Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Mini Review: PANDORA GETS JEALOUS by Carolyn Hennesy
Pandora brings a box (THE box) to school for her project and when it accidentally gets opened, has to round up all of the bad stuff that escaped within a year . . . or else! Filled with tons of heart and humor, Pandora Gets Jealous is a fun, well-written story where the beguiling main characters face genuine peril. Author Hennesy knows what she's doing and keeps things moving along at just the right pace. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series. Recommended.
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Sunday, March 31, 2019
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Mini Review: PALM TREES AND SNOW FLAKES by Scott Bury
A fun and fast-paced read, "Palm Trees and Snowflakes" is a welcome continuation of the "Hawaiian Storm" mystery series. This time, FBI Special Agent Vanessa Storm does battle with a shady operation that's trying to saturate Honolulu (and beyond) with a lethal designer drug called "Snowflake." Author Bury spins a good yarn, deftly combining a strong mystery with romance and elements of a police procedural. Recommended.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Godzilla: King of the Monsters Trailer #2 (2019)
YES!!! (Written in all caps because Godzilla is an all caps kind of guy!)
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Mini Review: BRING ON THE MAGIC by Brian Clopper
A young wizard, Randall Flood, and a talking spell book, Chuck, team up to protect the mythical creatures and raw magic that have begun to seep back into our modern world. All seems to be going well until Randall develops a nagging suspicion that his noble mission may not be all that noble. With its sharp writing, light-hearted humor, exciting action, and impressive world-building, "Bring On the Magic" has quickly become my favorite Brian Clopper book. Recommended.
Friday, March 1, 2019
Hellboy (2019 Movie) New Trailer “Red Band”
Ok, yeah. Didn't think I would, but I'm liking the look and feel of this. (Caution: Contains potty mouth characters)
Friday, February 8, 2019
GHOST STAR, Kindle Press One Week Promotion
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Animation Writer Q&A: Should I Try to Trick Disney?
Q: I'm trying to
send my animation
proposal to Disney.
Since I don't
have an agent,
I was thinking
about having my
friend's name on
the outside of
the package as
my manager just
to get my
material in the
door. If Disney
is interested, then
I'll get an
agent to take
it from there.
Does this sound like a reasonable idea?
A: No, it doesn't. The people at
the studios who take pitches know all of the animation agencies, so
they'll spot this one right away. The only real way to get your idea in front
of decision makers at a studio or production company is to submit your material through an agent who
specializes in writing for animation.
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animation writing in general? Leave it in the comments.
Saturday, December 1, 2018
GHOST STAR Discount December!
GHOST STAR Kindle Edition is ON SALE (12/1/18 - 12/31/18) for $0.99!
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When his father and crewmates are attacked and killed by a ruthless
alien commander, young Galen Bray becomes the new captain of the GHOST
STAR, a notorious smuggling vessel. Barely escaping capture, Galen sets
out to rescue the only other survivor of the vicious attack, his sister
Trem. Along the way, he discovers a mysterious people thought wiped out
long ago, his family's surprising origins, and a destiny he never
imagined . . .
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Animation Writer FAQ: Mining for Advertisers?
Q: I am in the process of preparing a pitch bible for 52 X
11 (Roger note: 52x11 = fifty-two, eleven minute episodes) animated series and
I wanted to know if there is a format or process to prospect advertisers to get
them on board. I would definitely be beating the odds if I have an advertiser
already.
A: I've never done it that way nor have I heard of anyone
else successfully recruiting advertisers in order to sell an
animated project. That's just not how it's done in the U.S. (as far as I know).
The usual method for getting a show on the air is to do a pitch bible
(character designs, descriptions, etc.) and then set up pitch meetings at the
various networks such as Nick or Cartoon Network (which is infinitely easier if
you have an agent). So, to answer your question directly: No. I am unaware of
any format or process that is used to "prospect" advertisers.
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Prospector art by Tony Oliver from Denver, CO, USA (by way of Wikimedia Commons)
Friday, November 16, 2018
Thursday, November 15, 2018
TREEHOUSE DETECTIVES: Season Two is Here!
TREEHOUSE DETECTIVES is back on NETFLIX for Season Two with a bunch of fun new episodes, many written by me!
CLICK HERE to see the Season Two trailer!
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Animation Writer FAQ: How to Get an Animation Agent
Q: I've written a feature animation script. I've contacted
some animation studios first but they considered it an unsolicited submission.
I've also contacted literary agencies, but most agencies represent only action,
fiction, sci-fi, horror, and not animation. It seems that it’s very difficult
to submit my animated script to the studios, especially that these kind of
scripts are generated in-house. May ask you to mention to me, to your
knowledge, some agencies that still accept submission queries from animation
writers? Or a production company that deals with animation studios?
A: Finding an agent is the best way to go. Many literary agencies have
at least one agent who handles animation. Try contacting as many as you
can and asking if they have such a person on staff and go from there. If
they don't have one, ask if they wouldn't mind pointing you in the
direction of an agency that does. They'll likely say no, but you never know. You can also try contacting TAG (The
Animation Guild) and the
Writer's Guild of America's "Animation Caucus" and asking them your
perfectly reasonable question.
Two agencies I can think of that are
exclusive to animation are Gotham and Natural Talent. I'm sure there are more. You can Google their
contact information.
Good luck to you!
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Monday, October 8, 2018
American Gods: Season 2 Teaser
Looking forward to Season 2. Season 1 was awesome! Anybody see it? How about the book? I think it's one of Neil Gaiman's best novels. #americangods
Friday, October 5, 2018
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