Summer Update
It's summer and I've been away for a month, working non-stop on the Russian novel that's been part of my life for eight or so years… I'm a draft-writer, and need to get foundations dug and 2x4s pounded into place before the woodwork and lighting and windows go in. At last, it's safe to say that i am working on the finish carpentry now. What a luxury, to be crafting sentences.
Some exciting news from the Paint it Black the Movie front--the director, Amber Tamblyn, just told me that she's finished the film. It's called "picture lock." The next step? Bringing it to screens! I'll keep you posted on its progress into theaters--it's going to be such a thrill to see another artist's take on my book. It's such a compliment, when your work inspires someone else to take it as a basis for a new creative endeavor.
Wish you a good summer, and good summer reading!
Some exciting news from the Paint it Black the Movie front--the director, Amber Tamblyn, just told me that she's finished the film. It's called "picture lock." The next step? Bringing it to screens! I'll keep you posted on its progress into theaters--it's going to be such a thrill to see another artist's take on my book. It's such a compliment, when your work inspires someone else to take it as a basis for a new creative endeavor.
Wish you a good summer, and good summer reading!
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Jun 28, 2015 08:56AM
so excited for both the russian novel - eventually and semi-patiently waiting, as well as the paint it black aka "picture lock." film! any idea when it might be released?
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Thanks Rachael--it's got to be pretty soon. Next step, they do the festival circuit I think...
'Working non-stop on the RUSSIAN novel' Can you please elaborate a little ?:)
Nina wrote: "'Working non-stop on the RUSSIAN novel' Can you please elaborate a little ?:)"Nina, my next book is set during the Russian Revolution. A girl, the same age as the century, Marina Makarova, and her journey from spoiled daughter of the bourgeoisie, a young poet, through all the upheavals and dislocations of that turbulent history--political, familial, literary and romantic.
Janet, thanks so much for your response, Can't wait ! I m sure you hear it a lot :) p.s. After watching White Oleander, I kept putting off reading the book.. since I have seen the movie already. Finally I read it, the timing was perfect I found myself relating to so many characters in the book on different levels . Even now I open it from time to time.. randomly..on any page- and there is always a message there that hits home :)
I cannot wait for your next book! And I love how you describe the process of how you are building it.
