Wrestle-mania

[cathschaffstump]

Got back from a great weekend in Chicago. Dan and Lisa were great travel companions for myself and Bryon, and Bob and Tasha were wonderful hosts. I also met a costuming friend for tea, and we had a wonderful conversation.

But you guys want to know about wrestlers! I have three very enthusiastic interviews: one with a young rookie, one with an experience wrestling “bad guy,” and a final interview with the owner/promoter of Windy City. You know, these guys are a lot like writers. They choose a particular lifestyle, and they dedicate themselves to it, often for little pay, because they love it. So yes, I can relate.

Lisa and I had a rollicking time watching the matches. Some of the drama and antics were cheesy, and others were well performed. I had been under the disapprobation that matches were better planned. I hear they are more like dances, and the opponents read each other’s moves and respond. There’s a high audience interaction factor, so we were all rowdy and chanting, and having a great time.

This week my main goal in writing will be to integrate the wrestling interview information into the book. Then I just kick back and wait for a couple of notes from manuscripts.

Well, better roll up my sleeves and get down to it.

Catherine

ETA: The next installment of Blood is Thicker than Water!

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