I saw Star Trek last weekend and was totally geeked out about it. It also didn’t hurt that Spock is super hot in this movie. Give the casting director an A+ for putting Zachary Quinto in that role. Yes, I’m a Trekkie! I got it honest from my mother, who is a science fiction fanatic.

Anyway, JJ Abrams is the writer/creator/producer of some of my favorite TV shows and movies. He had me at Felicity—a show that I’m still fond of. Then there was Alias —who wouldn’t love a spy who kicks serious booty? And I have to admit I was one of those people at the midnight showing of Cloverfield. Don’t even get me talking about LOST. I’m still pondering how I’m going to fill up my time until January 2010 for the final season.

I think it’s no coincidence that JJ Abrams is involved in all of these projects. He seems to have a knack of telling a great story—but also getting us to really care about these characters—making them fully dimensional with strengths and flaws. You find yourself rooting for them despite whatever mistakes they’ve made. Although his works in a different medium from novels, writers can learn a lot from watching his shows. JJ Abrams rocks!