Getting There
Wow, last night, after 12 hours of working on the novel, with an hour-long writing teleseminar at lunch, and then an hour of yoga/meditating after dinner, I sat back down at the desk and took a look at what I got done yesterday and, for the first time, could actually see the end of this thing. It is on its way. Unbelievable. (Meaning the end of this new novel -- first draft.)
It's only been just shy of a year that I've been writing it, which is no big deal. For me, though, it's kind of a big deal, in that it usually only takes me a few months to write a novel, even a long one, like this one is. However, I first got the inspiration for this novel and began researching it, writing the notes for it, etc., 10 (yes, TEN) years ago. It took me that long to finally feel like the lives of these characters had become enough of a part of me that I could write about them as if they were real. (The novel takes place between 1916 and 1927. And, yes, I'm a lot older than you can probably imagine, but I'm not that old. Thank you very much.) So it's been a tall order all the way around. But it's almost done!
Which means... that I might actually be able to take care of my yard this year, unlike last summer, where weeds abounded and the backyard looked like Jungle Larry's Adventure Retreat. What have you. I might even be able to go to the movies again, maybe even out to eat once in awhile. And also, you know, do that "other stuff" that requires very little in the way of clothes, some wine, some atmospheric music, candles, etc., etc., that I am seriously chomping at the bit (as they say!) to get crackin' at... (don't you just love language?).
But speaking of movies... they are making me the Division Chair of a brand new category in this year's Film Festival which means I will have a TON of work to do with that all summer long. But I am very psyched about it. Filmmakers everywhere rejoice, especially those among you who work with minimal -- if any -- budgets, because I am coming to find YOU! Yay!
Meanwhile... back at it, around here. I leave you with a new play party announcement from Dark Lady in Portland, OR, and the list of nominees for the Orange Award. Thanks for visiting, gang!
Darklady’s Debbie Does Dallas Classic Dinner & Porn Date Night
Who hasn’t heard of “Debbie Does Dallas?” Become one of the truly cool
kids by finding out what all the 1978 hubbub was about by watching both
the original and one of its award-nominated sequels. Enjoy an
all-you-can-eat buffet from Rumpspankers, liquid inspiration from the
cocktail lounge, physical and mental stimulation from great guests and
both private and public play spaces stocked with safer sex supplies
while watching the mother of all cheerleading porn videos. Rah, rah, indeed!
Bring a donation for Esther’s Pantry and receive a raffle ticket worth
copies of the films and more. Dress like a cheerleader or football
player and receive another ticket!
“Debbie Does Dallas” & “Debbie Does Dallas… Again”
Ages 21 +
RSVP to arklady@Darklady.com">Darklady@Darklady.com for Reservations
Saturday, March 28th
Doors Open at 7:00 pm
Dinner Served at 7:30 pm
First Feature Begins at 8:00 pm
NEW, RECESSION-FRIENDLY PRICE:
$25 individual or $40 duo
Village Ballroom
Portland, Oregon
Stairs into building, accessible inside
“Debbie Does Dallas:” Director Jim Clark set the adult film world on
fire with this charming tale of innovative cheerleaders making sure one
of their own reaches the Texas Cowgirl try outs. The Dallas Cowboy
Cheerleaders successfully sued to keep the film from showing in a New
York theater. VCX.com
“Debbie Does Dallas… Again:” Paul Thomas, the most awarded director in
porn history, brings cheerleading fatality Stefani Morgan back from the
grave in Hillary Scott’s body for romantic and cheerleading revenge!
Nominated for 17 AVN Awards, winner of 3 and inspiration for the
Showtime reality show. Vivid.com
The Orange List Nominees
It's only been just shy of a year that I've been writing it, which is no big deal. For me, though, it's kind of a big deal, in that it usually only takes me a few months to write a novel, even a long one, like this one is. However, I first got the inspiration for this novel and began researching it, writing the notes for it, etc., 10 (yes, TEN) years ago. It took me that long to finally feel like the lives of these characters had become enough of a part of me that I could write about them as if they were real. (The novel takes place between 1916 and 1927. And, yes, I'm a lot older than you can probably imagine, but I'm not that old. Thank you very much.) So it's been a tall order all the way around. But it's almost done!
