🔎 NEW Weekly Mystery Series Being Developed for Hallmark - 'Camper & Criminals Mysteries' 🔎 SEE HERE:

Author Tonya Kappes has some thrilling news for mystery fans! Her popular book series, Camper & Criminals Mysteries, is being adapted into a television show, and she has announced that the project is in collaboration with Hallmark Media.

Tonya posted the information on social media, and I thought it would be great to share this with all of you!


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Tonya Kappes' Instagram post...

✨HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!✨

I’ve been keeping this secret for so long, but now I can finally share… Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series has been in development for a weekly television show, and now I can officially say—it’s with Hallmark Media!

This journey has been surreal, and I’m beyond grateful for every single one of you who has fallen in love with Mae West, Normal, Kentucky, and all the cozy mysteries along the way. Your support, enthusiasm, and love for these stories have made this moment possible.

Seeing Camper & Criminals take this incredible next step is a dream come true, and I can’t wait to bring you along for the ride. Stay tuned for more updates—because this adventure is just getting started!

Who’s ready to see Normal, Kentucky come to life on screen?! Drop a ⛺🔎 in the comments if you’re excited!

WELCOME TO NORMAL Y’ALL!
@birchliterary

#welcometonormal #CamperAndCriminals #CozyMystery #HallmarkMedia #BookToScreen #TonyaKappes #DreamsComeTrue #MysteryLovers #hallmark #hallmarkchannel #welcometonormal #cozymystery #hallmarkchannel


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About the 'Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery' Series via Tonya Kappes website:

Welcome to Normal, Kentucky, where nothing is quite… normal. Meet Mae West, a former NYC socialite whose glamorous life comes to a screeching halt when her husband’s Ponzi scheme lands him in prison—and Mae without a dime to her name. Now, she’s inherited a campground in the middle of nowhere, complete with quirky campers, a rundown RV, and a town full of eccentric characters.

From scheming criminals to small-town secrets, Mae’s adventure in Normal is anything but a vacation. But with her new band of unlikely friends, including the no-nonsense property manager, Dottie, and a nosy (but lovable) group of locals known as the Laundry Club Ladies, Mae might just turn this little campground, and her life around. That is, if she can avoid the dead bodies that seem to be hidden in the Daniel Boone National Forest.

A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series is full of laughter, lovable characters, and plenty of mystery that will keep you guessing, and coming back for more. Who knew life in Normal could be so delightfully strange?


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My Quick Take:

This seems like such a unique story with lots of interesting characters. Has anyone here read this book series?

It also appears that this series will feature elements of mystery and comedy.

Any guesses who the female lead might be? A few names that keep coming to mind for me are Ashley Williams, Rhiannon Fish, or Kimberley Sustad.

Do you all have any thoughts? Guesses? If so, please share in comments below!

I haven't read this book series myself, but if you'd like to check out more details for the Camper & Criminals Mystery series, click here to read Amazon reviews.

Happy Sleuthing!

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🐾"Paws" and Look! 📖 Actress Danica McKellar launches NEW Book *Double Puppy Trouble* - Today! 🐕📚 @McKellarMath @danicamckellar 🐶 SEE HERE:

There's some exciting non-movie news today from actress, Danica McKellar (Wonder Years, Crown for Christmas, Winter Palace). Her all new children's book, Double Puppy Trouble, officially launches in stores today! If you are looking for a way to reach out to your little ones with some excellent math tricks and helpful advice then Danica has you covered. Her math techniques have been inspiring young children for years - with her excellent line of McKellar Math books.

I thought I would share this awesome news with all of you - who might be interested in getting this book for your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, students, etc... Over the years, Danica's books have been a great help to many children who are struggling with various math fundamentals. What a great tool to start off the upcoming new school year!

Double Puppy Trouble storyline:

"Moxie Jo always wanted MORE. But soon she'd get MORE than she bargained for!

Spunky and energetic, Moxie is just like any other girl--aside from the fact that she has to have the MOST of everything! If she doesn't have the most toys, the most A's on tests, or the most time on the swing, then she makes the MOST noise! So when Moxie finds a magic stick that can double anything, she doesn't hesitate to use it--but when the button gets stuck, she may start to realize that less really is more! Teach the power of doubling through this playful puppy romp!"

