Review of Runaway Mate by Gen17

 This one was different!!! Instead of chapters the book was separated by 3 to 4 pages of perspective/thoughts from individual characters that progress the story! So you follow the story from the perspective of each character as it relates to the story.

The story is definitely from a millennial view in the way it relates to relationships and is intriguing because it is an unusual supernatural story! Based on werewolves with a vampire undertone leads the reader into the minds of supernatural characters from the elite to the minions!

The only real flaw is that there are no page numbers so you will need a bookmark or to earmark the pages!

Overall, the story was GREAT and the title was appropriate for the climax of this story leaving the reader wanting to see book two in the series!

I definitely recommend this one for lovers of supernatural characters and for careful readers who like nuance and vicious intrigue… you’ll enjoy this one!!! It is truly a different read!!!

THE LEPIDOPTERAN Zoom Reading on January 28th

This is the zoom reading of my sci-fi/fantasy script called THE LEPIDOPTERAN. All of the talent reading are located on Stage 32. We also had special guests sitting in on the reading like Griot Media (Ralph & Zelda Patterson) of NJ and my cousin who works for iHeartMedia as an anchor and reporter, Esther Dillard. The readers were Brian M. Wixson, Morgan Hope, Giselle Samson, HB Gibson, E. Vincent Burrows, Allen Z. Verne, Jamonet Rice, Courtney Lynch, and Gregory Chater as the narrator.

Embracing My Black Natural Hair by Esther Dillard

First of all, I was shocked to find out that I had another cousin who was in the entertainment industry. Her name is Esther Dillard and she has worked in the media for close to 20 years even taking a stint as a professor for a while! Well, she’s taken time while working in the industry to write a book about natural hair in the media and what it means to express yourself  and your beauty without denying your heritage! 

Below is her author biography and link to her book!!! Be sure to check out her on kindle and in paperback!!!

 Esther Dillard is a writer, anchor and reporter for the Black Information Network owned by iHeartMedia. She has also worked for more than 10 years in the television news business in a variety of markets including: WGRZ-TV 2 Buffalo, NY, CBS 3 Philadelphia, PA, KTVU San Francisco, CA and WEYI Flint, MI. Esther Dillard is also a wife, mother and lover of great storytelling in all mediums. 

Esther Dillard’s Book Link 

https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Black-Natural-Hair-Television-ebook/dp/B0BSCVXZ8K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18AXPP8741QG3&keywords=embracing+my+Black+natural+hair&qid=1674437753&s=books&sprefix=embracing+my+black+natural+hair%2Cstripbooks%2C73&sr=1-1

Griot Media Reading of Smoke

 Last night I went to a reading at Newark Public Library of Griot Media’s play called Smoke!!! It’s about the current state of mental health issues within the medical community/system! It was raw and forward in its approach to race and the care people receive in hospital system!

Ralph and Zelda Patterson, the owners/producers of Griot Media, picked strong candidates for their reading with the director, Raven Patterson (no relation to Ralph or Zelda).

There was also a strong Q&A afterwards with many of the people who were from the medical field commenting on how they related to the characters!!!!

Below are some shots of the reading 

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Found the original poster to THE LEPIDOPTERAN

 Here it is!!! Plus, I found an image of SAPIEN FILMS sticker!!!

Enjoy!

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Thanks to Stage 32 for all the Talent!!!

 On January 28th I will be having a zoom reading for the script The Lepidopteran from 8-10pm eastern time!!! One of the most important and convenient factors in this reading was the site Stage 32!!! (the link is in red) Almost all my actors/readers are on the site except for one!!! There’s over a dozen characters and we have about 8 actors!

If you’re interested in seeing the reading just email me nathanwaire@gmail.com especially if you are an agent or manager!! 

I will be listing the actors shortly before the reading and I am planning to record the reading. It will be available on my blog, Stage 32, and YouTube!

Thanks for showing interest 

N8 

Latest Review of My Book BOY: A Story Based On True Events

 I am so pleased to see another review of my book Boy on Amazon, so I cut and pasted it into this post!!! It was written by Heather who’s a professional in special education (and author as well)!!!

