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Marvel Cinematic Universe I will own that I was not a comic book
reader (sorry, Little House and Anne of Green Gables held my attention more),
but I've become enthralled with the Marvel Cinematic Universe Kevin Fiege and
his team have created over the last ten years. Have I loved all of them? No
(*coughironman2and3cough**coughdrstrangeandthor2andantmancough*). But the
layers of complexity and interwoven relationships between all the different
entities is a seriously massive undertaking that they've handled so well. Plus,
Peggy Carter is my hero. Seriously. A little of my heroine, Vivien, is based
off her in the first season of the TV series (that sooo shouldn't have been
cancelled). Also, I'm now adore Shuri from Black Panther and am anticipating
Captain Marvel being fantastic.
Doctor Who I was later to the game than some but still
earlier than most, but I love the Doctor so much. The creativity and the
storytelling, particularly in the David Tennant/Russell T. Davies years, were
incredible. Not gonna lie, Steven Moffatt ran out of steam for me about 3
seasons ago. I still watch because I'm compulsive about finishing stuff, but
like with Sherlock, I think he became too wrapped up in his own cleverness. HOWEVER,
oh my holy word am I excited about the female doctor and the new head writer. I
cannot wait!
Star Wars I still remember the day my parents introduced me and my
little brother to Star Wars. I was seven or eight, and we watched A New Hope
and Empire Strikes Back all in the same night, but evil parents that they were,
they decided it was too late to watch Return of the Jedi that night. And my dad
being my dad, he teased me that I might not be old enough to watch Return of
the Jedi. I didn't realize it then, but Princess Leia and later Rey and Jyn
Erso, would become integral heroines in my nerd-universe. Strong, smart women
who soldier on and get the job done in spite of the world falling apart around
them. I have a whole diatribe I could go on about Leia and how badass she is.
Is it any surprise that Vivien walks into her dad's company ready to get the
job done?
Harry Potter
I didn’t want
to love Harry Potter when it first came out—because Dad and little brother were
reading it and kept telling me I was Hermione (they mispronounced her name).
But I was sucked in and haven’t escaped since. And, let’s be real, I am
Hermione. Bushy hair, books coming out of my ears, and more random knowledge
than I know what to do with (although I would have strangled Ron rather than
marrying him but that’s a separate convo). But most of all, I love Harry Potter
because it’s a story of having hope when you think the situation is hopeless.
Superman: Superman
was probably my first nerdom. My dad was a journalist (we’re talking
word-class, kickass, old school journalist) and so, of course, Superman was a
favorite in our household. I remember watching The New Adventures of Lois and
Clark when I was really little, and then we watched Smallville together when I
was a bit older. Superman’s powers are pretty cool and all, but as evidenced by
the fact that I name-check him in the first page of my book, Clark Kent had my
heart. He was a nice, honest guy who tried to do the right thing and help people.
Liam was inspired by the yummy, yummy Henry Cavill as Clark Kent.
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In her designer shoes and power suits, Vivien Monroe couldn’t be more out of place in the video game company she inherited from her eccentric father. Not only does she have to sort out her father’s last request and deal with a younger sister she barely knows, she has to go toe-to-toe with her father’s protégé—a man who makes her think about the last thing she should be thinking about right now.
With his thick-framed glasses and graphic tees, Liam Hale is the exact opposite of what she needs right now. His relaxed, out-of-the-box attitude reminds her too much of her father’s more exasperating quirks, but his dedication and quiet stubbornness begin to drive her crazy in a completely different way.
All Vivien wants is to get back to her life in New York, but someone is stealing the company’s best game ideas, and an FBI agent is sniffing around. She’ll save her father’s legacy for her sister and then she’s out of there—if she can leave Liam behind.
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I'm an old school Whovian, and so looking forward to the new series! But honestly, give me anything with stars and adventure, and I'm there.
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I've just started watching the Marvel movies and tv shows with my grandson and believe me, I'm way behind. I'm trying to watch them in order so maybe I'll understand them better.
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