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Owen Preston Andrews (OPA)


Claymation Will Make You Shiver
Claymation brings horror to life with eerie, intricate detail. Discover how films like The Nightmare Before Christmas give us chills!
opaandrews
Oct 10, 20242 min read
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Shakespeare, Thrills, and Summer Highlights
Summer highlights: From Shakespeare plays and acting in films to thrilling parks and ballet—each adventure inspired me in unique ways!
opaandrews
Sep 17, 20244 min read
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BEETLEJUICE The Musical
Hey everyone, I'm back after a bit of a break! Just say "OPA" three times, and I'll start blogging again. Well, that worked like a charm!
opaandrews
May 7, 20242 min read
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My First Novel: The Puzzled Penguin Chapter 1
When I was in elementary school, our math curriculum was called Math Expressions. Occasionally, a character named the Puzzled Penguin...
opaandrews
Mar 20, 20244 min read
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Creepy Baby Faces in Art Museums
I enjoy visiting museums. Whether they feature art, fossils, planes, etc., I always enjoy going and taking in new information. Last...
opaandrews
Mar 14, 20242 min read
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Children’s Horror Movie Reviews: Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
Today, I’ll follow up my movie review of Goosebumps with a review of Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, released in 2018. In this film, a...
opaandrews
Mar 13, 20242 min read
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Writing in the Car
I’ve written three novels so far, and in my opinion, the hardest part is just finding the time to write. I feel like that’s a pretty...
opaandrews
Mar 13, 20242 min read
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10 Book Series that Developed my Love of Reading
As you may have noticed, I love reading and think it’s a great activity. If you want to inspire your reader, here are ten book series...
opaandrews
Mar 10, 20245 min read
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Children's Horror Movie Reviews: Goosebumps
I love the Goosebumps books, which heavily inspire the way that I write my books. Goosebumps, the movie starring Jack Black as R.L....
opaandrews
Mar 8, 20242 min read
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Reading is Good for your Health
I always love reading before bed because I sleep so well. Here are the top 5 physical and mental benefits of reading a good book! What...
opaandrews
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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Spooky Costumes Based on TV & Film Characters
For a lot of years, I have decided on my Halloween costume months in advance, so I am already starting to think about possible Halloween...
opaandrews
Mar 3, 20242 min read
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How I Write My Novels: Scrivener Review for Writers
To quote Wikipedia, A scrivener (or scribe) was a person who could read and write or who wrote letters as well as court and legal...
opaandrews
Mar 3, 20242 min read
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Publishing Their Own Book Gets Kids Engaged in Writing
A while ago, I was talking about different ways to get your kid interested in reading, but another important skill that’s very similar to...
opaandrews
Mar 3, 20242 min read
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Creepy Game Review: Flickin' Chicken
As you may be able to tell, I’m a fan of many creepy things. I recently played a creepy game called Flickin’ Chicken. The game Flickin’...
Owen Andrews
Feb 25, 20241 min read
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Northwest Glass Quest: Looking for Clues on Camano Island
I recently talked about the show Scooby-Doo and why I like it. You may recall me talking about how one of the best parts of the show is...
opaandrews
Feb 25, 20242 min read
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T.V. Show Review: Classic Scooby-Doo
Scooby-Dooby-Doo, Where Are You? We’ve got some work to do now. Like many people, I grew up with the Scooby-Doo franchise! I feel the...
opaandrews
Feb 23, 20242 min read
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Spooky Stuff to Do: The Stranger Things Experience
One of my favorite shows has got to be Stranger Things. When I was 10 years old, I watched the show with my Grandma at her house. I liked...
opaandrews
Feb 18, 20242 min read
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Spooky Show & Book Review: A Series of Unfortunate Events
“Look away, look away. This show will wreck your evening, your whole life, and your day.” Those theme song lyrics to the T.V. show, A...
opaandrews
Feb 17, 20242 min read
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When Can You Read My First Book?
“This place is so creepy, it’s making me shiver.” That’s a quote from my book You Have Monsieur Monster for 3rd. You may be wondering...
opaandrews
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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Enjoying Storytelling via Scary Shows
I love movies and TV shows. If I can watch a show while doing my laundry or making some food, I do it. Personally, I believe that a lot...
opaandrews
Feb 11, 20242 min read
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