Showing posts with label reviews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reviews. Show all posts

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Movie Night with the Novelist: Movie Reviews

Uncertain about what movie to rent or buy? Have Hollywood films let you down? Too many reboots? Too much politics? 

Avoid the bottomless pit of rerun and political party movies by tuning into Movie Night with the Novelist on Undawnted's newsletter: A Novelist Idea, as well as Movie Reviews on Undawnted's YouTube Channel. Make your date night special, instead of tedious. 

DL Mullan is the host. With her combined education and experience in literature, mythology, history, and scriptwriting (trained by a Hollywood screenwriter), then you will receive honest, objective reviews about older and newer movies. 

Don't waste your time or money, when you have Movie Night with the Novelist

A new movie review episode arrives every other Thursday on Undawnted's YouTube Channel throughout this Autumn Cider season.

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A writer at heart, Undawnted's own creative spark, DL Mullan, began writing short stories and poetry before adolescence. Ms. Mullan showcases her literary talents by publishing her creative writing. She has short stories and poems published in digital and print collections, from academia to commercial anthologies. In addition, she writes novels, designs apparel, and creates digital art. Ms. Mullan produces her own book cover designs for herself and others. She is an award-winning digital artist and poet.

Currently, she has embarked on writing her multi-book Legacy Universe, Supernatural Superhero Series.

With her education and experience in writing, DL Mullan shares her knowledge via her newsletters. If you too want to become a Fearless Phile, then subscribe to one of her newsletters on Substack.

Her innovative style teaches writers how to reach their creative potential, and write more effectively.

Learn. Grow. Master… with Undawnted.



Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Would you like to be a Blog Tourist? Or, Blog Tourateur?


Team Undawnted is looking for Blog Tourateurs, or Blog Tour Hosts. 

We like to review Indie Creators, and in turn receive a review or marketing time on your blog. Would you like to become part of our Blog Tours?  

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It’s easy to become a host:

  • Do you have a blog or website for creative endeavors?

  • Do you like being a part of a team?

  • Do you enjoy art, poetry, and prose?

Then you qualify to become a Blog Tourateur for Team Undawnted. 

We supply all your needs with an Advance Review Copy (ARC in PDF form) for you to peruse, and/or our marketing materials such as:

  • Articles

  • Links

  • Reviews

  • Marketing Images

A Blog Tour Host just needs to put the items together on their blog/site and publish! It is that simple. 

Become a Creative Connoisseur!

For further information on how you can sign up as a Blog Tour Host, fill out and send your request in via our Contact Undawnted form.

Thank you for your interest,

Team Undawnted

 

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Show Review: The Orville: New Horizons is Better than Star Trek: The Next Generation

I know it is a bold statement, but I do not regret a single word of it. 

There are Trekkies whose heads just exploded all over their monitors and laptop screens. I will not take back the statement. The Orville: New Horizons is Better than Star Trek: The Next Generation. It is the unvarnished truth. 

...and perhaps too many colons!

I love Star Trek. I remember watching a Star Trek Marathon of the original show on television when I was a child. I was about eleven or twelve. I have been to a Star Trek Convention with Michael Dorn as the guest speaker. 

Star Trek in recent times has tried to be a social and political commentator that feels like preaching, more than entertaining. It is fine to have relevant topics in entertainment, but when entertainment steps across the line into a "teachable moment," or outright "manipulation," that is when you lose me as a viewer. I am an adult and I expect to be treated that way. 

...that goes for politicians too. 

What The Orville did with their New Horizons season was multifold. First, Captain Ed Mercer grew up. That was a plus. He no longer obsessed over his ex-wife and their failed marriage. That left room for him to become captain and take on internal and external ship problems. Second, the comedic childishness fell to the waste side. Third, the storylines were more mature, still had their humorous moments, but kept true to the nature of the show. 

This season's storylines were quite impressive. There was the obvious slant to some of the tales, but a balance was reached on most of the content. 60/40 left to right in certain circumstances, but most of the time the stories and characters seemed more of a 50/50 balance between political views. 

Sometimes I did wonder where the show was going, and then the writers reined their opinions back in. A good science fiction/space opera will allow the audience to decide for themselves, not make decisions for them and then cram the lesson down their throats. The Orville: New Horizons is going in the direction of a well-written, performed, and astute in politics, culture, and society show worthy of being watched.

I will reiterate: I don't want to be preached to or at. That statement is for the socialists of both identity politics and religion. Just don't step over that line. You will neither get my vote, nor my time. 

Too often, the culture wars between these two extremist views like Marxists and the Evangelicals spills over into my world. I believe that these segments of society try to win over the majority by omitting facts and their real agenda. The real agenda is to force-feed either strict religious "morality" or communism without the voter's understanding, awareness, or permission.

