Today I am busy working on a rewrite of a screenplay. I’ve rewritten this project about a dozen times. This pass, I’ve made some drastic changes in an attempt to get the ‘fun’ back into the funny. The first act, I believe, is close. Now it is time to move Continue Reading →
Have a safe and happy 4th of July!!
There are hundreds of platitudes about writing. And although platitudes are overused expressions and sometimes trite, these little tidbits spring from somewhere. The original message may contain a nugget of wisdom but overuse often causes any kind of insight in the original words to wear thin. I recently read the Continue Reading →
Oh my. Change is frightening. Enjoy!
Ooo boy! I love it when a friend has a new book on shelves. And I love it even more when said book can be downloaded to my handy-dandy Nook. Criminal Instinct by Kelly Parra is a brilliant knew romantic-suspense. Kelly is the author of Invisible Touch (currently under option Continue Reading →
Last week I was asked to comment on Tom Cruise and his current career and how he might rejuvenate his place in the movie world. You can see my comments as well as Reed Tuckers’ article here. PS my quote is on page 3 Happy Reading. Maggie
Ah yes, there it is again THAT word: *Notes*. I believe I’ve mentioned the process once, twice, (perhaps a hundred times) on the blog. But here it is again. Like a rash. Notes. Yesterday was all about Producers and Development Notes and The Sit Down. But we may have cracked Continue Reading →
My apologies for the lack of posts. Lots of deadlines! Lots to read! Lots to edit! I hope to get back to a normal-ish schedule next week. But now? Top Ten Favorite Foods: 10. Cheetos 9. Pancakes 8. Lox, Cream Cheese, and Bagels 7. Grilled Salmon 6. Houston’s Spinach Dip Continue Reading →
Jennifer Lynn Barnes, newest book Raised By Wolves is out and it looks absolutely fab! Jennifer writes for the young adult market. I have a deep and abiding love for all things YA so I am excited about this book. The Plot Summary: At the age of four, Bryn watched Continue Reading →
Happy Friday!