Off it went...

My screenplay is finally done and off it went!

My heart is heavy with its completion though as Heath has been in the news lately, or rather his father has. Mr. Kim Ledger presented the media with Heath's diary from the time of his "Joker" role preparation. It's amazing how after five years he can still make headlines; and rightfully so. He was on the verge of many great things... many more great things, and left this world wanting more.

I never wrote my book intending on much fuss to be made over it. I only wanted to write it because I felt like it was a story that might bring Heath back into the minds of any who read it. And perhaps to make one question who he was if they did not know of him, or what are they missing now with him being gone. My hope is the same if anything comes of my screenplay. To see someone portray the compassion, the sincerity and the brilliance of one we cannot witness again, would be unable to describe with words.

So we will just have to wait and see, and until then... the next journey begins.

A quickie

I have no clue where the last few months have gone - Christmas seems like ages ago. However, I'm somewhat glad because the last few months have been tough. One thing that has breathed new life into me is my screenplay. I'm getting so very close to the end and feel a great sense of accomplishment in doing so. Not sure where it will take me, perhaps onto something new or perhaps not. Either way, it's telling the story of Georgia Reed the way I really wanted to tell it. Which means it does differ from the book in many ways.
So perhaps, when it's completed, I will share a bit of it on here and you can see Georgia's story in a whole new light (or darkness - because it has turned out quite tumultuous this time around! :)

Incredible

I know there will be many who do not know the significance of today's date... January 22nd, 2013. Neither will they remember, unless it is mentioned to them in some way, that it was five years ago today that Heath Ledger passed away. However, there will be those who adored him that will be thinking of him endlessly as the sun sets today. My heart goes out to his family and friends as they remember not his tragic ending, but the life he lived. He had become one of the great actors of our time, even in his short 28 years. He too had become a father and worshiped every breath his daughter took. Luckily, we have many photos and films to take time to remember him.
My heart goes out to his many fans today, as well. Something I find truly incredible is how devoted they are, even five years passed. He is still heavily in their thoughts and his name still often on their lips as his memory emanates beauty and kindness to them all. I can say in all honesty that I too have become a fan. I learned many things about him -and his fans- as I researched extensively for my book. My only hope for readers is to imagine what it might have been like to be close to him, and to see him through different eyes... such as I did.

Really?!

"No way!" I shout out loud,  as I sit here and realize I have free time on my hands now! That deserves a whoop-whoop! I'm excited because now I can get going on my next project and write again. I didn't expect to miss it this much. But I have and cannot wait to get started. So without further adieu....

Thankful

Well long overdue but... I wanted to take the time to say how grateful I am to have met some remarkable people on this incredible journey called "trying to be a writer".  Most of them have only been via the wonders of twitter and facebook and email, but nonetheless, a wonder to me that such great people are so receptive and encouraging. 

From the likes of painters such Irene Hardwicke Olivieri, who offered insight into the world of painting and whose work now graces the walls of my home because I think she is brilliant and kind and couldn't see my house without her work in it! Please visit her website -  I promise you will fall in love with it, too. http://www.irenehardwickeolivieri.com/new/index.html

And on to actors, directors and many others who in some way adorn the film industry with incredible talent!  Each have given hope to what I want to achieve with my story -Stuart Lawson, Antony Lane, Marianna Palka, Gigi Garner, Shekhar Kapur, Rochelle Siemienowicz, Mark Romanek, Hybrid Vigor Films, Mike Schoonveld, IFC, Gale Anne Hurd, and Wendy Shepherd. 

Lastly, to all fellow writers I have met as well.  The list is beyond immense but I thank you all for answering my questions, giving great advice, promoting my work and offering encouragement as we are all in this together!

Settling in...

What a crazy few months I have had! Currently, I'm trying to get settled in a new city, wait - a new STATE! And it's not easy, but I keep my head up and a smile on my face as I "hurdle through all the obstacles". (Olympics on the brain - sorry!)
On top of this, I'm hoping to start the screenplay version of Six Feet in the next month or so. So many changes in the story line are rolling around in my head...things that I think will really make an impact in a script version as opposed to the book. I'm very excited to see how it comes together!

Planning to post a chapter or so in the next few days again of Six Feet as there seems to be a spike in interest lately!

I would also like to mention, since I previously commented on Christian Bale in a blog post, that he never ceases to amaze me. Making the effort to come to Colorado to visit the victims of the shooting in Aurora was beyond words, except one...human.

Transition

Nine cities in two months! Phew! I know it sounds like a book tour or something but it's nothing of the sort. Instead, it's moving and travelling and all the wonderful things that go along with that! Yes, living out of a suitcase has its advantages, but it will be good to get settled down in the near future.

I (hopefully) have a new and exciting project coming up in the fall. Of course it will involve writing but on a different scale. I'm really looking forward to it though and can't wait to get started. Patience...


So while I'm living in transition land, I'm trying to spend as much time as I can with family and friends and enjoy every minute! Just praying that my sanity and energy keep coursing through body in high numbers!


Don't forget to watch "Casanova" on Ovation tonight. They will be airing it back-to-back. It's a funny movie that I think really shows a fantastic side of Heath. I know that as the premiere of the latest Dark Knight film approaches, he will be in the thoughts of many as they remember one of his greatest performance of all time.