OY Vey

Hello Friends:

I was having coffee with a dear friend and she asked me how I went about getting into the places I’ve somehow managed to stumble into. When I think about it, it’s pretty amazing that my work has been read and performed in some of the venues that’s it’s been performed or read in. Of course, I’ve had an unusual family life. There’s absolutely no doubt about that. However, my accomplishments – and by this I mean the three short stories of mine that have been published, my playlab selection at Great Plains and Hawthronden, while far and few between have been shocking to me. They’ve also had nothing to do with my family. (well, I did use a sample writing piece of Tranny and the Mime for Hawthornden, but my proposal was completely different). So, I told her.

 

I always imagine I’m the selection committee and then I look at my proposal or story from THEIR eyes. That’s it. I guess it’s a form of mediumship. I hope this helps anyone who wants to write and perform.

 

Speaking of performers, I’ve been watching a LOT of Kenneth Williams on BBC. What a great, funny actor!

P.S. I haven’t been submitting nearly as much as I want to.