Amazon currently has Double Puppy Trouble listed as the #1 New Release in Children's Math Fiction! Congrats, Danica! I hope your book release is a huge success! Plus, how adorable is that cover and the story theme with puppies? I'm "paws"-itive it will do very well! 🐾

Be sure to Click Inside at Amazon for more adorable images!

Double Puppy Trouble is available at Amazon, Walmart, and other stores that sell books.

Happy reading! Net

image credits: 

Danica McKellar - instagram
Double Puppy Trouble book image via: Amazon

🌟 NEW! 🌟 Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas: Have a Very Merry Movie Holiday! 📖🎄 SEE HERE:

There's a brand new book release at Amazon that gives all of us loyal Hallmark viewers great insight into all of the behind-the-scenes details of making our favorite Hallmark Christmas Movies; plus, the book includes recipes, quizzes, gift ideas, decorating tips and much more! See all the details below!

image courtesy: Amazon

Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas:
Have a Very Merry Movie Holiday

by Author, Caroline McKenzie

Includes forward by Candace Cameron Bure

Details via Amazon description:
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The official Hallmark Channel Christmas keepsake takes you behind-the-scenes of your favorite feel-good holiday films with the casts' memories, photos, recipes and more.

This stunning book invites readers to an exclusive inside look at the making of everyone's favorite holiday classics with secrets from the stars, screenwriters, set designers, costume designers, and directors who create the movie magic.

Featuring the network's top leading ladies and gentlemen--Candace Cameron Bure, Lacey Chabert, Kristin Chenoweth, Debbie Matenopoulos, Cameron Mathison, Chris McNally, Danica McKellar, Christina Milian, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Jodie Sweetin, Holly Robinson Peete, Alexa and Carlos PenaVega, and many others--this ultimate deck-the-halls guide shares their personal holiday recipes, favorite ideas for Christmas decorating and gift giving, as well as ways to savor and share the true meaning of the holidays.

Inside you'll find:

• 45 recipes for delicious holiday meals, Christmas cookies, desserts, cocktails, and even snacks perfect for serving at your movie marathons, plus recipes from the Hallmark Channel movie stars such as Danica McKellar's Chocolate Yule Log, Chris McNally's Classic Eggnog, and Lacey Chabert's Sweet Potato Pie

• A heartfelt foreword from Candace Cameron Bure on her love of the holiday season with its "magic and warmth"

• An introduction from Country Living Editor-in-Chief Rachel Hardage Barrett on how holiday movies offer comfort and warmth

• Super-fun quizzes to test your Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie IQ

• Special decorating and gift-wrapping ideas and thoughtful ways to express gratitude

• Everything you need to host a watch-party including a play-along bingo card and shareable memes

• Color photos throughout including captivating images from your favorite holiday romances

• Heartwarming tales of rescue animals like the network's Happy the Dog and Happy the Cat

It's the must-have gift for your favorite Hallmark Channel movie fan or for anyone who wants to put a little more happily-ever-after into the happiest season of all!

This book is the perfect addition to your coffee table at Christmastime - a wonderful guide to keep and treasure throughout the holiday season - and all throughout the year!

Click Here to Order Your Copy of
Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas:
Have a Very Merry Movie Holiday
Today - from Amazon!

Joyous Blessings! Net

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The book "How Murray Saved Christmas" becomes Christmas Cartoon!

MOVIE REVIEW


How Murray Saved Christmas


Network: NBC

Original Air Date: December 5, 2014

*The hour-long cartoon animation
is based on Mike Reiss' best-selling children's book
of the same name, "How Murray Saved Christmas".

*This book has many wonderful reviews. To read them, click here.

"How Murray Saved Christmas" book becomes Cartoon!

CAST:

Jason Alexander ... Doc Holiday
Sean Hayes ... Edison Elf
Dennis Haysbert ... The Narrator
John Ratzenberger ... Officer Bender
Kevin Michael Richardson ... Santa Claus
Jerry Stiller ... Murray Weiner


PLOT:

via NBC press release:

The story centers on cranky deli owner Murray Kleiner, who is forced to fill in for Santa one Christmas and does a weirdly wonderful job.


