Tag Archives: Hollywood

The Woman in the Picture

I’ve been away from my little magic castle for a bit; I’ve been tending to some real-world problems, as well as allowing my body to get some much-needed rest. I logged into Facebook this morning and discovered, courtesy my friend … Continue reading

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Good Intentions

A few years ago, Final Draft, Inc. launched a campaign titled Why I Write. Established screenwriters – Simon Kinberg, Susannah Grant, Aaron Sorkin, and others, were invited to write a brief statement about what drove them to do the thing that … Continue reading

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The Mona Lisa Smile

There are thousands of screenwriting courses, that promise to offer you the opportunity to “write a role that will have every A-List actor out there fighting for your script!” Some of these promises go further and claim that that your script will take the great … Continue reading

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A New Adventure

I’ll continue to post at Princess Scribe; I have some nifty musings on character prepped to launch later this week; however, my life has taken a sudden turn. Many of you know about the accident that led to the discovery … Continue reading

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The Stranger on the Platform

Life in Los Angeles can drive one mad. The hustle and bustle, the noise, the confusion… add to that the insanity of the entertainment business, and you have a mix that is guaranteed to bring the most stoic of people … Continue reading

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Good Night, Sweet Prince

“I had insecurities and fears, like everybody does,and I got over it. But I was interested in the parts of me that struggled with those things.” ~ Philip Seymour Hoffman For creatives, our mind can be our greatest asset – … Continue reading

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Ripple Effect

The death of a person affects us all. The announcement of such an event causes a ripple effect, like the dropping of a pebble into a pond; as the news spreads throughout the community, its effect can be followed outwards … Continue reading

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Whose Film is It Anyway?

I’m moving several projects through post, a couple of shorts and an episode of TLAU. I love post-production; it’s where the magic really happens. Edits, sound design, composition… all those beautiful components, coming together, like notes on a page, to … Continue reading

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Persistence is Everything

Many a blog is devoted to the key elements needed to develop a career as a storyteller. Talent, of course, everyone talks about that, then that adjective is waved away, as talent is nothing without commitment… and then, that moniker … Continue reading

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All Her Angels

At long last. Episode 4 of “They Live Among Us” has arrived. Aptly titled “All Her Angels,” Episode 4 picks up where 3 left off: After meeting ne’er-do-well Craig at the Paradise, all-American succubus Lillith feeds on him. Caim parts with … Continue reading

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Shameless Self-promotion

The royal blog has been quiet as of late. I’m in post for 3 shorts for the CFCA, as well as working with a group of fabulous women, founding the CineLadies. We’re producing 11 short films this summer, so my … Continue reading

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Passion Play

I’ve been described as a passionate person. Passion wields a double-edged sword, for you cannot write with it alone. You also cannot write without it. I’ve been in post production for several projects, one of them being Episode 4 of … Continue reading

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In Memoriam

Today is Memorial Day. Contrary to popular opinion, Memorial Day was not established to celebrate outdoor barb-e-ques or furniture sales, although these events seem to hold more significance within our national cultural consciousness each passing year. Memorial Day began as … Continue reading

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Enjoy the Ride

Life is a roller coaster. A couple of weeks ago, I received an email which pushed a project back. Not a horrible thing, but frustrating. Not the end of the world, as the project is alive and well. But the … Continue reading

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This Way, There Be Dragons

First off, thanks to all who’ve hung in with my silent blog. Work, life and flu took me off the grid – not for the first time, and probably not for the last. There is a lot of news to … Continue reading

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