Hi all
You must have thought I'd lost my PC. It's been a while.
A tough quarter of a year. The new book, the sequel to 'Spectre Antiques', has been released. It's a pacier read than the the first and quite a bit crazier. 'Spector's Revenge' be its title LINK. Work on the 3rd episode in the series will begin after Jan 2013.
Before then its time for the pantomime ('what I wrote') 'Santa Get's the Sack'. A minimum of 3 performances before Xmas. Rehearsals began 4 weeks ago.
Prior to completing some projects and starting others I took time to spectate at a few sporting events at the Millennium Stadium. Team GBs game in the Olympic football quarter-final was fantastic. The atmosphere and noise was incredible. Wrong result, especially as I already had tickets for the Bronze Medal match. But the Japanese and South Korean supporters made a decent noise for that game.
Took in the Speedway Grand Prix too. Another great atmosphere and the noise of the bikes was matched by the air horns in their thousands. If you've not been before, try it out next year, well worth experiencing.
I hope to have some news about taking the books to screen next blog. Lots to learn about turning text into a performance. Early rehearsals with the pantomime troupe have already taught me a lot about using the stage, props and delivery.It's not just hamming it up...but you do have to do that too.
But I'll finish on a sporting note:
We have all enjoyed great sporting achievements at the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, the Tour de France and just last week with the Ryder Cup team. Congratulations to them all.
Sometimes, however, we are reminded of the price sportsmen and women pay in their pursuit of trophies, medals or just pure love for their chosen sport. Best wishes go to Jason Howells of Neath RFC, after his most serious of neck injuries. Good luck for the best possible news after tomorrow's MRI scan.
Take care all
Lurv
