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REBIRTH is an epic classic, glorious and powerful. An extraordinary writer.
Coverage by Terri Zinner, Los Angeles.
Rebirth
Action/Romance/HistoricalA womanizing artist uncovers more than the nudes he captures on canvas when he discovers the courage to face his fears and finds love that changes his life. Based on a true story of the abuse of power versus the power and honor of a few brave hearts. The passion of Braveheart, the provocation of Da Vinci Code and the promise of Ever After.
Beyond Reason
Drama/Biographical GlimpseThe passionate relationship between Voltaire – the Philosopher – and the love of his life, Emilie Chatelet, the great scientist. Emilie also mastered the “science of seduction.”
Black Lace
Drama/MysterySet in New York City at the turn of the 18th Century. New York like you could never imagine.
Daytona Dreaming
ComedyA Florida University Film student / Surfer Dude Comedy – set in Daytona about two losers, who are inspired to follow their dreams after a Tony Robbins motivational CD gets accidentally stuck in their car stereo. A cameo for Tony? To include sets at a Florida University, the Daytona Speedway, the Daytona Auto Mall, and of course, Daytona Beach at Spring Break.
Short Bus
ComedyThe power of expectations… When two transfer middle school students get their diverse IQ scores switched… The gifted student ends up riding the Short Bus, and actually finds relief from the rigidity of high expectations, and the “slower” student gains new confidence, when everyone looks up to her. Oh the possibilities – when laughter and lessons of life converge.
Prisoner of Mind
ComedyA Prison “Comedy” set in New Mexico. A bit crude, but so is prison. Two convicts escape with a prison guard who wants to be a stand up comedian. On the run through Texas and Arkansas – in drag – on the way to LA. One of the escapees heart felt dreams is to visit New Orleans… the problem? It is as Hurricane Katrina is approaching and they don’t know it. Ends up with the Prison Guard a hero, who becomes a stand up comedian, and fades out with his stand up comedy routine and interview on Jay Leno. The two prisoners? Everyone thinks… they died in Katrina.
Love Letters
DramaSet in New York and Italy, based on a true story of the life of an Italian immigrant school teacher, who writes so well that he writes love letters for other men’s ladies for money.
Days of Kings
Fantasy/Sci-FiBased on bits of Celtic Mythology and Mystery, “legend” of a Hollow Earth and a touch on Atlantis but all tied to a Book of Life that records all actions, thoughts, and our histories that create our future. Could easily be set in NZ or on the Isle of Man, off Ireland.
In Black and White
DramaBased on a True Story of two idealist school teacher/humanitarians, who risk all in rural S.W. VA to begin the first Negro school (post – civil war), when memories and prejudices are still raw. Based on my Paternal GGG Grandfather Jonas Powers, his wife Jerusha and Jonas’ Great Grandmother Edith Adams (who married Jacob Powers). Edith was the first cousin of President John Adams. Their Great Grandson migrated from Massachusetts to VA and actually began the first Negro school in S.W. VA.
In Progress: Rebirth Sequel (title to be announced)
Action/AdventureGreatness sometimes skips a generation or two… A scoundrel to some, a hero to many – Pirates, Politics and Passion. Heroes are made by what they do and sometimes by what they try not to do.