Author Archives: Mandi Harris

Dracula has been haunting our nightmares or dreams since Bram Stoker’s novel was published in 1897 and there have been many interpretations of him since then. Media has taken this mythic figure and transformed him in a variety of ways. I’ve chosen my Read More

The trend of taking old stories and making them into YouTube sensations is something I am interested in. I’ve covered two of Pemberley Digital’s hits: The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy and, most recently, Classic Alice. Another upcoming series Read More

Sometimes, a show will come along and it will be so off the wall you can’t stop watching it. The characters on that show will be equally interesting and you find yourself liking them very much. I feel this way about Fox’s Sleepy Hollow. Excuse the Read More

Other than Game of Thrones, I have never been more impressed with a book-to-television adaptation. Outlander has been fantastic. I feel just the same as I did eight weeks ago when I wrote my first review — except maybe that my admiration for the show Read More

Yes, I confess I like to read urban fantasy. There have been hits and misses as I have perused this genre. Some books are just preternatural creatures bumping uglies every other chapter. But there are some great authors and books out there. They have Read More

Hi, folks! Crushworthy Characters has returned after a brief hiatus. It has undergone a facelift. I hope you enjoy the new format. Fall television is ramping back up and today’s crushes are from one of my favorite television shows. An enormous following Read More

The King of the Round Table has captured our fancy and made us fans of the Arthurian legends for centuries. King Arthur’s existence is still debated but his popularity is still certain. I may not be a fan of his wife but I love Excalibur’s wielder. I’m Read More

Last Saturday, Doctor Who took on one of the greatest legends of the UK, Robin Hood. Robin Hood has fascinated historians and story lovers for centuries. Like King Arthur, no one can confirm or deny his real existence. There are many variations on the Read More

This week’s installment is centered around my feelings for this character now versus when I was young. By watching Sailor Moon Crystal, I’ve had time to think about our caped hero, Tuxedo Mask. My friends and I had huge otaku crushes on him. He was so Read More

I will admit I started watching the web series, Classic Alice, only a short time ago. I was too engrossed in Emma Approved and The New Adventures of Peter and Wendy. However, I was instantly hooked. I see myself having the same type of experience Alice Read More

The Mortal Instruments series has a number of great characters. I wrote about my love for Magnus earlier and Jem from The Infernal Devices. This character started out as the underdog but became one of the best in the series. I enjoyed following his Read More

I am astonished that I have not written about this character sooner. After all, she is one of my favorite video game ladies. She is very high up on the list, too. I liked her so much I even had to cosplay her. Not only is she one of my favorite Read More