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Laurel Johnson
Unity Member
Post Number:
3017
Registered: 01-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 08:30 am: |   |
My publisher said this week she is commissioning a screenplay for my book in the near future. Her plan has always been to position it for foreign translations and either film or TV adaptation. I know very little about this part of the business, so guess hiring a screenwriter is the first step.
As some of you may remember, I was asked to write a "treatment" for Paramount Studios a few months ago. The screenplay is the next step. Nothing moves fast in this business, but in the near future she will open discussions regarding film or TV rights. I'll get excited later, when it is a solid deal, but I'm grateful that the CEO of Dandelion books believes in me and my book so strongly.
As another of our members is fond of saying: I'll see you at the movies, and maybe the Emmys or Oscars. or something along those lines.
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Claudia Turner VanLydegraf
Mindsight Moderator
Post Number:
1246
Registered: 06-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 09:26 am: | |
Wonderful news Laurel. And very well deserved, mostly by you.....
I am gonna say something here, that some may not understand, but I am sure you Laurel, and many others will, THERE IS LIFE AFTER PA, and you, dear friend, have gotten a hold of it.
In fact, several on this board are showing STRONG signs of RECOVERY!!!! You have made it through and broken a glass wall, of which you should feel very proud and are totally justified, after having lived the nightmare with your other book. Now, get your first book out of PA's hands and get it into someone else's who can do it some good also.
BTW, WHERE IS BARBIE?????? Barbie, where are you????
Claudia |
Nancy Marie
Unity Member
Post Number:
1741
Registered: 08-2001
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 09:32 am: | |
CONGRATS!! Laurel, I can't think of anyone that deserves it more.
blessings, Kitty |
Nancy Mehl
Mindsight Moderator
Post Number:
1749
Registered: 08-2001
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 11:42 am: | |
Super, Laurel. No one deserves success more than you.
Nancy
www.nancymehlbooks.com
www.myshelf.com |
Bill Nelson
Wandering Member
Post Number:
159
Registered: 10-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 11:47 am: | |
Cool,
Can I paly the lead? I want JLo or Jennifer Aniston, or Julia Roberts or, or, or...any of them, for my leading lady!
Great news, Laurel.
Proves once more that good things happen to good people!
I hope it works out super for you.
bn |
Todd Hunter
Unity Member
Post Number:
1546
Registered: 02-2003
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 11:53 am: | |
Congratulations, Laurel...
May future success in this arena be quick to come to you...
And may we all find publishers as enthusiastic about our books as yours is... |
Diana Hignutt
Awareness Member
Post Number:
38
Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 12:04 pm: | |
Laurel,
Congratulations! My hope are with you!
Diana |
Laurel Johnson
Unity Member
Post Number:
3019
Registered: 01-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 12:21 pm: | |
Thanks for the good wishes, everyone.
Bill.....super cool dude that you are....somehow I doubt you will land the lead. Drat it all anyway. But you'd have to read the book to understand why.
I'm just kidding. It does not seem real so I will believe it when I see something concrete. I am ever so grateful that Carol Adler of Dandelion thinks well of me, despite my self doubts. |
Steven Shrewsbury
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
787
Registered: 04-2003
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 04:40 pm: | |
Terrific news, Laurel! Great on ya!
www.stevenshrewsbury.com |
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Work-in-progress guest
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Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 07:00 pm: | |
Couldn't happen to a nicer, more deserving person. |
Perry Comer
Unity Member
Post Number:
1365
Registered: 04-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 09:32 pm: | |
:}
Good things to good people
good books do get noticed
May it be as great as your dreams Laurel
http://www.pacwriter.netfirms.com/ |
Jennifer Lynn
Unity Member
Post Number:
1246
Registered: 03-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 10:41 pm: | |
Congrats Laurel! That's amazing, and I'm so happy for you.
Jenn
Jennifer Lynn
www.jenniferlynn.ca |
Donna Brown
Hunger Member
Post Number:
61
Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2004 - 10:55 pm: | |
Good for you, Laurel!
Deej |
tracy sutterer
Awareness Member
Post Number:
27
Registered: 03-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 08:53 am: | |
All my hopes go with you, Laurel. You are a saint. I absolutely love you. your spirit extends to every corner of my world as well as the other varied worlds of all the people you come into contact with. This opportunity is well deserved. I'm honored just to know you.
love always,
Tracy |
Kathy Bosworth
Hsympothai Member
Post Number:
317
Registered: 03-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 09:06 am: | |
Laurel,
I just want to extend my good wishes to you. The Alley of Wishes is one of my all time favorite books. I have let more people borrow it than I can remember. I have only heard rave reviews! As I read the story, I thought over and over that it belonged on a big screen.
You are the best Laurel!
Kathy |
C.S. Alexander
Awareness Member
Post Number:
8
Registered: 08-2001
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 09:40 am: | |
Congratulations!
C.S.
Buy my book....please. |
Brian T. Seifrit
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
687
Registered: 03-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 07:57 pm: | |
Way to Go LJ! That is sweet news. I love commin' here when the news is good...Talk to ya... and ya'll keep smilin' ya hear...
Brian T.
http://seifrit.ineedabook.net |
mark dirschel
Wandering Member
Post Number:
141
Registered: 01-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 11:27 pm: | |
Laurel -
you rock!
- mark |
LaurieAnne
Unity Member
Post Number:
1461
Registered: 12-2001
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 24, 2004 - 08:35 am: | |
Awesome, Laurel.
I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you, and pray that we hear all the best of news for you.
LA
LaurieAnne
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Trina Green
Hunger Member
Post Number:
51
Registered: 03-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 24, 2004 - 11:23 am: | |
Excellent, much success to ya!! |
Gloria Marlow
Wisdom Member
Post Number:
957
Registered: 04-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 24, 2004 - 12:00 pm: | |
Laurel, I remain secure in my belief/knowledge that wonderful things are going to come from your writing. Best of the best to you.
Gloria
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Mary Erickson
Awareness Member
Post Number:
11
Registered: 04-2004
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, May 24, 2004 - 08:06 pm: | |
Hi Laurel: I read the excerpt from your book on your publisher's web site. It sure grabbed my attention. Good luck on your screenplay.
Mary |
Laurel Johnson
Unity Member
Post Number:
3029
Registered: 01-2002
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 - 06:14 am: | |
Thanks everyone. There is a larger excerpt on my authorsden site and on my Nebraska Center for Writers page if anyone is interested. www.authorsden.com/laurelajohnson
I appreciate the well wishes. I know that if a movie does happen, it will be a long tough process and a long shot. |
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