Sherry’s Comments (group member since Aug 06, 2011)

Sherry’s comments from the Q&A with Sherry Gammon group.

I believe so(me having say). Sara wants me to review the first draft and give her input so that sounds promising. Sara has been wonderful to work with. There were some things for me that were important, like no F-bombs and she was very good about saying Okay. I know people use the f-bomb all the time, but I really don't want them in my movie/books. Silly I know, but she has been very accommodating. I really like working with her so far, so I'm hoping this goes well!!
Good scenes Jessica(And awesome profile pic;}
I really want to thank you all for your support! Your friendship means the world to me. I am working on book two, I'm just worried about disappointing you so I'm being careful. Book one was a HUGE emotional journey for Maggie, and book two, not as much just by it's nature. It a different story. But I want it to be strong and enjoyable!
Thanks! Keep the ideas coming!

Amen on both Cyrus and Stewart! Neither can act IMHO

Okay. Sara (my screenwriter/director) wants to know what I see as MUST have scenes in the movie. For me they are scenes between Maggie and her mom.
1. Fight between them where Maggie learns about how she was conceived.
2. The scene in the hospital as the mom dies.
3. The scene in the trailer after the funeral.

So what do you see as MUST-have scenes? I'm going to post this on FB too and see what everyone thinks. I want this to be a good movie so lets get some ideas together. Of course, no one can guarantee they will be in the movie, but we can try, right? Let me know what you think.
Thanks!

I've always liked Zac. He has Seth's eyes!

I am in negotiations to make Unlovable a movie!!! Yes, I am sooooooooo excited!!!

Thanks all. I hope people didn't think I wrote this in response to a review. I didn't. I don't even read bad reviews anymore because most are written by people with mean dispositions. I don't mind constructive criticism, but when the review is nothing more than hateful venom, they are really more a reflection of the reviewer and not of the writer...this is probably the BIGGEST thing I have learned about books and reviews!!
I wrote this because I was surprised that people thought Maggie would not have reacted to certain things the way she did, when I know this is so very wrong, especially when I myself witnessed the "Real" Maggies (two girls I based my character Maggie on) have these exact feelings.
I had a friend in high school (not one of the Maggie's) who was raped by three guys. She didn't call the police or tell hardly anyone because she felt that since she had slept with them in the past, that this "rape" really wasn't rape!!!!!! WHAT?? Yeah, she had NO self-esteem. I was only 14 at the time (as was she) so I really didn't know what to do. Of courses now I do and it involves a nice 2x4 and blood..theirs!!
This blog post was more of a gut reaction to someone who said Maggie would never have... Sorry, but she would have, and she did!
PS. And if you read a book and you absolutely hated it...if you MUST review it, remember that the writer probably put their heart and soul into it, so be gentle;}

*SPOILER ALERT*
Would Maggie have?

Someone recently complained to me about Unlovable, claiming my main character Maggie would not have done some of the things she did.

I beg to differ. I can say wholeheartedly, she would have. Maggie is very typical of an (emotionally) abused person. She was based on two girls I knew growing up, and Maggie acts exactly as they did. Now, I do agree that not everyone will react as she did, but many do.

They willingly accepted the abuse heaped upon them by others, mostly because they were used to it. The abuse seemed to "rolled off their backs," if you will. Although personally, I believe it sank deep inside them, reinforcing how they viewed themselves.

Another reason they accepted the harshness of others was because they felt they deserve to be treated cruelly. Isn't that what they were told daily?

To an abused person, kindness is often viewed as suspicious. "Why would someone (insert adjective here; cute...rich...all-together... popular...or whatever) be nice to me?" They "lie in wait" for the insult, the verbal punch to hit, because rest assured, in their minds it will.

Sadly, there are many Maggie's (and her male counterparts) in the world. I wish there weren't. Maybe we as a people should stop looking inward as much as we do and start looking outward. We will not have to look far. It may be within our own families: an aunt, a cousin, or a sibling. It may be a neighbor or a classmate or someone at work. Usually it is obvious who needs a friend, or a compassionate ear, but not always. If you are earnestly seeking to help others, you'll know. A feeling will spark inside you, an overheard conversation will catch your ear, something will let you know.

Bullying of any kind has no place in this world. Those who believe in God, have no right to judge those who don't. Those who don't believe in God, have no right to bully those who do. Bullying someone because they are fat, thin, short, tall, gay, straight, the "wrong color" (this holds true for ALL races, African-American, Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian and whomever else) is wrong. I am Caucasian, my youngest son is part African-American part Puerto Rican (we adopted him), and my daughter-in-law is a Chinese-Malaysian, and I love them all equally. Not that I'm setting myself up as the perfect role model, I too have my prejudices. For one, I really hate stupid people who work at phone-in help centers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I digress;}

We can make a difference. There will always be Maggie's out there, but they don't have to be alone. They don't have to "fight the good fight" all by themselves. And WE will be all the better for helping them.

Now, back to writing book 2-Unbelievable. Poor Cole!

This is from my blog post http://www.wordpaintingsUnlimited.blo...

It is a post i just finished. I'll be adding it in a minute!

coming soon!

Hi Jessica! Like the quotes. I do enjoy Miss Ethel, and Booker, of course!

Not sold on Dustin Milligan either...what about Asher Book as Seth?? http://www.imdb.com/media/rm193491993...

NOt keen on Renee Zelwiger, still prefer Demi Moore. Tatum is a good choice for Seth, can he play tender?? he may be better as Cole?? not sure, but he is cute. And agree with you on Lucas, not seeing it!

I like Lucy as Maggie, and agree with Jansen Ackles! He is hot...COle maybe??

lol

Thanks, bimbo! Don't you think it is perfect, the words match up well!

Okay little Miss A student(great job, BTW!)how about Christina Perri - "Arms" This is Maggie's song for Seth! It is perfect in every way!!! It is as if it was written for them. Can you add it when you have time please!!?? Thanks!

I'm totally in love with this play list!! I have it on the blog and I listen to it all day!! Thank you again!!!!!! 5 stars to Mollie for putting it together! And 5 stars for everyone who made suggestions!

Mollie, you are awesome!! I posted it on the book blog!http://wordpaintingsunlimited.blogspo... Check it out everyone!

Love it!!!!!!! Thanks Mollie!! I want to put it on my book blog, Okay!? Can you add one more song? Finally by Fergie?? Thanks again!!

That's good! He even talks about her wrapping her hair around her finger!! Good one!