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This past weekend we finally wrapped up the reading for FINDING KYLIE.  Working with these actors at Oklahoma City University School of Theatre was such a unique and amazing experience. For years my writing partner, John Schwab, and I have been working toward the hard read in order to edit our final draft of the screenplay for Finding Kylie. This step was supposed to give us insight on what needed to be tweaked, added, or changed to take our script to the next level. And now that it's over, all I have to say is WOW. The kids did a phenomenal job in portraying the actors and their personalities, quirks, and insecurities.  Thanks to them - we were able to see what worked and what needs to change. Some people have asked me what comes next. Now - we continue work our script from across the globe with the updated edits.  We Skype and FaceTime to discuss potential changes and put the work in. Once the story progresses the way we envision - we'll hit the film ma...

In seven days, the hard read for my first book is happening! If you've not read any of my earlier blogs, the script for Finding Kylie has been funded for a hard read. Film producer, John Schwab, and I have been trying to get to this stage for a long concentrated time  - but the stars hadn't aligned until recently. A nationally renowned drama department has agreed to work with us to do the hard read so that we may see the fruits of our work on stage versus just on paper.  This will allow us to see what truly works 'off the page' and what needs to be tweaked before talking to investors and hitting the film markets. On the 24th, at 2 p.m. CST, I'll be in a theater with a cast, a set director, and director to watch Finding Kylie dramatically unfold. I've tried not to think about it as I'm not the type to really start getting the jitters until right before an event. To get ramped up days in advance is just going to draw your attention from the present, whic...

Okay - I admit - this is a horrible photo of me, but I had to introduce you to my set director for the reading of Finding Kylie. The date is set for October 3rd, and she has such vision and passion that I know it's going to turn out great! We met for lunch today and she (upon meeting me for the first time) enveloped me in a huge hug. I knew I loved her ... she has a heart and a bright smile. We talked about the visuals she's going to put in place and then, in turn, asked me about who each character was.  Not just 'what does Timothy look like?' but 'Who is he and what makes him tick?' This way when casting they would put the right actor in place to make each character as authentic as possible. By the questions, she asked I could tell she'd poured over the script, not just perused it.  So I had to ask her ... what she thought.  Her words blew me away.  In essence, she loved it.  This is a well-versed professional, who knows her stuff, and she loved ...

We're almost 1/2 way there to our goal!  I wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone, who has supported this kickstarter to date.  In two days, we're half way along.  Granted the goal is very minimal, but in seeing how many of you have stepped forward to help - I'm humbled and blessed.  Please share this post with as many people as you can, to spread the word. Click this link - which will take you directly to our kickstarter, where you can read about the project details and back the project..  Please consider giving us a five or two.  Thanks again from John and myself.