1/23/2018 0 Comments See All In Time Online ForbesA story in The Hussies series. Sara's life is filled with mysteries. Why did her parents abandon her as a baby? What's behind the baffling blackouts she suffers and the frightening images she creates while she's out? Who is the strange woman claiming to hold the answers - and why does she keep calling Sara a Hussy? ![]() Apr 25, 2015. In the music-fueled comedy All in Time, a Manhattan investment banker flies the corporate coop, returning to his Pennsylvania hometown to manage his favorite band. The “follow your bliss” setup might be the latest variation on a very old song, but filmmakers Chris Fetchko and Marina Donahue find a fresh. Morgan's got a few mysteries of his own. What was his father A story in The Hussies series. Sara's life is filled with mysteries. Why did her parents abandon her as a baby? What's behind the baffling blackouts she suffers and the frightening images she creates while she's out? Who is the strange woman claiming to hold the answers - and why does she keep calling Sara a Hussy? Morgan's got a few mysteries of his own. What was his father going to give him on the day he died, the gift he said would change Morgan's life? Who is this bewitching woman who keeps passing out and creating pictures of his past and future - and why was she sent to save his life? All they both know from the moment they meet is that the bond between them is stronger and more passionate than anything either has ever known. And that fate has brought them together for a very important reason. If only they knew what it was. This is a fast, sexy read about a group of women called The Hussies. They're an old organization made up of special ladies who have the ability to sense those men who will somehow better the world. Each hussy has a particular ability that helps them in their quest. I had a hard time getting past the whole 'Hussy' thing. I mean, couldn't they have been called something more dignified, more threatening? Something that would strike terror in the hearts of those who seek to keep them from their calli This is a fast, sexy read about a group of women called The Hussies. They're an old organization made up of special ladies who have the ability to sense those men who will somehow better the world. Each hussy has a particular ability that helps them in their quest. I had a hard time getting past the whole 'Hussy' thing. I mean, couldn't they have been called something more dignified, more threatening? Something that would strike terror in the hearts of those who seek to keep them from their calling? Anyway, the Hussy name was explained this way - “Well, thank you,” Sara replied. “And by the wayhussy? Do you have any idea what a hussy is?” Danu chuckled. “Clearly you have no idea of the etymology of the word. While rarely used today, the word comes from Old Norse, meaning ‘mistress of the household’. Before the seventeenth century it carried the connotation of a thrifty, orderly or capable woman. “Only in the seventeenth century did the sense of the word shift and take on the meaning of a rural woman of a low class. As is unfortunately often the case, the term unfairly degenerated to connote a woman of less than sterling character or moral standards. By the nineteenth century it had become a slur.' So there, you see! Being called a Hussy is actually a term of respect. From the prologue, I get the feeling that this is somehow series related, but that might not be the case. Sexual content - Oral, vaginal and a last minute encounter of the anal kind, thrown in for good measure. I read this because it was a freebie on amazon for kindle. If I could give the story separate stars from the book overall, the story would get 4, and the book itself would get 1. The idea behind this story was interesting--a line of women dedicated to protecting 'warriors' (loosely defined) in their time, stretching into modern-day times with some fantasy, some time travel, and a hint of thriller. However, I found the story hard to follow because it was told so quickly, skating over the backgrou I read this because it was a freebie on amazon for kindle. If I could give the story separate stars from the book overall, the story would get 4, and the book itself would get 1. The idea behind this story was interesting--a line of women dedicated to protecting 'warriors' (loosely defined) in their time, stretching into modern-day times with some fantasy, some time travel, and a hint of thriller. However, I found the story hard to follow because it was told so quickly, skating over the background, descriptions, character and plot development, and storytelling that would have invested the reader more into the characters and what happened to them. As a result, the plot came out quite unbelievable, the characters pretty flat, and the romance underdeveloped (but