7.27.2007
TRAMBLINGS
Greetings.
Remember this guy?
He has the right idea, doesn't he? Just chillin', taking it all in, turning over a story in his head. Trying to find that missing piece of the puzzle as he looks out over the water. "If I can just get the character right, it will all make sense." That's me on a tough writing day. Don't have a water view. Actually, I have direct view to a newly painted Victorian directly across the street and, to put it nicely, it's ugly. Yep, that's nicely. I'm not sure WHAT the owner say when he put the colors together in his mind but thick chocolate brown, bright yellow, mustard and navy blue equals complete and utter madness. The house pulsates but there he is strutting like a peacock and planting fuschia flowers. Maybe the sun will fade it to something we can all live with but I doubt it. Sitting on my balcony with a cup of tea has become a neon experience.
It's been a busy week. Over the weekend the WGA hosted a cocktail for the TCA. I dragged the Crown Prince to the Beverly Hilton (home of the Golden Globes) for 45 minutes of dressed-up chatting. I met the other Staff Writer on my show in the lobby and then we huddled together and watched showrunners and writers talk to critics. One note: the two reporters from US WEEKLY both wore hot pants. Not sure what parallel universe allows a woman to wear hot pants to a dress-up function but there they were in short-shorts, high heels and halter tops. I couldn't even look at 'em.
Monday was the first read-thru of the show. Exciting. Dressed up a little more than usual and went over the hill (to the valley) with the other writers. Execs were there from the network and the studio. The actors were there as well and it was cool to hear the words out loud for the first time. Some folks are blase about all this. Not me. I loved every second of it. And the show officially went into production yesterday.
Wednesday I made a one day trip to the Bay Area for a reading/book signing at UC BERKELEY. There were about 80 people in the room (I was expecting 15) and a lot of sharp folks. Great group of kids. I haven't read in so long it took me a minute to warm up but overall a great event. Nice to see that THE DYING GROUND still has legs. My only regret...they all had the mass market paperback with that horrible ride-or-die cover. Makes me shudder every time I see it.
This is the cover I prefer...
This is the cover they had...
See the difference? I'm sure their parents looked at the book and said, "UC Berkeley assigned a romance novel?" Anyway, great group of students. I told them to keep in touch with me. Hope that they take me up on the offer.
Also, ANGELA HENRY has a new book out. A mystery set in Hollywood. All over that. I ordered it yesterday so I can read it on my next trip up to the Bay.
Angela also runs CRIME SISTAHS which is a great blog. Check it out.
Lastly, woke up with a scorching ear ache this morning. Haven't had one in a long time. Can't hear out of my left ear which is driving the Crown Prince nuts. We'll see how well that works in the Writer's Room until I can get to the doctor. Anyway, Beautiful People, I am off to see the wizard.
Until next time..
Greetings.
Remember this guy?
He has the right idea, doesn't he? Just chillin', taking it all in, turning over a story in his head. Trying to find that missing piece of the puzzle as he looks out over the water. "If I can just get the character right, it will all make sense." That's me on a tough writing day. Don't have a water view. Actually, I have direct view to a newly painted Victorian directly across the street and, to put it nicely, it's ugly. Yep, that's nicely. I'm not sure WHAT the owner say when he put the colors together in his mind but thick chocolate brown, bright yellow, mustard and navy blue equals complete and utter madness. The house pulsates but there he is strutting like a peacock and planting fuschia flowers. Maybe the sun will fade it to something we can all live with but I doubt it. Sitting on my balcony with a cup of tea has become a neon experience.
It's been a busy week. Over the weekend the WGA hosted a cocktail for the TCA. I dragged the Crown Prince to the Beverly Hilton (home of the Golden Globes) for 45 minutes of dressed-up chatting. I met the other Staff Writer on my show in the lobby and then we huddled together and watched showrunners and writers talk to critics. One note: the two reporters from US WEEKLY both wore hot pants. Not sure what parallel universe allows a woman to wear hot pants to a dress-up function but there they were in short-shorts, high heels and halter tops. I couldn't even look at 'em.
Monday was the first read-thru of the show. Exciting. Dressed up a little more than usual and went over the hill (to the valley) with the other writers. Execs were there from the network and the studio. The actors were there as well and it was cool to hear the words out loud for the first time. Some folks are blase about all this. Not me. I loved every second of it. And the show officially went into production yesterday.
Wednesday I made a one day trip to the Bay Area for a reading/book signing at UC BERKELEY. There were about 80 people in the room (I was expecting 15) and a lot of sharp folks. Great group of kids. I haven't read in so long it took me a minute to warm up but overall a great event. Nice to see that THE DYING GROUND still has legs. My only regret...they all had the mass market paperback with that horrible ride-or-die cover. Makes me shudder every time I see it.
This is the cover I prefer...
This is the cover they had...
See the difference? I'm sure their parents looked at the book and said, "UC Berkeley assigned a romance novel?" Anyway, great group of students. I told them to keep in touch with me. Hope that they take me up on the offer.
Also, ANGELA HENRY has a new book out. A mystery set in Hollywood. All over that. I ordered it yesterday so I can read it on my next trip up to the Bay.
Angela also runs CRIME SISTAHS which is a great blog. Check it out.
Lastly, woke up with a scorching ear ache this morning. Haven't had one in a long time. Can't hear out of my left ear which is driving the Crown Prince nuts. We'll see how well that works in the Writer's Room until I can get to the doctor. Anyway, Beautiful People, I am off to see the wizard.
Until next time..
Labels: Book Signing, Books, The Dying Ground, TV Show
