It's been a while since I last wrote. Busy, busy.
First of all, I had some Manos Returns Kickstarter fulfillment to do. We all had been assembling the rewards for a few weeks and once the final items arrived, it was go time. My house became the fulfillment center and I became the staff. I had the lists, the packaging, the merchandise and a "planning how to ship" conversation with the one employee at our tiny Post Office. Was exhausting, but the whole thing worked remarkably well. A few days later the backers began posting about how much they liked our film and how we had honored the original film, the original cast/crew and the fans. Best News Ever!
Manos Returns had another screening a couple weeks ago. This time, in Seattle at The Grand Cinema. My co-writers, Tonjia Atomic our director, and Rachel Jackson assistant director got to do a little Q and A with the small but enthusiastic audience. The screening was great and our audience responded in such delightful ways at the moments we would have hoped. My sister Juli came with me and we all had a great time. Best Team Ever!
Just a few days after coming home from that trip, my new granddaughter made the decision to be born two weeks early. I had talked to her previously about being sure to cooperate with my travel schedule and happily she did. I was able to be there when she came into this world and one of the first to hold little 4 lb, 15 oz. Kylie Ivy Raye Jones.
I continue to develop my new podcast, Jackey's Hand of Horror while learning so much alongside co- hosts Rachel Jackson, Tonjia Atomic, Nuria Aguilar and my granddaughter, Araydia with each episode. So grateful to my support team too and Quinn in particular for all the recording and editing work. Nothing happens without that.
Am preparing myself for my first hosting gig. Although I've been in front of many audiences and am quite comfortable, this is a bit more than a Manos question and answer before a screening. I am already invested in being prepared in every way possible.
First of all, I had some Manos Returns Kickstarter fulfillment to do. We all had been assembling the rewards for a few weeks and once the final items arrived, it was go time. My house became the fulfillment center and I became the staff. I had the lists, the packaging, the merchandise and a "planning how to ship" conversation with the one employee at our tiny Post Office. Was exhausting, but the whole thing worked remarkably well. A few days later the backers began posting about how much they liked our film and how we had honored the original film, the original cast/crew and the fans. Best News Ever!
Manos Returns had another screening a couple weeks ago. This time, in Seattle at The Grand Cinema. My co-writers, Tonjia Atomic our director, and Rachel Jackson assistant director got to do a little Q and A with the small but enthusiastic audience. The screening was great and our audience responded in such delightful ways at the moments we would have hoped. My sister Juli came with me and we all had a great time. Best Team Ever!
Just a few days after coming home from that trip, my new granddaughter made the decision to be born two weeks early. I had talked to her previously about being sure to cooperate with my travel schedule and happily she did. I was able to be there when she came into this world and one of the first to hold little 4 lb, 15 oz. Kylie Ivy Raye Jones.
I continue to develop my new podcast, Jackey's Hand of Horror while learning so much alongside co- hosts Rachel Jackson, Tonjia Atomic, Nuria Aguilar and my granddaughter, Araydia with each episode. So grateful to my support team too and Quinn in particular for all the recording and editing work. Nothing happens without that.
Click here to listen to Jackey's Hand of Horror Podcast
Am preparing myself for my first hosting gig. Although I've been in front of many audiences and am quite comfortable, this is a bit more than a Manos question and answer before a screening. I am already invested in being prepared in every way possible.
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Before that, though, I will be a guest of the Pulsar Entertainment booth at San Diego Comic Con July 19th - 22nd to promote the new comic series coming up titled Manos: The Debbie Chronicles. If you happen to attend, come say hi...if you can find me. It's in a big place.
I just had another birthday yesterday and turned 59 years old. I can honestly say that Manos is helping me to improve my health and I'm doing pretty good for 59. Am very excited about what this next year will hold and for the projects that I cannot talk about yet. A willingness for new things all the time, a vast curiosity to learn, and joy of sharing is what is keeping me young. Thanks for coming along on this journey with me. That's what makes it fun.
I just had another birthday yesterday and turned 59 years old. I can honestly say that Manos is helping me to improve my health and I'm doing pretty good for 59. Am very excited about what this next year will hold and for the projects that I cannot talk about yet. A willingness for new things all the time, a vast curiosity to learn, and joy of sharing is what is keeping me young. Thanks for coming along on this journey with me. That's what makes it fun.
