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I was wondering if you get some of your writing ideas from the messages posted by the fans. I just love the ej and samantha story line. This is a very romantic love story. Hope you can satisfy many of the ejami fans. They are the "Super Couple" and have a magical chemistry on screen. I have a very busy life, but I always make time for EJami. Actually, the only time I watch days is when they are on screen. Finally, samantha has someone who truly loves her.

I was wondering if you get some of your writing ideas from the messages posted by the fans. I just love the ej and samantha story line. This is a very romantic love story. Hope you can satisfy many of the ejami fans. They are the "Super Couple" and have a magical chemistry on screen. I have a very busy life, but I always make time for EJami. Actually, the only time I watch days is when they are on screen. Finally, samantha has someone who truly loves her.

It would be such a nice ending to see Sami and Ej wind up together , how many road blocks do you feel you have to put out there for getting these 2 to finally be together ?EJAMI fans are already sold on the idea !!!So after yopu pick up your child from where ever start writing a comimg together of this magnificent Pair !!!A diehard Ejami fan.

I absolutely love EJ and Sami together! They bring so much romance and chemistry to Days! They are Daytime TV's Super Couple! Looking forward to a summer romance with EJami!

I just wanted to say thank you for the wonderful story lines that you have given us as of late. I just ask that you please please don't do another EJ/Sami/Lucas love triangle. lol.....Just give us Sami and EJ and we'll be happy. I know, I know it doesn't make for great story line and the more the angst the better. However, us EJami's are about to go crazy trying to second guess your every move on how you will do EJami next.
I love Bryan/Lucas but please give him a story line and a life away from Sami for once. I think that Morgan might go well with him. But poor Lucas needs to finally get a life away from Sami before he ends up in the looney bin.
As for the rest of the story lines, well, you guys are doing awesome....just look at how high Days ratings have sky rocketed. Loyal fans of the show are finally coming back and I believe that it thanks to you and Ed Scott for everything that the both of you do. Tell ED that we would all like to hear from him as well.
Thank you so much by the way for taking time from your busy life to write to us fans, we all really appreciate it! Tell James Scott that he needs to update his. Can you believe how many views that he has recieved on his one entry? Pretty great!
Also, we all love NuJohn! Drake is doing a great job playing him! Can't wait to see how that all works out.
Thanks again, and we all look forward to hearing more from you.

Michele...aka ejami2007

You have an amazing family. I really enjoyed reading your blog. My son was diagnosed as having ADHD. I didn't put him on any medication. Instead I worked with his teachers and school nurse to help him cope with this disorder. Some were more understanding than others. My son never got into trouble in school and in some grades he was the smartest student in his class. Only two teachers tried to have him medicated in order to attend their class. I wish you and your family all the best. As you can see I'm not a writer. I confess to having borrowed from greeting cards when I wish someone a happy anniversary, birthday,merry christmas,get well etc... So I'm in awe of your talent and skills for writing this wonderful show. I'm in my early forties and my daughter is 24. We both love Days!

Wow Dena, seems like you have your hands full between four kids, your pets and being the head writer for Days Of Our Lives. Where do you find room to breathe and have time to yourself? I think it's wonderful that you and your husband adopted two children. I think that shows "sympathy." It's very nice to see you reach out to the fans. I have never seen a head writer do that before. I actually am enjoying your writing and the Days storylines so far. I really hope that you don't decide to do another Lucas/Sami/EJ triangle and put EJ and Sami together. They belong together. They are the hottest unofficial daytime supercouple to ever hit Days in I don't know how many years. Not putting them together would be a mistake and I think would loose a lot of viewers. Make Baby Allie EJ's as well. Loving EJami is like Breathing, you can never ask us to stop.

I really enjoyed your blog. Loved hearing about your family. CK sounds alot like like my little boy. :)

Danniale Ejamifan

Wow, I can't believe the head writer of Days has a blog. This is great. I love that you adopted two children, you and your husband must be a very caring and giving couple. And good luck with teenagers. I never want to visit that part of my life again. I want to tell you that I love what you are doing with the storylines on Days of Our Lives. I exspecially love Ej and Samantha. They brought me back to watching Days 2 years ago. I had stopped when real life got in the way and I just never started watching again until I saw these two together in a scene two years ago. I was hooked from that point on. I consider them to be the next supercouple of daytime. I also love the new John, and Tony and Anna. Anyway, thank you for having your own blog for the Days fans. It really is awesome.

Hi Dena! Thanks for blogging! How are you? I hope everything is going well with you. PLEASE speed up the storyline because it gets very BORING at times. I'm enjoying the Ava storyline, btw. I'm glad its finally getting wrapped up. I'm also a fan of Sami and EJ and I would love to see them as a couple and I do NOT want Lucas in their lives. Watch ratings falls when he comes back. Take a hint!

Talk to you later. Bye, take care and have fun.
Oh, and tell Corday..... nvm.... lol

I just read your blog -- very cool that you have one! I like it, but I am a mother of two and have a cat so I can relate - even if my kids are younger.

Would love to know more about your work at Days - how storylines comes together, etc. What plans you might have in the works - if you can give away that much.

I'll put in a plug for my favorite - Marlena. I've loved her from the beginning when I watched as a youngster. I'm enjoying her strength and loved her in the winter when she was rather snarky - a great departure from her usual self. I hope that she continues to be on screen as much as she has been, and continues to be strong.

I just wanted to say that I love the work that you are doing to bring Days back to it's former glory! I can't wait to see what you have in store for the supercouple of Sami and Lucas when Bryan Dattilo returns! So many of us have been anxious for him to return to our screens and be reuinted with his one true love! The thought of Sami with the man who raped her is just sickening to so many of us that we have been tuning out when they are featured together.

Hi Dena, thanks for doing this blog, especially since it seems you have very little extra time on your hands. I have been watching Days for a very long time, and stick with it through the good and bad. One thing that seems to be missing is the payoff. I watched EJ commit crime after crime, and he has gotten away with it all, with now half the town of Salem seemingly forgetting it all. I want EJ and his many crimes to be exposed. I want him to pay and suffer for all the pain and suffering he has caused so many in Salem. This current white-washing is not a redemption. To redeem him he must be exposed, lose everyhing he cares about, then come out feeling a sense of self-loathing that will make him an underdog we might want to root for. Then pair him with someone he has not hurt. Please give us Days fans the payoff we deserve.

Please don't put a victim with her rapist! It's insulting and unnecessary. Find someone else for EJ! Sami will always love Lucas.

