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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...

Search for 'The Good Lie' online and you will find a ton of images of Reese Witherspoon. Although she is vital to the storyline, as she is the lifeline and the first introduction to America to three Sudanese refugees, the real story lies behind the journey of Theo, Mamere, Paul, and Jeremiah as they search for their sister and their way. IMDB's synopsis for this movie will reveal a simple statement, saying ' Sudanese refugees given the chance to resettle in America arrive in Kansas City, Missouri. where their encounter with an employment agency counselor forever changes all of their lives'. However it is so much more, so please don't sell this movie short and don't enter empty-handed ... meaning have a tissue box in hand. As I've lived overseas, I feel like every American should experience another culture abroad, as it will teach you how blessed we are in the United States.  Seeing yourself from an outside cultural perspective does everyone good....

So news of Darren Aronofsky's NOAH is popping up all over the web.  From this story on USA Today to hundreds of twitter feeds and Facebook posts. Not only is the excitement is building from the different outlets and word of mouth, but also through Aronofsky's tweets from his direct feed. You can go follow him here for a play by play on the movie's progress. Russell Crowe is even engaging in tweeting about his experience along the way. It made me start thinking, "What would NOAH tweet if he could?" Day 1 - lots of rain... people are laughing at my ark. They think I'm an #epicfail Day 10 - Water has overcome our city. People are not laughing anymore. They're begging to get in. #thisishard Day 20 - I don't see a living soul...very sad. Surrounded by water.  #confusedbutstayingfaithful Day 30 - I really want off this big boat. My family is grumbling, but I'm trusting God. #theanimalssmell Day 40 - I see a rainbow. We've found land....