The Orville: New Horizons skirted that perilous road with some uneasiness. From time to time, I thought the ship would head over a cliff, but was saved by common sense. I appreciate the effort. In the end, the show turned in solid performances, an equipoised world view, and the right type of thought-provoking debate that the audience should have with themselves. 

...let the roasting of me begin.

Have a great and wonderful day.

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If you enjoyed this review, then check out her other reviews on Amazon and IMDB

Remember to hit that Helpful button. 

DL Mullan is a Hollywood Scriptwriter-trained writer. She has spent time in front of the camera and on stage, as well has being crew on a number of projects. 

 Learn. Grow. Master... with Undawnted.


Saturday, August 27, 2022

Blog Tour Hosts Wanted

Team Undawnted is looking for Blog Tour Hosts for the 2023 New Year. We are content creators for Undawnted. Our articles and promotions will drive more traffic to your site.

It’s easy to become a host:

  • Do you have a blog or website for creative endeavors?

  • Do you like being a part of a team?

  • Do you enjoy art, poetry, and prose?

Then you qualify to become a Blog Tour Host for Team Undawnted. 

We supply all your needs:

  • Articles

  • Links

  • Reviews

  • Marketing Images

A Blog Tour Host just needs to put the items together on their blog/site and publish! It is that simple.

For further information on how you can sign up as a Blog Tour Host, fill out and send your request in via our Contact Undawnted form.

Thank you for your interest,

Team Undawnted

 

Sunday, May 15, 2022

Undawnted Press Release... Eclipse: Cloaked by Totality is Available for Purchase

 Undawnted's proprietor, DL Mullan, has officially released her fourth chapbook!

Eclipse: Cloaked by Totality is an amalgamation of poetry styles under the topic of an eclipse. With poems in the genres of science, mythology, and literature, there is something special for everyone who reads it. DL Mullan's gift is to make the intangible, tangible. A Ph.D. is not a requirement to read any of her poetry or prose writing. Readers can just enjoy.

From the chapbook's dedication page:

This total eclipse dives deep into the heart of the matter. Eclipse is a themed chapbook with mythological, meteorological, astrophysical, and literary aspects weaved throughout the poetry to create a one-of-a-kind reading experience.  

Some reader acclaim about various poems are:

"Excellent."
"More like cloaked by powerful words!"
"Love this."

Find your totality with Eclipse.

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 View some poetry samples via the Eclipse Prevue (Unnarrated Trailer):

It's easy to purchase from Lulu: Download your copy of Eclipse (PDF).  

And... leave a rating and review! Ms. Mullan loves to hear from her audience, such as acclaim for her poem, Plasma:

"This won First Place in my science competition. I didn't know poets could write this way. I'm in awe of your writing."

"Dude... this poem is awesome! 5 Stars. Just a masterpiece of language."

"What a combination, physics in a poem or should I say a poem regarding physics A very good and interesting poem that's why I gave it a 5-star rating."


*Special Thanks to Sonoran Dawn Studios for publishing another one of Ms. Mullan's creative productions. 

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About Undawnted

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A writer at heart, Undawnted's own creative spark, DL Mullan, began writing short stories and poetry before adolescence. Ms. Mullan decided to showcase her literary talents by publishing collections of her poems. She also writes novels, designs apparel, and creates digital art. Ms. Mullan has a number of poems published in digital and print collections, from academia to commercial anthologies. She produces her own book cover designs for herself and others. She is an award-winning digital artist and poet. Currently, she is embarking on becoming an established prose writer. Creative courage is contagious... become fearless with Undawnted. Find DL Mullan at www.undawnted.com.

Saturday, January 22, 2022

On Poem Hunter for Review: Desert

Another short, structured poem was added onto Undawnted's Poem Hunter page.

Desert is a Cinquain. Five lines to change your mood with a descriptive narrative. 

If you like this poem, then please bookmark: DL Mullan's Poem Hunter page.

We would appreciate our readers to take a moment and leave a comment, rating, and review. 

Ms. Mullan loves to hear from her audience. 

 

Have a great and rhyme-filled day.  

 

Saturday, January 1, 2022

Let It Snow! Over There, Please for January 2022's New Year

January 2022 begins a whole new year and it is time to get creative. 

Undawnted has on tap for the month*:

See also: Undawnted's Seasonal Calendar of Events and find out what Winter Frost has in store for you! 

Have a great and snowy day! 

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Sunday, December 19, 2021

On Poem Hunter for Review: Asymptote

Undawnted's DL Mullan will publish her shorter albeit structured poetry on Poem Hunter, especially those poems used in her Special Engagement's Workshop series called Onomatopoetry. 

First up, Asymptote the science based poem. A workshop in the seasonal reads: Autumn Cider Genre Theater Workshop will be linked to this article to showcase how science and the poetic arts can be combined for an interesting prospective about the nature of our universe.   