Thanks, Dena. Love the show. Phloefan

I have been very interested in the Ava story line as of late. I'm just worried that my favorite couple Steve and Kayla will be permanently scarred by Ava's actions and desires to have Steve and the baby Kayla is carrying. Please take into consideration the huge fan following of Steve and Kayla. We waited for years to see them together again and right now I have to say that I'm really afraid for them and the future of their family.

Dena, I have a question: Since you have adopted children, how can you be writing this love story between Max and Stephanie? I know you were around Days to remember Max holding Stephanie on his lap and marveling at how she would someday call him Uncle Max. Adopted family members are still family members! You are great at creating new characters, create some new ones as love interests for these two important characters, PLEASE!

Please give LUMI some happiness! They got married, and EJ has interfered from the ceremony through the honeymoon through their annulment and divorce. We fans had waited 14 years for them to be together, and you wrote them so well during your first run. Bring back the LUMI magic!

Dena -

Thanks for taking time from your busy life to blog to the days fans. I've been watching days on and off for most of my life (on for the past 5 years) and wanted to let you know I enjoy your writing. I especially enjoy how you have written EJ's redemption and like the many above me, looking forward to where the EJAMI storyline is going. I think EJ and Sami have the most chemistry of any couple I've ever seen on daytime. Also, I hope John doesn't get his memory back, this NuJohn is hilarious!

I wish the best to you and your family.

- Sarah

I watch for Steve and Kayla, primarily. Thanks for giving them a good story line with Bo and Hope--the Fab Four. Squee!

We adopted our older daughter when she was eight. It is a tough road for these kids, but she is well now as an adult.

Kayla needs an emotional meltdown of some sort. We have never really gotten to see what life without Steve did to her, and she has been too forgiving of him when he continues to lie so much. That is why we love Steve, but she needs to rip that boy a proverbial new one.

It would be wonderful soap angst. Visit steveandkayla.com for some great ideas in the fan fiction.

Been watching Days ever since 1996 and have always wanted a man for Sami who was just for Sami and not be shared with other women on the show. When EJ arrived at days it was finally a man who would love Sami and only Sami, and two years later that is still true

Dena, please do the right thing and kill Lucas and the Lumi storyline. We have endured 15 years of this crap. Lumi does not work. They stopped me from watching the last time and if they re-unite, I will stop watching as well. I know I am not the only one. Please put Ej and Samantha together, they belong together. Their chemistry is explsoive!

Hi Dena, What an awesome first blog, put my attempt at a blog to shame, but I guess you are the professional writer!!! I think your family sounds amazing! What a busy lady you are. I have been watching Days since 1983 and still love the vets, Bo, Hope, Steve and Kayla being my all time favorites. I also adore Lucas and enjoy him most with Sami. I can’t wait to see Byran Datillo back on my screen!!! I am also interested to see where you go with the Philip and Morgan. Finally a woman for Philip that hasn’t chosen another man before (Chloe/Brady or Belle/Shawn)
I can’t wait to read more blogs from you. It’lll be great to see inside the workings of one of favorite shows.

Hi Dana
Nice to see your blog. I’m a lumi fan and am so excited that Bryan/Lucas is coming back. I can’t wait to see lumi together. They are the most romantic interesting couple on this show. I see a lot of poetical in them. I hope you’ll get them back together because what they have is real and rare. They are truly a super couple and I hope you won’t deny 15 years of history of friendship, mistakes and finely, TRUE LOVE for a disgusting attempt to turn RAPE into romance!
maral

Dena

I've been watching Days since 1982. I've always loved your scripts, and when you were headwriter in 2003 I absolutely adored that you gave us Sami & Lucas as the romantic couple I always knew they could and should be. The last couple of years have been pretty rough, ever since your predessor decided he was in love with James Scott and decided to make the show all about him. I cheered the day you came back because I knew you'd fix that problem, and you have!
I'm really looking forward to see what you have in store for Lucas & Sami now that Bryan's back. I can't wait to watch their electrically charged bantering. Hopefully the rapist won't be sticking around Sami for too much longer - pair him with Nicole - there is a spark there.
NC

Dena,

Thank you for sharing about your wonderful family. I am also glad to have you on as head writer. I am excited to see where you will take the stories and characters.

I have to tell you that I love EJ and Sami together. Never have I been so mesmerized by a couple as I am by them. They are a huge reason I watch Days. They have chemsitry that is off the charts. They have overcome so much, and they love each other, that I believe that they are destined to be the next supercouple of Days. I would just like them to have that chance to shine. I cannot wait to see what you have in store for them.

Thank you also for bringing the edge back to EJ. He is a very intelligent character and it is nice to see him return.

Thanks for spending the time to tell us about your family you have a busy life! I really relate to some of the challenges your older son faces as my son faces them too. Thank you for sharing.

I also wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying the show now. Love the EJ and Sami story. It is my favorite. I also am enjoying old favorites like Tony and Anna and love that Nicole is back. Keep up the good work.

Dena,
Thank you for taking the time to share about your family. I enjoyed reading it.
I'm a huge EJami fan and I'm loving what has been happening for them. EJ and Sami are a supercouple for sure. There is so much chemistry there it can't be denied. I love that EJ loves Sami unconditionally. That is beautiful. I really want to see Sami wake up and realize it is EJ she's always wanted. I'm really looking forward to what is to come for Sami and EJ!!!
Also, I'm so glad EJ has gotten his edge back. I've always thought EJ should be grey EJ (a bad boy with a good heart). I love that EJ is doing what he has to do to provide for his family. EJ can have an edge and still be a family man. You can really tell he loves his family (Sami, Johnny, and Ali). EJ has really bonded with baby Ali too and baby Ali has bonded with EJ. I'm hoping it turns out Ali is really EJ's.
Thank you for the EJami moments we've gotten. I'm looking forward to what is coming for EJami.

Just curious how you can live with yourself, scabbing during the strike, and letting your husband "cover" for you when everyone in the Industry knew you were headwriting DAYS? Your blog paints you as this wonderful, generous parent. Maybe you are. But your reputation with your writing peers in daytime is and will continue to be in the toilet. As it should. By the way, I can't help wondering if you're blogging now to make yourself more "sympathic" with the fans after most have trashed you for scabbing.

I love Lumi. I haven't watched live since Bryan was written off and am soooo thrilled that he will be back soon. I love most of the storylines you have written thus far and am highly anticipated more Lumi love when Lucas comes back. Remember, rape is not romance.