Which means... that I might actually be able to take care of my yard this year, unlike last summer, where weeds abounded and the backyard looked like Jungle Larry's Adventure Retreat. What have you. I might even be able to go to the movies again, maybe even out to eat once in awhile. And also, you know, do that "other stuff" that requires very little in the way of clothes, some wine, some atmospheric music, candles, etc., etc., that I am seriously chomping at the bit (as they say!) to get crackin' at... (don't you just love language?).
But speaking of movies... they are making me the Division Chair of a brand new category in this year's Film Festival which means I will have a TON of work to do with that all summer long. But I am very psyched about it. Filmmakers everywhere rejoice, especially those among you who work with minimal -- if any -- budgets, because I am coming to find YOU! Yay!
Meanwhile... back at it, around here. I leave you with a new play party announcement from Dark Lady in Portland, OR, and the list of nominees for the Orange Award. Thanks for visiting, gang!
Darklady’s Debbie Does Dallas Classic Dinner & Porn Date Night
Who hasn’t heard of “Debbie Does Dallas?” Become one of the truly cool
kids by finding out what all the 1978 hubbub was about by watching both
the original and one of its award-nominated sequels. Enjoy an
all-you-can-eat buffet from Rumpspankers, liquid inspiration from the
cocktail lounge, physical and mental stimulation from great guests and
both private and public play spaces stocked with safer sex supplies
while watching the mother of all cheerleading porn videos. Rah, rah, indeed!
Bring a donation for Esther’s Pantry and receive a raffle ticket worth
copies of the films and more. Dress like a cheerleader or football
player and receive another ticket!
“Debbie Does Dallas” & “Debbie Does Dallas… Again”
Ages 21 +
RSVP to arklady@Darklady.com">Darklady@Darklady.com for Reservations
Saturday, March 28th
Doors Open at 7:00 pm
Dinner Served at 7:30 pm
First Feature Begins at 8:00 pm
NEW, RECESSION-FRIENDLY PRICE:
$25 individual or $40 duo
Village Ballroom
Portland, Oregon
Stairs into building, accessible inside
“Debbie Does Dallas:” Director Jim Clark set the adult film world on
fire with this charming tale of innovative cheerleaders making sure one
of their own reaches the Texas Cowgirl try outs. The Dallas Cowboy
Cheerleaders successfully sued to keep the film from showing in a New
York theater. VCX.com
“Debbie Does Dallas… Again:” Paul Thomas, the most awarded director in
porn history, brings cheerleading fatality Stefani Morgan back from the
grave in Hillary Scott’s body for romantic and cheerleading revenge!
Nominated for 17 AVN Awards, winner of 3 and inspiration for the
Showtime reality show. Vivid.com
The Orange List Nominees
Toni Morrison- A Mercy
Deirdre Madden - Molly Fox’s Birthday
Marilynne Robinson- Home
Kamila Shamsie- Burnt Shadows
Gaynor Arnold- Girl in a Blue Dress
Debra Adelaide- The Household Guide to Dying
Lissa Evans- Their Finest Hour and a Half
Bernadine Evaristo- Blonde Roots
Ellen Feldman- Scottsboro
Laura Fish- Strange Music
VV Ganeshananthan- Love Marriage
Allegra Goodman- Intuition
Samantha Harvey- The Wilderness
Samantha Hunt- The Invention of Everything Else
Michelle de Kretser- The Lost Dog
Gina Ochsner- The Russian Dreambook of Colour and Flight
Preeta Samarasan- Evening is the Whole Day
Curtis Sittenfeld- American Wife
Miriam Toews- The Flying Troutmans
Ann Weisgarber- The Personal History of Rachel DuPree
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