When her 40 year marriage abruptly ends, a professional Nurse impulsively accepts an invitation to caretake a 400 year old cottage on a small Greek Island, to discover that between the eccentric locals and her complicated housemate the journey back to self is far from peaceful. #For Meetup

Summer In The Shade

10 reviews

Gabor Penpusher · 1 pts

Pretty good logline, however I don't understand how the "complicated housemate" fits the idea?

Lee Brooks Penpusher · 1 pts

I like your story idea, Jax. Some might say that you should be more specific describing how the eccentric locals and the complicated housemate create obstacles that get in the way of her reaching freedom. But I think you've provided enough to pique the curiosity of a reader. But, of course, I could be wrong. I don't claim to be any sort of logline expert. LOL

I've also rewritten your logline. Not necessarily saying it's any better than yours - simply couldn't help myself. LOL again.

After her 40-year marriage disintegrates, a retired nurse embraces her newfound freedom by impulsively accepting a job as caretaker of a quaint estate on a small Greek island ? but between the eccentric locals and her complicated housemate, this late bloomer discovers the road to freedom is far from peaceful.

Jax Penpusher · 1 pts

I've considered that Lee, but thanks to the movies you've mentioned I hope the way has been paved! Much of the comedy would be lost with a younger cast, so it is pivotal.