Author: MacAshton

I write fiction about yetis, drunken monster, hunters and all other manner of creatures. My first novel, Whiteout - A Nick Ventner Adventure, has received universal praise and is available now wherever books are sold.

American Fiction – A Review in Brief

American Fiction is a film about a writer who is fed up with the current state of what people are writing… and I resonated with that.

Poor Things – A Review in Brief

Poor Things is an impossible mix of classic monster movie, scathing indictments of society, and a whimsical backdrop that feels like a Tim Burton fever dream.

Mission Impossible: 1 – A Re-Review in Brief

I made the decision to come back to this series after recently rewatching Ghost Protocol and remembering how much I love the over-the-top action and humor. Mission Impossible: 1 (MI:1) almost feels like it’s from a completely different franchise.

Godzilla Minus One – A Review in Brief

This Movie is for: Moviegoers that are fed up with the absolute trash Universal is trying to feed us with the Godzilla vs Kong series

Two Ways to Win

Here's a short story I wrote for the prompt: "Write a story about a warrior who doesn’t want to kill the dragon." I had a blast writing it, I hope you enjoy reading it.

The End, For Real This Time, Or Is It?

Here's another quick short story that came listening to The Doors and the prompt: "Write a story with an open ending that gives readers just enough details to draw their own conclusions."

A Haunting in Venice – Review in Brief

I love a good murder mystery, and a haunted Agatha Christie adaptation feels like the perfect fare to kick off spooky season. A Haunting in Venice manages to bring the chills, while also keeping true to the sarcastic whit of Christie’s famous detective, Poirot. While there are some genuine jump scares and creeps, the film … Continue reading A Haunting in Venice – Review in Brief →