It’s been a while since my last blog. But that doesn’t mean I have slacked on the project. I have been memorizing a full page pitch to test out in class next week. I am truly 100% confident in the project. I am hoping my voice doesn’t give out before I get done. But this … More CONCRETE AND STABLE!
“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!”
Wow! Over the last few weeks, there have been so many fantastic things going on with Summer Ray. First of all, the first seven books are finally updated and I cannot be more thrilled. But I am on the edge of my seat wondering, “How in the world does this series end?” I don’t get … More LIKE TEAMWORK!
Truth be told, I am actually giddy sitting here typing this blog. We are finally starting our film website. I will also have a new film email address: juliana@summerraytheredemption.com! As in stated in my blog yesterday, https://thememoirsofsummerray.com/2024/04/29/expanding/ I have to separate the writing part of the project, from the film part. It is just another … More “IN ITS TIME!”
Now in our 15th year of Summer Ray, I finally feel that I am on solid ground and that the story has found its center. What do I mean by this? I wrote something like it in book 5, “Time…Begins Again” of the first Summer Ray series. The Shaman answered, “You know, when you spin … More FOUND OUR CENTER!
I am still working on the script and playing around with the idea that I need to change it to match the 1st volume, of The Memoirs of Summer Ray. It’s like the cake is made with the original series, but we need to add the icing and sprinkles. The thought that I could seriously … More A SOLID FOUNDATION MATTERS!
I must have 1,000 pieces of scrap paper that I have taken notes on, thrown around my office. I get these really good thoughts and ideas, and then I just let them lay. I know what I need to do, but doing it requires a lot of effort. So, I seem to give bits and … More GOD DID IT!
The Academy Awards – March 10, 2024! Every filmmaker whether Indie or otherwise, MUST dream of winning an Oscar. But to be perfectly honest, I wasn’t one of those people….until last night. Our Fiscal Sponsor Carole Dean of From the Heart Productions http://www.fromtheheartproductions.com and an amazing lady on staff, talked about how we need to … More THE ROADMAP!
The above is a sneak peek of our short video that we are making to submit to film festivals. This short, of course, is to promote the two hour full feature pilot. My last post was at the end of December 2023. It is nearing the end of January. The struggle has been real. The, … More SEE IT THROUGH!