over-narrated.) I would keep an eye on this author, because there is definitely potential there, but not waste time with this particular work--I'll be hoping for a future one that has been more developed. (I, personally, would have liked to read about two paragraphs for each one currently in the story.). To be honest, I had a hard time rating this book. As an erotic romance, it was just okay. There wasn't a lot of erotic content, and what was there, didn't really work for me. Not that it was bad. The sex scenes were sizzling. But they didn't really move the story forward. It was easy to skim them to move ahead to the next plot scene. And that's where I felt the author really shined. I liked the plotline, the paranormal elements were interesting, and the way she wove the characters' backstories w To be honest, I had a hard time rating this book. As an erotic romance, it was just okay. There wasn't a lot of erotic content, and what was there, didn't really work for me. Not that it was bad. The sex scenes were sizzling. But they didn't really move the story forward. It was easy to skim them to move ahead to the next plot scene. And that's where I felt the author really shined. I liked the plotline, the paranormal elements were interesting, and the way she wove the characters' backstories was fabulous. Didn't care for the scenes with Danu, however. They dragged, there was no conflict, no tension, and the word 'hussies' was repeated over and over to the point of distraction. Overall, I felt it was a good read. And, for a free read, a substantial story with great characters and an interesting plot. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, Sara had searched for answers her entire life — why had she been abandoned as an infant and why did she possess the ability to paint things that foretold the future? What was she supposed to do with her ability? Exactly what was her destiny supposed to be? Help comes from an unexpected source. A mysterious woman from a time long past offers her the opportunity to find the answers. But to do so, she has to locate and protect a man who is fated to play an important role in mankind’s destiny. Sara Sara had searched for answers her entire life — why had she been abandoned as an infant and why did she possess the ability to paint things that foretold the future? What was she supposed to do with her ability? Exactly what was her destiny supposed to be? Help comes from an unexpected source. A mysterious woman from a time long past offers her the opportunity to find the answers. But to do so, she has to locate and protect a man who is fated to play an important role in mankind’s destiny. Sara never imagined that her task would bring her face to face with a man she’d idolized for years. That their meeting would spark a passion so hot it threatened to consume them. Or that her mission would be one that demanded only one of two outcomes. Succeed and live, or fail and die. Will love be strong enough to save them or will the price of failure be both their lives? The answers will be revealed. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sara-girl character Morgan-guy character Prologue: Danu and her beloved Ragna have been seperated because of Ragna's death, and now her Duty tears her awake from her sleep with Ragna in the Netherland.and she knows that if she doesnt finish her duty and follow back into the Netherland, she will no longer ever hear Ragna's voice again. Sara was just in her real world, when suddenly bam, like that she was in a fairytale world, and then theres this beautiful lady named Danu who tells her that Danu has to recreate her army of warriors and all, and that Sara is needed to help.Including her gift. Morgan's birthday was the day his father died, and today was that day again.he was with his friend at the booth when 2 women came into the restraunt, kelly and a random female who was hidden behind kelly, and when he saw who he was, he thought he was ganna have a heart attack.because he's seen her before, in his *** dreams.Sara nearly fainted when she saw Morgan, the man shes been dreaming about.over, and over, and over. Dara uses her sight gift later on when she went home, and what she drew was of a boy in a womans arm, with fire all around them.This part in the book lets the readers know who it was already, that the boy is morgan and the woman was the lady who lost her daughter.we readers know that, but the characters dont.yet. Later on Sara meets Morgan and knows that the picture she drew was of him and her.mom?!?! Sara risks her life to save Morgan, and thinks that her job is done. But Danu tells her that she will be morgans wife in life in the future, and they will have a baby boy who will be the president of the united startes in the future. So Sara and morgan get married and morgan finally found out what his dad said