I tried to find a publisher or producer for my works for several years but put the project on the shelf when I moved to more rural PA in 2004. I then concentrated on establishing The PA Design Center, LLC and working on my creativity theories and workshops as well as my art.
Now some years after I wrote the novel (women who have reviewed or read it really like it), the issue of false accusations by women of sexual harassment is a hot topic as is sexual morality. In the novel, two women working in a company to find a use for Baltimore's then-vacant "Power Plant" at the Inner Harbor conspire to make false charges against the team leader, Randy, who is recently divorced. Randy has come up with the idea of making the building a national "Museum of the Mind".
In the end, the women (who are a gay couple) cause trouble for the firm and leave. They take Randy's idea and to Philadelphia where the museum is eventually built. (This is disclosed at the end of the movie right before the credits). So they get away with their treachery. How will the audience feel about this? But Randy wins something else - the abused wife of another man. She is perfect for him and a chance to pursue his love of painting. He had done a leg photo session of her when they were "just friends", but loses her lovely legs in the auto accidents that fatally injures her husband. Her legs are re-created thanks to his photos, and in their wedding scene, she walks down the aisle (reminiscent of the scene in Forest Gump). Tears please---- I had this scene first, by the way.
My dream of seeing this story as a movie is as strong as ever. And with the advancements of cheaper video technology and independent film-making, someone should join forces with me and make this happen.
In addition, the novel is a great love story as explained on this website. Morals and sexual experimentation are also involved. And the story involves many Baltimore landmarks that are no longer there (but could be recreated in the film). With very visual writing, I can take the reader on a trip to the past through the eyes of a single man who is on a journey of self-discovery.
Now is the time to find a film producer to make the movie. I unabashedly believe that give that if it is cast and produced well, Till Tomorrow Comes would appeal to a very wide audience. 15 years ago I would have considered maybe Matt Damon for the lead, but clearly, there are others more qualified to work the casting issues than me.
So, what would be YOUR title for the film?
This website is concise and will not take that much of your time to see if this is a unique opportunity that could power your next project.
Leighton Scott
(writing as Scott Layton since people always seem to reverse my names and can't spell "Leighton" correctly anyways!)
