Two virtual readings of my play happened with these fine folks this past mouth.  A big thank you to all of them for their contributions which went a long way in helping with the re-writing process.  The above group – Pamela Barker, Kevin Aichele, Steven Pereira, Jillian Rees-Brown, Robert Ouellette – read the latest and […]

Behind those eyes are a pair of strong women.  And yet this same strength is matched only by vulnerability.   These woman are tough, yet sensitive.  They are quiet observers, particularly in the company of strangers, but definitely have strong opinions.  Generally shy – introvert…yet, when pressed, can step up to the plate and take on […]

I came across the above quote by author/speaker/researcher/consultant  James C. Collins who wrote the book Good to Great.   Jim has written many books which deal primarily on how to build a successful business.  He has many wonderfully inspiring quotes from his writings including this one: Think about those last words:  “Greatness…is largely a matter […]

This bit of news just came my way…My screenplay is a TOP 10 finalist in the 13th Annual StoryPros Awards Screenplay Contest. LET IT SHINE has been through several drafts since its conception back in 2017 and is currently competing in other festival/screenplay contests.  SHINE follows a child who stutters and struggles to find her […]

This is my mom today.  Don’t be deceived.  Behind the smile and twinkling eyes is a woman who is currently experiencing a black hole called depression.  She has been through mental hell these past 6 months.  2020 has not been kind to this woman and it all started last summer when she started feeling more […]

If there is one thing this current lock down has taught us is the kind of person we are when no one is looking.   What makes us tick?  Some people may be surprised to learn that I am,  generally speaking, an introvert.  Oh sure, I certainly have extrovert qualities.   But what people perceive you to […]

Doctors. Nurses. Cashiers. Grocery Store Clerks. Pharmacists. Police Officers. Garbage Collectors. Individuals who work in:  Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Grocery Stores. These individuals – who we call essential workers and who I call heroes, must continue to work in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. Today, all anyone is talking about is social/physical distancing, washing […]

Oh how I wish writing was this joyful everyday.  Recently got together with these two writers.  Liz had us over and she supplied a cake.  “Happy writing” indeed!  We exchanged war stories of our writing experiences (Annie won),  but as you can tell by this photo, we weren’t going to let the disappointment and frustration […]

, my screenplay about a troubled, but brilliant 10 year old girl named Melody Fisher, has made the quarters in ScreenCraft Family Screenwriting Competition.  Six hundred screenplays were entered and you can find the full list of quarter-finalists HERE. I’ve been given the opportunity to update this latest draft for the next semifinal round and […]

My mom recently said to me:  “When I die, I’m going to miss you.”  It was a great response to the hugs I give her.  She has recently gone through a change in her medication and as a result, she’s had to struggle through some  re-calibration (for lack of a better word) in her brain.   […]