that would change his life.a camra with love. I can't really say much about this book other than it was ok. The author had a decent premise going about an immortal woman, Danu, who finds and trains women who have the power to save a man who is destined to do something that will change the world, presumably for the better. As a premise for a modern-day, real-world fantasy series, it has promise. But the execution of it leaves a lot to be desired in my opinion, starting with the name given to these women: The Hussy Warriors. Yes, it's explain I can't really say much about this book other than it was ok. The author had a decent premise going about an immortal woman, Danu, who finds and trains women who have the power to save a man who is destined to do something that will change the world, presumably for the better. As a premise for a modern-day, real-world fantasy series, it has promise. But the execution of it leaves a lot to be desired in my opinion, starting with the name given to these women: The Hussy Warriors. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, I believe I picked this one up for free on my Kindle because it seemed like an amusing concept. It is, to a certain extent. A bloodline of warrior women who search out and protect heroes. Not bad, right? It's mostly just an excuse for a couple of sex scenes really, and to be fair the book is, upon closer inspection, in the erotica section. I honestly have no idea how I missed that when I was browsing through the Kindle books. So, in terms of erotica yes, it's not bad. I'm not enormously expe I believe I picked this one up for free on my Kindle because it seemed like an amusing concept. It is, to a certain extent. A bloodline of warrior women who search out and protect heroes. Not bad, right? It's mostly just an excuse for a couple of sex scenes really, and to be fair the book is, upon closer inspection, in the erotica section. I honestly have no idea how I missed that when I was browsing through the Kindle books. So, in terms of erotica yes, it's not bad. I'm not enormously experienced in terms of reading the genre so I don't really have anything to compare to, so they struck me as a bit purple in places, and somewhat dull. Also, amusing. 'She exploded.' Sadly, the author pretty much sacrifices the plot on the altar of sex and the selling point of these legendary warrior women all gets a bit side-lined in favour of magic fixes to ensure the sex gets written in. Fair enough I guess. Still, it's written in a mediocre style, the two sex scenes had too much in common with each other to avoid skim-reading them and the plot makes enormous leaps from one point to another, only filling in the background details when a magical fix is necessary. I suspect strongly that there's better romance and erotica out there. This was a very fast read - it was entertaining and I loved how the two main characters' lives were intertwined. However, like many previous readers, I have a problem with using the word 'Hussy' in a positive light! I understand that within the story the usage of the word has vastly changed from its' original meaning - but because that meaning is so well ingrained as a bad thing, it's hard to get over. I think the reason this wasn't a higher rating for me is because I read Ciana Stone's other sho This was a very fast read - it was entertaining and I loved how the two main characters' lives were intertwined. However, like many previous readers, I have a problem with using the word 'Hussy' in a positive light! I understand that within the story the usage of the word has vastly changed from its' original meaning - but because that meaning is so well ingrained as a bad thing, it's hard to get over. I think the reason this wasn't a higher rating for me is because I read Ciana Stone's other short story, An Unwanted Hunger, a day before this. I was dumbfounded when one of the sex scenes was the same in both books. I don't mean that the same things happen - I mean that literally the entire scene was copied and pasted with the names changed. I'm not sure which was written first, as they both have the same publishing month and year, but I was so surprised and somewhat disappointed! This book wasn't bad but I had a really hard time getting past the use of the word 'Hussy' as meaning a proud, powerful, warrior woman. Ciana Stone even has a discussion between two of the characters about the etymology of the word and while that helped put things in perspective whenever Sara was called a Hussy it kinda made me cringe. Once I managed to worm my way past the whole Hussy thing, the book was pretty good. It moves quickly, the characters are likable, the sex is pretty hot. While it w This book wasn't bad but I had a really hard time getting past the use of the word 'Hussy' as meaning a proud, powerful, warrior woman. Ciana Stone even has