| Jilly: |
Great that you’re here, mecedeme –
just in time .. |
| Mecedeme: |
… to tell you about Crossing Jordan? You don’t
have to ask me twice to talk about my favourite TV show. In
fact … |
| Jilly: |
Well, just in time for a fresh cup of coffee, actually. And
I’d really like to talk about your life as a Canadian
…. |
| Mecedeme: |
Did you know Jill Hennessy is Canadian? She’s been honoured
in Canada’s Walk of Fame. As she should be! Crossing
Jordan is so classy… |
| Jilly: |
…teacher. You seem to have met so many challenges with
distinction, You’ve taught French, computers, Art, Drama
.. |
| Mecedeme: |
Yeah! Crossing Jordan is great TV drama. You know,
I’ve watched it since the pilot episode. When Jordan held
this guy’s brains in her hand and kicked her boss in the
… |
| Jilly: |
… so you must be nuts about your job. You’d have
to be to teach eighth graders. Zoo Keeping more like it! But
then, you’ve got two teenage sons. And a husband who likes
to play World of Warcraft online. And a dog with the
brains of his food dish. But your cat’s different. Your
cat’s your … Muse? |
| Mecedeme: |
Oh, yes. You see, I’ve become a writer. I found the
Fan Fiction website, and I was in heaven! In April 2007 I actually
wrote and posted a fanfiction and actually got some very sweet
reviews. So I kept writing. You can imagine how devastated I
was when the network whose name shall not pass my lips cancelled
my show. But, miracle of miracles, I was invited to join the
VS7 team. When I got that email, I fairly danced around the
house. |
| Jilly: |
And how did your family … |
| Mecedeme: |
It’s all about family. The morgue’s a family.
See how they look out for each other. Look how Macy cares for
Jordan, look at Abby, look at the family issues Jordan has to
work through, look at Bug and Lily and Madeline … |
| Jilly: |
Whoa! |
| Mecedeme: |
WoJo? Now that can really get me started! I’m a shipper
from way back. I’m a romantic comedy addict. In your life
you’ve just got to have room … |
| Jilly: |
Room for more coffee? |
| Mecedeme: |
Coffeerooms? Oh, yes - wonderful people. They’re like
family too. When they cancelled Crossing Jordan we
all ranted, raved, chatted and generally mourned the loss. But
look what’s come out of it – Virtual Season 7! I’m
the junior member of the team (at 40 I love being ‘junior’
anything!). It’s a tough row to hoe. I have lots to learn
about effective writing, especially dialogue. Nyn has been absolutely
marvellous helping me. She’s not only a gifted author,
but a gifted teacher as well. She has the patience of a saint.
She has so much to teach … |
| Jilly: |
Well, it’s been fascinating to talk about teaching and
about family with you. You must come again some time. Next time,
perhaps, we can talk about Crossing Jordan. |
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