So please, bookmark this new endeavor: DL Mullan's Poem Hunter page for quotes for wisdom and insight as well as her workshop poems. 

And take a moment to leave a comment, rating, and review. 

Ms. Mullan loves to hear from her readership. 

 

Have a great and rhyme-filled day.  

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UPDATE: Workshops and Special Engagements have been moved to our Premium Content page.

Learn. Grow. Master... with Undawnted.


Friday, December 3, 2021

Undawnted is Red Hot in December with Countdowns, Gifts, Parties, and Reviews

December ends autumn and begins winter. So, let's countdown to Yule and the New Year!

Undawnted has ongoing as well as new projects, movie nights, movie reviews, and a year-end review of goals.

On the Schedule for this month*:
  • Continue with Movie Night with the Novelist 
    • Yippie Kaiyay!
      • 12/4, No movie tonight; Event Booked: Autumn Wonders Book Event completed
      • 12/5, Die Hard completed
    •   Narnia!
      • 12/11, Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, & the Wardrobe completed
      • 12/12, Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian completed
    • Find Your Spirit ~
      • 12/18, Scrooged completed
      • 12/19, If You Believe completed
    • Be Your Own Hero ~
      • 12/24 Xmas Eve, Ernest Saves Christmas completed
      • 12/25 Xmas, Home Alone completed
    • Happy New Year!
      • 12/31, New Year's Eve, No movie tonight; Event Booked: Sonoran Dawn Party
  • Participate in a Book Tour completed
  • Author Interviews completed
  • Subscription for Newsletter/Mailing List completed
  • Add to Special Engagements/Writer's Workshops 
  • Book Event December 4th completed
  • Party December 31st in process
  • Finish Immortal Spellcaster for Editorial Review in process
  • Rework The Reality Hackers in process
  • Continue building the Legacy Universe 
  • Add/Remove Poems up for Review
    • Added: Eggnog Dreams  
    • Removed as of 12/31:
      • Moon over Aphrodite
      • 9.12.01
      • Upon Reading Edgar Allan Poe
      • Step on All of Us
      • You
      • Desert Mesquite
      • Vanished  
      • Eggnog Dreams
       
  • Year-end Review and Revision of Goals in process

See also: Undawnted's Calendar

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Can you feel the sizzle! 

Have a great and wintry day!

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Friday, November 5, 2021

Tour Booked for Nov. 29 - Dec. 3 for the Lingering Spirit Whispers Paranormal Anthology Set

Undawnted's novelist, DL Mullan, has been booked for an anthology tour the last week in November.  

The Lingering Spirit Whispers Paranormal Anthology Set is due out December 1st and we here on Undawnted will receive a sneak peek! Isn't that exciting? 

Ms. Mullan will be reviewing this set, in addition, she will be conducting author interviews. 

If you would like to book a tour with Undawnted, please use our Contact form

For more information, check out our Bookings page

Have a great and wonderful day!



Thursday, September 30, 2021

New Contact Form is Available

Since social media is unreliable due to censorship, Undawnted has removed those avenues of communication for a simple Contact Form

If you would like to Schedule Blog Tours, Book Events, Panels, Critiques, & Reviews with Undawnted's very own, DL Mullan, then please use our Contact Form

Thank you! 

Have a great and wonderful day.

Friday, September 24, 2021

Want More Undawnted? Schedule Blog Tours, Book Events, Panels, Critiques, & Reviews

Undawnted focuses on mythology, legend, folklore, literature, history, and the hero's journey, and incorporates these fields into genres like horror, scifi, supernatural/paranormal, steampunk, crime-drama, and the literary.

DL Mullan participates in projects, programming, and events on a first come, first served bases.

DL Mullan offers review and critique services free of charge. Ms. Mullan asks that Advanced Review Copies (ACRs) to be in PDF form for easy access and emailing.  

Since the author would like to keep her quality standards high, Ms. Mullan limits the volume of her participation in Blog Tours, Book Events, Panels, Critiques, & Reviews per season.

Please see the link in the menu section to the right for more information to see when your tour, event, discussion, critique or review can be scheduled.

Schedule Blog Tours, Book Events, Panels, Critiques, & Reviews 

Contact Undawnted using the our online form.

Thank you. 


Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Breathe in The Descent this Autumn Season

The Descent is "a darker breed of poetry."

As readers have wrote:
"As a genre poet myself, I have to tell you how much I enjoyed this."

"This is first for me. I have never read genre poetry before. I love it. Hugely imaginative and utterly unique..."

Breathe is one of those poems that settles into one's soul. So grab some chocolate and red wine. Then nestle with a blanket and a pet with a fire in the fireplace... as one reader suggested she did and enjoyed this poem in all its flavors, repeatedly. She added that: 

"The poem is as scrumptious and sensual as it is dark and deep."