a discussion between two of the characters about the etymology of the word and while that helped put things in perspective whenever Sara was called a Hussy it kinda made me cringe. Once I managed to worm my way past the whole Hussy thing, the book was pretty good. It moves quickly, the characters are likable, the sex is pretty hot. While it would have been nice if the mystery behind Sara's abandonment as a baby had been a little more difficult to figure out, Morgan's confusion and emotional demons made up for it. Decent, not necessarily outstanding, but it was a nice afternoon reading diversion. This is the first book I read by this author. To be honest I didn't finish this book I stopped at chapter 2. The reason I stopped is becuse I wasn't sure what the book was suppose to be about. I was confused with what type of book the author wanted it to be erotica or something else. I think as an author you should know what type of book you wanted it to be so the readers can understand what kind of book it is. I honestly agree with everyone who rated this book a 1. I am glad it was a free book This is the first book I read by this author. To be honest I didn't finish this book I stopped at chapter 2. The reason I stopped is becuse I wasn't sure what the book was suppose to be about. I was confused with what type of book the author wanted it to be erotica or something else. I think as an author you should know what type of book you wanted it to be so the readers can understand what kind of book it is. I honestly agree with everyone who rated this book a 1. I am glad it was a free book because I would have been very upset if I had paid for it. I wouldn't recommend anyone to by this book. Story was mediocre. Language was abysmal. The author apparently had a bee in her bonnet about the word Hussy and decided to educate her readers by brute force that it was once used to mean something positive. Additionally the forced antiquated language in the prologue nearly stopped me from making it to chapter one. The Ye's and thou's were very very cumbersome. My suspension of disbelieve was really tried when they knew assassins wanted to kill them but instead of leaving they have a lot of sex Story was mediocre. Language was abysmal. The author apparently had a bee in her bonnet about the word Hussy and decided to educate her readers by brute force that it was once used to mean something positive. Additionally the forced antiquated language in the prologue nearly stopped me from making it to chapter one. The Ye's and thou's were very very cumbersome. My suspension of disbelieve was really tried when they knew assassins wanted to kill them but instead of leaving they have a lot of sex in the apartment that has it's windows shot out. On the Brightside the sex scenes were pretty decent so it wasn't a total loss. This was a freebie. Sounded good. Tried it out. I actually really liked it. I liked the characters and the plot. I liked how this was written too. It pulled me in and had enough meat to it that I wasn't bored. I might read it again, but I probably won't search it out. I would like to read more in this series though. I enjoyed the 'gifts' that were included and the way 'fate' played it's parts. This was interesting and a little steamy. There was a little I didn't like but it was mostly personal p This was a freebie. Sounded good. Tried it out. I actually really liked it. I liked the characters and the plot. I liked how this was written too. It pulled me in and had enough meat to it that I wasn't bored. I might read it again, but I probably won't search it out. I would like to read more in this series though. I enjoyed the 'gifts' that were included and the way 'fate' played it's parts. This was interesting and a little steamy. There was a little I didn't like but it was mostly personal preference but it wasn't so big a diff as to deter me. This was not a bad book though it was not the best I have ever read. It is an interesting approach to erotic fantasy and story telling as a whole. If I am honest the sex in the book was good, not great but not bad, and the story was better than most erotica I have read. It is not one night stand sort of story it is actually inventive and rather good. I honestly would have given the book a higher rating if the story was more detailed. Even the sex scenes seemed to be a bit toned down to me consid This was not a bad book though it was not the best I have ever read. It is an interesting approach to erotic fantasy and story telling as a whole. If I am honest the sex in the book was good, not great but not bad, and the story was better than most erotica I have read. It is not one night stand sort of story it is actually inventive and rather good. I honestly would have given the book a higher rating if the story was more detailed. Even the sex scenes seemed to be a