Greatly appreciate the sharing in your first blog entry. It takes a lot to open up about personal life when there is that chance that so many will trash the information released. It is nice to know there are others out there who live with/have children with spectrum disorders. I am a spectrum mom myself. However, my son is only seven and I know I have many more years of the same experiences you described with your own son! Would love to know how you deal and keep going with so many other things going on in your life!! Kudos! Like many of those who have responded to your blog, I am an EJAMI fan. It is amazing to watch two characters/actors with that much chemistry. It does not happen often, and I think that is the reason so many people have become completely mesmerized! It is hard not to watch James and Ali without being amazed. I love to watch their scenes together whether they are made with each other over something or laughing at something ridiculous. Great super couple in my opinion. Of course many viewers out there hate these two together. Not me! Keep it up and I hope wish you much success! Bird : )

Dear Dena ...

I have to say I really love your blog I have children about the same age as yours and I can so relate! I am a big fan of DAYS and hope it continues. I watched Days with my mom and now my daughters watch DAYS with me. It's funny my oldest daughter calls from College and she always begins with so how's EJ? I also have a younger daughter in high school too, the three of us bond over EJ. It's our favorite subject. All three of us were swooning over EJ the summer of 2006 and have been fans even thru his darkest days. We all love the redemption storyline and the fact that EJ is such a great father we are hoping he ends up as Ali's father too! The redemption storyline and EJ as the great father are really great message storylines. Thanks for showing that forgiveness and love can change a person. We really loved the EJ church scene where he finally gave it up to God and ever since he has been that "changed" man. Please give us an EJ romance - would love it if Sami was truly his soul mate. Santeen was a wonderful romantic story. And their love making scene was the best I have ever seen ... James and Ali have amazing on screen chemistry! We would like more of that please.

Carole

Thanks Dena for opening up about your family it's so nice to learn more about Days new HW! I also have to say KUDOS for bringing Days back up to it's former glory! I'm loving most of the show right now. I'll be loving it even more when Lucas returns! The only thing that I don't care for is the pushing of Sami and her rapist, it's what often keeps me from watching because it just sickens me.

Hi Dena,
Thanks for blogging! I cannot wait until Lucas gets back on screen, I have been waiting for him to get back until I watch again. Cannot stomach Sami hanging out with her rapist. Looking forward to seeing how you write for him this time around! I hope it includes a Lumi reunion!!

Hey Dena,

Please give me more Kristen Renton(Morgan), Shelley Hennig(Stephanie), Rachel Melvin(chelsea) because without them i don't watch days. i love them so much, they are my girls and one day u will see i will marry them. GIVE THEM A BIG STORYLINE

CONTINUE WITH THE MAX AND STEPHANIE LOVE STORY, I LOVE THEM TOGETHER.

ALSO COULD U BRING BACK THE RETURN OF FORD DECKER THIS SUMMER FOR A REVENGE STORY FOR THE SORORITY.

Hi Dena,
Please, please, please give Sami her brain back!! It's been gone ever since HS wrote that awful rape! Sami and Lucas are a supercouple for the future! Put EJ with Nicole or better yet, six feet under!

Hi Dena. nice blog. please put Sami back with Lucas, her true love. EJ violated her in the worst way possible and I can never get that image out of my mind. he needs to be moved on. maybe with Nicole.

EJ and Nicole would be a great evil supercouple!

Hi Dena! I am so glad that you are writing again, you write Lumi so well! I cannot wait for Lucas to get back, he is one of my favorite characters, and Sami is just not Sami without him!

Dena,
Great blog! I am looking forward to Lucas coming back, and really hoping that you will get Sami away from her rapist and back with her true love. Don't let the few fool you ... few can look like many when they want to achieve something. There is NOTHING romantic about a rapist and his victim getting together. Lucas and Sami are the TRUE SUPERCOUPLE!!

I enjoyied reading your blog Dena. I Love Lucas, Bryan is an fantastic actor and I'm waiting in anticpation for his return. Lucas and Sami are my favorite couple, their funny, entertaining, captivating, and have a storybook romance. I love that they are each other best friend as well as lover. I hope they get some happiness soon without the interferenc of EJ.

Dear Dena:

Blah blah blah Lucas blah blah blah love him blah blah blah write what I want you to write or else I'll cry and moan on message boards because I am an impotent twit blah blah blah cannot separate fiction from reality blah blah blah the internet is filled with annoying twits and you're incredibly brave to put yourself out here. Good luck!

p.s. I forgot to add that EJ and Nicole would be a good couple if they had chem. Which they don't. Don't get your knickers all damp about it just yet, Lumis.

I love your new blog Dena. I hope you update weekly. I absolutely love the direction of Days so far. EJami is my favourite couple. I tune in regularly to see how their love story will unfold. They are the reason I continue to be a loyal viewer 13 years later.

Aloha Dena!

How great is it that you are doing a blog and reaching out to the fans! I respect that A LOT and give you two thumbs up. Thanks for the read and have a great day.

P.S. I LOVE EJ and Sami together! Please give us more!!! Thank you sooooo much DOOL for bringing Nicole back, this should be fun. Bring back bad azz Sami! She and EJ together will rock Salem. Lastly, I am loving new John. I haven't been a John and Marlena fan for YEARS, but now I am digging on them.

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Could we please have more Nick?

Dear Dena,
blah blah blah EJ is so hot blah blah blah Ejami is incredible blablah blah, write for EJ and Sami or we will spam every board and every emailbox and make your life miserable, bla blah blah ...

Yeah, it works both ways, doesn't it?

I am a general fan. I couldn't care less who Sami is with, but I like to read message boards and all I see is EJ versus Lucas all the time. EJ fans can be dispicable. It is sad really. What a shame that one character could ruin so much for long time fans.

Hey Dena, great job writing so far. Keep up the good work!

Definitely have your hands full with four children.....and I LOL @ the comment about Kevin Jonas...too cute.

I have to say - what I've seen so far of the show I've been pleased with....I'm a diehard Ejami fan and I can't wait to see what you have in store for them...they are truly what keeps me tuning into DAYS :)

Hi Dena!
Wow, how cool for a HW to write a blog for the fans! That is really great of you! I love that Ali blogs, and Bryan interacts with his fans on his own board all the time! It makes me that much more of a fan when "stars" are not pretentious and are down to earth. I am a HUGE fan of DOOL, I have watched for over 23 years! I really liked what you did when you write before, so I am really excited to have you back! I LOVE new John, I am actually starting to like Marlena, I am a HUGE Steve and Kayla fan, love Bo, love Nick and Chelsea, and absolutely ADORE Lucas and Sami. I am thrilled that Nicole is back, and am on the edge of my seat waiting for Lucas to return! Thank you for all of your hard work, I cannot imagine how difficult it must be to write for this genre! Keep up the good work, and good luck to you!

