Sunday Night Socializing

Good evening y'all!  Probably need to start breaking that in a little more, because I'm probably going to be moving to Tennessee soon. 

I live with my parents and my brother and his family on 5 acres in rural, Bonney Lake WA; BUT my parents want to sell the house and move to Tennessee.  They're quite serious about it and had a guy over this weekend to appraise the house.  Now this was my dad's dream.  But he's got Alzheimer's and his views on everything are changing.  

So I've spent most of my time crying since Monday when I talked with my mom.  From a previous video I tried to connect with Taylor Swift and explain where I was coming.  I owed it to her.  As I had posting things to her on social media trying to get her jazzed about a couple scripts I wrote.  

Video I made for T.S. last Tuesday, 4-27-2021:

E.C. chat video made Sunday, May 2, 2021:

I have longed for years to "make it" and sell a script.  Hasn't happened.  Even when the economy was good it was VERY HARD for people without inside connections to get one of their scripts optioned or sold.   Taylor Swift was my best shot at getting a sale.  But she has shown no interest in that so that's pretty dead--pending interest shown by her.  

Having no friends, girlfriends, or love interests is a HARSH reality for me.  I dealt with it for years by just LOSING MYSELF in the writing.  I mean when your personal life really sucks, that's what you do; you find something else to focus on.  For me, that is writing; because I can't stand my life.  I don't like being alone.  I don't like NOT going on dates.  I don't like being a loner.  I wish I had friends.  The last guy I really palled around with was back in 2000 - 2002.  We would go to Christian concerts together.  He was in an accident and had speech problems and was on a disability. 

How do you go 30 years without a social life?  We'll for starters I never really had one.  Back in high school I rode motorcycles with a couple "friends": Tom Cumpston and John Ware.  We were good friends through our sophomore year, then our friendships ebbed.  When Tom got married he didn't even invite me to his wedding, I found out from word-of-mouth and attended.  John went off on his own, got involved with drugs, did some time in jail, then got out and his dad helped him get started in the air conditioning business. 

I had a good friendship going with a guy, but then I graduated tech school and moved to Boise, Idaho for a job.  In Boise I had church people I did things with but never made any close friends. 

When I moved back to Washington, I had a slew of jobs.  Gradually the "tech" jobs dried up and I went into warehouse work, which is what I'm doing now. 

It's just so sad how my life unfolded.  I am so empty inside.  Devoid of meaningful friendships.  Girlfriends and just normal stuff.   I know I need that, but I don't know how to get it...  I guess I need friendships more than I need a sexual interest.  I just need people to love.

Maybe my fortunes will change when I move to Tennessee.  I am so ready to have a social life and be part of someone else's life.  E.C. Henry is a very, very lonely person. 

 

Okay, I've blabbed on about my sob story long enough.  Hoping this week to get in some good writing on the 2nd book in the Legend in Thars series, AND I'm going to start work on So Back & Get Him too.  Yep, E.C. Henry is going for yet another franchise:

Kathy Smith Conquers Duboose High School: the prequel that delves into the Kathy Smith character when she was a pretentious 14-year-old girl.

So Go Back & Get Her: A raunchy romantic comedy about a sexually charged couple who's relationship gets challenged with appearance of a childhood sweetheart and a fancy dressing charmer who takes issue with the guy in the sexually charged relationship.

So Go Back & Get Him: This is where E.C. Henry "completes" the Kathy Smith character.  Once again she will be the focal character as she must deal with her out-of-control sexuality and new love interest who in new stage director and writer on morning show that Kathy Smith headlines.   

Things are a'changin' in my world.  So stay tuned!  Talk to you again soon.

Comments

[E.C. Henry]

I was just giving you some insight, that's all.

Yeah, you're probably right; it's probably all for naught. At this point it's hard to imagine ANYONE wanting to work with me. I've tried breaking in many times before, and never gotten anywhere with it. :(

[Guest 7]

Why would I know that? Why would ANYONE know that? You're an unknown, and probably always will be.

[E.C. Henry]

I'll bet you didn't know this, Guest 7; but when I was mulling a more snazzier name to be know by creatively by, it was a LOVE LETTER my brother sent to a girl her liked that helped me choose the "Henry" in E.C. Henry. At the end of his letter my brother Derek signed off his letter as "Henry", which I thought was a cute abbreviation of his last name.

[Guest 7]

"What a crackpot you are insinuating I would 'steal' someone else's name. All you know is slander. What a pitiful existence you lead."

Slow down with legal speak there, Perry Mason. I am firmly protected behind satire and irony.

Enjoy being the 2nd most famous EC Henry! Which is saying little because the other one isn't famous either!

[E.C. Henry]

I did some an Internet search YEARS ago and found another E.C. Henry who was from Pennsylvania , I believe. I think I did this because someone else brought that up. That E.C. Henry sounded like a bore so I did even bother saying anything to him.

I'm my own, E.C. Henry. I write epic fantasy and screenplays. Yeah, I'm that guy. I never "stole" his name, it was born of my own creation not even knowing anything about that person.

What a crackpot you are insinuating I would "steal" someone else's name. All you know is slander. What a pitiful existence you lead.

[Guest 7]

You're not known as a writer or an entertainer. I did a quick search, and this was the only EC Henry that appeared: https://www.echenry.com/

Your name is stolen, bro.

[E.C. Henry]

YES, I am! E.C. Henry is my writing pseudonym. It's how I'm known as a writer and entertainer.

Guest 7, means you're hiding.

[Guest 7]

In fairness, you're not using your real name either...

[E.C. Henry]

Guest7, you are very disingenuous. You're not even posting under a full name. Thus I am led to believe that everything you say is bullshit.

[Guest 7]

I can’t imagine what you’re going through right now, but I do know this is hard for you, and I’m here for you in whatever way you need.

[E.C. Henry]

Thanks for the kind words, a random writer.

If people wanna connect with me, I'm here. Right now I'm working on my novel trying to get that good enough to publish. I was watching Hucakbee on TBS on Saturday and saw an add where TBS was looking for new writers to promote. Think I'll give them a look. My mom really wants me to get more serious about publishing my novel series.

I love my mom more that anyone else in the world. I want to make her happy. God gave her back to us, and I am very appreciative of that.

[A Random Reader]

Hi EC. Many condolences on the loss of your father.

I wanted to comment because I think you have a lot to offer other people in friendships and relationships. You seem friendly, personable, and loyal. I saw that you have been attending church lately and I would encourage you to do that and possibly explore volunteer opportunities in your area. Sometimes the best way to get something, is to give first.

I would also suggest that you be up front when you meet new people in these environments, telling them, "I want to make some friends that I can hang out with and go to events together" or "I want someone to discuss books with" (or whatever it is that you're seeking). I find that it's good to be explicit about what you're looking for, because even if those folks don't turn out to be your new friends, they might know someone that is, and could introduce you (especially if you ask them to connect you with people they know who might be a good fit). It's worth a shot.

I don't know you but I have read your blog and I think there is much to admire about your dedication to exploring writing and sharing your experience with the world. I wish you all the best in life.