Entry: Productive St Patrick's Day! Monday, March 17, 2008

Happy St Patrick’s Day, everyone!!! I’ve had a quiet one this year. I did my little bit of drinking on Saturday, and today was just another work day for me. I finished editing Book 2 of my four book series -- it ends even more bloodily than most of my books, on one of the biggest down notes I’ve ever finished up on -- but I suspect it will leave fans howling to find out what happens next!!!! I always love a juicy cliffhanger, and while this isn’t one of my absolute favourites, it’s not far off my most nerve-jangling finales!!

Also did some work on my web site, adding some new covers. Add in some office bits and pieces, and it’s been a busy little day -- it’s flown by! I’ve started to watch season 3 of Battlestar Galactica, and I’ve seen a few films over the last 3 days. Infamous was one of the highlights -- it told the story of Truman Capote and how he came to write In Cold Blood. This film suffered because the exact same story was told in the more high-profile Capote, but I thought it was in some ways even better -- it certainly felt a bit lighter and was more fun to watch. Another highlight was an interesting little film called Bubble, one of Steven Soderbergh’s more experimental movies. I was dubious going in, but it really caught my fancy. Filmed with non-actors, it reminded me of certain Italian films like Rome, Open City, which also utilised normal people instead of professional actors. Bubble was a downbeat, gloomy work, but an unexpected gem -- recommended for those who don’t mind something a bit different to the usual Hollywood blockbusters.

   5 comments

kelly carmer
March 20, 2008   10:17 PM PDT
 
I love St. Patrick's Day!!!!!! but my older sister says " St. Patrick's Day is just an excuse for the Irish to get drunk." I thought that was funny but I love pinching people when they don't wear green. and green is my favorite color, so an excuse to go all out green is awesome.
Kathryn Winstanley
March 18, 2008   11:58 PM PDT
 
Hi Darren! :)
Happy (late) St. Patricks Day! I'm glad you enjoyed yourself!
I so cant wait to hear more about the series! I just know it'll be brilliant!

Take care!

From your huge fan Kathryn! :)
ryan
March 18, 2008   04:43 PM PDT
 
yo hurry up with demonata. lol those books are amazing
bshs
March 18, 2008   01:28 AM PDT
 
you drunk
Jamie
March 17, 2008   11:08 PM PDT
 
Wat up Darren! I started procession of thd dead!its unreal!!!! Im on page 76 and i cant stop reading!!!!!!!!! THE MORE BLOOD DA BETTER!!!!!!!!!! CANT WAIT TILL DEATH SHADOWS OUT!!!!!!!!!!!! CANT WAIT TILL HELLS HORIZON IS OUT!!!!!!! CANT WAIT TILL YOUR FOUR SERISE BOOKS ARE OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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