when the day becomes the picture you want to keep taking…
Yesterday was a day when my heart suddenly stopped – and it was a good thing. I can’t divulge many details, but I’ll say this: my book was optioned for film, and I wholly believe in the independent production company behind the project. We’re speaking to an award-winning director, the movie (if made) will be a written collaboration between me and the director, it will be shot in Brooklyn – the Brooklyn I knew rather than the stranger it’s become, and we refuse to cast the cute Hollywood starlet with her hair kinked out. No way. No day. We’re talking stark, daring, courageous, bold, honest, dark and real. I don’t know where all of this will ultimately go, but I’m ready for the journey. And I’m ready to join hands with this incredible, visionary team. That’s all I can reveal at the moment, but I’m happy. Truly happy.
Here is the sound of my hands clapping.
image above is of my dear friend Mona and me in Pasadena, May 2008. During my Q/A, I revealed that she is one of my mentors, my bright light, and, jokingly I asked if she would adopt me. Mona is the kind of beautiful and devoted mother I hope to one day be. Snapped by the lovely Alex
May 20th, 2008 at 11:30 am
wow. i, too, am so happy for you. i will keep my fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly…
May 20th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
congrats!
May 20th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
woooooooooooooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 20th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Beautiful news!!!!!!!!!
May 20th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Best.
News.
Ever.
May 20th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Hooray!
May 20th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Cool! and what a gorgeous picture that is. I just finished your book the other night and the picture is making me tear up again.
May 20th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is so awesome, amazing and inspiring! Go, you!
May 20th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
the best news. many congrats to you!
May 20th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Wonderful news! Congratulations–it is well deserved.
May 20th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Congratulations! This news does not surprise me one bit.
May 20th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
The word congratulations doesn’t quite seem to do justice to this absolutely fabulous news. But it’ll have to do! Congratulations!! Thrilled to bits for you. Hope it turns out to be just what you imagined.
May 21st, 2008 at 12:42 am
Congratulations girl! I’m so happy for you!! xoxo
May 21st, 2008 at 1:53 am
Hooray! Congratulations, hun. You so deserve it.
May 21st, 2008 at 6:40 am
Thanks, guys! I heart you all!!
xo, f.
May 21st, 2008 at 9:47 am
That is incredibly exciting! Many, many congratulations!
May 21st, 2008 at 12:24 pm
I don’t know how I missed this post– you KNOW what a movie nut I am.
I’m sooooo damn excited for you. My own heart started beating wildly when I read this.
Did you see “The Squid and the Whale”? I thought that director really captured Brooklyn well (I loved the movie).
May 21st, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Hi Felicia,
Congratulations!! What a break! Can I play your mother? I am an actress too!
Nanette
May 21st, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Wow – yeah!! Congratulations!
May 21st, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Hell, yeah!
May 22nd, 2008 at 9:53 am
oh my god, i am jumping up and down right now inside my head and screaming ‘yes!’ what a lovely dreamy thing to happen! congratulations!
May 22nd, 2008 at 3:17 pm
Congratulations ~
I am very happy for you!
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:47 pm
Felicia, congratulations! I couldn’t be happier for you.
May 22nd, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Felicia, I just read your news!
Congratulations! This is much deserved and I am so excited for you.
May 23rd, 2008 at 6:07 am
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May 23rd, 2008 at 8:12 am
You guys rock! Thank you, all!!
May 23rd, 2008 at 9:33 am
Absolutely amazing – well deserved – and I can’t wait to hear how this all progresses…. Congratulations!!!
May 23rd, 2008 at 11:44 am
Way too cool Felicia!!! You are so happenin’! How about Aidan Quinn for Gus’ part?
May 23rd, 2008 at 8:39 pm
No way, Jose!
That’s so great for you. I read your blog constantly and am so happy about this news. I will keep my fingers and toes crossed that it all works out wonderfully….
Cheers,
Your fan in Arizona
May 25th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
Congratulations! I’ll be in line at the theater the day it opens.
May 28th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
I immediately thought, “Ellen Page should be in that movie!” Congrats …
June 3rd, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Wow! This is amaing news! I am so excited for you and to see the completed film one day. Again, you’re an inspiration! Keep up your work.