Greetings from Gettysburg! The books were, once again, updated. But just the book covers and my author photo. https://thememoirsofsummerray.com/the-summer-ray-books-authors-point-of-view/. This was at the direction of a graphic designer. One small change, allowed me to fixed two other books. I am thinking this is it for now. I believe at some point, the book covers will … More BRING THE STORY TO LIFE!
“However, some say that Hollywood’s decline is more of a rebirth, and that it could evolve into a new golden age of storytelling. Hollywood’s ability to reinvent itself and embrace new storytelling paradigms could determine its fate. Hollywood’s troubles go beyond the rise of streaming. There is a growing sense of apathy among audiences toward big-budget … More “A NEW GOLDEN AGE OF STORYTELLING!”
Well, I am in the midst of writing the 8th final Summer Ray book, of the original series. This is not an easy one to write as it does involve a lot of research. It means I am reading several books, visiting historical sites and museums. But it is the climatic and going out in … More TO HELP YOU MAKE IT OUT OKAY!
I am finally back online…with life! It’s been a whirlwind the last several weeks. In the midst of all of it, just yesterday, I started working on the 8th book, The Portals of the Past. Now I am sucked into it and can’t get out of it until I finish it. Which is usually how … More A PROPER PATH!
I try to write a blog at least once a week. Lately, that has not been the case. I am in the process of moving again and have had serious pain in my left arm. Which made typing not so fun. But there are updates and I want to be sure to pass them along. … More FOR THE DURATION!
So, in my efforts to “create the buzz,” what have I started? https://thememoirsofsummerray.com/2024/05/25/creating-the-buzz/ Yikes! There is so much information to study that at times, I feel buried underneath it all. Still, in all of that I am learning what I have done wrong and how I need to fix it. But it all starts with … More THE EXTRA MILE!
I love when I start to see bits and pieces of how the film will actually look, not like the Proof of Concept video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlIcfvMQxUI But the actual film. Although I am very proud of the POC, I know the pilot will be extraordinary and I cannot wait. Sure there are those who say, “It … More UP TO GOD!
First, I apologize. I have not posted much. But we are off to a very busy year. Let me start by saying that a story, is like a building, with many different parts. The story must be compelling, with strong emotional attachments to the characters. Writing a story as big as Summer Ray, although it … More WE WILL GIVE OUR ALL!
It takes a long time to get things, “pristine.” Two of the definitions are perfect and spotless. I think there will always be ways to improve the Summer Ray story. But there must come a time when we say, “This is as close to ‘mint condition‘ (another definition of pristine) as we can get it.” … More THE BEST TAKES TIME!