So delve deep into your sultry side with each breath. 

Grab your copy today... The Descent.

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The Descent is getting a new cover! 

DL Mullan created the cover art to better reflect the poetry within the pages of this darker breed of poetry.

Join Undawnted in our Re-release coming this Autumn Cider Seasonal Reads 2023. Subscribe to A Novelist Idea for the details and an invitation to the Release Party.

Learn. Grow. Master... with Undawnted. 


Thursday, July 23, 2020

My Poetry Forum Nominations for Rabbit Hole

Poetry is a great way to express yourself and when others give you a thumbs up, that is great as well. Rabbit Hole, was nominated once on My Poetry Forum for its candor and verse.

Thank you so very much.

Have a great and wonderful day. 
 
This poem is being moved to Undawnted's YouTube Channel.
 
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Undawnted's YouTube Channel offers poetry shorts to full-fledged poetry feature films in our Poetry Slam section. This new playlist will give you more of the rhymes you crave.

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Saturday, April 4, 2020

My Poetry Forum Nominations for Imaginary Suicide

Forums are a great way to meet new people and gain insight into one's own writing. The provocative and evocative poem, Imaginary Suicide, was nominated twice on My Poetry Forum.

Thank you so very much.


This poem is being moved to Undawnted's YouTube Channel.
 
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Imaginary Suicide is one of the poems in the Chapbook: Turquoise

The healing power of color comes the emotive, evocative, and provocative chapbook that will hit every note with ease and leave you wanting more.

"Amazing."

"I love it. I can relate and "feel" the moment and the experience it brought on... thanks for sharing."

"That's f@ckin awesome!!! Wow... I love your work."

Get hooked on Turquoise today!  

Have a great and wonderful day. 
 
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Undawnted's YouTube Channel offers poetry shorts to full-fledged poetry feature films in our Poetry Slam section. This new playlist will give you more of the rhymes you crave.

Subscribe for more award-level poems written by DL Mullan.

 

 



Thursday, March 12, 2020

My Poetry Forum Nomination for Loaner

Forums are a great way to meet new people and gain insight into one's own writing. The lyrical poem: Loaner was nominated on My Poetry Forum.

Thank you so very much. 

If you would like to read the poem for yourself and leave a review, then please head on over to My Poetry Forum

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Loaner is one of the poems in the Chapbook: Turquoise

The healing power of color comes the emotive, evocative, and provocative chapbook that will hit every note with ease and leave you wanting more.

"Amazing."

"I love it. I can relate and "feel" the moment and the experience it brought on... thanks for sharing."

"That's f@ckin awesome!!! Wow... I love your work."

Get hooked on Turquoise today!  



Have a great and wonderful day. 
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Undawnted's YouTube Channel offers poetry shorts to full-fledged poetry feature films in our Poetry Slam section. This new playlist will give you more of the rhymes you crave.

Subscribe for more award-level poems written by DL Mullan.

 

 
 


Monday, February 24, 2020

Submissions in the Round

Last year I did not submit as many poems to third party sites as I usually do. 

Read Earth Changes II
My 2020 goal for submissions was to be more active. I have great poetry and I would like readers to experience my brand of rhyme, free verse, and metaphor. I have been writing for decades, with many positive reviews and critical acclaim. 

This seasonal cycle, I would like to expand my audience who may think that poetry is not for them. Then, you have not read my poetry. I write scientific, science fiction, imaginative, and emotive based poems that are not difficult to understand, but will leave an indelible mark on the reader.

I am publishing a few established poems that I have placed in my chapbooks on a few forums online. So if you would like to read some of my poems and leave a review, then please subscribe to Undawnted's YouTube Channel.

I also write poetry for a commission. 

Have a great and wonderful day.

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Undawnted's YouTube Channel offers poetry shorts to full-fledged poetry feature films in our Poetry Slam section. This new playlist will give you more of the rhymes you crave.

Subscribe for more award-level poems written by DL Mullan.

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Winter is Not Winter without a Good Read


So you say you are bored. You don't know what to do with yourself... Welcome to the solution. 

Undawnted is the online locale for the artist and author: DL Mullan. Here you will discover fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that is unbound. 

No hype. No conspiracy theories. No propaganda. 

Just entertainment that informs and educates while being inventive, unassuming, and unleashed. The imagination should flow freely as it does at Undawnted. The characters come alive and drive the plots and mood. Articles and essays think of better ways to resolve life's challenges while also providing a platform for better living and healthy eating. Rhymes and rhythms grace the pages of chapbooks full of imagery and emotion.

Visit Undawnted's Seasonal Reads: Winter Frost for reads to warm you up! 

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Support an artist and author and creative spirit today!

Thank you and have a great and wonderful day!


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