bit toned down to me considering what I was expecting. Overall, not bad but also not great. What was I thnking? I found this on my kindle, son know I downloaded it, but it's not too good. I don't remember downloading it and I don't remember starting it, though it opened mid-way through the novel. Too high concept, not enough explanation and,I think, unintentionally humorous. Every time the author mention the Hussies, which she calls female warriors, I giggle as I associate that term with the name my grandma called loose women. This needed some vetting by a writers group prior to publica What was I thnking? I found this on my kindle, son know I downloaded it, but it's not too good. I don't remember downloading it and I don't remember starting it, though it opened mid-way through the novel. Too high concept, not enough explanation and,I think, unintentionally humorous. Every time the author mention the Hussies, which she calls female warriors, I giggle as I associate that term with the name my grandma called loose women. This needed some vetting by a writers group prior to publication and a strong editor to just say no to some of the ideas. Despite the name i tried to read this novel with as little bias as possible, but by about 26% i gave up and tossed it. The writing at the beginning was dense and difficult to follow. I found myself skimming, but the farther in i got. It never really let up. The beginning of a story should hook you and pull you along into the story and i couldn't seem to find the hook. The first introduction to the main female lead instantly made me dislike her. She came across as trashy. This just isn't my k Despite the name i tried to read this novel with as little bias as possible, but by about 26% i gave up and tossed it. The writing at the beginning was dense and difficult to follow. I found myself skimming, but the farther in i got. It never really let up. The beginning of a story should hook you and pull you along into the story and i couldn't seem to find the hook. The first introduction to the main female lead instantly made me dislike her. She came across as trashy. This just isn't my kind of book. Sara was a woman with a unique ability. She could draw pictures so well she did it in her sleep sometimes. She would go into a trance like state and when she awoke she would see things she didnt like. She Met the man of her Dreams and right away weird things started happening. She realized that they were destined to meet and they had a unique bond that transcended through time and space and she had to protect this man at all costs. They both were drawn together and both of them used the powers w Sara was a woman with a unique ability. She could draw pictures so well she did it in her sleep sometimes. She would go into a trance like state and when she awoke she would see things she didnt like. She Met the man of her Dreams and right away weird things started happening. She realized that they were destined to meet and they had a unique bond that transcended through time and space and she had to protect this man at all costs. They both were drawn together and both of them used the powers within themselves to overcome whatever life threw at them! Ciana Stone has been reading since the age of three, and wrote her first story at age five. Since then she enjoyed writing as a solitary form of entertainment, before coming out of the closet to share her stories with others. She holds several post graduate degrees and has often been referred to as a professional student. Her latest fields of interest are quantum mechanics and Taoism. When she is Ciana Stone has been reading since the age of three, and wrote her first story at age five. Since then she enjoyed writing as a solitary form of entertainment, before coming out of the closet to share her stories with others. She holds several post graduate degrees and has often been referred to as a professional student. Her latest fields of interest are quantum mechanics and Taoism. When she is not writing (or studying) she enjoys painting (canvas, not walls), sculpting, running, hiking and yoga. She lives with her longtime lover in several locations in the United States. Love of roots rock meets lo-fi magic realism in a Pennsylvania-set comic drama. In the music-fueled comedy All in Time, a Manhattan investment banker flies the corporate coop, returning to his Pennsylvania hometown to manage his favorite band. The “follow your bliss” setup might be the latest variation on a very old song, but filmmakers Chris Fetchko and Marina Donahue find a fresh hook, one that combines a charmingly no-tech sci-fi twist with a resounding affection for straight-ahead rock ’n’ roll. Though the first-time writer-directors don’t entirely avoid awkward patches or clunky dialogue, especially in the early sequences, they find a winning balance