Enjoy and see it for yourself below and/or through the link here BOY: A Story Based On True Events

FYI - I wrote an award-winning script called *BEEP* based on this book. The script can be found on Coverfly.com

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“This is more than just a story, it's real life. This book focuses on a struggling family, but the main characters are boy and man. As a professional in special education, I was intrigued by this book as boy is autistic. Not only that, but he seems to have had psychotic split personalities. Man also faces his own demons and proves to be a strong individual despite the hardships he was dealt in life. I highly recommend this book. “- Heather 

My Yearbook Photo

This is my HS Yearbook photo!!! I was just 17 and the art department kids said it would be cool to solarize the photo! They did and it was one of the coolest things about that yearbook... At least, for me!!

 

4 More Songs and Videos That Inspired Me!

Fat Boy Slim Bird of Prey director’s cut is way better than the video I have here!!! Please check it out to see Great direction and storyline!!! The Chemical Brothers also have a video called Setting Sun that I couldn’t show up here that has a story that inspired my writing on the script The Choice!!! Please look it up on YouTube!!!

 

The Lepidopteran rewrite is finished

 So it took me a month but I finally finished the rewrite of my science fiction script The Lepidopteran!!!! Planning on doing a reading at the end of January or beginning of February!!! Still need to get some more readers for the zoom but it’ll be fine! 

FYI-They say that what you do on the first day of the year is hopefully what you will be doing for the next year… Here’s to a Good start!!!

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Happy New Year 🎊🎆🎈 2023!!!

 Firstly, I would like to thank and say that I am extremely grateful for all those that supported SAPIEN FILMS throughout the year! Throughout all the readings and contests… some of which bore fruit and those that didn’t! I appreciate you all for your support and time!

Next, I’d like to thank all my new colleagues who are making the promise of next year look so good!!! A special shout out to the agents and managers who said they would take a look at my work in the new year… HOORAY!!!

Then there’s those people who were just kind to me… Every little bit kept me going and gave me hope for my fellow humans (no matter how they looked or what they represented).

Finally, I like to thank my family (both fictive and real) for showing me LOVE and teaching me that GOD has no limits… It is us who must have Faith and be willing to step out on it!!!

This New Year let’s push forward in the ways that the Universe wants!!! E., Spock, HB, Craig, Courtney, Billy, Bones, and the rest of “Star Trek” past and present… Thank you so much and let’s boldly go where none of us have gone before!!!

Peace ✌️ and Blessings!!!

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Heather Gengaro’s latest book called Runaway Mate

 I just got in the mail a book by Steve Yank’s stepdaughter Heather Gengaro called Runaway Mate!!! She goes by the pen name Gen17. I will write a review on my blog and Amazon.com (where you can buy it)!!! She has a deal with the app Dreame for some of her other writings so I hope this is good!

Check it out for yourself when you get a chance 

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Andy Troy’s January 13th Decades Dance 🪩 Party 🎉!!!

 Here’s a note from Andy! I am going to try and attend!!

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Hello party people!

Like dancing? Love the classic dance music of the 60s through today? Our dance parties are always great!

So join us in the New Year for some old tunes at my Decades Dance Party in NYC's best rooftop lounge, 230 Fifth when the decade of the music will change every hour!

We'll be in one of 230 Fifth's two fully enclosed lounges. The room will be announced soon so stay tuned!

It will feature:

6-7 PM Music from the 60s!

7-8 PM Music from the 70s!

8-9 PM Music from the 80s!

9-10 PM Music from the 90s!

10-11 PM Music from 2000 & beyond!

*Dancing to all your favorite tunes with DJ Vinnie Campisi!

DRINK SPECIALS

$7 beer!

$9 wine!

$10 well drinks!

Date: Friday, January 13th, from 6-11 PM.

Location: 230 FIFTH (west side of Fifth Avenue between 26th & 27th Streets)

In addition, we'll also have full access to The Rooftop Garden with one of NYC's most spectacular views!

