Dana’s checked in! It’s been a while since we’ve heard from her but we’re glad to hear she’s doing well. And that it sounds like she’s having a blast.

Hello from Providence!

I’m sorry that it’s been a while since I’ve posted a message. I don’t think I have ever worked this hard in my life! I feel very fortunate to be the lead in a new series, but man-o-man!

It has been some time since I’ve been on a new show. I have really enjoyed seeing the characters and stories develop. Hopefully Body of Proof will be a mystery every week mixed with the personal stories of the people working at the medical examiner’s office. We have a wonderful group of actors. Because we all encamped to Providence we have bonded in our new home town. It’s a fun city with a very creative vibe. Tonight I expect to see lots of wild Halloween costumes on the streets.

The most fun for me has been learning all of the medical stuff. The crew laugh when they see how excited I get over using a buzz saw on a cranium or playing with organs! I am learning so much about the body. The hardest part is saying all of the medical terms. It is a completely new language. Thank God for Google.

The latest we have heard from ABC is that we will be on mid-season. So we will film 13 episodes here and then go home for Christmas. After that we will have time to publicize the show. And then, who knows? I have been working long enough to know that it’s always a crapshoot. I just enjoy the work and the people. Dr Megan Hunt has turned out to be a wonderful character who has a lot of dimension. She can be both ornery and tender, but most of all smart. But all of the characters have something fun to offer. The show has a lot of humor and heart.

I am off to another great Providence dinner with some of the cast and crew. And then some much needed sleep. When I am not shooting, I am learning lines for the next day, so there’s not a lot of rest to be had. But when I feel myself get cranky, I remind myself that I get to do what I love. How great is that?

Thank you once more for all of your wonderful messages. I still read them regularly, even if I don’t have time to respond. And I just love that they come from all over the world. As a person who adores traveling, it is a dream come true. You’re the best!

Dana