Things I will miss about Vancouver: my house, the restaurants, easy access to fresh produce and seafood, the summers, Greek Fest's spit-roasted lamb, great sushi, close proximity to terrific vacation destinations (Vegas, San Francisco, L.A.) and closer proximity to others (Hawaii, Tokyo, Hong Kong), going outdoors in winter and not freezing my ears off. Things…
February 15, 2011: Pre-Production update on one show and post-production update on another! Some Lady of Mazes discussion!
Well, I've got a solid first draft that I'm ready to hand off (following the addition of a late fourth act action sequence) and Paul is about finished his script. I expect we'll switch off sometime tomorrow and take a couple of days to criticize and revise before sending them off in turn to Rob…
February 14, 2011: Lady of Mazes, by Karl Schroeder
In a far, far distant future, Teven Coronal is one of numerous space habitats orbiting a sun. Its inhabitants live within separate manifolds, virtual realities independent both physically and philosophically. One manifold may be a technologically-advanced culture where flying cars abound and individuals are able to project their consciousnesses into artificial constructs, duplicates called animas, while…
February 13, 2011: I can’t remember the last time I so thoroughly enjoyed a book…
I read a lot. Between writing, producing, working out, dining out, and spending quality time with the dogs, I make it a point to set aside a couple of hours every night to cozy up with a good book. Well, that's the intention anyway. Truth is, many of the books I've read over the years…
February 12, 2011: I’m going to miss these meals! Feeling the Ghost Chili heat! Reprioritizing my reading list! And the mailbag!
I'm going to miss a lot of things about Vancouver: the weather, the people, the food. In the latter category, I doubt there's a place I'll miss more than Refuel, my home away from home over the last twelve years. Today, we swung by for lunch and enjoyed... Their Salumi Platter comprised of (from left…
February 11, 2011: A first draft! Storage awaits! The meal to end all meals! Mailbag!
Huzzah! As hoped, I completed a first draft of the script today: four acts and a teaser, 53 glorious pages, and oodles of fun! I'm very pleased. This weekend, I'll do a pass on what I have and then redirect my focus to the series bible. Whenever Paul is done with his script we'll swap,…
February 10, 2011: Zipping along! Diet dogs and ruff exercise regimen! February book of the month club reminder!
While our finalizing and closing our deal has been a long, complicated, and laborious process, this script has been just the opposite. I got another nice little run going again today and hit the 41 page mark. Some fun exchanges, a couple of surprises, and two novel action sequences later, and I'm looking at putting…
February 9, 2011: Scripts! Spartacus! And Portly Pups!
This script is going swimmingly. After my traditionally slow start in hammering out the teaser, I got a nice little rhythm going and made some major headway over the past couple of days, hitting the 25 page mark yesterday before coming to a screeching halt this morning. Tricky scene. After spinning my wheels for a…
February 8, 2011: When one door closes another opens. This time, before you leave, remember to bring the keys with you!
Still no definite word on the Stargate front. Following a flurry of promising developments, things have gone unbearably quiet. Not a bad sign just... no sign. There's an anticipation that good news could break any day now - but the longer the wait, the greater the challenge when the time comes. To those holding out…
February 7, 2011: My 2011 looking decidedly busier!
Well, it looks like my fate for 2011 has more or less been decided. A few formalities need to be addressed and then - well, the mad scramble begins. A different scramble of sorts began days ago as we face our two script/one bible February 21st deadline. It may seem daunting but, hell, I wrote…
February 6, 2011: Super Sunday!
I kicked off Superbowl Sunday in atypical fashion: with a four-way early morning conference call between me, Paul, and our Canadian and American agents. We're all on the same page now. Tomorrow is D-Day. D as in "decision". Looks like it'll be another sleepless night. This afternoon, I joined, Ivon, Sarah, Lawren, James, Toby, and…
February 5, 2011: And back to Vancouver!
Just in time for Superbowl Sunday. I'll be cooking up some Berkshire pork chops with thyme, rosemary, and rendered bacon for the big game which I'll be watching with Ivon and co. Given the time, I may even attempt a tiramisu. But given how I'm feeling right now, it's a long shot. I feel as…
February 4, 2011: Toronto Day #4!
Today, we went out for little test drive. Wow! What a sweet ride! Beside handling like a dream, this little baby was outfitted with so many bells and whistles you would think it was on loan from M's private reserve: front, rear and side sensors, keyless entry, night vision, and what appeared to be a…
February 3, 2011: Toronto Day #3!
Today, we were back at the production offices/killing fields to finish beating out episode 2. We arrived to find Rob waiting for us. Also waiting for us was our second treat in as many days, compliments of Mr. Cooper. This time: bagels, cream cheese, and rugelach that, as far as I could tell, came in…
February 2, 2011: Toronto Day #2!
All I've been hearing about for days is "the snowstorm". "The snowstorm is coming!" "Big snowstorm on the way!" "Get ready for the huuuuge snowstorm!". Well, it finally hit last night. And, this morning, I woke up to this - That's it? THIS is the result of "the snowstorm"? I can't tell you how disappointed…