The Rooftop Garden at 230 FIFTH

The Rooftop Garden is a hot-spot in the summer and a not-to-be-missed winter experience with its heated outdoor Rooftop Garden and legendary hooded red fleece robes which are given to guests upon their arrival.

The Food at 230 FIFTH

Besides offering a full bar, 230 Fifth also offers a full kitchen menu (serving food from 4 PM – Midnight), created by renowned chef John Benedetti who has been featured numerous times in The New York Times Dining Out section.

For further info:

917-754-4329 OR AndyfTroy@aol.com

See you there!

PTS 100 Quarterfinals

 Not sure what this says about my script, The Choice, but I was happy to receive Quarterfinal standing in the Page Turner Screenplays 100! 

Perhaps it will do better in the future!!!

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A Christmas Poem by Brian M. Wixson aka Spock

Happy Holidays Everyone!!!

My buddy, Spock, wrote a poem about his waiting in lines at the stores during the holidays. His writing partner in Philadelphia liked it so much that he and Spock have decided to turn it into a Christmas 🎅 script (minus the gun lol)!!! Here’s the text that he sent the crew. FYI I’m the Captain that he’s referring to!

Peace ☮️ and happy holidays 

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Already shared with the Captain. Figured share with the rest of the crew. Happy and Merry everyone!

It was the day before Christmas at the grocery store. 

The parking lot was packed you could fit no more.

Every space was taken they parked on the street. Like Harry Katz at a wedding so a tip he could beat.

Inside the store it was quite the sight. Everywhere were customers looking for a fight.

Holiday groceries sold out not in sight.

Everyone was mad ready to fight.

Along came a jolly man so fat with a beard.

Through the crowd he jostled to the cookie aisle he neared.

He reached for the Oreos to dunk in his drink.

Someone drew a gun on him said "Don't even think".

He put them down and headed for the door.

"You all have gone crazy, I'll shop here no more".

As he walked down the block to his car out of sight.

He muttered,"These people are crazy, I'll get drunk tonight."

November/December Update for SAPIEN FILMS

 Cheers to the year ahead!!!

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A new rewrite of The Lepidopteran

 As the holiday season pushes forward, I have a little bit more time to work on old projects. The one that stood out; that never materialized was The Lepidopteran. I created so much for the series yet when I recently read the first script it was lacking. My writing style has improved so I have been spending time rewriting the script which was difficult because the only pdf that I had was a photocopy BUT thankfully Final Draft has a new feature that allows you to put old pdf copies into the latest version of the software. Mind you that this is a photocopy so I have been copy and pasting the script where I didn’t rewrite it completely!!! So my December is set! Rewrite The Lepidopteran and I have already planned to do a reading of it at the end of January or tentatively the beginning of February.

Keep busy and never settle!!!

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ps Send me your Good vibes 😎 on this one because it really has potential. Peace ✌️ 

The MDIFF keeps giving!!!!

 Just got a certificate from The MDIFF for the award 🥇 that The Choice won in their competition! Check it out below... 

Peace ☮️ 

Turkey Day Highlight!!!

 Nuff said!!!

Halle Mariner of APA... Thank You!!

 As some of you know, November is a month of meetings for me. Just last Friday, I had 4 zoom meetings with 3 agents and 1 manager where we got to pick their brains and listen to their wisdom (as winners of The Big Apple Film Festival (see older posts)). 

Several of the speakers left their contact info, so naturally, I followed up with email/queries. Although, it has only been 1 day or so, I got a response from one of the hottest agents in the country who spoke in one of the meetings... HALLE MARINER!!! She responded which was quite exciting and although her schedule is heavy for the remainder of the year, she said that at the beginning of next year she would check out my work!!!

Hopefully, she will enjoy my work and want to continue to remain in contact... I think she would be a cool agent for several of my projects/scripts!!!

Keep your fingers crossed and send me some Good Energy!!!

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p.s.  As usual with this blog, I cannot take comments so look at my older posts to find out how to contact me. PEACE!!!