas Littrell aka Bradley J., they commit to being parents to their baby boy and succeed in keeping their relationship intact. They graduate from high school in spring of 1993 and soon after Brian is recruited to join a singing group with some of his friends. He ends up in Orlando, Florida while Vicki juggles being a college student and a young mother, she celebrates with Brian upon hearing he and the guys have earned a recording contract. While Brian travels with the group he and Vicki struggle to remain the spark in their relationship. They finally decide to part ways on Bradley’s third birthday in February of 1995.

2 years later the guys announce they’ve been looking at places to live in Los Angeles and found a mega mansion in a secluded town just outside of Hollywood in a gated community. Vicki graduates from college and enrolls and is accepted into  med school. She decides to attend med school in California and she, the rest of the ladies, and the boys follow the guys out west.

Years later as Bradley enters high school, he is injured during a school shooting protecting best friend Neilson Carter from being shot. He and Vicki fall asleep together sitting by Bradley’s hospital bed, this leads Brian to rethink his feelings and concludes that he’s still in love with Vicki even after all this time, unbeknownst to him, Vicki shares these feelings as well.

When Bradley goes missing their grief and worry force them to admit their feelings to each other effectively reuniting them. In 2011 Brian proposes in the very same setting as her sixteenth birthday and a month later they officially tie the knot in a fairytale ceremony.

Forever Your Girl

Back to School

Pomp & Circumstance

Oh What a Night

It Must Have Been Love

Goodbye Tonsils

The Winchester Chronicles: Aftermath

Shout at The Devil

Dead Man’s Party: Revenge of The Winchesters

Prom Night

The Winchester Saga

in the fall of 1997, the boys started kindergarten at Little Hilridge Elementary school and on the first day Kyle encountered his very first bully, a classmate by the name of Damien Winchester. Damien pushed Kyle from a jungle gym as he raced Adam to the top, Damien then warned Kyle later that he was rich and his dad owned the town they live in and could have Kyle kicked out if he wanted to. Ever since that day, Kyle and Damien were involved in an intense rivalry that would soon turn deadly. Even though Damien was solely Kyle’s sworn enemy, Damien had an acrimonious relationship with the other boys as well, outright bullying Harry causing Kyle to come to his rescue. The rivalry became even more intense as both boys became interested in sports, mainly football. Damien’s motivation for playing was to gain his father’s affection and respect like his older brother had.

Kyle beat Damien at every turn, enraging Damien and earning even more of his father’s ire. Damien finally snapped in March of 2009 when Kyle beat him out for the football team’s MVP award, after going on a rampage at home, destroying his father’s office and all of his football memorabilia he returned to school with a gun. He came upon Bradley and Neilson first and fired, causing Bradley to cover Neilson in protection. When a teacher stopped him in the hall he responded by shooting him as well.

Damien enacted his revenge on Coach Reinhart by shooting him as well and going after his real target, Kyle. the school is eventually evacuated, except for Harry who was left in the dark room of the school’s publication room. Word eventually reaches their parents, the guys scheduled for TV appearances which were inevitably cancelled.

Damien finally admits that anytime he finally had achieved something Kyle was there to usurp his moment and come out even better. Meanwhile Harry makes his way out of the school but stops upon hearing a commotion from a classroom. a fight over the gun ensued when Harry came into the room, the gun fires and ends up hitting Harry.

On his lawyer’s advice Damien pleads not guilty due to insanity, the boys testify against him and he is eventually found guilty and sent to a juvenile facility to be transferred to a regular penitentiary upon his eighteenth birthday. Months later, Damien’s father, still reeling from the idea of having a son in jail, plots his own revenge.

Derek makes a fatal mistake and informs Damien of his scheme, Damien is haunted by visions of the boys taunting him and eventually turns his father into the cops. Kellie is able to convince Damien’s mother Daphne to wear a wire and she is able to get Derek to incriminate himself. The boys sans Kyle are drugged with sodium thiopental which was once used in lethal injection and threw into unmarked graves.

Derek holds Kyle at gunpoint as the police swarm the building, Kyle tearfully admits that the others are gone and Derek had admitted to “getting rid” of them. Due to evidence Derek is sentenced and sent to prison, his wife filing for divorce shortly after.

While incarcerated Derek manages to bribe a guard and other personnel with a pay off if he helps him escape. A fire is started as a distraction allowing Derek to escape, he also arranged for Damien’s escape too. The news of their “death” reaches the boys who are skeptical at first but celebrate upon hearing the confirmation of DNA evidence. Around this time Natalie enlists the boys’ help with the school’s annual Halloween dance, they agree reluctantly upon the threat of blackmail and promise of sexual favors. Damien enters the dance dressed as a faceless phantom, he spikes the boys’ drinks under his father’s instruction to incapacitate them. Damien decided he wanted yet another confrontation with Kyle while Derek handled Bradley, Natalie, and Neilson.

