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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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George R. R. Martin's New Announcement Has Finally Made Me Accept He's Never Finishing The Winds Of Winter

Like Sasquatch or aliens, The Winds of Winter probably exists, but, at this point, it being a collective hallucination on our part is equally likely. 

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Glenn's revenge for Sully asking the NESA to investigate will be Sullivan's Crossing season 3's big conflict – but it never needed to happen.

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SNL Season 50's Annual Weekend Update Joke Swap Was The Wildest One Yet - And I Don't See How It Can Continue

The thing about playing a game of joke swap chicken is that eventually, someone has to blink first, and if neither opponent decides to blink, well...

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The Debut Romantasy Novel From A Shadow & Bone Actress Is Hitting Shelves This Fall & We're Here For It

Romantasy is big business these days, but it's hard for new writers to break through and make a splash, making one fall release all the more exciting.

Stephen King with his books in the background.
"Nobody Will Want To Read This": I'm Glad Stephen King Took A Chance On One Of His Most Disturbing Books

In a career that has spanned six decades so far, there might inevitably be a few stories he's penned that have rattled even Stephen King.

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The Blue Bloods spinoff, Boston Blue, has found its director and executive producer for the premiere episode, and he comes with an impressive resume.

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Hockey Player Sean Avery Is Writing Romance Now: The Summer Skate Controversy Explained

The hockey romance book Summer Skate is already creating controversy, not because of the book itself, but because of who's behind it.

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The Title For The Final Outlander Book Has Been Revealed & We're Already Worried For 1 Of Our Favorite Characters

The title of the tenth and final book in the main Outlander series has been revealed and it hints that not every character will make it to the end.

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Marvel's Thunderbolts*: Everything You Need To Know

With the MCU's Thunderbolts* movie having now officially released, here's everything you need to know about the Marvel film and its story.

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Lisa holding her saxophone and a radio in The Simpsons
The Simpsons Had Its First Major Death 30 Years Ago & It Changed Lisa Forever

The Simpsons wasn't known as a show known to tackle serious, weighty topics like death until a season 6 death changed a few characters forever.

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1 Dark Winds Season 3 Villain Seemed To Come Out Of Nowhere But Actually Paid Off The Season's Biggest Theme

One of the big bads of Dark Winds season 3 had flown under the radar all season, but the reveal they were the killer tied into the show's themes.

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Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) looking up from her camera in Dark Winds season 3, episode 2
Okay, Is It Just Me Or Does Dark Winds Season 3's Biggest Mystery Still Make No Sense?

Dark Winds is a show that operates purely on the principle of "show, don't tell," which is great, but one payoff may have been a little too subtle.

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What Bernadette's Final Scene In Dark Winds Season 3 Means For Chee In Season 4

Bernadette Manuelito and Jim Chee left things on an awkward note halfway through Dark Winds season 3, but their final scene indicated a change.

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Stephen King with his hand on his chin, and a colorful background
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Stephen King famously hates revisionist takes on classic stories, making his 2018 praise for a brilliant adaptation of a classic Gothic tale notable.

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Why Agent Washington Gave Joe The Tape Of Emma's Interrogation In Dark Winds Season 3's Finale

Agent Washington giving Joe Emma's tape in the Dark Winds season 3 finale says a lot about who she is as a person rather than as a federal agent.

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Throughout Dark Winds' three seasons, Bernadette has shown sharp and sometimes uncanny instincts when it comes to reading people and their intentions.

Stephen King on a background of his book covers
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While the supernatural tends to get the most attention in Stephen King's books, he's penned plenty of faithful animal companions over the years.

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Joe and Gordo from Dark Winds season 3
Dark Winds Season 3 Episode 7 Continued One Of The Season's Best Running Jokes

A dryly funny throughline involving Gordo and Joe has been running throughout Dark Winds season 3 and in episode 7, Gordo finally comments on it.

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Everyone's Asking The Wrong The Pitt Season 2 Question About Langdon

Audiences are wondering how Langdon will repair his relationships in The Pitt season 2, but there's fallout from one that hasn't been addressed yet.

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Deanna Allison as Emma Leaphorn looking tearful in Dark Winds season 3
Dark Winds Season 3 Finally Did Justice To 1 Character It's Been Undermining All Season

Dark Winds season 3 has shortchanged Emma Leaphorn this season, but one pivotal scene in the most recent episode reminded viewers why she's great.