I am Emily Hayse, an award-winning fantasy author and screenwriter. Screenwriting is a relatively new venture for me so I would love to connect with more screenwriters and industry professionals! I was born and raised in cold Michigan, but I now live in LA (where there is sunshine and no blizzards). I am also a farm girl, teacher, musician, NASCAR fan, and ex-legal secretary.
My current projects include a feature screenplay adaptation of my arctic fantasy novel, SEVENTH CITY, based on El Dorado legends, and a TV pilot for a western fantasy Arthurian legend retelling titled, THESE WAR-TORN HANDS.
I love projects based in history, myths, and legends, especially when they have unique settings or cultures and nuanced characters.
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Nice to meet you too, Emily Hayse. Congratulations on winning the awards!
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Hello fellow Emily! lol Your books sound awesome, I love fantasy so I'll definitely have to check them out! I would second Maurice, there are a ton of great resources on the platform that can help you adapt your work to a screenplay. If you have any questions picking the right resource for you, be sure to shoot me an email at success@stage32.com
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Nice to meet you, Emily. I too am focused on myths and all the mysteries they may yet reveal. The Arthurian legends are so compelling and full of great story-lines and possibilities. Wishing you all Good Fortune with all your creative projects.
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Welcome, Emily Hayse! I also LOVE fantasty that's based in history and myth! Did you self-publish Seventh City? What was the experience of writing and publishing it like?
You should also check out our Authoring Lounge! It's a great place join discussions, pose questions that you may have, provide advice or insights, and share news/announcements that interest you. I'm sure you have a ton of valuable tips, tricks, and insights that could be helpful to the other authors of the community!