: About Me

In some ways I think my desire/need to write is an innate part of my being.

I was reminded of this fact recently when my mother showed me an autobiography I penned in 4th grade aptly titled "My Life and Some Good Times". Among my musings, as I looked back at my vast experiences in 108 months of living, I stated that my favorite thing to do was to write. And now, today, many months later, that statement still rings true.

I am interested in all aspects of writing. My focus as of late, however, has been on visual writing.

I recently finished a feature length screenplay and have received several literary recognitions for my writing. These accomplishments include:

* Finalist in the WriteSafe Present-a-thon competition for the children's action/adventure series "JEFFREY BEAN"

* Finalist in the Acclaim TV Writing competition for the spec script "POPULAR Let the Games Begin"

* Semi-finalist in the North American Poetry contest for the poem " SOUL CAMPING".

I'm also interested in learning more about filmmaking. I recently assembled what I deem as my "moviemaking starter kit" a camcorder, tripod, microphone, and a suite of editing softwares.

I've shot and edited two very short videos and am currently in the process of editing a larger project about the "Secrets of the Writers Room" a 3 day intensive writing seminar that was held at the Cloud Creek Institute for the Arts, a creative community in St. Joe, Arkansas.

I continue to hone my writing skills by participating in classes, workshops and now Helium!

I know too much about ...

nothing. There's always more to learn.

My parents always told me ...

to have compassion in my heart.

My childhood ambition ...

was to be a writer.

My favorite memory ...

Too many great ones to choose from

Why I write ...

To make sense of all the clutter in my brain

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I just finished reading "Kafka on the Shore" by Haruki Murakami. Loved it!

My inspiration ...

are people who stand up for what they believe in.

Travel > Kansas Destinations Getting to and around Sunriver, OR

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A SPECIAL PLACE IN THE SUN At an elevation of 4,100 feet, Sunriver, Oregon is a year round recreational Mecca that boasts approximately 236 days of sunshine per year. Sound nice? Let's go! - But remember the sunscreen. We don't want to get premature wrinkles! So, what's the best way to get there from here? If you own a plane, know someone who has a plane that you can scam a ride with, or are just among the rich and famous, you're in luck! Sunriver has its own private airport. The Sunriver Airport has a lighted, 5,500 ft paved runway. It services single engine, twin engine, Jet and Turbine ...

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