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‘Alien’ TV Series; Newsletter #2; Smashwords Summer Book Sale

A flying saucer hovers over a beach with a cluster of alien egg-like objects.
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I received my second dose of the Covid shot yesterday. Even though I didn’t get sick from it like some people have, I woke up with muscle soreness this morning and have had it all day. So, I’m going to take it easy today and keep this post short with a little sci fi news and updates. Also, it’s a holiday weekend, so we all deserve to take at least a small break. I’ll mostly be working on my short stories for my upcoming  collection throughout the weekend.


‘Alien TV Series in the Works

Noah Hawly, producer of the Hulu series, “Fargo”, is coming out with a TV series based on the “Alien” movies. Like “Star Wars”, The original 1979 “Alien” spawned an entire franchise of sequels, prequels and retail items. The franchise came out with action figures, bubble gum trading cards, games, comics and even prose fiction books. And now, also like the “Star Wars” franchise with its “Mandalorian” series, it’s finally coming out with a TV series. According to Hawly in a “Vanity Fair” interview, the TV show will not follow the Ripley storyline. Hawly says that, unlike the movies, it will be set on Earth but, similar to the movies, will emphasise the issue of class inequality.  

The series is being produced for cable TV’s FX. The premiere date is not yet known. However, according to TVLine, Hawly is currently in the script phase of production and the plan is to start filming in Spring 2022. 

Newsletter

I just released the second issue of my author newsletter, “Night Creatures’ Call”, Thursday! Finally! I had been behind on it because of my time in the hospital and recovery at home. If you haven’t subscribed to it, you can do so here. 

Smashwords Summer Book Sale

 As part of Smashwords’ July Summer/Winter Sale (Winter for customers in the southern hemisphere) my books can be purchased at some really big discounts! Thousands of other authors and publishers are also offering their books at discounted prices, so check it out! The Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale  runs for the entire month of July. 


That’s all for this post. Join me here Wednesday for another Insecure Writers’ Support Group.  Have a Happy Fourth of July and let’s celebrate our freedom to read, write and watch!

What do you think of an “Alien” TV series? Will you be checking out the Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale?

Until next time . . . 


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  1. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyJuly 7, 2021 at 6:38 PM

    I like the idea of an Alien tv series. That could be cool...hopefully.

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