Movie Review:

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*produced by Universal Television
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Deck the Halls Movie from book by Mary & Carol Higgins Clark

MOVIE REVIEW


Deck the Halls

Network: TNT

Original Air Date: December 20, 2011

*Based on book - Deck the Halls, by Mary Higgins Clark and Daughter Carol Higgins Clark

CAST:

Kathy Najimy ... Alvirah
Scottie Thompson ... Regan
David Selby ... Luke
Larry Miller ... Willy
Eric Johnson ... Jack
Jane Alexander ... Nora
Luciano Carro ... ?

PLOT:

from TNT press release:

Adapted from the first book in Mary Higgins Clark and daughter Carol Higgins Clark’s series of holiday mystery novels, this warm-hearted story brings together two of the authors’ most popular characters: Detective Regan Reilly and cleaning-woman-turned-private-eye Alvirah Meegan. The women investigate the kidnapping of Regan’s father and a young female driver just before the holidays. The race is on to rescue the pair and get them home in time for Christmas.

Howard Burkons (John Q, TNT’s The Ron Clark Story) is set to write the script. He will executive-produce with Brenda Friend (Joan of Arc, The Ron Clark Story)

 

 

Movie Review:

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*Images from TNT, LucianaCarroFans.com, and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
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Nancy Drew

MOVIE REVIEW

Nancy Drew:
Movie starring Emma Roberts (Hotel for Dogs), Tate Donovan (Silver Bells), Rachael Leigh Cook (She's All That), Max Thieriot (Smallville), and Josh Flitter (The Greatest Game Ever Played).


CAST:

Emma Roberts ... Nancy Drew
Josh Flitter ... Corky Veinshtein
Max Thieriot ... Ned Nickerson
Tate Donovan ... Carson Drew
Rachael Leigh Cook ... Jane Brighton
Kelly Vitz ... Trish
Daniella Monet ... Inga Veinshtein
Caroline Aaron ... Barbara Barbara
Marshall Bell ... John Leshing
Pat Carroll ... Landlady
Craig Gellis ... Thug
Rich Cooper ... Charlie
Amy Bruckner ... Bess
Kay Panabaker ... Georgie
Cliff Bemis ... Chief McGinnis

PLOT:

from DVD description:

With her magnifying glass and fingerprint powder in hand, Nancy Drew leaves River Heights for Hollywood... but not to meet that guy on Smallville, as her boyfriend Ned fears. No, she's out to solve one of the greatest mysteries ever: the death of movie star Dehlia Draycott. But the bigger mystery is how our perky, plaid-clad sleuth will fit in with the text-messaging teen queens of mean she meets at Hollywood High.

Join Emma Roberts as Nancy in this timeless girl detective mystery as she finds danger, adventure and romance. Because wherever Nancy goes, excitement follows.

Movie Review:

Nancy Drew is a strong and confident young woman. She believes in herself and justice… and isn’t afraid of seeking out the truth as clues to the Draycott Mystery unravel around her.

This movie is better suited for Preteen age and up. The Dehlia Draycott mystery involves an unwed murdered Hollywood actress of the golden era having given birth to a daughter. This issue may be too much for young viewers to comprehend as well as explain the reasoning of the child’s birth… since the actress was unmarried.

Also, Nancy thinks the Draycott Mansion is haunted but learns it was only a projection image. There are other close moments of intense with a bomb explosion, a van tries to run over Nancy and her friend, Corky, Nancy is kidnapped, etc…

In spite of these sticky situations… the movie is delightful and fun. I liked Nancy’s style and personality… she wasn’t ever afraid or and intimidated to be her true self. A great role model. I loved when she told the other girls in the lunch room that “She likes Old Fashioned Things” and the girl responds, “Oh, we noticed”.

There isn’t anything objectional as far as language or physical relations. There was a mild sweet kiss at the end but I’ll let you watch the movie to see if it was with her old reliable sleuthing friend, Ned… or with the new funny guy, Corky.



See or Skip:

See! Great for PreTeen Girl Sleepovers or for anyone who ever enjoyed a Nancy Drew Book.