P.S. I really hope to see some more romance, especially when Lucas returns for his family =0)

Thanks again,
Natasha

Thanks for blogging!

I'm sure you have GREAT things in store for Lucas and Sami when Bry returns..him and his sexy self. Hopefully you will rid Ej from Sami's life!

Hi Dena,
I have four children too! I don't know how you do it (writing, family, etc.). That's amazing! Thank you for taking the time to blog for us.I am a long time fan of the show and I am finally excited about it again, which I honestly have not been for the last few years. I am really enjoying nuJohn and Phillip (hoping he will be paired with Morgan), and I am anxiously awaiting the return of Lucas! I really missed him, and especially Lumi! They are my favorite couple, and I really miss them when they are not on. Well, I hope that you will be blogging often, I am very interested to read what ever behind the scenes "scoop" you care to share. Good luck to you, and thanks again!

Aimee

Dont really care about EJ at all. He never pays for anything and its become just silly.

I watch for the incredible Steve and kayla. We need more of them and PLEASE bring on Steve's harmonica. he never used to be without it! Why is Days sacrificing the uniqueness of the best??????

I think you are a doing a great job on your blog so far! It's not easy putting your personal life out there for people to read so I appreciate you sharing a little bit of yourself with us. As far as DOOLS go, I really love the EJami storyline. They are my favorite couple
on the show. I really hope we see more of them this summer. I must say it was tough when they weren't on for 3 weeks, but I hope James and Ali got a bit of rest while they were off the screen. Also, I really appreciate everyone's hard work on the show. For many people DOOLS isn't just a show, it's about a form of comfort for some of them. Many people watched this show with their moms or grandmas when they were little. Some watched the show when they were in college and had DOOL get togethers :) So sometimes it's like coming "home" if that makes sense. This medium is not valued as it should be in my opinion. So I just want to thank you and everyone on the show for trying to bring DOOLS where it needs to be. I really don't want to see this show cancelled. Take care and I look forward to reading more of your updates.

Don't forget about the Broe fans!!!

Hi Dena,
Thanks for starting this blog. It was great to learn more about you and your family. I just want to say that I've watched the show since the early 1980's and I've never seen a chemistry like EJ and Sami since original recipe Steve and Kayla. Just love this couple and can't wait to see what you have in store for them next.

Please don't ruin DOOL like you did OLTL.

Its great to see that you have a blog! How exciting! I just want to say that I LOVE EJ & Sami. James & Ali have such a GREAT chemistry together and they have become my favorite part of Days! I wish you the best of luck with my favorite show and couple!

Dena...where are Belle and Shawn? I love Sami, but I'm overloaded. I want to see other couples besides Sami and whoever she's with. If you're not going to bring back Shawn then please bring back Belle for Philip! They are hot together and I love Martha!!

Hi Dena,

First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself and your family to us...the fans of DAYS. I can't begin to imagine your hectic schedule and for you to spend some of your precious free time to talk to us is awesome!

I, for one, am looking forward to a healthy dose of "love in the afternoon" this coming summer on DAYS! EJ has loved Samantha so passionately and for so long without any love or affection (and little appreciation for the good he HAS done) in return. It's time for the poor guy to be on the receiving end of some serious LOVING! :) More than anything, I want to see Samantha wake up to the fact that she still finds him sexy and completely irresistible ~ whether she cares to admit it or not. Frankly, at this point, I really don't know how she could function without him in her life. Even when he's angry with her (as in the last couple of episodes), he doesn't tear her down or belittle her. He tries to reason with her. Hopefully, Sami will come to the realization that she *is* jealous of any possibility of a budding romance between EJ (*her* man) and Nicole. I can't WAIT for the sparks to fly!!!

Thank you Ms. Higley for creating this blog. We sometimes forget that those who create our entertainment are actually "people" with families, struggles -- basically living life like the rest of us. I'm really touched by what you shared about your children, especially CK and Adelle. It's apparent how proud you are of all of their accomplishments. They are very blessed to be part of a loving family. Just want to add that I love your work on Days, especially what you've done with EJ and Sami's story, which has slowly transformed into something quite beautiful and entertaining. I'm also loving John and Marlena's story. I can't wait to see both stories unfold. I'm more a fan of Days than I've ever been in recent years. Thank you so much and I look forward to your next blog entry!

I just wanted to say that I actually quit watching the show because of EJ. He is simply unwatchable, especially when he's with Sami. Please don't reward a rapist with his victim and her children. Make both the twins Lucas' and give Sami her spunk back, the real Sami would have kicked her rapist out of her life for good.

Just wanted to say thank you for bringing EJ and Sami closer together! They are the reason that I watch the show everyday! Am looking forward to some real EJami love!!

Sami and Lucas were so boring together. They just never worked for me. I could never see any chemistry between them. I hope that Lucas can find a woman who is as perfect for him as EJ is for Sami!

Hoping for EJami's marriage to be a real one in every sense of the word, and for the twins to both be EJ's!

Thanks again for EJami!!

Please Please know more Lucas we want EJ/SAMI.Please I can't watch another show of Lucas /Sami there is nothing there with them two.Know chemistry at all.they are so boring togather.It is EJ/SAMI that is keeping me watching the show.they are just a like so perfect togather.there is so much chemistry with EJ/Sami that makes the show worth watching.I love them two togather.please keep EJ/Sami togather.And make both babies EJ.and please fix 12/29/06.EJ/SAMI are the next supercouple.with out them two togather the show is not worth watching.Thank you for the good writing with EJ/Sami and please keep them togather.EJ,SAMI,Ali and Johnny Dimera.so many good storys can come from this.

I'm sure you've notice Ej and Sami have a large, very loyal following. Many of us are hooked to the screen every second Ej and Sami are on it. I am liking the direction you've taken them so far, and I like that you are taking your time. The Redemption is being handled beautifully...and I appreciate you letting up Ej's doormat status as of late! But I have to admit...Lucas moving into the mansion? C'mon..even in soap world...that's ridiculous. There is no reason he should be there. He can live with Kate and still wreak havoc with Ej/Sami.

Please do something with Steve and Kayla!! They have been a hanging chad since they arrived...their legacy has NOT had it's justice!!

