by Melinda VanLone | Aug 1, 2014 | Movie Review |
Before I get to the review I have to say something about the Promise of the Premise. When a storyteller writes up a synopsis or log line, they’re making a promise to us. “This is what the story will be about. This is why you should watch it.” It’s a hook, meant...
by Melinda VanLone | Jul 28, 2014 | Thoughts |
Yesterday the hubby and I ventured out into the world to see a movie and have dinner. For the curious, we saw Lucy. I’ll tell you all about it on Friday here at the blog. After the movie we went to Joe’s Crab Shack. They’re having a special...
by Melinda VanLone | Jul 7, 2014 | Thoughts |
Yesterday, I went for a caffeine fix in the afternoon and passed by the Town Square along the way. On one bench I noticed a man stretched out, presumably sleeping. I remember thinking there’s no way I could feel comfortable enough outside, in a...
by Melinda VanLone | Mar 5, 2014 | Imagination |
Guess what day it is! Guess What. Day. It. is! I bet you’re all hearing that commercial in your head right now. You’re welcome. It’s the middle of the work week! Bet you thought I was going to say something else. Maybe Lasagna Day or Pancake...
by Melinda VanLone | Feb 26, 2014 | Thoughts |
Monday I handed off my latest WIP, code-named Macari, to the editor. I can’t tell you how excited I am to share it with all of you. Now comes the part where I get the cover done, the edits, the book formatting, you know – all that publishing business...