What the boys don’t know is that the Winchesters had the building wired to explode, an alarm rings out and they hurry to the exit but are unable to find the key and the building explodes trapping them all inside.

While at the hospital Darren, Damien’s older brother approaches Kyle, Harry, and Adam and assures them they have no reason to be afraid because Damien and their father are dead. Before going home Kyle visits the hospital morgue to see the charred remains of Damien and Derek Winchester.

It's revealed that Darren had them sent to a medical facility in another state and they regain consciousness on New Year’s Day. Darren moves them to a secret mountain retreat in Montana where they receive physical and psychological therapy. At this point the boys and Natalie are preparing for their senior prom, Bradley is approached by Principal Wexler to DJ the prom due to the budget being tight, he agrees. Kyle calls Adam’s cousin Zoey and she accepts his invitation to be his prom date, Adam asks Natalie’s best friend Wendy and Harry invites his classmate and fellow newspaper member Cecily. Neilson stuffs the ballot box to nominate Natalie for prom queen, and as a joke nominates Bradley for prom king, Kyle is also nominated for king.

Damien and Derek break out of hiding and return to Los Angeles. After the king and queen are announced the lights are cut and Damien appears onstage shocking everyone especially the boys and Natalie.

Kyle refuses to run away again and tells them to go without him, leaving him for one more showdown with Damien. Kyle finally calls Damien out telling him that he sucks as an athlete and that he was so preoccupied with being a popular jock he forgot he’d actually have to play football. A fight ensues that ends up on the hotel balcony.

Days before the boys’ 25year reunion, people from the their past start dying unexpectedly, Bradley and Neilson who are now cops, working under detective Stone are assigned to investigate. Kyle mourns the loss of his former football coach and mentor Coach Reinhart who returns to town for the reunion. The night of their reunion Dean is taken hostage and beaten by Damien after he forced him to send Bradley and Neilson on a phony police call.

Damien then reveals himself to Natalie and he forces her from the hotel at gunpoint, Kyle notices and alerts the others and they leave the reunion. Damien surprises Neilson and Bradley as the school with Natalie in his clutches, Kyle finally reunited with his old rival, cops begin to surround the school, Damien takes a shot at Bradley, Neilson covers him and takes the bullet for him.

Damien yet again takes Kyle to the science lab for one final showdown, he again manages to wrestle a gun away from him and lets Bradley and Neilson take him into custody. he, Neilson and Kellie manage to cut a deal with Damien’s brother Darren. Damien is furious with his brother’s betrayal while Bradley, Neilson, and Kellie travel to a hospice center where Derek lay brain dead in a hospital bed, kept alive against his will. A few days later a new student joins their kids at school, Chad Winningham Jr.  

Featured in:

In The Air Tonight

Shout at The Devil

Dead Man’s Party: Revenge of The Winchesters

Prom Night

The Winchester Chronicles

Reunited

Neilson/Natalie/Bradley triangle

“All’s fair in love and War” right? Bradley first met Natalie on her first day of school in the fall of 2003, he introduced her to best friend Neilson who quickly became smitten with his new classmate Natalie quickly became part of the boys’ friend group and began to reciprocate Neilson’s crush, They began to date seriously in high school, which up until that point Bradley had considered Natalie nothing more than just a friend and a sister figure. That all changed when the two kissed after Natalie had (yet another) fight with Neilson, it became a little physical before Bradley broke it off.

The two decided to keep it between them as they believed it meant nothing and wasn’t worth upsetting Neilson over. Bradley’s guilt over kissing Natalie lead to him literally taking a bullet for Neilson during a school shooting. In his weary state Bradley almost admits the truth to Neilson while recuperating in the hospital. A few months later Bradley, Neilson, along with the rest of the boys are kidnapped by Damien Winchester’s father in retribution for sending Damien to prison after the shooting. While in captivity Bradley is forced to admit to Neilson about kissing Natalie months prior. Neilson eventually decides to forgive them both. After being rescued, Neilson goes out of town to visit family, during that time Natalie decides to keep Bradley company and help him at work with both Neilson and Adam being on vacation. Bradley realizes he’s not seeing Natalie in the same light he used to and his feelings for her begin to confuse him.

Natalie is kidnapped alongside the boys this time yet again by Derek Winchester on Halloween night, he forces Neilson to choose between Natalie and Bradley, sparing one of their lives and leaving the other to be killed.

