Introduce Yourself : Writer/creator: Always happy to make…

Writer/creator: Always happy to make new friends

Intro challenge accepted! Hi, all. I'm a writer who has spent the last ten+ years working in Silicon Valley (the locale, not the show), telling the business stories of tech startups. When the pandemic hit AND I got cancer, some life revision seemed in order. This fall, I founded a consultancy, Transit Happy, that helps public transit agencies with their communications challenges. One of our projects is to launch a children's animated series about transit. I'm seeking some research and creative-development funding from private industry for that. Oh! And advisors as well, if anyone with a children's animation background is interested. Prior to my time in Silicon Valley, I published a handful of well-regarded short stories (in Narrative Magazine and The Georgia Review, among other places) and had two stories anthologized. I have an MFA in creative writing. I help my writing partner out with his screenplays and we are developing a comedy series about my life living at a crazy marina filled with goats and Burning Man sculptures (yes, where I actually live). I've also done a bit of commercial acting. Oh and one more thing-- I keep trying to move back to New Mexico so I'm always on the lookout for connections there. Would try to bring some goats with me but no Burning Man sculptures.

Karen "Kay" Ross

4 years ago

Hey, Elea Carey! My name is Kay, I'm the Community Manager here at Stage 32. If you'd like to learn more about myself and the Stage32 Team, we have an intro blog: https://www.stage32.com/blog/Meet-the-Stage-32-Team Nice to meet you and welcome to the community!

YASS, way to charge into the challenge! Well done! I was looking over your profile, but you don't have much there. Maybe you could use some of this post to help build up your bio! And WOW, what a backstory you have! Glad to have you in the community!

I would highly suggest reaching out on the Animation Lounge for children's animation connections: https://www.stage32.com/lounge/animation Also, you should meet my friend Anastasia in New Mexico - https://www.anastasiamcummings.com/ She also happens to be a cancer survivor and just all-around awesome human being.

Keep in mind that these lounges are like the VIP Filmmaker's Lounges at Film Festivals, so this is where you can meet the people doing the work, get advice on anything you're working on, and/or give back to those who may need advice. We're a very supportive and encouraging community! I think you'd also enjoy my intro blog post on how to engage with the Stage32 Community:

https://www.stage32.com/blog/Find-Your-Community-on-Stage-32

Enjoy exploring the lounges, and don't forget to comment and respond to others’ posts, too! It's the best way to really connect! And, of course, feel free to reach out at any time. Cheers!