Love,love,love Sami and EJ-
THE most charismic couple since Bo and Hope first met.I know You can make it happen!If it wasn't for them I don't think I would be as excited as I am to watch!LOVE the new John- that was a much needed change!Keep up the fantastic work! Peace - Mel

Hi Dena, thank you for sharing your experiences. I've enjoyed the writing so far especially with Ejami storyline!!! They are why I'm a full time viewer of Days again, explosive chemistry that can't be beat. PLEASE don't make us endure another Ejami/Lumi triangle...Lumi is played out, Ejami is where the story is...angst, passion, humor, loyalty!!!

EJ and Sami! Come on! They are sweet together. And please Lumis, if soaps were based on real life Sami wouldn't be with Lucas either lol. New and improved Jawn the Pawn is also awesome. I miss Belle and Phillip together though, such an intense couple. All the best!

I have to agree, Philip and Belle were one of the hottest pairing that show has seen in a long time. I don't like Philip and Chloe together and I hope the show doesn't go that route. Ship her out of Salem already!!!!

Hi Dena. Another Ejami fan here. I just wanted to let you know that I am loving the direction they are headed in. We have had a long road and stuck it out. No more triangles please. Just put Ejami together and I will be extremely happy. They sizzle on the screen and deserve a chance. Keep up the good work!

Hi Dena. I was just throwing the idea of doing a Sweet Home Salem for Broe, the divorce doesn't go through. I just don't see Brady as a drugee or Chloe leaving him if she knew what was going on or even after the fact. They truly had a sweet love story and I am hoping you continue it. They truly loved one another and overcame so much to be together. Please continue the love story of this couple.

Hi Dena! I also agree with Belle and Philip! Martha Madison and Jay Johnson were on fire and had one of the hottest stories developing. Please bring Martha back and let this story spark again!

Reading your blog, I already know that you are a better fit for Days than the previous head writer. First off, you are a WOMAN! It has been far too long since Days has had a woman at the helm. Men can write well too but when it comes to soaps, the writer needs to understand what makes us chicks tick and a lot of men just don't. The previous writer felt that sex, rape and no chemistry were ok as long as he was witty but his skilled writing got LOST on the viewers because there was no heart. He ignored chemistry that was staring him in the face and actually tried to destroy it. If you do nothing else, I BEG you to PLEASE re-write, re-interpret, expand upon the horrific EJ and Sami "incident" to show it clearly as a choice Sami had which is what more than half the viewers think anyway. The point of view of so many of us on the indecent proposal was completely ignored by the previous writer. He just thought if the characters said rape enough, those of us who didn't see the scene that way would just all of sudden change our minds. Please don't do the same thing and please end the "EJamicus" stuff as soon as you possibly can. Lucas deserves his own storyling and EJ and Sami deserve to be written as the powercouple they have been since the Summer of 2006.

So far, Ms Higley, I've LOVED what you have brought to Days. I'm enjoying ALL the storylines again and you just seem to "get it". You understand the characters and I'm seeing glimpses of the real characters I used to love. There is balance on the show again (although, I would like at least 2 days of EJami per week! LOL). Thank you for coming back to Days! I look forward to what you have in store for my favorite Salemites!!!

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Ugh, just read some of the comments in here - all these anonymous folks. Gee, you think it is the same person posting over and over again about that couple that killed the show last year? One can look like many when you hide behind anonymity. The ratings are clear, the potential is clear, the storyline is clear. EJami is what the viewers want and EJami is most definitely a supercouple. That other couple took 15 years just to get together - supercouples defy the odds and happen quickly. EJami have all the ingredients for the best supercouple Days has ever had. Just remember, loving EJami is like breathing, you can never ask us to stop!

I have to agree with the person that posted that Brady and Chloe had a beautiful love story. It would be a shame for the show to squander one of their best pairings. Bring back Kyle when his contract is up and let the magic of Broe live again.

EJ & Sami are awesome together, and I so hope that both the twins are EJ's!!! I also have to say that I miss Stefano! God Bless!

EJAMI are wonderful and the reason I watch this show. THey are adults while lumi are teenagers that should have ended long long ago. Aside from ejami I love the new John and I adore anna and tony.
MORE EJAMI please.

Dear Dena, FIrst of all a big thank you for giving us these wonderful ejami scenes. I had stopped watching days on and off for almost 10 years and then I tuned in one day 2006 and got a glimpse of EJ - I was hooked. His incredible chemistry with Samantha had be screaming supercouple in the making. Please have them deal with the rape and please end the 14 year nightmare of lumi in a mutually respectful way.

EJ raped Sami!!!!!!!!! This storyline is horrendous and sends an awful message to every viewer watching the program! Please end this story and reunite Lucas and Sami with Will and their babies!!!!!!!! Rape should not be rewarded!!!!!!!!!!!!

We love the Ejami storyline, glad to see that there is starting to be hints of forgiveness along the way because everyone has done things which are inexcusable but you cannot live with constant fear and anger within yourself. EJ and Sami are the great new couple, plz let them have more and more great scenes, they are humourous, lovely together and they just light up all our faces when we see them together!!!

I also like Ejami, EJ actually makes Sami tolerable. My bone to pick is the whole Brady is a drug addict storyline. I'm not feeling that one at all. I hope the plan is to have Brady come back for Chloe in the future. They have a really sweet story and Philip has no place in it. Philip should be paired with either Belle or Morgan.

Dena,
Hated what you did to Shawn and Belle, frankly it STINKS! Once it was revealed Belle was a DiMera there was so many ways you could have gone with her character, like possibly bringing back the TOSCANO family for revenge against Stefano AND Victor. Both Belle and Shawn could have been victims in that plot. I like the idea of Philip and Morgan becoming a couple, it is quite an interesting match up and I do hope it goes a lot further in the relationship. Sami should not be put with her rapist, period! One redeemed rapist per show is quite enough and EJ is no Jack Devereaux! Lastly, bring back Shawn/Brandon and Belle/Martha before it's too late!!! I'm a fan of 35 years and I have watched less and less since Shelle's departure.

Hi Dena,
Thanks so much for blogging. Loved hearing about your family. I just want to comment on how much I'm enjoying your storyline with EJ and Sami, they definitely are the next supercouple. I've been watching Days for 21 years and I haven't been this intrigued with a couple in years. EJami ranks right up there with Bo/Hope, Steve/Kayla and John/Marlena.

Hi Dena,
I never paid much attention to Sami but that changed when I happened to see a scene between EJ and Sami in April 2007. Since then I have been hooked. The complexity and chemistry of these characters makes them very entertaining. I like how the characters are imperfect but at the same time they are perfect for each other. Thank you for writing them as their true selves (neither one is a saint) and I can't wait to see what happens next- including a resolution to 29/12/06.

