Well folks, it’s been an interesting time since last March, hasn’t it?  With Halloween approaching (my favorite holiday) I wanted to delve into a writing update, social media update, and a thank you to a few people.

First, I’m sitting on a couple film deal announcements based on my stories. And I’m very proud of who is making these films. Over the last two years I’ve slowed my roll and shifted to screenplays and development. BUT…I’m now working on a new novel based on a short story called “Lost Planes, Lost River”. I’m exciting to be getting back to writing an epic, along with finishing THE PULLER screenplay.

People sometimes say to me “you’re lucky you’re a writer, Covid messed my job up”.  But Covid also messed my job up. I was down in LA March 20^th, and had really cool meetings set up with various figures in the entertainment industry (along with a talent agency) and the city was shut down two days later and all my meetings turned to zooms, and ultimately I ended up leaving LA for Montana even though the plan was to move to LA. I still remember my agent Lane walking up the street in the Hollywood Hills with his suitcase, trying to catch his flight. That’s the last time I saw him in person.

And to the “thank you” section. I want to thank the front line workers of Missoula for putting their asses on the line to keep this place running. People like my friend Caitlin,  a barista at my favorite coffee shop. Or Denton, the pharmacist. Or my doctor, Dr. Acharya. Or the cleaning crew and front desk staff at my hotel, like William and Julie.

These are the people keeping this city alive during this crappy pandemic. And I CANNOT do what I do without them.

Finally, I should mention that Facebook recently invited me to their fan subscription program. You can sign up @michaelhodgesauthor  for all kinds of unique content, from writing news to photography to everyday life content.

Thanks everyone. Be well.

Best,

– Michael