Stop The Press! I've Made A Decision!

Well, I feel better now. I got a little more sleep and did some heavy-duty thinking about a lot of things.. and I've finally made up my mind.

About the column, "Tossing Salt" - I've had a helluva good run. 149 editions of this column, plus eight editions of "Six Minutes" - not to mention hundreds of TV recaps of RAW, Sunday Night Heat, SmackDown!, Velocity, and WWE Experience. I've interviewed a couple of wrestlers and have met dozens of others. It's been a great ride. But with the next "Tossing Salt" column, it all ends. Well, sort of. This chapter ends anyhow as "TS" comes to a close. I should tell Paps & Gary over at WZ-UK, but I'll do that when the column is up and ready.

But I'm not getting out of the wrestling or writing business. A new weekly column will begin in approximately one month from the date of the last "TS".. Time to start anew and see what happens. I'll also keep this blogsite up - it's the only thing that keeps me sane sometimes. Plus, I want to start a fantasy wrestling group - old school style, with wrestlers from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today. Keep it mixed up with simple storylines and old school booking. I just want to see what I can do with some of my booking ideas.

And what do I have planned during the month I take off from the wrestling biz? Keep up with my chat groups. obviously, but also I have several ideas floating around in my head for a story idea. That means screenplay or book form type deal. I just want to sit down with no pressure and see where it goes. "Cruisers" turned out better than I expected. The story sucked, especially at the end, but the characters were strong and the dialogue worked well. I think that's my strong point - characters and dialogue. It's time to try it again.

I've got more to talk about, but I really don't have the time. Work beckons and I have to answer the call. I'll write more in the AM when I get home. First, the final "TS" column - and then - set up a fantasy wrestling group webpage.. and then it's do the blog thing. A busy day lies ahead. Should be fun.

Until the next time....
-Doug