Dena,

Thank you so much for allowing us a glimpse into your life. I hope you will blog more in the future. Being a wife and mother myself I can identify with you much easier than the previous headwriter for the show.

I am looking forward to seeing what direction you take with many of the storylines of the show. I have been a longtime viewer of Days and I want to see this show continue in the future. One of the major reasons I tuned back in after I had stopped watching the show for a while was to see what was going on with EJ and Sami. These characters have so much potential and amazing chemistry with one another.

PS~my daughter wanted you to know that she loves Joe Jonas. I bet you listen to TJB cd's a lot in your home too.

I want a BROE (Brady and Chloe Black) ending !!!!
Never be a fan of Nicole. Philip should be with someone esle, someone like Morgan. Bring Back Shelle and don't destroy Brady and Chloe !!!

Bring back Brady and have Broe work through the addiction together. I agree with the other posters, continue the magic of Broe. They have a beautiful story that should be continued.

Hook Philip up with Morgan!

I wish you could do something to fix the "rape" issue with EJami. There are still a few fans that insist on bringing this up over and over! Maybe if and when Sami admits her feelings to EJ, she could tell him that she has always cared about him and that she truely forgives him for the things he has done(even though it was a choice, some don't view it that way!..and Sami isn't perfect herself, she did drug and rape Austin, but that's never brought up!)..anyway, maybe if Sami forgives EJ, then the few fans that are stuck on bashing EJ for the "rape" issue will also be able to forgive and forget!..and then maybe we could possibly move on and finally pair the most romantic,exciting couple on daytime TV~EJami! (I love Lucas, just not with Sami..they seem more like friends or brother and sister to me) EJ comforting Sami after her Grandpa died was hotter then Lucas and Sami making love! Please give us EJami, they have so much on screen chemistry!

Don't you hate it when you write something and then all the comments you receive are about everyone else's agenda. Goodness, all of the fans telling you what they want you to write after only your very first introductory blog. The pressure must be unreal. Here you are just trying to introduce yourself to the community and everyone commenting here is essentially saying, "Yeah, that's great, but don't screw up my story line." Kinda makes you wonder if anyone read past the first sentence of your blog, or if they just saw a link on a website and have started a campaign to get their couple's name out there. Good luck dealing with the craziness of your position.

This drug addiction storyline that you are going to go with for Brady is INSANE!!!! What would drive Brady to drugs? Did you even do background research on the character? It makes no sense and is coming out of left field all so you can pimp out Phloe? Well if the show goes down the toliet at least they will know who to blame. I also do not know why I or any of us are even bothers to write our comments and wishes on here as it is obvious you do not care what the fans want at all!

Hi Dena!!! I wanted to say that the EJAMI storyline is my favorite and the fact that we are getting closer to seeing them together is very good. I am hoping that the issue of 12/29 is resolved so that they can be together. I hope that also we are going to find out that Ali is really EJ's daughter as well. Thanks again for writing so well and keep up the wonderful job between juggling your amazing family and writing for a great show.

The drug addiction storyline you are writing for Brady makes no sense whatsoever! Brady would never turn to drugs. He and Chloe loved each other deeply. They were written as soulmates in case you didn't do your homework. A good writer would research the character that he or she is trying to writer for. You're destroying Chloe and Brady all so you could rehash a high school romance? Give me a break. Phloe is old hat. Philip was over Chloe and Chloe was over him. There is no need to go back to this convoluted couple. Broe's love and chemistry was undeniable. Please rethink what you're doing. Philip needs his own leading lady. First you tried to pair him with Shawn's lady and now with Brady's. Ever heard of Morgan or Stephanie?

Chloe would never divorce him either, Both characters went through alot to be together. Writing Brady as a DRUGEE to prop up Phloe is wrong! Destroying a character to rehash an old abusive high school romance is sick! A character who is a hero nonetheless! Bring back Brady Victor Black!!!! We want our Broe!!!

Hi Dena! Wow! I respect you so much more now hearing about your family life and your generosity towards your kids. You sound like a great mother.

On the DAYS front though, I have to admit that I don't watch anymore since you shipped off Shawn and Belle. In fact, Martha Madison was my favorite actress on the show. Why did this happen? I read that Ken said this was the HW's decision. Is that true? or was that just another fib of Ken's? Any chance we'll see Martha/Brandon back again any time soon?

Welcome back to Days! I love EJ and Sami together. I can't wait to see their love story unfold under your pen. I just know you will give them their just due. Their fans have waited for a year and a half for them to pick up where they left off Summer 2006. When I hear Summer of romance and intrigue I am so excited because I can't wait to see EJ romance Sami again as the handsome british gentleman he first was when he came to Salem.

Again, WELCOME BACK! I am so glad Days has a headwriter who knows the wonderful and rich history of the show and its characters again.

I just wanted to let you know how great I think the show has been lately.
Sami and EJ have been great! I love jealous Sami! I cant wait to see the 2 of them come to a head over the whole jealousy issue! I also am loving the John and Marlena story and considering up until new John I have hated them that shows how brilliantly you have been writing them. Great job!

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I will never understand how you became head writer for yet another show after you completely ruined the last one you wrote for. I beg of you, please do not destroy another show I love, like you did on OLTL. You have Legacy Super Couples on this show that you have to write for and keep together whether you want to or not!

Hello Dena

Wow - its great to see a blog from the HW of the show! You are one busy lady. I am the mother of 4 children myself - all close in age so I can totally relate to the busy life with the kids and their activities and work.

I have been a long time (admittedly off and on) viewer of Days. My first favourite couple was Bo and Hope, and then I loved Jack and Jennifer and John and Marlena (love Tony and Anna too). However, no one has mesmerized me like Ej and Samantha have. (I even joined a couple of message boards because of them!) I find myself (because of work I tape the show) rushing home to watch and re watch over and over again the scenes with them in it. (I watch the whole show but re-watch their scenes repeatedly). Their chemistry is amazing - absolutely off the charts - and their stortyline potentials are endless. It is so refreshing to have a man love Samantha as his first and only choice! I'm glad you are giving EJ his backbone back - a bad boy with a good heart - and fiesty Samantha is great too! Bad girl with a good heart - makes the two of them perfect for each other! JS and AS are two absolutely amazing actors and they seem to challenge each other in their scenes. They are my absolute main reason for watching Days and I look forward to their story enfolding and them growing closer and closer and becoming a real married couple and for them to raise "their!!" twins together.
I look forward to hearing more from you in the near future. Tell your husband that this fan enjoyed reading your blog!

