Hello Stage 32 community,
I’m an author with a completed Christmas LGBTQ+ sweet romance novella titled A Christmas Wish, currently available and open for film and TV adaptation.
The story is character-driven with a cozy holiday atmosphere, limited primary locations, and strong seasonal appeal—well suited for an indie or streaming-friendly holiday romance. The focus is on emotional connection and small-town warmth rather than spectacle.
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Jovana T RizzoThank you so much. I also write sweet romance stories. I have one that reads like a Hallmark movie called IF YOU SAY I DO. It's free on Amazon as an eBook. I love that book a lot
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Jovana T Rizzo
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Jovana T Rizzo You are welcome.
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Hi Luis, welcome! I’m Laquan, a Pitch Coordinator here at Stage 32!
A Christmas Wish sounds like a really lovely, market-friendly concept — cozy holiday romances with strong emotional grounding and contained locations are always appealing for indie and streaming spaces, especially with inclusive storytelling at the center.
If you need any help navigating Stage 32 or thinking about how to position this for potential adaptation opportunities, happy to help. Wishing you continued success with the project!
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Laquan CopelandThat would be great. When I wrote this novella, I saw it as a Hallmark movie. It would be a dream come true to see it come alive.
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Dear Luis, Your post regarding 'A Christmas Wish' caught my attention. It's great to see more LGBTQ+ holiday stories being developed for adaptation. I'm a screenwriter currently finishing a screenplay in a similar genre and am always keen to connect with other writers navigating this space. I'd appreciate the chance to exchange thoughts on the adaptation landscape for our genre. Perhaps we could connect?
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Sally Safaei Thank you, that would be great.
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Luis Ammerman, this sounds absolutely lovely. A character‑driven, cozy LGBTQ+ holiday romance is exactly the kind of story audiences are craving, heartfelt, intimate, and full of seasonal charm. The limited locations and emotional focus make it a great fit for indie producers and streamers looking for meaningful holiday content. If I may offer a small piece of advice: you might consider starting with a pitch session or getting script coverage to see how the story lands and to help you find the right path toward production. You can also reach out to the Stage 32 Success Team at success@stage32.com — they’re wonderful at guiding writers toward potential producers and next steps.
Thank you for sharing A Christmas Wish with the community. Wishing you all the best as you explore adaptation opportunities — it feels like a story with real on‑screen potential.
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Sandra Correia Thank you so much. I will do that.