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The Filming of Hallmark’s Moriah’s Lighthouse! (Part 11)

"And then at the end of one of the final takes of this scene—just because she enjoys making people laugh—Rachelle surprises us by falling to her knees dramatically and screaming “WHY!!” It breaks the tension that everyone has been feeling because of the random weather, and we all laugh."

The Filming of Hallmark’s Moriah’s Lighthouse! (Part 10)

"We awaken to miserable-acting weather. One minute it wants to rain, the next minute it clears up. We go to Castel Beau where much of the crew are staying and have breakfast in its huge dining room. We are limited in time because the production crew will be filming in that very dining room this morning."

The Filming of Hallmark’s Moriah’s Lighthouse! (Part 9)

"Again, I mention how uncanny it is to see him because he looks exactly like the character I envisioned while writing the book. Serge is a lovely man who jokes about how nice it is to get to meet his 'creator.'"

The Filming of Hallmark’s Moriah’s Lighthouse! (Part 8)

"That’s the first I realize that editing is going on all day every day. The movie needs to be finished and finalized soon because there is yet a lot of work to be done, and the premiere will be in approximately two months. One of the men gives me his seat so I can watch. Seeing the glorious, soaring drone footage for the first time is an emotional experience for me, and I fight back tears."

The Filming of Hallmark’s Moriah’s Lighthouse! (Part 7)

"This is no small thing. Most writers—even successful ones—have to fight “imposter syndrome.” In the back of our minds is a niggling voice that tells us we don’t have any idea what we’re doing and someday our readers will figure that out!"

The Filming of Hallmark’s Moriah’s Lighthouse! (Part 6)

"I’m even more impressed when the director says “cut” and Rachelle, pleased with their performances, throws her hands in the air and shouts, “I LOVE MY JOB!” before the crew hustles her back into the lightkeeper’s house where it is warm."

The Filming of Hallmark’s Moriah’s Lighthouse! (Part 5)

"Authors do not usually spend time on the set of a movie. This is partially because the director and producers would prefer not to have to deal with the chance of someone feeling like they have the right to second-guess the plot, argue over changes from their book, and basically be underfoot. I get it."

The Filming of Hallmark’s Moriah’s Lighthouse! (Part 4)

"It’s Sunday morning and suddenly I’m a new person. We go in search of breakfast. It is a gorgeous day. We find a tiny crepes place on a narrow, steep, street that is run by two sisters. One speaks halting English. We asked if she is the chef, and she says she is a 'chef-in-training.'"

The Filming of Hallmark’s Moriah’s Lighthouse! (Part 3)

"Derek and I make it to the airport in record time. All that worry and sleeplessness for nothing! Four hours later, we’re on American Airlines leaving Chicago, headed across the Atlantic to Europe."

The Filming of Hallmark’s Moriah’s Lighthouse! (Part 2)

"Therefore, packing clothes for a trip to France really is a challenge. I have no delusions of impressing anyone, but I would at least like to blend in. So, I’ve been poring over blogs on What to Wear in France!"