The first part of this week's Mail Call addresses the rather large amount of notes I received regarding a possible sequel to By Design. I've been really surprised to see the number of suggestions and ideas that everyone has submitted and it's been pretty fun to sort them throughout the week. Some of the responses were really funny (aka "please for the love of God don't you dare) to one young lady that actually sent me a somewhat detailed idea for a one-off story. Thanks to everyone for your input and for the help making my decision. And the decision is...
I will begin work immediately on a deleted scenes / more of the story companion work to By Design that will focus primarily on David and Stephanie. I'll be announcing the title and estimated completion details within the next few weeks so stay tuned. Thanks again to everyone for the input and interest. What can I say... you ask and I shall deliver!
The second part of Mail Call is to respond to an email I received from a gentleman named Phillip. Phillip asked, if I read his message correctly, why I approach some topics the way I do on the blog and if I was trying to be controversial to garner attention. I'm going to respond based on that interpretation, however Phillip, if I'm off base, please correct me and I'll be happy to adjust the response.
Sadly Phillip, I can honestly tell you that what you read on the blog is pretty much what you get out of me in life as well. I say sadly simply for the fact that admitting this means I can't blame any negativity that something I write may cause on a need to be controversial merely for controversy's sake. It means I have to own up to a personality flaw, pure and simple. I tend to be pretty vocal about my opinion on a regular basis, but that's also part of believing as I do that you should have the courage of your convictions. If I get upset with someone and choose to call them out on the blog, believe me I have no compunctions whatsoever in saying the same face to face. It horrifically mortifies those around me, usually my wife, but it's just the way I am. As far as controversy for controversy's sake, well, I'll put it this way. Creative people naturally enjoy attention. I am by nature a large, loud person. Put the two together and mix with a healthy appreciation for creative profanity, mix well, and as they say there I be. I say what I think and believe in what I say. If you want something that just upsets people for the hell of it, watch Midgets vs. Mascots, Gary Coleman's final film. I will say this: I double dare you to get through the lactose intolerant midget scene without laughing like a special kid in the ball pit at Chuck E. Cheese. I triple dare ya!
Back to the letter mines kiddies! More to come this weekend!
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