Thank you Jerry.

I got a care package from a fan, turned great friend, Jerry Swink. I wanted to let her know how much I appreciate her and everything she does. You’re a great friend and wonderful person. I look forward to another visit to Oklahoma, soon. I know you’re eagerly awaiting Unbecoming. I’ll try and deliver it soon. Still working on the plot finish and keeping my inspriation high with all you sent me. It will keep my frame of mind on Caroline and David. Until then, we’ll both have to settle for drooling over JAG discs and NCIS. David James Elliott, Mark Harmon, Muse Watson…enough said.

Tags: Caroline Blaine, David James Elliott, David Reese, Friends, inspiration, JAG, Mark Harmon, Muse Watson, NCIS, Unbecoming, write

Much better

Nothing blew up on me today, or over me. Although we did have a small fire in the kitchen that was extinguished before I arrived. The fans were turned on and smoke sent out into the world.

I had dinner with my parents tonight. It was nice, quiet. Then we went into a retail store in Georgia where a fan recognized me. I was grilled on the release date for Unbecoming. I still get a thrill every time a fan says something to me. We stood and discussed how much we missed seeing David James Elliott every week on JAG. I miss John M. Jackson, too. Season ten of JAG wasn’t the same without him. For now, I think I can make do seeing Mark Harmon, and the occasional guest appearance by Muse Watson, on NCIS.

While chewing on my entree I had thoughts swirling through my brain about the plot point I’m at right now in Unbecoming. I think I’ll write around it until I figure out exactly how to fill the gap.

More on that later when my brain figures out what I meant by that.

Tags: David James Elliott, JAG, John M. Jackson, Mark Harmon, Muse Watson, NCIS, Unbecoming

Thank Goodness For Fans

I haven’t updated my blog in quite some time. I had a friend send me this and it inspired me to drag out my notebook on Unbecoming tonight. I’m about half way through the book, writing it, and about three quarters through in notes. I always imagine David James Elliott in my head for David Reese. She has told me she sees me in her head- that I am Caroline. I only wish my hair looked this good. I have seriously curly hair.

Although I don’t see myself as Caroline, thanks Holly. I needed this. Thanks for being my friend and for inspiring me to keep writing.

Tags: Caroline Blaine, David James Elliott, David Reese, Unbecoming

Full Circle

Another July fourth has passed. This year is much different for me. I don’t feel as though part of me is missing. I am happy- emotionally and whole.

I was reminded last night that I am an ordained minister and that I have a purpose. It’s not about me. I need to be using the gifts God gave me to bless others. Afterall, that is why we have talents, financial freedom, and ability to share and to bless.

I went on an almost seven miler today on the Greenway to clear out my head. Part of me is changed forever, part of me is the same. I just had to find her again.

Someone I went to high school with has contacted me. I am to go out on his boat one day with him. It promises to be amusing and of course, entertaining.

I saw my muse for writing Noah Wheaton today in a commercial for wildlife preservation. None other than Noah Wyle himself- and might I add, he’s looking good. He seems to be like fine wine, just better with age. He’s so talented and intelligent. I wish him well with the new series on TNT.

Unbecoming has been taking a hit today with my thoughts. Kissing Hollywood is where my heart is and making it rather difficult to finish Unbecoming. I need a good dose of David James Elliott. Now where are my JAG discs?

Tags: David James Elliott, Greenway, Kissing Hollywood, Noah Wyle, Unbecoming

Dizziest Daydreams

I had a nice run tonight on the Greenway. Slow and reflective enough that I was thinking about David James Elliott. I have his face in my mind when I write the character of Captain David Reese in the Unwritten saga.

I could see him in my mind in a hangar, helping Caroline Blaine put an F-14 back together, like the pieces of a puzzle. This will figure in with Unbecoming. I’ve already got the scene in my head, now I just have to commit to typed word.

I’m also trying to work out another plot point that I’m stuck on. It involves Caroline and her Dad, Sonny Blaine. Most of you know that I see Mark Harmon in my head for him. Perhaps I should go catch some episodes of NCIS and JAG too for that matter.

Thanks for the emails this week with your opinions on the new blog. I hope to update it regularly. Facebook is just getting to be too much.

Tags: Captain David Reese, Caroline Blaine, David James Elliott, JAG, Mark Harmon, NCIS, Sonny Blaine, Unbecoming, Unwritten