Moving into 2016 (31/12/2015)

So another year, another rollecoaster ride in life. Many highlights (like graduation and the birth of my darling little nephew, Elias) and many down points (the loss of good old Keith) but at the end, still have my family and still have my health. That's what counts.

So, looking ahead, what do I have up my sleeve for 2016? Well I'll doing more drafts of The Master Heist, my comedy play. It's been quite a bit of fun, as well as a bit of hair pulling here and there, to write and I am keen to keep on expanding and experimenting with what a One Act play can deliver. With any sliver of luck, should be ready to start submitting to an assortment of festivals in late January. Similar story with my Doctor Who short story, Iron Joe.

Third, and probably biggest, Econ Films are branching out into commercial features and are testing new screenwriters to write a sci-fi/fantasy comedy, something in the vein of Groundhog Day. I'll be throwing in my hat with a few samples (as per their request) and see where that leads. Naturally, this is a big deal: if either or both this and the play work out, this will be a massive boon to my credentials as a writer, and make the process of getting other material, maybe even an agent, substantially easier.

And well, that's all I can say for now. Who knows where the road will lead, but all the same, best wishes to all my readers for a truly special and happy 2016!

Another 'Master Heist' draft underway (18/12/2015)

While I may not be working at my ideal top speed, mostly due to a combination of the cold as well as some outside frustration relating to employment, I can announce that work on the second draft of my one act comedy The Master Heist is underway. With any luck, by week's end that should be done, and then a third draft not too long after that.

Hopefully, it should be ready by about mid January, barring unforeseen circumstances, and be ready to go off to a few competitions.

Spiderfly - My first written short film, now available (13/10/2015)

So after a few months of post production difficulties, you can finally view my first short film writing credit, the romantic thriller SpiderFly. Huge thanks to the production team for having faith in my skills and seeing this through to the end.

Watch it here: https://vimeo.com/139926786
And naturally, if you can, comments and feedback are greatly appreciated. Sharing helps too!

Sherlock Holmes submission (04/8/2015)

So, what's new with me?


I have just submitted to Thebes Publishing upcoming anthology, The Strangest Cases of Sherlock Holmes, with an outline for a short story entitled The Resurrection Men, featuring a more literal sort of these infamous grave robbers, alongside zombies and mad science. Break a few legs and chuck some salt that it makes it, folks!

Confirmation - Doctor Who short story comission (26/5/2015)

So, being a young writer thirsty for some credits that could be attained without having to have secured an agent or major clout beforehand, it seems fate dealt me a nice hand for once when this came to my attention. A charity Anthology based on one of my favourite franchises, Doctor Who:

Here' the link to the publisher's website for further details: https://timeshadowsanthology.wordpress.com/about/

So, I threw my hat in and submitted an outline for a Sixth Doctor short story entitled 'Iron Joe', dealing with the Union Pacific Railroad and an unusual and rather alien type of bandido terrorising it. Following a few chats with the publishers, I recieved this message today:

'We'd like to officially commission your story for Time Shadows: Into Abyss. Welcome aboard!

Out first draft submission deadline is Aug 15. Let us know if that works for you.

We look forward to collaborating with you!

Sincerely,

Matt and Sam (The heads of Pseudoscope Publishing)'

Naturally, I'm overjoyed about this. I get to fulfill a teenagehood dream to work on a beloved property that has had a huge influence on me, and I get a published title to my name. Huzzah! 

More details to come as this develops. It will be quite the ride...