(PS - tell James he's well overdue for an update to his blog!)

A longtime fan!

VS

This is really great of you to start this blog and tell us about your family. I am just sorry that some of the readers are trying to use this as an opportunity to hype their couple/character.
Can't tell you how much most folks are enjoying Days the past few months, and looking forward to what May sweeps will bring. Thank you so much for picking up the pace, moving story along, and especially for using the vets at last.
How wonderful for you to have adopted 2 more children after having 2 bio ones. My friend adopted 2 little girls from Korea.....adorable, as I am sure yours are.
Thank you again for taking time to say hi.

I just love love love to see EJami on my tv. They have the making to be one of the greatest supercouples ever. jmo

Hi Dena! I just wanna say that your a shitty writing hack and hope you are fired for writing Shelle off, and for writing during the strike. Your a said and pathetic excuse for a writer and I hope your banned from ever writing another soap, especially after you destroyed OLTL with your plot-driven and crappy stories!

Brady and Chloe went through many obstacles to me together. From Chloe's illness to Brady's shooting to Philip and Nicole meddling in their lives. And all for what? Just so you could completely destroy their love for the sake of Phloe. You have no idea how to write. Bring back Brady Black and writer this story the right way. Broe have been through too much for their love to be erased and forgotten!

I am loving EJ and Sami!!! I'm hoping that they will find out that BOTH twins are EJ's. Sami needs to kick Lucas to the curb!!

Hi! First and foremost, I just wanted to say that you are a truly inspiring woman and great role model. Your family sounds like a strong and diverse collective of beautiful human beings. Folks like you is what makes this planet a joy to live in! Second, I wanted to send a belated "congrats" in getting the "head writer" job at DOOL. I believe someone like you can provide this loved soap with a good infusion of exciting, complex and layered storytelling. Third, I just wanted to say I love EJ and Sami and they have been responsible for getting me interested in DOOL after tuning out for a few years. I am happy to have had a summer cold and called in sick the day that Sami knock on the door across the hall two years ago... One look at those two together, and my curiosity was most certainly piqued. I hope that you will be able to give these characters a fair chance at exploring that fantastic chemistry that they bring to the screen. I know that there are some unresolved issues that need to be sorted out but their story provides a great opportunity to explore and exploit various issues that could be applicable to Sami and EJ, and their developmental history apart from one another as well as a couple (C-PTSD, false memory syndrome, child soldiers, Emotional dysregulation, Parental Alienation Syndrome etc.). Plus, they are one classy combo - I look at them together and I think grant & kat hepburn - sassy, unpredictable, funny and smoking hot!!

Hi! First and foremost, I just wanted to say that you are a truly inspiring woman and great role model. Your family sounds like a strong and diverse collective of beautiful human beings. Folks like you make this planet a joy to live in! Second, I wanted to send a belated "congrats" in getting the "head writer" job at DOOL. I believe someone like you can provide this loved soap with a good infusion of exciting, complex and layered storytelling. Third, I just wanted to say I love EJ and Sami and they have been responsible for getting me interested in DOOL after tuning out for a few years. I am happy to have had a summer cold and called in sick the day that Sami knock on the door across the hall two years ago... One look at those two together, and my curiosity was most certainly piqued. I hope that you will be able to give these characters a fair chance at exploring that fantastic chemistry that they bring to the screen. I know that there are some unresolved issues that need to be sorted out but their story provides a great opportunity to explore and exploit various issues that could be applicable to Sami and EJ, and their developmental history apart from one another as well as a couple (C-PTSD, false memory syndrome, child soldiers, Emotional dysregulation, Parental Alienation Syndrome etc.). Plus, they are one classy combo - I look at them together and I think grant & kat hepburn - sassy, unpredictable, funny and smoking hot!!

Phloe is a young supercouple!

I want to see them together!

Don't forget the Broe fanbase!!

Hi Dena. I wish you would bring Kate and Roman back together. Kate deserves to be happy and she was happy with Roman.They had so much chemestry and were so funny together.

Hi Dena. I wish you would bring Kate and Roman back together. Kate deserves to be happy and she was happy with Roman.They had so much chemestry and were so funny together.

Dena, please reunite Kate & Roman. You did wonders with them during your last time as headwriter. Lauren and Josh are magic together!

we want the magic back!!! Broe4ever

Bring on the ejami romance!!

I agree with the poster that said Broe has been through so much together! We want Brady back and we want the story to continue! Broe has the HISTORY! Not Phloe. Broe loves one another and never would abandon each other. Don't destroy Broe and Brady to prop up a couple that has been dead for years! History has shown this couple to love one another through thick and thin, don't overlook the Broe History.

Hi Dena,
You are very inspirational. I can't imagine how hectic your life is. I have been a fan of Days for over 25 years and I have to say I love the direction you are taking. Like the majority of people have said, I am also looking forward to watching the EJ and Sami story line unfold...they have smokin' hot chemistry. Thanks for bringing the romance back to Days. Welcome Back!!!

Dena,
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to chat with fans. We appreciate that. Now, I'm sure as head writer you would love to have fan response to your storylines, so I'll be happy to offer that response to you...
First, I want to tell you how much I LOVE EJami!! They are so great together. Awesome job with the Chez Rouge scenes. EJami were so cute arguing in front of that immigration agent. Seriously, they are the main attraction to the show these days. You have to admit it!! Lucas just doesn't hold a candle to EJ in any way. EJ is way better that him. (Pardon my bluntness, but I'm just being honest!) I heard that Lucas was coming back soon and he would be living in the mansion with EJami.....WHY OH WHY??????
I'm sure you know we've seen that triangle before and NO ONE wants to see it again!!! I think you have the potential to do really well as head writer, but I really just want to see EJami together. Let's face it, we want to see EJ get some from Sami!! Poor thing has been patient enough. Lucas would have raped her himself by now....
Finally, please make Ali EJ's daughter! We don't need any more Lumi babies....WILL IS BAD ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you and good luck!!

BRING BACK BELLE FOR PHILIP!!! PLEASE!!!

BRING BACK BELLE FOR PHILIP!!! PLEASE!!!

BRING BACK BELLE FOR PHILIP!!! PLEASE!!!

Hi Dena, thanks for taking the time to write a blog and giving us Days fans a chance to know more about you and to be able to tell you what we really want to see on the show.
EJami are the best. Myself and so many others would love to see them finally work past the mistakes of the past and become the supercouple they are meant to be. (making baby Ali Ej's real daughter would also be a very good thing)
Please DO NOT put Sami back with the emotionally abusive Lucas. Its been 15 years of them being horrible together and digusting us with their fake love. They do not work. Time to close that book and toss it out the window.
Really enjoying the new John. He is much more entertaining now with the new personality. Yet its clear he still loves Marlena and thats great.
Nicole being back and the thorn in Sami's side is sure to make for some hilarious tv.
Remember, the vast majority of viewers want EJAMI. Please make them happen and soon.

