This is Gia Amado, a film producer who had expressed interest in turning my book into a movie.
In a special tribute, Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes spoke about Octavia Butler (who wrote some beautiful, disturbing, scary stuff!). Due and Barnes are accomplished authors separately, but also write together along with Blair Underwood. The three's first book was Casanegra (which is in my TBR pile). Their next is In the Night of the Heat, and it's out this fall. So far, the only book of Due's I've read is Joplin's Ghost, which I really enjoyed. My Soul to Keep is now also in my TBR pile.
Steven, a novelist and screenwriter, was kind enough to give me his card and offer me advice should I need any about adapting Orange Mint into a movie. That's the great thing about L.A.: everybody's in showbiz!
For example, here's Bern Nadette Stanis, remember Thelma on Good Times?? (My best friend and I still answer the phone "Chello" a la JJ) She was at the book fair to talk about her book.
I had no idea I gesture so much when I speak. And no I wasn't singing!
13 comments:
How cool! Now you're a woman who knows how to network -- a publicist's dream, I'll bet. :)
Wow!!! you got to meet some of my favorite authors.How exciting.
Pump the brakes, Carleen... I can't believe you haven't read My Soul to Keep!!!!! Oh my, the book and its sequel left me speechless (I am a big fan of Black horror).
Part III of that series just came out this past Tuesday!
Sounds like you had a great time. Good for you!
Lisa, I'm trying!
Lafreya, Pretty soon you'll be out there meeting folks! We'll be saying we knew you when!
Ladylee (3 L ladies in a row), Screech! I know. It's awful, to be so late to this party but I'm really looking forward to My Soul to Keep. Better not read it when I'm home alone though! :)
You could sing the praises of your wonderful book!!! You are certainly making the rounds...a movie of OM&H?!?!?! Oh Wow!!!!
Octavia Butler won Hugo and Nebula awards, she was brilliant. (And a Seattle resident for quite a while). Sad that she died so young--hey, 58 IS young.
Hello there! {waves}
Congratulations!
How delightful to meet Nikki and to hear her rave about your work! What a memorable moment!
Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS!
Lisa
Sherry, Caught those references, did ya? :) I hope to have news to post soon.
Jamie, I agree 58 is DEFINITELY young.
Blackwomen..., Welcome! Thanks for stopping by!
What a pleasure meeting you Carleen.
Thank you for posting our photo.
Good luck with the adaptation of "Orange" for the screen.
All the best!
Gia
Your book is really making waves. It's wonderful, and I hope you can make a good announcement soon.
Thanks Gia and Shauna! Glad I got to see you both in LA.
I am so jealous that you got to meet Tananarive and Steve. I think they're great. :*D
You met Nikki G. and got a hug too?!! AND even more kudos from her? How amazing is that? And yes your LA networking skills are right on track, Carleen! Never mind the hand gestures, you're a natural on stage. Enjoy!
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