New Chapters & Breaking Up.
April 1st, 2010
Howdy, friends!
Very long time no blog. = ( I deeply apologize. I am pleased to say that I am finally caught up on freelance work! WOOT! I’m enjoying my mini-vacation and wanted to take a moment to blog about…something. LOL.
What’s new in Ben’s world? Hmm… Shooting of the short film based on my short story, (dying to know which one? Haha!) is delayed but will start soon. I can’t wait to get some pics of the actual short film making process.
Other than that, not to get too personal-I had to break it off with my G/F, Amber yesterday. Trust me, she is an AMAZING woman. She is just great, period, paragraph. It ended well. We just cannot be together anymore. Simple as that. It hurts, but today I am feeling A LOT better and so is she. A new chapter has begun in my life indeed!
Other than that, catching up on book reviews, starting a study course for a network engineering certification, and saving the world from evil. Oops…did I say saving? I meant to say enslaving! ßevil laugh ensues.
One of my favorite shorts, “Worry Stone” was rejected by the press I submitted it to. = ( Oh well, it happens to us writer-types. Hell, I could do an entire blog about how the genre-fiction scene is going through changes-much like it was almost twenty years ago. Every time I look at duotrope, or ralan, there are less and less presses listed. Not only does this suck for the myriad of fans out there, it also makes it very difficult for us writer-types to get anything accepted. = ( But rest assured, “Worry Stone” will be re-submitted and I know it will find a good home soon. ; )
But have no fear! I still have two stories, (they happen to be my personal favorites of all time) waiting on a (final answer) from a certain press. Wish me luck! They are titled: “A Picturesque Moment” and “Stray.” The latter, in my humble opinion happens to be my favorite of them all.
My first novella is almost finished! I must say, this is the funnest time I have had writing…ever…period. I give it another month at the most. Then comes the critiques LOL… and everything else that really helps shape it up. ; ) I have poured everything I have into this novella. Even if it fails, which it may, you never know with these things, I can safely say: I had a blast with it!
So what is new with all my peeps that actually read this site? Feel free to sound off in the comment section. ; )
Until then…
Ben! Whoo Hoo! Glad to see you’re feeling well!
Huzzah on your novella! They’re special little buggers, aren’t they? The brunch of the writing world.
As for me, I’m happily working on my big gay novel. Ah, the joy of pseudonyms.
Wow, give me details about shooting this film, which story?
Sorry about the break up, at least you are friends? Its time for you to move up and onwards, good luck Ben!
Excellent about your novella, I am sure it will be well received.
I know you will find good homes for Stray and Picturesque Moment ( this being my personal favourite!)
Yes, we all face rejection letters from time to time, that’s one of the battles we face being a writer, you have to take the knocks and learn from them I guess. Its all good you know lol!
Off to London to watch John perform, wish him luck, this gig is a competition!
HUGS
Thanks, Jeanna! I’m very glad too! Life is just not worth wasting on pain ya’ know?
Thanks, Nat! ROFLMAO. I can’t wait to read your “big gay novel.” Very glad to hear you have been busy. = ) This being my first piece of fiction longer than 5,000 words, it was a learning period for sure. Being the perfectionist I am, I wonder how much longer. Sigh…
Charlotte,
Good to see you, my friend! = )
Good luck to, John! I’m sure he will “knock em’ dead!” I watched his last stand-up routine and absolutely loved it! He has a lot of talent!
Good question, I really don’t know if, Amber and I can be friends. Without getting into any details here-I really don’t think her and I can stay in touch. Sad really.
As far as the short film…I’m keeping it a secret for now. ; ) <-evil laugh ensues.
I really appreciate the kind words and encouragement. We all need it from time to time. = ) You’re a great friend, Lotte. Never change. = )
I hope you have a great time in London! Be sure to take lots of pics and if you can, grab some footage of, John! = )
Big hugs!
Ben
Hey Ben, sorry to hear about your relationship, but am happy about the novella. Hope you’re doing okay, buddy.
Danielle,
Thanks for stopping by! = ) Always good to see you here, my friend. = )
I am well, thanks for asking. I had to break it off, it was for the best. These things happen. I’m just glad, Amber and I have stayed friends. = )
What’s new in your neck of the woods?