For many years, I focused on writing children's books and short stories. I have dreamed of being a full time children's writer/ author/ illustrator ever since I was a kid. For years, I was involved in various writing groups where we would meet on Saturdays or late nights after work. I wanted to talk to everyone I could meet about writing and illustrating books. I was convinced that this was my calling in life.
So I wrote and wrote....illustrated and wrote. When I would finish a story, I sent it off to a publishing house. That's when I got to play the waiting game. I would wait, and wait....then wait some more. After months of hoping and dreaming, I would finally hear back with a rejection letter. This happened more times than I want to admit. After a pile of rejection letters, you start to rethink what you are doing and come up with an alternate game plan.
I decided to go into the 3d industry. 3d was still art, just a different form of art. And 17 years later, I am still loving the 3d medium. I have worked on everything 3d from video games, film, broadcast, children's shows, television, medical animation, print, media....and so much more.
So, over the years I have continued to write and draw my little stories. I'm sure that one day down the road, I will finally be able to finish them. Until that time comes, I will keep chugging along adding to the stack...a little here, a little there.
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Children's Books / Stories
The first children's story I wrote is called, "The Last Little Rhino." It is pretty self explanatory. The story is about the last rhino in the world. But the little rhino has a trick up his sleeve. Is he really the last little rhino?
My second children's story is titled, "Ivan The Terrible Loveable." This story is about a 5 year old boy that LOVES pets. Any pets. Neighborhood pets, pet store pets, zoo pets, park pets, and any and all pets. However, Ivan isn't very gentle and has to leaarn how to be nice to the little critters.
I also wrote, "I Babysit A Bottomless Pit", "Kookaburra Roo", "Until I'm Not I am", "Happy Stew", "Zoo Doo", "Two Foots Is A Feet", "Born This Way", "Arza And The Universe", "Hippo Hill", "The Butterfly Wish", "My Gorilla Grool", "Runyins", "Baboonies", "Birkley", "Hubbel", "Muddy Smiles", "If Animals Were...", and a bunch of others.
I guess I have enough work to keep me busy for a lifetime.
Here is a collage of some of the "placeholder art" covers. Sorry that the images are so small. I did that on purpose because I don't want placeholder art floating out there on the web.
* None of my children's stories are published as of yet. Some have pages of artwork and rough sketches, and others not so much. Most of the artwork is placeholder art until I can really focus on how I want the visuals to look....However, the character design is pretty close. I make sure that I have the character looking close to the final so I can visualize him/her during the writing process.
Now that online publishing tech is here and very accessable, the game has changed. The publishing world has changed. I no longer have to think that success lies within a publishing house. Now, the publishng world is wide open, the sky is the limit, and the possibilities are endless.
...isn't that so cool?
My obstacle right now is "time". If I can find the time....I can finally finish illustrating these awesome little adventures.
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"Hubbel"
Hubbel is my latest comic. I have hundreds of drawings and strips that are ready to be inked. My problem is finding the time to do it all. Hubbel is an office comic strip featuring Bill Hubbel.
Hubbel is a very selfish, narcissus who is too smart for his own good. What makes this comic very fun is the rivalry between Hubbel and his office mate Dilly. I may post more at a later time.
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"Hottie Latte"
My latest script is called, "Hottie Latte". It is a working title and may change at some point.
Years ago, I asked my daughter to help me write a romantic comedy. The problem was that although I had a great idea, I kept forgetting bits and pieces. I kept thinking that her and I could find some time to figure out the script together. As she got older, she got busier. I got busier...and it just never seemed to happen. I thought that I better write down a 5 page synopsis so I wouldn't forget it again. That 5 page synopsis turned into my latest screenplay. My daughter wasn't able to help me write this story, but I am sure I'll be getting some feedback from her.
"Hottie Latte" is about a snobby-elitest working woman from Los Angeles. She loves her fancy cars, fancy friends, fancy apartment, and her high paying career. She is in her late 30's and has put off marriage and family because she just doesnt have the time. Her boss sends her to Utah to close a deal with an important client. She doesn't realize that a huge snowstorm is blowing in and will dump a record amount of snow that will trap her for a week with a stranger, and a very strange town. In the end, she not only has a change of heart, but also falls in love with the small town and the people.
Okay. I know what your thinking. This sounds like "Groundhogs Day", or "Doc Hollywood". NOPE. Not even close. I tried to be very orignal with a surprise twist. I guess you'll just have to wait for the movie...ha.
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My Future Script Projects:
So, here is a list of my future screenplays that I have been itching to finish. These new stories are in various stages of development.
"Snow Beast" is about a snow beast. Is he nice? Is he mean? Is he even real? CG / Family
"No Man's isLAND" is about a man who owns an island. His father once owned many acres that were taken away from him (Blighted) by the goverment. His father lost everything. He grows up with an anger and a hatred that he channels towards innovation and technology. He gets his revenge by building more than an island. The inhabitants of the island are the twist in this story. Live Action / Adventure
"Eon" is my alien story. Who can write stories and not have an alien idea? Not me. This story is about a guy who works for a video game company. He goes camping and encounters an alien who has been thrown off course in his travels. He realizes that this alien, Eon, is lightyears ahead of human civilization. Eon's knowledge could be a great benefit to him and his career. Live Action /Adventure/ Comedy/ with CG
"The Prince Of Pocatello" is about a man named Ruddock who has lost it all. Why? Because he was accused of doing something that he didn't do. He was framed by his jealous co-worker. The result? Ruddock lost his wife, his job, his family, his friends and is about to lose his 5 acres of land that has grandfather left him. All he has left in the world is his John Deere tractor and his 5 acres of land. As the police close in, he means to go out fighting, however, he finds something on his land that changes everything. Live Action/ Adventure / Comedy
"The Runyins" is a film idea based on my children's story. The idea is that a meteor comes crashing to the earth and lands in Sugar City, Idaho on a country farm. The family that owns the farm investigates the strange meteor, as well as NASA and the government. Did something really fall from space, was it the government, was it a spaceship, or was it an elaborate hoax? The whole town speculates...but a boy finds out the truth. Is there life from space? Do aliens exist? Did they open a pathway to something worse?
CG / Family
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to be continued....
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