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Nov 11th Movies that Were Better than the Books #L&SR’s Blogging Challenge,

First before we get into L&SR’s blog challenge, I want to thank all the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces for their service! Their dedication and sacrifice keeps our great nation free. Happy Veterans Day!

Welcome to #L&SR’s Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge November 11, 2020, Movies that were better than the books. I puzzled on this one until my puzzler was sore! (Dr. Seuss) Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cauldron. Take your choice of a bat wing Chocolate Chip or Pumpkin, or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate.

Since most the movies I’ve seen after reading the book were a disappointment. I could only come up with one movie that was better than the book. Practical Magic. The book was much darker than the movie which I have enjoyed year after year at Halloween and other times.

Since its Veterans Day I have to list American Sniper (Was the movie better than the book, probably not, but…) a 2014 American biographical war drama film directed by Clint Eastwood and written by Jason Hall. It is loosely based on the memoir American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History (2012) by Chris Kyle, with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice.American Sniper by Christopher Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim Defelice – The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History is an autobiography by United States Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, With 255 kills, 160 of them officially confirmed by the Pentagon, Kyle is the deadliest marksman in U.S. military history. The memoir has sold over 1.2 million copies across all formats. Why read it? Or watch it? Freedom is not free.

There you have it the movies that were better than the books! What movies do you consider better than the books? Please post it in the comments!

Alas, I must return to my writing cave where deadlines loom preparing promo on my new release HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC. Stay tuned! Chocolate Raspberry Magic release date been extended until April 2021. And I’ve turned in the sixth book in A Demon’s Witch Series to my editor at The WIld Rose Press. Fingers crossed she likes it. AND I’m starting a new project Wylder West Assignment. Keep an eye out for more information. Now let’s see what the other author’s list as movies that were better than the books! Hopefully they thought of more than I did. LOL L&SR

Pssst… While you’re here, don’t forget to check out my paranormal romance/mysteries click here.

In honor of Veterans Day, I’d like to feature A Witch’s Journey Series which the hero deals with healing and pays it forward by helping other veterans locate and succeed in a jobs.

Looking for an exciting read to whisk you away from your ordinary world into a magical, fantasy adventure? Drum roll please. HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC. Share the magic, adventure and mystery get your copy from Amazon, Amazon UK , Amazon AU , Amazon CA Barnes& Noble itunes , and KOBO Pssst… Hidden Gypsy Magic is part of A Witch’s Journey Series. You might also like A Witch’s Journey or A Witch’s Holiday Wedding. Tales of redemption, magic, wildlife rescue, true love and paying it forward will leave you breathless.

A sneak peek between the pages of Hidden Gypsy Magic:

Discover the consequences of awakening hidden Gypsy magic!

March came in like a lamb, but a few days later a frigid wind gripped the northeast region of the United States with a vengeance. Gwen covered the box with her tiny treasures inside and shoved open the vehicle door. When the SUV’s door slammed against her legs, she yelped but continued to tightly hold the cover in place over the box. I’ll have bruises tomorrow. Once inside Brock’s vet office, she glanced at the empty receptionist area. “Anybody here?” No one answered, so she eased into a seat and waited anxiously with a cardboard box on her lap. Weak scratching came from the box. Carefully lifting the cover, she peeked inside to make sure the little creatures were safe.

When the front door banged open of the veterinary clinic, she jumped. A cold breeze swept through the waiting room ahead of Delta, the receptionist, who rushed in throwing her arms up in an exasperated gesture. “Sorry, I’m late. Traffic.” She frowned while rounding the reception desk and glanced down at the appointment book, then back up to Gwen. “I don’t have you on my schedule today.” Leaning over the counter, the receptionist pointed to the box. “What’s in there?”

Gwen’s face flushed in anger. “Someone dumped these poor innocent turtles or more accurately Desert Tortoises by the side of the road. They can’t be much more than a few weeks old. Even the spring temps are close to freezing at night. Poor little things were cold, dehydrated, defenseless, and malnourished.” She glanced at the receptionist. Dr. Brock Scutter is expecting me, I spoke to him late last night

Thanks for popping in. I really appreciate it. Thanksgiving is nearly here. Anyway, next week’s blogging challenge November 18, 2020, topic is Funniest things that have happened to me. That will be interesting. Until then have fun, stay safe, and never let the world get you down!