Monique Hale

Writer, mother, realist, cloud lover, daydreamer, dessert enthusiast, sweet tea addict, perfectionist, and lover of life and Christ, but not in that order. http://www.fanfiction.net/~vikingloverelle

Most commented posts

  1. Book Review: “Dead Reckoning” by Charlaine Harris — 5 comments
  2. Review: The Vampire Diaries “The Reckoning” (Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Vampire Hunter? Klaus, That’s Who.) — 5 comments
  3. Review: True Blood – “Sunset” The Sun Isn’t Setting Fast Enough For Me… — 4 comments
  4. Did You Guess Rosie’s Killer? Review: Season 2 Finale of The Killing – “What I Know” — 4 comments
  5. Review: The Vampire Diaries “Ghost World” (And Jenna Couldn’t Come Back Because…?) — 3 comments

Author's posts

Apr 17 2014

The Originals – “The Big Uneasy” Review. I Beg Your Pardon?

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  • April 17, 2014

  • 7 mins to read

The city of New Orleans is as much a character in The Originals as the supernaturals. Let’s not forget about her, writers.

Apr 10 2014

Interview: “The Walking Dead” Showrunner Scott Gimple Answers Fans Questions

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  • April 10, 2014

  • 9 mins to read

“The Walking Dead” Showrunner Scott Gimple answers fans questions in this two-part interview.

Mar 28 2014

Analyze This. Review: The Vampire Diaries – “Rescue Me”

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  • March 28, 2014

  • 7 mins to read

I don’t want to jinx myself and gush about where TVD is going given the events in “Rescue Me.” But I’ll take a chance and say the writers are headed in a great direction.

Mar 26 2014

Conspiracy Much? Review: The Tomorrow People – “Endgame”

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  • March 26, 2014

  • 5 mins to read

So now that the cat is out of the bag, where does “The Tomorrow People” go next?

Mar 26 2014

TV News: Perrey Reeves Guest Stars on USA’s “Covert Affairs”

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  • March 26, 2014

  • 2 mins to read

Perrey Reeves Tapped As A Recurring Guest Star In USA Network’s Globe-Trotting Espionage Drama “Covert Affairs”

Mar 24 2014

Keep Calm and Follow Daryl. Review: The Walking Dead – “Us”

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  • March 24, 2014

  • 7 mins to read

The writers take us for a little ride on the doubt train. Is everyone heading for their ‘final destination’ or are they finally going to find refuge? I don’t think Terminus is all it’s cracked up to be.

Mar 21 2014

Zzzzz … Made Me Fall Asleep. Review: The Vampire Diaries – “While You Were Sleeping”

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  • March 21, 2014

  • 5 mins to read

The title “While You Were Sleeping” is a good fit; the Travelers are creepy; and Dobrev needs acting lessons—stat.

Mar 20 2014

The Vampire, The Witch & The Werewolf. Review: The Originals – “Moon Over Bourbon Street”

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  • March 20, 2014

  • 6 mins to read

The Originals is returning to its roots; you know, the whole point of the show.

Mar 20 2014

Not So Super. Review: The Tomorrow People – “Superhero”

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  • March 20, 2014

  • 5 mins to read

I am a bit underwhelmed by “Superhero,” and the courtroom scene is beyond unbelievable.

Mar 17 2014

Look At The Flowers. Review: The Walking Dead – “The Grove”

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  • March 17, 2014

  • 7 mins to read

“The Grove” is a turning point in The Walking Dead. I look forward to seeing how things pan out from here.

Mar 13 2014

TV News: Macklemore Judges on Project Runway:Under the Gunn Tonight!

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  • March 13, 2014

  • 1 min to read

All new episode of Project Runway: Under the Gunn airs tonight at 9pm only on Lifetime.

Mar 12 2014

Fun Times in the Cemetery. Review: The Originals – “Farewell to Storyville”

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  • March 12, 2014

  • 5 mins to read

While not too impressed with “Farewell to Storyville,” I appreciate the sentiment behind the episode.

Mar 10 2014

Interview: Norman Reedus (Daryl Dixon) Talks to AMC

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  • March 10, 2014

  • 5 mins to read

Tune in to The Walking Dead, Sundays at 9/8c, only on AMC.

Mar 10 2014

Well, Someone Got Their Wish … Review: The Walking Dead – “Alone”

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  • March 10, 2014

  • 6 mins to read

A lot happens in “Alone” to make me question where the groups will end up. Terminus looks like a good place to start but I’m worried it won’t be all it’s being made out to be.

Mar 08 2014

She’ll Be Back. Review: The Vampire Diaries – “Gone Girl”

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  • March 8, 2014

  • 5 mins to read

This week’s venture into the world of paranormal teens and the adults who hate them settles in on a dark time. Death overshadows everything in Mystic Falls, and if that wasn’t ominous enough, the writers throw in a little revenge to even up the playing field.

Mar 06 2014

Who’s Afraid of a White Oak Stake? Review: The Originals – “Le Grand Guignol”

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  • March 6, 2014

  • 7 mins to read

“Le Grand Guignol” shifts the storyline of The Originals to the werewolves. It’s not a huge shift, but we can see the witches are losing their steam and the werewolves will be coming into their own.

Mar 03 2014

Flipping the Bird. Review: The Walking Dead – “Still”

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  • March 3, 2014

  • 6 mins to read

“Still” is a character-centric episode, getting to what’s hidden beneath the bravado the survivors wear, delving into the things best left untouched.

Mar 01 2014

Bunch of Geniuses. Review: The Vampire Diaries – “No Exit”

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  • March 1, 2014

  • 6 mins to read

Caroline shows her sense of humor, as usual, and Damon is always quick to be witty. But in “No Exit,” I think the acting speaks for itself.

Feb 27 2014

Ahh … True Wuv. Review: The Originals – “Long Way Back from Hell”

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  • February 27, 2014

  • 5 mins to read

“Long Way Back from Hell” is yet another foray into the witchy ways of those who inhabit the supernatural community of New Orleans.

Feb 26 2014

TV News: The CW Kicks Off Summer w/4-hr. “Labyrinth” Event

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  • February 26, 2014

  • 3 mins to read

4 Hour TV Miniseries “Labyrinth” premieres May 22 only on The CW.

Feb 24 2014

Mullets and Crazy Cheese. Review: The Walking Dead – “Claimed”

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  • February 24, 2014

  • 8 mins to read

I’ve been watching The Walking Dead since its premiere four years ago, and I have to say I’m getting worried. If I can’t stomach watching the little bit of zombie killing that goes on in “Claimed,” I have no idea how I’ll get through the rest of this season and the next.

Feb 18 2014

Who Are The Real Prisoners? Review: The Walking Dead – “Inmates”

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  • February 18, 2014

  • 8 mins to read

“Inmates” proves to be a hushed, yet explosive episode.

Feb 14 2014

Interview: The Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira Talks About Michonne with AMC

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  • February 14, 2014

  • 6 mins to read

Danai Gurira (Michonne) talks to AMC about her character and her chances with Darryl. The Walking Dead airs Sundays at 9/8c only on AMC.

Feb 10 2014

There’s No “I” in Team. Review: The Walking Dead – “After”

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  • February 10, 2014

  • 8 mins to read

I enjoyed “After” in all its gory splendor. While it wasn’t the bloodiest episode, it did make me turn away from the screen a few times.

Jan 31 2014

Nothing A Little Heartbreak Can’t Cure. Review: The Vampire Diaries – “The Devil Inside”

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  • January 31, 2014

  • 6 mins to read

The Vampire Diaries hits the rewind button—another trip down ‘been there, done that’ lane with the doppelgangers.