between high concept and downhome sensibility. Using a mix of low-key magic realism and relatable characters, they offer convincing, unpredictable solutions to standard movie-formula dilemmas over the work-life balance. Sean Modica brings an Everyguy quality to the role of Charlie, who’s first seen in suit and tie, wistfully listening to a busker before returning to his gray cubicle. The year is 1996, back in the music business’s pre-Internet, pre-Great Recession era. The recent period setting is crucial to the movie’s old-school vision (and its low budget). The filmmakers also mine it for subtle humor, as when Charlie’s mother bemoans his having turned his back on the “job stability” at Lehman Brothers to pursue his dream. See more The dream, such as it is, plays out with hard work and little money as Charlie and his devoted intern, Clark ( Jean-Luc Bilodeau), try to get Wilkes-Barre faves the Damnsels to the next level. With one hit and one major tour behind them, they’re 15 years into a career that has stalled on the local club circuit — all of which rings potently true. On the other hand, the indifference of the band’s songwriter-guitarist, Glen ( Josh Burrow) — the only Damnsel who gets any attention as a character — feels forced and flat. Bitter over the “suits” who nixed the album he considers his personal best, Glen has one foot out the door, throwing the inevitable monkey wrench into Charlie and Clark’s plans for a concert featuring long-anticipated new material. Their last-ditch marketing hook for the show is a “time traveler” theme, inviting people to don duds from the rock era of their choosing. In a simple, affecting twist, some of those rock T-shirts on concertgoers might actually be from the future. Glen’s desire to spend more time with his daughter dovetails with the standoff that develops between Charlie and his girlfriend, Rachel ( Vanessa Ray, of the cop series Blue Bloods), who’s tired of competing with the band for his time and attention. Like most of the film’s characters, she’s represents an idea rather than flesh-and-blood complexity. Even so, her own career struggles make her more than the typical perennially slighted significant other. Perhaps it’s the balance of male and female in the writing team, but the movie avoids the kind of pat answers that can push so many screen romances into fantasyland. When Rachel and Charlie have it out, their argument cuts to the core of who they each are, and proves transformative in unexpected ways. Furthering such breakthroughs is Charlie’s sometimes intrusive elderly neighbor, played by standout Lynn Cohen. Urging him to embrace life’s detours, she ultimately connects the story’s increasingly mysterious dots, her insights sharp and bromide-free. Fetchko is drawing on his experiences managing Pennsylvania band the Badlees, who provide the Damnsels’ rootsy rock, a vital element of the movie’s persuasiveness. (The band’s lead singer and drummer, Pete Palladino and Ron Simasek, also play their onscreen counterparts, while Ellis Paul provides Glen's singing voice in a pivotal scene.) As Charlie’s second client, singer-songwriter Laura Shay adds another strong indie facet to the movie’s soundtrack, although the character’s “who me?” attitude is a bit disingenuous given the polish of her songs. In contrast to some of the overripe caricatures in the Brit comedy Still Crazy, the Damnsels look and act like middle-aged rockers. Spinal Tap-worthy moments arise without undue emphasis, as when the band’s name is misspelled on a marquee because the venue proprietor “needed the ‘L’ for ‘cole slaw.’” The production’s tech and design aspects are solid and fittingly understated. Love of the music is signaled in the opening credits, which make clever use of equipment cases being unloaded by roadies. In unfussy fashion, d.p. Dunlap ( Shaun of the Dead) captures a world both lived-in and transcendent, from the Wilkes-Barre settings to the inventively matter-of-fact metaphysics that are all about fans’ ineffable gratitude and devotion. Production companies: Corner Bar Pictures in association with Expressway Prods. And Headspark Prods. Cast: Sean Modica, Vanessa Ray, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Lynn Cohen, Josh Burrow, Rob Bartlett, Laura Shay, Jay Klaitz, Pete Palladino, Ron Simasek, Thor Fields, Tom Wopat, Fred Norris Directors: Chris Fetchko, Marina Donahue Screenwriters: Chris Fetchko, Marina Donahue Producers: Chandra Baird, Chris Fetchko, Marina Donahue Executive producers: Paul Donahue, Robert Najim Director of photography: David M. Dunlap Production designers: Alanna Dempewolff-Barrett, Chuck Yarmey Costume designers: Brenda Moreno, Rita Squtiere Editors: Cindy Lee, Michael Taylor Composer: Christopher North Casting director: Judy Keller No rating, 98 minutes.
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