I am a US Army veteran. I worked for the VA Healthcare System. I developed educational programs and conducted group and individual psychotherapy in a Substance Abuse Program for returning veterans. I performed these duties on a multi-disciplinary team.
Throughout my VA career, I answered congressional and constituent correspondence. I wrote for a newsletter staff and drafted responses to internal investigations.
Upon leaving this profession, I fell in love with writing. Since 2011, I have pursued my dream of writing for movies and TV.
I now have a daily habit of writing and have obtained several writing resources which enabled continuous improvement of my craft.
I first worked with a film company in Sidney for over two years of developing skills.
I completed the ProSeries and the Masters Screenwriting Certification course from ScreenwritingU. This was an intensive two-year program that has given a clear path to elevating my writing and putting me in touch with numerous working producers in Hollywood.
I developed a thriller TV series with a development executive. These experiences kept me busy and are stretched me as a writer.
I am in contact with many optioned writers and producers around the world. Joining S32 has significantly improved chances of learning and meeting people who can turn scripts into a film.
S32 has fanned the flames of passion in the pursuit of accomplishing a dream of being paid to do what I love.
I attended a Robert McKee Seminar in New York, and it was intrigued by McKee's keen insight into the art of storytelling.
I attended a pitch session in LA last fall which has led to a collaboration on a new project I will complete and pitch next spring.
I would love to share a cup of java with any S32 members. Happy writing.
Unique traits: I am an Army veteran. I am also a past chapter president of the US Military Vets Motorcycle Club.
Mindscape Action ⋄ Sci-fi When faced with death, a scientist who discovered a cure for the criminal mind is forced to match wits with an evil syndicate who is determined to keep it secret.
Change of Heart (Working Title) Action ⋄ Thriller An overweight introvert transforms herself into a gorgeous killing machine to catch her best friend’s killer but struggles to find her own humanity in the end.
HELLBOUND Thriller The war isn’t over when WWII veterans return home and find their hometown ruled by a corrupt Sheriff.
Dark Winds Action ⋄ Adventure When a crime wave by a ruthless motorcycle club comes to town, their only obstacle is an ex-member who doesn’t want to play.
ScreenwritingU
(2017-2019)
University of Florida
(1994-1996)
Nova Southeastern University
(1992-1994)