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Alisha Grauso-Editor

Alisha Grauso

Editor

November, 2017
Stephen King, Fantasy, History
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About Alisha Grauso

Alisha Grauso is a Features Editor and former Lead Features Trainer at Screen Rant, as well as the editorial lead for Atom Insider with Atom Tickets. Previously, she was the editor-in-chief of Movie Pilot. Her work can be found, or expertise cited, at Forbes, CNN, CBS, Variety, CNBC, Marvel, Business Insider, and more. She's also the co-leader of California Freelance Writers United, a grassroots organization advocating for forward-thinking labor law for freelance writers across the country. Alisha has a Master of Arts in English from the University of Dallas and spent her years before jumping into entertainment journalism as an adjunct professor, a background that has come in handy in her editing roles. When she's not working, you can find her on Twitter chirping about movies & TV, books, politics, ADHD, history, and sharing pictures of her cats @alishagrauso. Or you can her directly at alishag(at)screenrant(dot)com.

Industry Focus

Alisha has a Master of Arts in English from the University of Dallas and spent her years before jumping into entertainment journalism as an adjunct professor, a background that has come in handy in her editing, training, & teaching roles. She enjoys the challenge of making her contributors smarter and stronger writers.

Favorite Media

Alisha can be found writing about Stephen King, YA and literary adaptations, historical epics, and assorted topics. When she's not working, you can find her on Bluesky chirping about movies & TV, books, politics, ADHD, history, and sharing pictures of her cats @alishagrauso.bsky.social. Or you can her directly at alishag(at)screenrant(dot)com.

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I Really Hope Dark Winds Season 3's Best Character Returns For Season 4, But It Doesn't Look Good According To The Books

A ing character in Dark Winds has quietly become the best one in season 3, adding a new dimension that needs to return for season 4.

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Stephen King sitting in front of his novels
If You Call Yourself A Stephen King Fan, You've Read These 5 Books Of His, Right?

If you want to call yourself a true Stephen King fan, even a Constant Reader, a handful of his lesser-known books should be on your to-be-read pile.

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Aslan in Narnia
Wait, Greta Gerwig's Narnia Remake Plan For Aslan Might Top The Movies' Liam Neeson Casting After All

Casting rumors are starting to swirl for Greta Gerwig's Netflix adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia, and the newest one is incredibly exciting.

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Deanna Allison as Emma and Zahn McClarnon as Joe Leaphorn in Dark Winds
I'm So Worried Dark Winds Season 3 Is Destroying The Best Part Of The Show, But It Would Still Be Better Than How It Ended In The Books

The relationship between Emma and Joe is the best part of Dark Winds and their love story the beating heart of the show, which season 3 threatens.

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Sheriff Gordo (A Martinez) with his hands on a car in Dark Winds
Wait, So When DID Gordo Find Out What Joe Did To BJ Vines In Dark Winds?

Dark Winds season 3 has confirmed that Gordo knows what Joe did to B.J. Vines at the end of season 2, prompting the question of when he figured it out

Dark Winds - Jessica Matten as Bernadette and Kiowa Gordon as Chee
I'm Really Disappointed In Bernadette's Decision After Reuniting With Chee In Dark Winds Season 3 Episode 4

Bernadette made a decision at the end of the most recent Dark Winds episode that seemed out of character and perpetuated a toxic female stereotype.

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Stephen King on a background of two of his Richard Bachman books, Rage and The Running ManStephen King on a background of two of his Richard Bachman books, Rage and The Running Man
The Crazy Way Stephen King Was Outed As Richard Bachman

Early in his career, Stephen King created a secret pseudonym – and he would have gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for those meddling readers.

Covers of Tony Hillerman's Leaphorn & Chee books
How To Read Tony Hillerman's Leaphorn & Chee Books In Order After Dark Winds

Dark Winds has been renewed for season 4, and if you're curious to read the original Tony Hillerman books, here's how many they are & where to start.

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A woman holding a camera in Dark Winds season 3
I Changed My Mind, I Don't Think Ivan Is Guilty In Dark Winds Season 3 - Here's Who I Believe Used Bernadette’s Border Patrol Picture

Dark Winds season 3 has been setting up Ivan Muños to be a traitor in the midst of the Border Patrol, but episode 4 suddenly casts doubt on his guilt.

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Vines and Seaborn talking in a study in Dark Winds
Joe's Decision At The End Of Dark Winds Season 3, Episode 3 Is The Inverse Of His BJ Vines Decision

In many ways in Dark Winds season 3, Suzanne represents everything B.J. Vines is not to Joe, and the decision he makes to help her shows it.

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Emma Leaphorn (Deanna Allison) glares at Joe (Zahn McClarnon) in Dark Winds season 3
The Real Reason Emma Is So Upset With Joe After Learning About BJ Vines In Dark Winds Season 3 Episode 3

When Emma finds out Joe is behind BJ Vines' death in Dark Winds season 3, her furious reaction is layered with spiritual and emotional meaning.

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Casimere Jolette and Phil Burke as Suzanne and Halsey in Dark Winds Season 3
Who Dark Winds Season 3's Farmers Are & Why They Have A Picture Of Bernadette

It was inevitable that Leaphorn and Chee's case and Bernadette's case would come together in Dark Winds season 3, and the chili farmers are the key.

A collage of the covers of Stephen King's Dreamcatcher & The Tommyknockers
5 Of His Own Books Stephen King Wasn't Happy With

Even though he's written almost 70 books and countless short stories, even Stephen King still has works of his he's not satisfied with.

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Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon) looking surprised in Dark Winds season 3, episode 1
I Hate How Dark Winds Changed Jim Chee From The Books (But I'm Glad Season 3 Is Hinting That's Finally Changing)

The Jim Chee of the Dark Winds TV show is a lot more broken than his book counterpart, but the third season hints that might finally be changing.

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Alex Meraz as Ivan Muños and Jessica Matten as Bernadette in Dark Winds season 3
So, Bernadette's New Dark Winds Season 3 Romance Is Definitely A Bad Guy, Right?

Bernadette is moving on from Jim Chee in Dark Winds season 3 but there's definitely something off about her new colleague & love interest, Ivan Muños.

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Deanna Allison as Emma and Zahn McClarnon as Joe Leaphorn in Dark Winds
1 Dark Winds Season 3 Storyline Is A Huge Step Back After Last Season

After their great storyline last season, Dark Winds season 3 is sadly wasting one character who deserves more screen time than they've been getting.

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Cynthia Erivo as Holly Gibney + the cover of Stephen King's  book Never Flinch
Every Stephen King Book You Should Read Before Never Flinch

With Stephen King's book Never Flinch hitting shelves in May, there are a few books to read beforehand to understand Holly Gibney.

Kiowa Gordon as Jim Chee in Dark Winds season 3
Dark Winds Season 3: Why Chee Suddenly Changes His Mind About Helping Shorty Bowlegs

A few lines in Dark Winds season 3, episode 2, forced Jim Chee to confront an ugly truth about himself and it appears he didn't like what he saw.

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Ernesto Cata in Dark Winds Season 3
Dark Winds Season 3: What's Up With The Arrowhead In Ernesto Cata's Mouth?

Dark Winds season 3 is the darkest season yet, with a killer leaving a disturbing and sacrilegious calling card that has Joe Leaphorn perplexed.

Raoul Max Trujillo as Roberto C. Budge de Baca in Dark Winds season 3
Who Is Roberto C. "Budge" De Baca? Dark Winds Season 3's New Character Explained

From the moment Raoul Max Trujillo's new character is introduced in Dark Winds season 3, it's clear the sinister man will be integral to the plot.

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