This past Saturday evening I turned in the screenplay After The Bomb©. Set in 1958 Chicago, this story centers around detective Collin McDuff, and his quest to save a kidnapped child. Set in a backdrop with goblins, elves, and giant trolls (yes you read that right) this story is a mash up of ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit?’, ‘The Lord of the Rings’, and ‘L.A. confidential’. It is a zany story and is one I have been working on for months (excerpt to come). After more revisions than I can count, and sleepless nights at my computer typing furiously away I have finally gotten to a point where I can look at the script and say it is ‘satisfactory’.

I was elated to turn in this screenplay, but did so with some trepidation. I am my harshest critic after all. Originally I had intended to submit three screenplays but as time marched on I realized it was better to turn in one that I thought was the best, then turn in three that were mediocre.

So what happens now? Well, don’t hold your breath. If I read the competition rules right (and they are kind of confusing), I will not find out anything until…wait for it…February of next year!! In that time I very much plan to continue to write. My next script, already completed is going onto the chopping block for some good ol rehashing.

Comming soon:

An excerpt from After The Bomb. Character Bios for: Collin Mcduff, Aleanna, and Patrick! Also, a short story or two featuring some of my favorite characters in the screenplay.