Club High Castle Pre-Pandemic

With a new decade upon us in just a few days, I am going to throw myself in the the cliche tradition of coming up with New Year resolutions. Worry not, dear friends, these aren't your run of the mill, generic, go to the gym every single day and stop going after a week or start eating stuff I hate to go on a diet and fail because gross who wants to eat crap they don't like? I want to start writing again. That's it. That's my resolution. I haven't written much at all since 2018 and it's high time I got back  into it. I've got a novel planned and outlined that hasn't been finished since...you guessed it, 2018! Here is the first chapter, and let me raise a glass to everyone; may the 20s be roaring.

As I am reading through Mike Avila’s The Man in the High Castle, Creating the Alt World , I am reminded why I was drawn to the show in the first place: It’s all in the details. I’m going to focus on Season 4 and the things that stood out the most (if I were to write about every little background prop, this would be a door stopper that I'd never finish!). Battle of Denver Accurate street names - when they mentioned Colfax ave., I was ecstatic at the attention to detail and taking the extra time to get it right. On the left is a map from my trip to Denver back in February. Colfax Ave. is circled in red. Winter Solstice I was amazed at how much thought and research went into creating the alt worlds of High Castle, especially when they had to figure out how societies would evolve and what kind of holidays would they celebrate. Himmler (the real Himmler) was big into paganism and incorporated it into the SS [1][2]. I wondered what a Reich Christmas would look like, and t...

Today is a very special #FanCastleSunday!  Hello, and welcome to the one and only Exemplary Television Awards! Today we celebrate the greatest television show of all time. It has earned its mark in television history for its poignant themes, stunning visuals, exceptional acting, and soundtrack. The individuals involved with the creation of the show have earned this medal a thousand times over. Let's give it up for Amazon's The Man in the High Castle! 

Welcome to another #FanCastleSunday! Today I'm diving in and taking a deep look at Smith and why his fate was the perfect storm. Smith is one of the most well written and complex characters of all time, played by the talented Rufus Sewell (he truly deserves an Emmy for his performance as John Smith). Smith - The Complex Character

“Truth, she thought. As terrible as death. But harder to find.” ― Philip K. Dick, The Man in the High Castle Season 4 far exceeded my expectations, and by exceeded, I mean jumped onto a rocket and left me behind in the dust to gawk at the beautiful complexity of it. The cast and crew weren’t kidding when they said it is the best season yet. I got a shout-out during the Facebook live stream when they discussed S4. ❤ You can watch the full video here . If you  haven’t finished the finale, go no further. There are spoilers ahead. The season exposed humanity at its best and worst. We saw the very best in Childan, the Crown Princess, and Admiral Inokuchi. Despite the odds, they gave everything for the greater good. Childan threw away the rare antiques and treasures that were integral to his greedy character to be with his wife and ensure her safety. The Crown Princess saw the need to give the Pacific States back, and. Inokuchi was willing to die for her. Characters...

The Beginning of the End It’s been an amazing journey The finale to Amazon’s The Man in the High Castle is just 5 days away. Yes, I am emotional, and yes, there may have been a tear or two while typing this post up. As everyone knows, this show has been a huge part of my life since the beginning. I just want to say that it has been an amazing journey of friendship, art, and blossoming into a better me. I remember the cold, snowy day in February when they announced that Season 4 will be the finale. Part of me was shocked and saddened, but the other part was thankful that TMITHC wouldn’t go the prolonged, dragged out route that so many shows in the past have gone. To be honest, I am glad they aren’t going to grind the show into the ground like that--It’s a bittersweet feeling.  I just want to say thank you to everyone I’ve met on this journey. I’ll cherish the memories TMITHC has given me forever. <3 With Season 4 airing on the 15th, there will be no #FanC...

Welcome to another #FanCastleSunday! With Season 4 approaching faster than a train with rockets, I wanted to do something a little different. It's time to let the cast & crew of The Man in the High Castle know how much we appreciate them! I created a form to allow everyone to leave a note, anonymously or with their Twitter handle. I must confess that I got a bit teary eyed when I went through the responses last night. This truly is an amazing fandom, and I am happy to be a part of it.

Welcome to another #FanCastleSunday! ....She is famous for her amazing gifs, and I've enjoyed seeing her posts throughout the years, so please give a warm welcome to the one and only ☆ Elise ! I am right there with her on how this wonderful fandom has allowed her to blossom. Because of the friendliness of  High Castle fans (and cast & crew!), I've been able to break out of my incredibly shy self. I will be forever grateful for that. ❤ @_spookyblake   (☆ elise.) Tell the world a little bit about yourself! my name is elise. 25 years. i live in france. i hold a tumblr: @joexjuliana. What drew you to Amazon’s the Man in the High Castle? i watched the pilot in july 2015 and i was immediately seduced by the idea of "what if?" i quickly became attached to the character of Joe and Juliana (and the others of course, but it's two there first). At what point were you hooked?  this is the first series that gives me this effect. i have ne...

Greetings, Grasshoppers! Welcome to another fun filled #FanCastleSunday! Today's theme is what would you do in their shoes? As a bonus, I wrote a little High Castle what if! In Their Shoes  A short fanfic is the perfect tribute for today's interview with @TheTrueDJC who loves to write fanfiction!  It's Interview Time! @TheTrueDJC Diana Jensen Cramer Tell the world a little bit about yourself! MitHC fan (obvs.), and beginning writer; also love photography and cooking! What drew you to Amazon’s the Man in the High Castle? The concept of an alternate history was intriguing (and a little frightening).  Then, too, I’d become a fan of Rufus Sewell - he’s really an amazing actor - and I wanted to see what he would do in this role. At what point were you hooked?  Is there a specific scene or episode where you realized that TMITHC was something special? What really hooked me and realize how special the show was was the early...

Welcome to #FanCastleSunday!  Today's spotlight is on @sammietworings . She has one badass hobby you won't want to miss! If you'd like to be interviewed for a future #FanCastleSunday, drop me a line at mlcartthings@gmail.com or hit me up on Twitter @MishiWan , and I'll be happy to! And now without further ado....*drum roll* It's Interview Time! @sammietworings Sammie Two Rings Tell the world a little bit about yourself! My name is Sammie, I'm 31 and I work part time for a charity. I've recently got married to my partner of 13 years and I'm studying for my 3rd university degree. I enjoy knitting, I've just learnt to crochet and I'm part of a community choir. I also try my best at archery. What drew you to Amazon’s the Man in the High Castle? I've always enjoyed 'what if' scenarios in history, the most common being what if, god forbid, the Nazis had been successful! I was curious to see exactly...

Welcome to the first #FanCastleSunday!  Today's spotlight is on  @tmithc_fanpage . It has been a pleasure interviewing everyone. If you'd like to be interviewed for a future #FanCastleSunday, drop me a line at mlcartthings@gmail.com , and I'll be happy to! And now without further ado....*drum roll*  It's Interview Time! @tmithc_fanpage The Man In The High Castle Humour and Discussion Tell the world a little bit about yourself! Well, I’m like every other ordinary human who gets by everyday and LOVED The Man in the High Castle! Hence why I created the page! One of the best decisions I ever made :) What drew you to Amazon’s the Man in the High Castle? When the show first came out I remember adverts coming up for it quite a lot (especially on my kindle I had at the time!) I didn’t think much of it but was always a little intrigued. Skip forward a couple of years and I began watching the period drama Victoria where I got to...