What I Did This Year
29 Dec 2011 Leave a Comment
I’m not one much for year-end countdown lists, recaps, and “best-of’s”… But I guess there’s some merit in reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to the new one. Because I got a late start, I figured I hadn’t really accomplished all that much – with one very large exception. The truth is 2011 was a good year for me – creatively. And I’m really happy I got to share it all with you. 
First and foremost – “Snow, Glass, Apples”. I adapted and directed this Neil Gaiman short story which retells the story of Snow White from the stepmother’s POV. I got to try some things in theater I’ve never done before, somehow found the nerve to take on Gaiman and was really happy with the outcome – and all to raise money for a good cause. Many thanks to the King of Goths – @Neilhimself. 
www.inbytheeye.com/SnowGlassApples.html
I got published twice! My poem “The Wild Hunt” appears in Burial Day Books, “Gothic Blue Book”. These folks were a pleasure to work with, and I’m really honored to be featured in their collection. And my short story “Soft Pretzels” was published in the fairy tale anthology: “Primal Picnics” (fictional mythic food origin stories with recipes! Edited by the wonderful Jennifer Heath)
My film, The Queen of WOnderland, screened in New Orleans. Watch here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-mFenEz-ss&feature=youtu.be
And, I started a radio show. SRN:The Signal. About all things mythic, with @geekdame, Deborah Brannon. We’re having so much fun with this and have some great guests lined up for the new year.
You can listen to us at: srnthesignal.tumblr.com
Not a bad “day’s” work in the final 6 months of the year. 2012 is already booked through mid-September, and I’m really looking forward to collaborations with Connie Toebe, Patrick Rothfuss, Deborah Brannon, Josh Henry, Keith Brooks, Jay Peterson, Jeff Barger, Jody Yokai, about Mayan Underworlds, sea monsters, Russian folktales, WWII, Alice in Wonderland and Marie Antoinette! Also – TITANIA will be back very soon. Oh – and not to forget my newest project “EYE ME” scripts (see my website for details – I’m really having a lot of fun with these!!)
Hope you’ll stay tuned. Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year with all your intentions and resolutions coming true!
~Lisa
