M. B. Weston's Blog tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1440504 2011-10-31T13:02:07-04:00 The Musings and Rants of Fantasy Author M. B. Weston TypePad The Final Cut in Movies: The Blind Side (10/23/11) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54eff8ac7883401543688d47e970c 2011-10-31T13:02:07-04:00 2011-10-31T13:02:07-04:00 On this week’s show, I'll be discussing the movie The Blind Side, starring Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock, Lilly Collins, and Tim McGraw. M. B. Weston

The Final Cut in Movies: Putting Science Fiction & Fantasy Center Stage

Final Cut Purple The Final Cut in Movies is a talk radio show about science fiction and fantasy movies I host that airs on WSBR 740 AM on the east coast of Florida. I also podcast the show each week on iTunes.

On this week’s show, I'll be discussing the movie The Blind Side, starring Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock, Lilly Collins, and Tim McGraw.

To listen to tonight's show:

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston hosts The Final Cut in Movies, an radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies that airs on 740 am WSBR. The Final Cut in movies can also be heard  on iTunes.  Weston speaks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the process of getting published. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

 http://www.MBWESTONBLOG.COM/2011/10/the-final-cut-in-movies-the-blind-side-102311.html The Final Cut in Movies: Real Steel (10/09/11) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54eff8ac7883401543688c498970c 2011-10-31T12:30:18-04:00 2011-10-31T12:30:18-04:00 On this week's show, I'll be discussion Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly and Dakota Goyo. M. B. Weston

The Final Cut in Movies: Putting Science Fiction & Fantasy Center Stage

Final Cut Purple The Final Cut in Movies is a talk radio show about science fiction and fantasy movies I host that airs on WSBR 740 AM on the east coast of Florida. I also podcast the show each week on iTunes.

On this week’s show, I'll be discussing the movie Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly, and Dakota Goyo.

To listen to tonight's show:

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston hosts The Final Cut in Movies, an radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies that airs on 740 am WSBR. The Final Cut in movies can also be heard  on iTunes.  Weston speaks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the process of getting published. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

 http://www.MBWESTONBLOG.COM/2011/10/the-final-cut-in-movies-real-steel-100911.html The Final Cut in Movies: Abduction (10/02/11) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54eff8ac788340162fc0aae94970d 2011-10-31T11:55:22-04:00 2011-10-31T11:55:22-04:00 On this week’s show, I'll be discussing the movie Abduction, starring Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins and Alfred Molina. M. B. Weston

The Final Cut in Movies: Putting Science Fiction & Fantasy Center Stage

Final Cut Purple The Final Cut in Movies is a talk radio show about science fiction and fantasy movies I host that airs on WSBR 740 AM on the east coast of Florida. I also podcast the show each week on iTunes.

On this week’s show, I'll be discussing the movie Abduction, starring Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins and Alfred Molina.

To listen to tonight's show:

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston hosts The Final Cut in Movies, an radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies that airs on 740 am WSBR. The Final Cut in movies can also be heard  on iTunes.  Weston speaks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the process of getting published. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

 http://www.MBWESTONBLOG.COM/2011/10/the-final-cut-in-movies-abduction-100211.html The Final Cut in Movies: Contagion (09/18/11) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54eff8ac7883401543688a6c6970c 2011-10-31T10:40:14-04:00 2011-10-31T10:40:14-04:00 On this show, I'll be discussing the movie Contagion, starring Laurence Fishburne, Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Gweneth Paltrow, and Jude Law. M. B. Weston

The Final Cut in Movies: Putting Science Fiction & Fantasy Center Stage

Final Cut Purple The Final Cut in Movies is a talk radio show about science fiction and fantasy movies I host that airs on WSBR 740 AM on the east coast of Florida. I also podcast the show each week on iTunes.

On this week’s show, I'll be discussing the movie Contagion, starring  Laurence Fishburne, Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Gweneth Paltrow, and Jude Law.

To listen to tonight's show:

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston hosts The Final Cut in Movies, an radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies that airs on 740 am WSBR. The Final Cut in movies can also be heard  on iTunes.  Weston speaks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the process of getting published. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

 http://www.MBWESTONBLOG.COM/2011/10/the-final-cut-in-movies-contagion-091811.html The Final Cut in Movies: Remembering 9/11 & Movies that Honor its Spirit tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54eff8ac788340154355776dd970c 2011-09-11T18:01:00-04:00 2011-09-11T17:40:18-04:00 On this week's show, I've decided to talk a bit about 9/11 and the movies that honor its spirit--not just movies about 9/11 or war, but about selfless sacrifice, the fight for freedom, and the fight against evil. M. B. Weston

The Final Cut in Movies: Putting Science Fiction & Fantasy Center Stage

Final Cut Purple The Final Cut in Movies is a talk radio show about science fiction and fantasy movies I host that airs on WSBR 740 AM on the east coast of Florida. I also podcast the show each week on iTunes.

