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My Favourite TV Shows Based on Books

Posted on October 7, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Another idea from my good friend Reece, who also suggested the Films to TV post recently, was to write about my favourite TV shows that were adapted from books. Reece’s favourite adaptation is Looking for Alaska, which to be honest … Continue reading →

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End of September Watch List

Posted on September 27, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

My film of last week was Dune (1984). I first watched it over a decade ago on video and I really didn’t like it. Having rewatched it now, that was purely down to how much talking there is in the … Continue reading →

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Mid-September Update

Posted on September 15, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Hey everyone, it feels like it’s been a long time since I wrote an update post. I’ve had a breakthrough with a new story I’m working on. The idea popped into my head one night before sleep and each night … Continue reading →

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Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu – Book Review

Posted on September 10, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Thank you to Pushkin Press for the copy of this book in return for an honest review Before Dracula there was Carmilla, one of the earliest vampires stories, that helped set the standard for everything that came after and built … Continue reading →

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Red Snow – Film Review – FrightFest

Posted on September 9, 2021 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Sean Nichols Lynch Writer: Sean Nichols Lynch Starring: Dennice Cisneros, Nico Bellamy, Laura Kennon, Alan Silva, Edward Ewell and Vernon Wells Rating: ★★★★ There’s a real clash with how Vampires are presented in recent years. On one side they … Continue reading →

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