I went to the movies today. Shocker, right? I mean I
write stories for a living. Novels, short stories, screenplays. I’m thinking
about tackling an indie soap, or television series bible, or even a graphic
novel.
Right now I’m waiting to hear back from Random House-Alibi imprint to
see if they want more than just a pitch query letter when it comes to
CORNBREAD. I’m proud of the short novel. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever
written. I mean it has thriller like elements but it’s more of a character study.
Anyway, back to the movie. Missy and I went to see
Lee Daniels’ ‘The Butler’. Lee Daniels assembled a top notch cast. Each person
playing their role to effortless excellence. It got a little long at the end.
But for that it can be forgiven, and the impact of the father/son relationship
wasn’t lost on me, nor was the emotional moment that the father and son shared
as Obama was elected president. I cried.
Rich performances by all. Forest Whitaker and Oprah
especially moving as the struggling but loving couple who stick together even
through human failings.
Fun fact: Lee Daniels gave us our first shot at
being read by a production company. We sent an early draft of You’re
the Reason to his company in 2001. He came back to us to pass on the
screenplay twice in the same year. The second time he called us and told us it
wasn’t exactly what he was looking for, but that
Missy and I had talent and
that we should stick to it and hang in there.
Now we’re waiting to hear back from Austin Film
Festival. We could hear back as early as next week.
We’re hopeful to stay in
the running for the Bronze Typewriter. As you never know what could come of
such a career coup.
That being said, the last couple of days have been
hard. Emotionally that is. So depressed, then up, then the computer hard drive
crashes, then hunting for Microsoft Office 2007, getting the computer to where
it would accept it. Arguing with Missy because I want to eat out so badly. Then
being depressed again.
My mood has been all over the place. And getting
disconnected from the manuscript makes things
harder than anything. But here I am plugging back in the best way I know
how.
I am not a victim. I have overcome a great many
things. I have worked hard. I have earned my success and hope there is more to
come. I hope the same things for my friends and family who have supported me in
this long journey. Even when it feels like I am all alone in this fight I have
to remind myself that is not always the case.
Because even when I struggle, I have pets who love
me unconditionally. Even when my loved ones who have me starve ;).
Sincerely,
Amy McCorkle
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