On this week's show, I've decided to talk a bit about 9/11 and the movies that honor its spirit--not just movies about 9/11 or war, but about selfless sacrifice, the fight for freedom, and the fight against evil.

9/11 NEVER FORGET!

I'll also be discussing a bit of my time at DragonCon and the panels I was on!

To listen to tonight's show:

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston hosts The Final Cut in Movies, an radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies that airs on 740 am WSBR. The Final Cut in movies can also be heard  on iTunes.  Weston speaks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the process of getting published. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

 http://www.MBWESTONBLOG.COM/2011/09/the-final-cut-in-movies-remembering-911-movies-that-honor-its-spirit.html I'm A Guest on Praise FM 89.5 in Naples Florida! Listen Live Right Now @ http://www.praisefm.com! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54eff8ac78834015434b51d02970c 2011-08-21T19:30:00-04:00 2011-08-21T19:30:00-04:00 I'm about to go on the air with Arnie Coones on Praise FM 89.5 in Naples, Florida! Be sure to listen in! Click here to listen live via streaming audio! We're talking movies, my books, and FCA! M. B. Weston

I'm about to go on the air with Arnie Coones on Praise FM 89.5 in Naples, Florida! Be sure to listen in! Click here to listen live via streaming audio! We're talking movies, my books, and FCA!

 http://www.MBWESTONBLOG.COM/2011/08/im-a-guest-on-praise-fm-895-in-naples-florida-listen-live-right-now-httpwwwpraisefmcom.html The Final Cut in Movies: Rise of the Planet of the Apes Podcast Now Available! (08/21/11) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54eff8ac78834015390e18e30970b 2011-08-21T19:01:00-04:00 2011-08-21T19:01:00-04:00 On this week’s show, I'll be discussing the movie Rise of the Planet of the Apes, starring James Franco, Andy Serkis, John Lithgow, Tom Felton, and Freida Pinto. M. B. Weston

The Final Cut in Movies: Putting Science Fiction & Fantasy Center Stage

Final Cut Purple The Final Cut in Movies is a talk radio show about science fiction and fantasy movies I host that airs at 6:00pm EST on WSBR 740 AM on the east coast of Florida. I also podcast the show each week on iTunes.

On this week’s show, I'll be discussing the movie Rise of the Planet of the Apes, starring James Franco, Andy Serkis, John Lithgow, Tom Felton, and Freida Pinto.

To listen to tonight's show:

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston hosts The Final Cut in Movies, an radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies that airs on 740 am WSBR. The Final Cut in movies can also be heard  on iTunes.  Weston speaks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the process of getting published. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

 http://www.MBWESTONBLOG.COM/2011/08/the-final-cut-in-movies-rise-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-082111.html Tonight's Final Cut in Movies on Planet of the Apes Goes Live in Five! Listen @ http://wsbrradio.com! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54eff8ac78834014e8ad5236d970d 2011-08-21T17:55:00-04:00 2011-08-21T17:55:00-04:00 Be sure to listen in to tonight's Final Cut in Movies radio show! I'll be reviewing The Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and my thoughts might surprise you!! To listen: In South Florida, you can tune in to 740am WSBR Radiol; Listen live anywhere via streaming audio at wsbrradio.com! M. B. Weston

Be sure to listen in to tonight's Final Cut in Movies radio show! I'll be reviewing The Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and my thoughts might surprise you!!

To listen:

  • In South Florida, you can tune in to 740am WSBR Radio
  • Listen live anywhere via streaming audio at wsbrradio.com!

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston hosts The Final Cut in Movies, an radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies that airs on 740 am WSBR. The Final Cut in movies can also be heard  on iTunes.  Weston speaks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the process of getting published. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