 Neilson is away yet again after the holidays and is trying to hurry home to be with Natalie on New Years’ Eve, he realizes he may not make it back in time and has Bradley take Natalie to the New Year’s Eve party. He arrives home just before midnight and they toast to a new year. Natalie prepares a special Valentine’s surprise for Neilson, however he forgets about the holiday which enrages Natalie. She reminisces about their first kiss together when Bradley shows up to her house when she reveals that she and Neilson are having problems similar to the ones the year prior and she’s not sure if their relationship will last.

their issues continue and Natalie decides to end things with Neilson, afraid that their friendship might be in jeopardy even if their relationship ends. Neilson is understandably devastated and Bradley is there to comfort his best friend, literally offering him a shoulder to cry on.

During a heated argument, everything comes to a head and the moment turns lustful and passionate. They race back to her house and end up sleeping together. Neilson, tries to track Bradley down, he eventually comes to Natalie’s house where he catches them in the act. He confronts both Bradley and Natalie who try to explain and apologize, Neilson cuts them both off, refusing to speak to either of them.

Bradley and Neilson are able to talk things out and make amends, he’s also able to talk things out with Natalie, confessing that even after everything, Neilson was still in love with her. Not long after, Neilson begins to get closer to a girl named Piper, this spurns Natalie with jealousy, leading the two to reconcile. The two reunite shortly before prom, Neilson stuffs the school ballot box, getting Natalie nominated for prom queen and as a joke, Bradley nominated for king.

A few weeks after graduation the boys are each dragged against their will on a road trip with their respective fathers. Nick advises Neilson that holding onto the anger he feels towards Bradley and Natalie isn’t as important as the love he feels for both of them and that hanging onto it will ultimately cause problems for them all.

During the 4th of July weekend, the boys and Natalie vacation at her grandparent’s cabin and celebrate their last trip together before going off to college. Neilson and Natalie engage in a moment of passion in which she called out Bradley’s name. this angers Neilson and the two fight bitterly about it the next day, Neilson and Natalie’s arguing begins to grate on Bradley’s nerves and he angrily tells them to tell him what the problem is. Neilson reveals what happened the night before, Bradley, deciding he’s had enough of this instigates a fight between them.

The two find hilarity in what happened and begin laughing about the fight and being bruised and bloody. Neilson later tells them both that he thought about what his dad had told him and realized he was right and assures that everything was over and they can finally move on.

Featured In:

Who’s That Girl

The Winchester Chronicles: Aftermath

The Winchester Chronicles: Prelude to a Kiss

Shout at The Devil

My Best Friend’s Girl

Story of a Girl

Dead Man’s Party: Revenge of The Winchesters

Resolutions

This Kiss

The Hardest Part of Breaking Up

Faithfully

Prom Night

Father to Son

Run Through the Jungle

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2022 Leo Award Nominations - Part 1

Some Hallmark Movies and Hallstars have been nominated for for the Leo Awards. Part one of a two part post. Part one will cover the television movies. 

Night One will air Tuesday, July 5 and will be live-streamed on YouTube. The pre-show will start at 6:45 and the show will start at 7pm.  The categories with nominated Hallmark movies/actors will be: 

TELEVISION MOVIE Picture Editing Musical Score Production Design Costume Design Hairstyling Casting Choreography 

Night Three will air Saturday, July 9, hosted live at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The show begins at 7pm.  The categories with nominated Hallmark movies/actors will be: 

TELEVISION MOVIE

Program Direction Screenwriting Cinematography Supporting Performance - Male Supporting Performance - Female Lead Performance - Male Lead Performance - Female 

Best Television Movie 

A Clüsterfünke Christmas - Producers: Jamie Goehring, Shawn Williamson, Jonathan Shore, Danielle von Zehneck, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Meghan Hooper White, Josh Van Houdt 

A Dickens of a Holiday! - Producers: Ben C. Silverman, Shel Piercy, Cynthia Chapman 

Playing Cupid - Producers: Ben C. Silverman, Shel Piercy 

Right In Front of Me - Producers: Charles Cooper, John Cassini, Michael Prupas, Joel S. Rice 

Secrets of a Marine’s Wife - Producers: Charles Cooper, Judith Verno

The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls - Producers: Charles Cooper, Ryan M. Murphy 

Best Direction Television Movie 

Brazen - Monika Mitchell 

Kite Festival of Love (High Flying Love) - Christie Will Wolf 

Playing Cupid - David Weaver 

Right In Front of Me - Linda-Lisa Hayter 

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Vows We Have Made - Linda-Lisa Hayter 

