Kristoffer Polaha has entered into a deal with Rosewind Books to co-author a series of romance novels, Variety has learned exclusively.
The first in the series, entitled “Moments Like This,” is set in Hawaii and centers on a young woman looking to find herself after losing both her career and her relationship. It will be published February 2, 2021 through Rosewind, which is a devision of Vesuvian Media Group, Inc. Polaha is writing this series with Anna Gomez, who has previously published under the pen name Christine Brae. The release dates for the subsequent books will be announced at a later date.
“It’s a rare thing, when someone comes along who understands your words and the purpose of your work. Together, my passion for storytelling and Kristoffer’s vision to bring these characters to life, makes this such a great partnership. For this, I am extremely grateful,” said Gomez in a statement.
The first in the series, entitled “Moments Like This,” is set in Hawaii and centers on a young woman looking to find herself after losing both her career and her relationship. It will be published February 2, 2021 through Rosewind, which is a devision of Vesuvian Media Group, Inc. Polaha is writing this series with Anna Gomez, who has previously published under the pen name Christine Brae. The release dates for the subsequent books will be announced at a later date.
“It’s a rare thing, when someone comes along who understands your words and the purpose of your work. Together, my passion for storytelling and Kristoffer’s vision to bring these characters to life, makes this such a great partnership. For this, I am extremely grateful,” said Gomez in a statement.
- 6/1/2020
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Sarah Dugdale (In The Shadow Of The Moon) is set as a series regular opposite Alexandra Breckenridge in the upcoming second season of Netflix’s Virgin River romance drama series. Additionally, Grayson Gurnsey, who recurred in the first season, has been promoted to series regular for season 2 of the series based on the bestselling books by Robyn Carr.
The contemporary romance story is centered around nurse practitioner Melinda Monroe’s (Breckenridge) recent move to the remote California town of Virgin River. Yearning for a fresh start, Monroe soon discovers that small-town living isn’t quite as simple as she expected and that she must learn to heal herself before she can truly make Virgin River her home. Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Lauren Hammersley, Jenny Cooper, Colin Lawrence, and Daniel Gillies also star.
Dugdale will play Lizzie, a powder keg of cunning, beauty and unbridled impulsivity, who blows...
The contemporary romance story is centered around nurse practitioner Melinda Monroe’s (Breckenridge) recent move to the remote California town of Virgin River. Yearning for a fresh start, Monroe soon discovers that small-town living isn’t quite as simple as she expected and that she must learn to heal herself before she can truly make Virgin River her home. Martin Henderson, Tim Matheson, Annette O’Toole, Lauren Hammersley, Jenny Cooper, Colin Lawrence, and Daniel Gillies also star.
Dugdale will play Lizzie, a powder keg of cunning, beauty and unbridled impulsivity, who blows...
- 5/29/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
It's not the most eventful week for television, but there are some good premieres of note, among other things.
Christian Kane returns to television with Dean Devlin's Almost Paradise, a role created with Kane in mind. And there is another installment of the Jill Wagner/Kristoffer Polaha series Mystery 101 on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries.
And we're super excited to cover the new Apple TV+ series Home Before Dark. See what else is worth your time below.
Sunday, March 29
8/7c God Friended Me (CBS)
As Ali gets promising news about qualifying for a drug trial, Miles' Friend Suggestion could put her chances at risk.
8/7c When Calls the Heart (Hallmark)
It's time for Clara and Jesse to get married! But when their plans go awry, Elizabeth gets into the spirit and enlists the entire town to ensure Clara and Jesse have the wedding of their dreams.
You don't want...
Christian Kane returns to television with Dean Devlin's Almost Paradise, a role created with Kane in mind. And there is another installment of the Jill Wagner/Kristoffer Polaha series Mystery 101 on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries.
And we're super excited to cover the new Apple TV+ series Home Before Dark. See what else is worth your time below.
Sunday, March 29
8/7c God Friended Me (CBS)
As Ali gets promising news about qualifying for a drug trial, Miles' Friend Suggestion could put her chances at risk.
8/7c When Calls the Heart (Hallmark)
It's time for Clara and Jesse to get married! But when their plans go awry, Elizabeth gets into the spirit and enlists the entire town to ensure Clara and Jesse have the wedding of their dreams.
You don't want...
- 3/28/2020
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Based on more than a million votes by the American public and the deliberations of a panel of celebrity animal lovers and dog experts, Alice, a five-year-old German Shepherd from Nicholasville, Kentucky, has been named the nation’s most heroic canine, besting 360 other competitors across the country and capturing the top title of “American Hero Dog” at the 2019 American Humane Hero Dog Awards.