 http://www.MBWESTONBLOG.COM/2011/08/tonights-final-cut-in-movies-on-planet-of-the-apes-goes-live-in-five-listen-httpwsbrradiocom.html The Final Cut in Movies: Cowboys & Aliens (08/07/11) Podcast Now Available! tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54eff8ac78834014e8a6f0745970d 2011-08-07T20:01:00-04:00 2011-08-07T20:01:00-04:00 On this week’s show, I'll be discussing the movie Cowboys & Aliens, starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, and Olivia Wilde. Remember, it's called Cowboys & Aliens, so check your reality meter at the door and suspend your disbelief! M. B. Weston <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p><em><strong>The Final Cut in Movies: Putting Science Fiction &amp; Fantasy Center Stage</strong></em></p> <p><em><a style="float: left;" href="http://mbweston.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54eff8ac788340112793af10e28a4-pi"><img class="at-xid-6a00e54eff8ac788340112793af10e28a4 " style="margin: 0px 5px 5px 0px;" src="http://mbweston.typepad.com/.a/6a00e54eff8ac788340112793af10e28a4-120wi" alt="Final Cut Purple" /></a> <a href="http://finalcutinmovies.com/" target="_blank">The Final Cut in Movies</a></em> is a talk radio show about science fiction and fantasy movies I host that airs on WSBR 740 AM on the east coast of Florida. I also podcast the show each week on <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=279606298" target="_blank">iTunes</a>.</p> <p>On this week’s show, I'll be discussing the movie Cowboys &amp; Aliens, starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, and Olivia Wilde. Remember, it's called Cowboys &amp; Aliens, so check your reality meter at the door and suspend your disbelief!</p> <p><strong>To listen to tonight's show:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="http://traffic.libsyn.com/mbweston/FC-067-080711.mp3" target="_blank">Click here to download this show directly.</a> </li> <li><a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=279606298" target="_blank">Click here to download this show off iTunes.</a> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 0.8em;">Fantasy novelist <a href="http://www.mbweston.com/" target="_blank">M. B. Weston</a> is the author of <a href="http://www.elysianchronicles.com/" target="_blank"><em>The Elysian Chronicles</em></a>, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston hosts <em><a href="http://mbweston.typepad.com/finalcut/" target="_blank">The Final Cut in Movies</a></em>, an&nbsp;radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies that airs on 740 am WSBR.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Final Cut in movies can also be heard&nbsp; <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=279606298" target="_blank">on iTunes</a>.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mbwestonblog.com/2009/02/introducing-the-to-elysia-and-back-again-podcast.html" target="_blank"></a> Weston speaks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the process of getting published. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit </span><a href="http://www.mbweston.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 0.8em;">www.mbweston.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 0.8em;">. Find out more about <em>The Elysian Chronicles</em> at </span><a href="http://www.elysianchronicles.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 0.8em;">www.elysianchronicles.com</span></a><span style="font-size: 0.8em;">.</span></p></div> <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ToElysiaAndBackAgain/~4/t5Q8pxMuq5A" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.MBWESTONBLOG.COM/2011/08/the-final-cut-in-movies-cowboys-aliens-080711.html My DragonCon Panel Schedule (Or How to Find Me @ DragonCon) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00e54eff8ac788340154344f6204970c 2011-08-06T16:57:45-04:00 2011-08-11T10:44:29-04:00 DragonCon has just given me my panel schedule! Here it is! I will try to get a reading as well. If I am not at one of these panels (or lost on the way to or from the panels), I will be signing books in the Exhibitor Hall at the Kerlak Publishing booth. (You can find it in the Marriott... Somewhere amid the sea of people...) M. B. Weston

DragonCon has just given me my panel schedule! Here it is! I will try to get a reading as well. If I am not at one of these panels (or lost on the way to or from the panels), I will be signing books in the Exhibitor Hall at the Kerlak Publishing booth. (You can find it in the Marriott... Somewhere amid the sea of people...)

On that note, I HIGHLY recommend the Fairies vs. Vampires Panel. Last year's Zombies vs. Unicorns panel rocked, and this year, Davey and I are going to be on the same team (fairies) this time!

My schedule*:

Title: Classic YA
Description: What were your favorite books growing up? We'll discuss ours, like Anne of Green Gables, The Secret Garden, and more.
Time: Fri 02:30 pm Location: A707 - Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)

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Title: Should I go through the slushpile?
Time: Fri 08:30 pm Location: Greenbriar - Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)

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Title: 2012
Description: We've all heard the hype about '2012', but what does it mean? Come discuss the origins, myths, and facts of the year the world ends.
Time: Sat 04:00 pm Location: Atlanta C-D - Westin (Length: 1 Hour)

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Title: Faeries vs. Vampires
Description: Which is more awesome: Faeries or Vampires? Ladies and gentlemen, you must choose a side.
Time: Sat 08:30 pm Location: A707 - Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)

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Title: Global Insurgency
Description: Discussion on the effects of terror strikes, including medical, sociological, and financial effects on the public, military and the infrastructure.
Time: Sun 01:00 pm Location: Atlanta C-D - Westin (Length: 1 Hour)

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Title: YA Gamer Novels- How to Grab the Reluctant Reader
Description: A panel for teachers, librarians, and parents of the reluctant reader. You can use novels based on games to lure them in.
Time: Sun 04:00 pm Location: A707 - Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)

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Title: Author Reading
Description: Here I will reveal the prologue to my 3rd book, and we'll discuss where the series might be going!
Time: Sun 05:30 pm Location: Edgewood (Length: 1 Hour)

*Note that all panels are subject to change.

Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason. Weston hosts The Final Cut in Movies, an radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies that airs on 740 am WSBR. The Final Cut in movies can also be heard  on iTunes.  Weston speaks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the process of getting published. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.

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