Thanks for making a blog.

Now for the blunt truth:
NO MORE LUMI. They are physically making people ill by having to watch them together. Don't make the same mistakes as Hogan Sheffer. He pushed them down our throats and we tuned out. The ratings are proof of that.

Lucas needs to be in a storyline without Sami. They are toxic together and should never be in the same room again.

Thanks for making a blog.

Now for the blunt truth:
NO MORE LUMI. They are physically making people ill by having to watch them together. Don't make the same mistakes as Hogan Sheffer. He pushed them down our throats and we tuned out. The ratings are proof of that.

Lucas needs to be in a storyline without Sami. They are toxic together and should never be in the same room again.

Bring back Brady Black!!! Broe belong together!

Thank you Dena for this fabulous blog! Great job thus far with the new Days' storylines!

As you continue your work, please consider the following:

1. Although the Lucas character is to return soon, however I must ask that the Lucas storyline not be a part of the EJ/Sami storyline. In my opinion, the Lucas character makes the Sami character regress to adolescent stage and antics not befitting a mother of three children. Scenarios with the Lucas character are not fun, but rather disturbing in their immature behavior.

2. In contrast, the two characters of EJ and Sami have the most unbelievable chemistry that I have seen on Daytime television in a very long time! Please allow them to explore this chemistry and make them the supercouple I and many other fans know them to be. I LOVE the EJami daily banter, whether it is playful and fun, or hot and passionate. EJ and Sami have a fun, mature, adult relationship that is a pleasure to witness and leaves me wanting more!

Thank you for your consideration.

thank you for the family background, and as much as i can say i admire you for adopting these kids, from what you write, it seems as though they have given you back so much for the love you have invested in them! may i say i have really enjoyed your stories so far, and hope you continue to show the fascinating love story that is evolving with ej and sami !

I'm loving the show lately, especially EJ/Sami!

Hi DH. I was very interested in reading about your son CK. I also have a son who has had every label in the world under the sun pinned on him.Where your boy was voted nicest mine is voted most socially unaccepted by his peers which makes dealing with his stuff that much more tougher. I know how it can be though when your child has things to sort out. I try to think of it like Chris is sorting things out and with every experience we get a little closer to learning and developing socially and cognitively. He is a good kid in his heart and I wish with all mine that kids could be just a little kinder. My son is in 4th grade right now so we have a ways to go and I hope that someday I'll be writing a blog to you telling you that my son is going to college. I love the show right now it is a nice escape from things when things get stressful. I love the way your writing EJami! I love them together the chemistry between the actors is incredible and your writing them very well. I enjoy every scene between them and am anxious to see some real romance between them again. Your a great writer D. Keep up the good work and I'll be praying for your son please pray for mine.

What up head writer lady!

Thanks for the blog, you are one brave cookie! It's about damn time the fourth wall started the crumble. So I read all this soap couple hoopla and I feel like I want to pimp mine as well. I LOVE EJAMI!!! Put them together already and give both Sami and EJ their edge back PLEASE! I love Patch and Kayla and I find myself pondering a Morgan and Phillip hook up. Could be good, time will tell. Yea for bringing Nicole back, perhaps I will see the Sami that I have loved return...You know the one Hogan tried to destroy and neuter. Give us so love scenes lady! I thought we were gonna get some lovin after the crash, but nope. =( Show us some hotness please! Loving the new John, he is FANTASTIC! One real critic I have for you, get Corday to let you move the Ava storyline along faster. (Although it is in the can already I am sure.) OR get you dialog writers to do a better job and stop repeating the same dialog day after day. If it needs to move slow for some reason fine, but add something to shake it up. But either way, good luck. Keep up the good work! Much improvement from Hogan and I thank you for that! Now just give me EJAMI and all will be well with the world! =) Take care!

As a Lucas fan, I want him to be with someone that treats him better. I hate Sami and she is a stupid bitch! She and EJ can burn in hell for all I care. Lucas deserves better!!!!!! I have missed him so much. What were you guys thinking taking him off my screen for this long? Free my love from that witch please!!!!!

I am also an Ejami fan. I just love the two of them together. Please don't put the Ej/Sami/Lucas triangle back. I like Lucas, but not with Sami....nothing there and really there never was. I am glad that you gave the fans an opportunity to voice their opinions. Thanks, we need this. Maybe the story lines can pick up a little. :-D

I am also an Ejami fan. I just love the two of them together. Please don't put the Ej/Sami/Lucas triangle back. I like Lucas, but not with Sami....nothing there and really there never was. I am glad that you gave the fans an opportunity to voice their opinions. Thanks, we need this. Maybe the story lines can pick up a little. :-D

I LOVE DANIEL, BUT NOT WITH CHELSIE, KEEP HIM ON THE SHOW! HE SIZZLES!

If Daniel is single someone should set him up with Jennifer Aniston. Is he married or single in real life? He needs to get his own blog!

Hi Dena,
Just had a thought about the EJ and Sami storyline. It would be great to draw out the angst, but give us EJami fans a bone, by having some hot dream/imagination scenes, where they are thinking about each other, but not confessing their true feelings. Then when the time is right, they can get to some serious "real" loving.
Just a thought!

Hi Dena,
I am a big EJ fan and I really like what you have done with EJ and Sami so far and I hope you are going to resolve 12/29 so they can move on and finally be together like they should be. With as much chemistry as these two actors have with each other should not be apart.

I was a little girl when the Steve and Kayla love story unfolded in the 80s. When Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) left Days in the early 90s, I did, too, although partly because of time constraints and real life issues. I've never watched a soap as faithfully as I did during those years because those actors, with that chemistry, portraying those characters was pure magic. More than Luke and Laura or any other so called supercouple, they defined chemistry for me, even then, and to be honest, even now. It's not just about physical appearances, although Stephen Nichols is a handsome man, and Mary Beth Evans remains one of the most beautiful women on television (daytime or primetime), but it's also about connection, honesty, that they are always better together than apart. That type of connection and chemistry between actors is so rare, and I'm sure you know that having been in this industry for a while.

I was excited to learn they would be coming back to daytime as Steve and Kayla on Days, but I must say I've been a little disappointed. Instead of trying to recreate their old l