I revised two chapters today, ones which required some substantial rewriting. When you have to change something about a character’s arc, that change tends to affect everything else. Thus, rewriting of scenes so they make sense.
About mid-day, I noticed my brain not focusing as much as it had during the morning hours so I took a break to watch some things that had accumulated on my TiVo during my time away. I watched the two episodes of Men in Trees that have aired since it’s return after the writers’ strike. I was happy to see the sweet reunion of Jack (pictured above) and Marin, but I found myself feeling sorry for Cash (pictured below) too. It’s obvious he really likes Marin as well. And honestly, I thought the powers that be would have Jack be lost at sea a little longer so they could complicate things by having Marin and Cash grow closer. But it looks like Jack might be jetting off again according to the previews for next week. How that’s going to be believable, I’m not sure. I do love this show though — the quirky characters, the Alaska setting. It reminds me of a cross between Northern Exposure and the wonderful novels of Dana Stabenow. Plus, after giving my brain a rest, I was able to come back to my computer and get some more good work done.
So, any Men in Trees fans out there? If so, are you a Jack fan or a Cash fan? Or both?!
March 7th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
I saw the first season of “Men of Trees,” but I haven’t checked out the new episodes. I like Jack.
March 8th, 2008 at 11:11 am
This probably isn’t so good, but I like to veg in front of the tv on weekends to recover from my week. As to men in trees, I watched a few episodes the first season, but stopped so I can’t really say.
March 8th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
I haven’t seen MIT for a few months, didn’t realize new shows were out. I loved Cash when he first showed up and really wanted to see something happen there. Jack needs to be stirred up a bit by competition. But, then again, Marin never knows what she wants until the crucial time is passed.
PS love the website!
Heidi in KY
March 8th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Jane, you might be able to get caught up online at ABC’s Web site. I think you can watch the episodes online there.
limecello, I certainly understand the need to veg. I use it as a reward system for meeting certain writing-related goals.
Hey, Heidi! How much snow did you all get? I bet we only got about an inch. Thanks for the Web site kudos.