Sweet Carolina - Peter Benson 

Best Screenwriting Television Movie 

As Gouda as it Gets - James Phillips 

Kite Festival of Love (High Flying Love) - Christie Will Wolf 

Best Cinematography Television Movie 

A Clüsterfünke Christmas - Graham Talbot, Nelson Talbot 

Dying to Belong - Amy Belling 

Honey Girls - Stirling Bancroft 

Poisoned in Paradise: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery - William McKnight 

Secrets of a Marine’s Wife - Adam Sliwinski 

Sweet Carolina - Geoff Wallace 

Best Picture Editing Television Movie 

A Dickens of a Holiday - Rob Lawrenson 

Honey Girls - Charles Robichaud 

Mystery 101: Killer Timing - Daniel Krieger 

Secrets of a Marine’s Wife - Jon Anctil 

The Baker’s Son - Luis Lam 

Best Musical Score Television Movie 

A Christmas Together With You - Jeff Tymoschuk 

A Clüsterfünke Christmas - Hal Becket 

Playing Cupid - Michael Neilson 

Secret life of a Student - Cameron Catalano 

Soccer Mom Madam - Hamish Thomson 

Best Production Design Television Movie 

A Clüsterfünke Christmas - Brian Davie 

Honey Girls - Paul Joyal 

North to Home - Gonna Scotto 

Playing Cupid - Paul Joyal 

Secrets of a Marine’s Wife - Moe Curtin 

Best Costume Design Television Movie 

A Clüsterfünke Christmas - Jessica Kalan 

Honey Girls - Barbara Gregusova 

Playing Cupid - Trisha Petrovich 

Secrets of a Marine’s Wife - Valerie Halverson 

Best Castin Television Movie 

A Dickens of a Holiday! - Annalese Tilling, Errin Lally 

Making Spirits Bright - Catharine Falcon, Bim Narine 

North to Home - Annalese Tilling, Errin Lally 

Playing Cupid - Catharine Falcon, Bim Narine 

Best Supporting Performance Male Television Movie 

A Clüsterfünke Christmas - Nils Hognestad 

Making Spirits Bright - John Cassini 

Open by Christmas - Michael Karl Richards 

Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia - Jim Thorburn 

The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls - Brad Harder 

Best Supporting Performance Female Television Movie 

Brazen - Emilie Ullerup 

Chasing Waterfalls - Rhinda Dent 

Cradle Did Fall - Kristen Robek 

Journey of My Heart - Bethany Brown 

The Other Me - Pauline Egan 

Best lead Performer Male Television Movie 

Love on Fire - Devon Alexander 

Making Spirits Bright - Carlo Marks 

North to Home - Tom Stevens 

Psycho Intern - Madison Intern 

Right in Front of Me - Marco Grazzini 

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Xander Info

Name: Alexander Nathan Neilson Species: Werewolf Age: 35 (Physically) Occupation: Pub Owner Birthday: June 14 Zodiac: Gemini Relationship Status: Single (Verse Dependent)

Bio:

Xander is a rather unusual example of a werewolf. He comes from a clan that was established in the region of Scotland, where they’re known for being particularly violent. However, Xander averts all habits of this, and is a rather kind individual. Something his family has noted, but doesn’t hold against him. He also shows aptitude for being a leader, something his father noted and frequently complimented him for. Xander is currently the alpha of the Neilson clan, and is the oldest of seven children. His younger siblings all look up to him and frequently spend time with him. Xander’s father died fighting a human hunter who had wanted to kill a werewolf and take it’s pelt as a trophy. It was this moment where Xander’s first transformation took place, out of sheer fury towards his father’s death.

Xander takes after his mother the most, having her kindness and some of her looks. He wears a long coat with a somewhat Victorian styling to it,with a long sleeved dress shirt and cargo pants.. He’s naturally tall, coming in at 6'5, and wears boots that add an inch to his height. He inherited his mother’s unkempt hairstyle, but his father’s eyes and hair color. People who have looked into Xander’s eyes have noted a serenity in them, something that quickly becomes unsettling when he’s angered. Even with this however, Xander is kinder than most of his ancestors, and offers a quick smile to most people.

Xander is confident in most regards, something that he knows he’s earned not only through combat with others, but through being a natural born leader. Other werewolves from different packs have noted that he’s able to remain calm, even in stressful situations, some think this makes him weak because he prefers diplomacy over brute force. However, despite Xander’s kind nature, he is incredibly strong, capable of tearing trees from the ground and ripping through solid steel with his bare hands. His patience isn’t infinite, as many people have found out, though Xander will never start fights, he won’t hesitate to show why he’s alpha to those who would cause trouble.

Xander is a proud father to two children, both werewolf-human hybrids. His wife passed during childbirth, leaving him to raise them himself. The daughter, Emily is much more outgoing and active compared to her brother Arthur, who prefers to be in the background and is rather quiet.