JB: ‘Shorthand’?! Guy knows not the meaning of the word. His scripts are rich and full, and as interesting and enjoyable to read as the comic itself. In fact, they are often bloody hilarious, one day I dream of a mega, ‘absolute’ style edition of the collected Hope that includes Guy’s scripts, it’s criminal that so few folks get to see them. Although Sheridan stopped by often-not often enough for her mother-April and Lucy had been to the new place infrequently, and separately, depending on their schedules. This wasn't really their home-it was the place where their parents now lived.

I am a democrat and support the BLM movement and will clearly say, I'm not offended by anything that is said in this book. Anyone who is offended by anything in this book should not be 22 books into this series. Reel one of this latest Hope had Mallory investigating a haunted/cursed film set, very much in the sort of ballpark of previous Hope storylines. But here in the second Reel, it’s gone a hell of a lot more expansive, a lot more worldly, and is busy switching between Mallory and his no longer missing wife Alice. GA: As wonderful as Chandler and Hammett are they’re predominantly novelists so, yeah… Not part of the mix at all. This is about cinema. There were also many political references in Nate's storyline that I felt were unnecessary. I found myself skimming, which I have never done with any of the other books in the series. I liked about 75% of the story but cringed at the unneeded political messages (Trump conspiracies, BLM, Antifa, etc.). If I wanted to read a book about politics, I would do so on my own terms. The two different plots didn't blend well together. It felt like I was reading separate novellas. The only connection between the stories was Joe coming in at the last minute to save the day.

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We have Alice and her fellow coven-mates getting together and the most powerful man in the world quaking in his boots – what manner of things are you setting up here? And just how will poor Mallory Hope get involved? When writing audio drama it’s all about the ears. Still hugely visual as a medium but you need to hear it (you won’t believe how many scripts I’ve had to rework during my occasional stints as a script editor, that contain elements that rely purely on silent, visual cue to progress a story…) Box is a Wyoming native and has worked as a ranch hand, surveyor, fishing guide, a small town newspaper reporter and editor, and he co-owns an international tourism marketing firm with his wife Laurie. They have three daughters. An avid outdoorsman, Box has hunted, fished, hiked, ridden, and skied throughout Wyoming and the Mountain West. He served on the Board of Directors for the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo. Box lives in Wyoming. I’m not suggesting that I’m in charge, far from it, Guy’s scripts are the most important thing, but he graciously allows me the breathing room I need to do my best work, and tell his stories as best I can, as of course does the boss who actually runs the show- Tharg.

A damp cloth and warm water should be enough. Although reels are designed to be as watertight as possible, keep their exposure minimal, as any that gets inside will rinse lubricants from the reel. An old toothbrush can be useful too. Yes, as long as the size is suitable, as too big a reel for waggler fishing, for example, makes a lightweight rod feel clumsy, whilst too small a reel for feeder fishing will restrict casting distance and reduce the winding power needed to retrieve heavy feeders. This is where spare spools become useful. On a 4000-sized reel, one could be loaded with 3lb line for waggler fishing, whilst a second could be loaded with 6lb for the feeder work. JB: First off, I don’t consider my work on Hope to be ‘photo-realistic,’ that’s a term for art that tries to emulate or reproduce a photographic feel. My art is far from that, the line work is too loose and stylised to be considered photo-real. My objective is to create a kind of naturalistic authenticity. I enjoyed the prose immensely. Furthermore, Box is outstanding at setting the scene. Here is an example:Harry Bosch and the Lincoln Lawyer team up to exonerate a woman who’s already served five years for killing her ex-husband. Yes. They’re always moving. Walking fast, talking loud, waving their arms around. They don’t like to sit still ever. They’re all like that. I don’t understand why they’re all so fat, the way they move around.” Sheridan and April, especially, would make a marvelous next-generation Joe-and-Nate team, and I really think it's time to hand the keys of this still-lucrative series vehicle over to them and allow Joe and Nate to slip into the emeritus-character roles they seem to have been inching toward for several novels now.) Axel was holding court. And it sounded to Randy like Axel was talking about antifa. 'They really don’t have any realistic goals,” Axel said. “It’s all bull***t from trust-fund militants with daddy issues. They say they want to abolish the police. They say they want no government and no capitalism and they want to return the country to indigenous tribes. But they all have the newest iPhone. It’s all just f***ing insane.'

I liked both storylines for Nate and Joe, but some details surprised me - and not in a good way. I was hoping for exciting changes because of the conclusion of the last book. At least, this time, Joe can't be held responsible for bringing trouble home......that was an interesting twist. GA: It better had be visually led, it’s a comic! Both Jimmy and I have dropped the ball if it isn’t. I realize this may sound like a sarcastic reply but it really isn’t. I’m constantly baffled by work that forgets what medium it belongs to…If carp or specimen fishing is your chosen discipline, look for a reel that can hold plenty of line, this will aid you when casting longer distances and give you the reserve line when big fish go on powerful runs. A baitrunner is always helpful when fishing for larger fish, it prevents the rod being dragged in when you get a take, something no angler wants to happen. Glossary A tasty, if not always tasteful, tale of supernatural mayhem that fans of King and Crichton alike will enjoy. Before leaving the ranch, Joe had secured his necropsy kit in the bed of the Ranger, plus his twelve-gauge Remington Wingmaster shotgun, which was primarily for safety if the poachers were still about. He'd also thrown in a heavy chain and nylon towrope. GA: I sort of agree! Strictly speaking you’re cinematographer I’d say. You’re lining up the camera, getting the coverage, choosing the angles, the frames. You’re the gaffer too, master of light. JB: That is definitely the plan, we want it to feel authentic, it’s essential really, if you want the readers to join you on the ride, you have to draw them in and convince them the journey is worth taking.