Kristin Chenoweth at the 2019 American Humane Hero Dog Awards
Credit/Copyright: Jordan Strauss/Invision for American Humane/AP Images
The ninth annual Hero Dogs Awards is sponsored by the Lois Pope Life Foundation, Inc. and Zoetis, and will be broadcast nationally as a two-hour special on Hallmark Channel October 21 at 8:00 pm Et/Pt, 7 pm Central.
In 2015, Antonio was a normal, playful nine-year old who loved soccer and his friends. Then, on a normal day, while riding in the back of his parents’ SUV with his younger...
Kristin Chenoweth at the 2019 American Humane Hero Dog Awards
Credit/Copyright: Jordan Strauss/Invision for American Humane/AP Images
The ninth annual Hero Dogs Awards is sponsored by the Lois Pope Life Foundation, Inc. and Zoetis, and will be broadcast nationally as a two-hour special on Hallmark Channel October 21 at 8:00 pm Et/Pt, 7 pm Central.
In 2015, Antonio was a normal, playful nine-year old who loved soccer and his friends. Then, on a normal day, while riding in the back of his parents’ SUV with his younger...
- 10/11/2019
- Look to the Stars
“Little Fires Everywhere” will be staging a “Life Unexpected” reunion of sorts, Variety has learned exclusively.
Britt Robertson, Kristoffer Polaha, Austin Basis and Reggie Austin are all set to make recurring cameo appearances on Liz Tigelaar’s upcoming Hulu adaptation of Celeste Ng’s 2017 bestseller of the same name. They join the previously announced Jaime Ray Newman in a quintet of actors who first worked with Tigelaar on her 2010-11 CW series “Life Unexpected.”
Robertson will play Rachel, the nanny employed by the Richardsons so that Elena (Reese Withersppon) can continue to work at the local Shaker Heights newspaper. Polaha and Austin will play reporters covering the contentious custody hearing between the white McCullough family and their adopted baby’s biological mother, Bebe Chow (Lu Huang). Basis will play Principal Peters, who runs East Shaker High School and oversees the rebellious antics of the youngest and most troublesome Richardson child.
Britt Robertson, Kristoffer Polaha, Austin Basis and Reggie Austin are all set to make recurring cameo appearances on Liz Tigelaar’s upcoming Hulu adaptation of Celeste Ng’s 2017 bestseller of the same name. They join the previously announced Jaime Ray Newman in a quintet of actors who first worked with Tigelaar on her 2010-11 CW series “Life Unexpected.”
Robertson will play Rachel, the nanny employed by the Richardsons so that Elena (Reese Withersppon) can continue to work at the local Shaker Heights newspaper. Polaha and Austin will play reporters covering the contentious custody hearing between the white McCullough family and their adopted baby’s biological mother, Bebe Chow (Lu Huang). Basis will play Principal Peters, who runs East Shaker High School and oversees the rebellious antics of the youngest and most troublesome Richardson child.
- 10/10/2019
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
The week of September 15, 2019, brings a series finale, a season finale that may be a series finale, a new weekly series, some season premieres and a whole lot more.
Whether you're into American Horror Story, Live Pd, or Lifetime movies, there is something for everyone here.
And don't forget to catch up on all of you favorite broadcast series because they start airing the following week. We're running out of time!
Sunday, September 15
8/7c on PBS sees the beginning of the Ken Burns treatment of country music on a new, 16-part documentary series aptly titled Country Music.
Get ready to hunker down for the PBS binge-watch experience, as episodes will air nightly from Sunday to Wednesday for the next two weeks.
These Couples Inspired Each Other's Inner Comedian
Are any of you old enough to remember Phil Hartman?
The talented comedic actor and his family suffered a terrible tragedy when his wife,...
Whether you're into American Horror Story, Live Pd, or Lifetime movies, there is something for everyone here.
And don't forget to catch up on all of you favorite broadcast series because they start airing the following week. We're running out of time!
Sunday, September 15
8/7c on PBS sees the beginning of the Ken Burns treatment of country music on a new, 16-part documentary series aptly titled Country Music.
Get ready to hunker down for the PBS binge-watch experience, as episodes will air nightly from Sunday to Wednesday for the next two weeks.
These Couples Inspired Each Other's Inner Comedian
Are any of you old enough to remember Phil Hartman?
The talented comedic actor and his family suffered a terrible tragedy when his wife,...
- 9/14/2019
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
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