Hi, I wanted to apologize for having been so quiet. I didn't disappear off the face of the Earth - I was needed in my homeland, South Africa, to assist with family matters - Hadn't been home in 18 years! And that load-shedding drove me bonkers! I'm back in England now, and a lot has happened since I joined this platform. I have published 5 novels, and am near completion of my next 5. I have a new manager now - South African Actor/Director James Ryan, I have been welcomed onboard a great team at Redemption Film Studio Ltd as Associate Producer/Writer, and I am thoroughly enjoying creating websites and pitch decks, as well as writing scripts for other authors. Glad to be back and look forward to collaborating! Keep shining and stand above the crowd xx
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Welcome Back: Did you sleep in the bedroom, you grew up in? That can be both comforting and weird. Everything seems so much smaller like Lilliputians were in your room, moving shit around. It can be a flashback from hell, but I hope you still enjoyed being home. I'd like to visit South Africa sometime. You sound like you have a very interesting job and I'm sure they need you back. Enjoy being back and being busy.
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Hi Lee-ann Suddick! Glad you're back and hope things have calmed down for you and all is well with your family! Are you working on anything right now that you're particularly excited about?
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Hi Gloria Katch lol I didn’t sleep in my old bedroom, but I saw it next door to where I was staying - Took me to Hell and back cos back in the day I was dissociated up to my eyeballs from childhood sexual abuse (the reason I never returned home for 18 years) but I was exactly where I was meant to be…Although I struggled some days to be in my skin, I forgave, and I healed a lot…A process that never seems to end lol I’m back in England now, pursuing my passion and dream of writing full time. I’ve updated my Profile with pitch decks of my published novels (and Biography; Dancing with the Devil - Breaking chains of childhood sexual abuse)
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Hi Emily J Well, currently I’m writing 3 scripts for other authors lol but regarding my own work I’m re-writing parts of my first published novel and the script that is being represented by my manager at the Cape Town Film Festival. In 2021 I had 4 projects in development with a Team in the USA and a co writer stole the copyright of ‘When Angels Cry’ It’s all sorted now but want to get their fingerprints off my work lol And I’ve started designing another website called I AM where I’d like to discuss the raw unspoken realities of child abuse and the effects into adulthood, disorders, coping mechanisms, healing etc. to be a Voice for others struggling
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Gloria Katch PS South Africa is a beautiful country, but dangerous, and I have all respect for South Africans having to put up with load shedding - can be in total blackout for up to 8 hours a day
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Thank you all for your warm welcome! Keep shining bright! xx
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We're glad you're back and going strong, Lee-ann.
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Wendy Weising Thank you so much! Onwards and upwards! xx
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Great to meet you and welcome back, Lee-ann Suddick. Congratulations on publishing five novels! That's impressive! Congratulations on getting a new manager and being welcomed onboard Redemption Film Studio Ltd as Associate Producer/Writer!
So sorry to hear about the childhood sexual abuse. I'm glad you forgave and healed a lot. I hope the people and resources on Stage 32 can help you reach your goal.
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Welcome back to Stage 32! So great to have you a part of the community Lee-ann!
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Welcome Lee-ann! Nice to meet you. Glad you're here.
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Glad you're back Lee-ann Suddick!
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Thank you Maurice Vaughan - It's good to be back! Aww, everyone has their cross to bear, and although, at the time of my psych admissions I felt as if I were standing at Hell's gates, I'm still here, and in a way it strengthens my crystal clear vision and purpose of wanting to change lives with my words, and life experience - To make a positive difference in this world that seems to be heading for fatal flatline...With all the challenges I've faced, publishing my novels was a walk in the park lol because writing is my absolute passion and safe place...It's as if all my stories are already written inside of me and just channelled onto paper...I never think about my storyline, or characters, I just write and somehow it all comes together...Crazy maybe lol but it's not xx
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Lovely to have you back, Lee-ann Suddick ! Congratulations on all of your books!
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Hi Sam Mannetti thank you so much! xx
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Thanks Robin Gregory :) I'm near completion of my next 5 but just haven't had time to write lately xx
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Hi Nick Waters - It's amazing being back!
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I'm so sorry, you had such a horrendous past, but guaranteed you're books have helped so many people heal. That's a real gift you're sharing. Enjoy being divine.
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You're welcome, Lee-ann Suddick. Glad you're still here. :)
Here's a great blog that'll tell you more about Stage 32 (www.stage32.com/blog/navigating-stage-32-for-your-best-experience-3095). The blog also has resources that I mentioned earlier.
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Welcome home Lee-ann Suddick . Glad you made it back and safe.
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Welcome back Lee-ann Suddick whereabout in England are you?
My, what a productive time you are having? Congratulations on those completions. What genres do you write in?
And that sounds like a great job with Redemption Studios. What kind of films are they making?
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Hi Leonardo Ramirez - I Thank you, I like the sound of HOME lol
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Lee-ann Suddick You and me both friend!
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Welcome back, Lee-ann Suddick! Family matters are important, so no need to apologize!
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Thank you Leonardo Ramirez and thank you all for such a warm welcome - It really does feel like 'Home', and I hope to work with you all for a longstanding and prosperous journey of passionate creation that allows ultimate fulfillment xx
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Gloria Katch My work has not yet begun lol Lots going on behind the scenes, and a Heart that believes in Miracles! xx
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Apologies for double replies - I'm not getting the messaging on here lol Yup! I think I've finally lost my marbles!!!