I took a break from writing and went with the girls to see The Vow (not exactly something that caught my hubby’s interest – lol). Ever since I first saw the preview, I’ve wanted to see this movie. It’s about a married couple who is completely in love, but after a car accident the wife suffers from amnesia and doesn’t remember her husband or several years before meeting him. In fact, the last thing she remembers is being engaged to another man. So, the husband has to make his wife fall in love with him all over again. What a great concept.
This is actually based on a true story and wasn’t at all what I expected. It looked like it would be a typical chick flick filled with lots of humor, but it was actually deeper than that. Not only does he need his wife to fall in love with him again, but she’s also a different person than he originally met because she lost several years of life experience as well as forgetting a tragedy that had completely changed the direction of her life.
Although it wasn’t filled with upbeat humor like I’d imagined it would have, I really enjoyed this movie. If you’re looking to watch a drama with a chicky feel (and many scenes where Channing Tatum is walking around shirtless), then I’d recommend checking this one out.
In addition to getting out to see this flick, I’ve had quite a busy week. I was interviewed by author, Patricia Prestion, which you can read here. My novella, The Boyfriend Bylaws, has received a fabulous new cover (see below). For those of you who posted on Goodreads wondering if there’s going to be a sequel to Shaken, the answer is a definite YES. Shaken is the first book in the Mind Reader series and there is a lot more in Kylie’s journey to come. Although I’ve started on the second Mind Reader book, most of my time is currently spent on last minute edits before the release of See Me (coming very soon!).
Thank you, dear readers, to all who have posted reviews on Shaken. I read each and every review and it ignites my creativity that much more to hear how much you enjoyed Kylie’s first book. She has many more hurdles to overcome as she uncovers more information about her mysterious gift and hopefully you’ll have the next book on your hot little e-readers before too long. Oh, and before I forget, Shaken will be also be available in paperback very soon!
Hope you have an awesome weekend and happy reading!!
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Love Shaken. I can’t wait for the sequel. I am also very much looking forward to See Me. If it is half as awesome as the cover, I will love it!
I made my husband go see that movie with me last week. It wasn’t what I was expecting, either, as it was a bit more dark and serious than I thought it’d be based on the previews. But it was still good.
THANK YOU for posting this! I’ve read a few reviews, but I don’t always agree with movie reviewers, so I wanted a writer’s opinion on it. I think I’ll keep it on my list but save it for when I’m in the mood for something a little more serious.
Bud . . . Thanks so much. See Me is very close to publication, but with all the excitement over The Boyfriend Bylaws this week, the Totally Fit gang is taking over my brain so I’ve been working on Kaitlin’s story. Soon though!
Rose . . . Exactly what I thought! When I got home, I kept asking my hubby if he’d know how to make me fall in love with him again. LOL. Hopefully, we’ll never have to worry about something like that.
Caryn . . . Great plan. Definitely worth seeing and, as a writer, there were some unexpected twists that surprised me. Interesting and sweet movie. I might even buy it when it comes out.