My high concept scripts generally feature dynamic women protagonists, often torn from the pages of history and reimagined; as a poet, my interest in language fuels my stories, energies my characters and invigorates the dialogue. My slate of scripts, novels, short stories and poetry leans back through a writing journey fuelled by the extraordinary events of a dramatic life well-lived; from the drug smuggling of my ex's early years to the moment I was offered witness protection and a new life (which I refused) to more sedate years of reflection and memoir. I spent four years in a boatyard rebuilding a 1955 Navy Utility boat into a motor yacht; this journey is memorialised in my book and script, Raising The Ruby Tuesday( not yet published but ready). I eventually sued Port San Luis after my boat ended up on the shoreline after a storm (long story here). My books and poetry collections are available on Amazon, and my current work in progress is a spec script I have been forced into writing (after promising myself NO MORE SPECS) as the idea is so damn good. A few years back I had great interest in my script Watertown, set in the Owen's Valley during the Water Wars of the early 1900s, but I opted out as something felt "off" with the Producer. I breathe, I write, I endure. marlenaevangeline.com
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It's great to meet you, Marlena Evangeline. Welcome to the community. Interesting history! Here's a blog that'll help you navigate Stage 32 and connect with other creatives and industry professionals: www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...
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Nice to meet you, Marlena! That's a fascinating introduction. I look forward to learning more.
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Wow, Marlena Evangeline! What an incredible life journey and creative slate! Your passion for dynamic women protagonists and poetic storytelling is truly inspiring, and it’s clear that your lived experiences have given you a treasure trove of compelling narratives to bring to the screen and page.
Raising The Ruby Tuesday sounds like such a fascinating project, both in its story and in the real-life journey that inspired it! And I love that you were “forced” into writing another spec because the idea was too good to ignore. That’s when you know you’re onto something special.
If you ever want to chat more about your writing process, adaptations, or industry insights, the Screenwriting and Authoring Lounges are great places to engage with fellow creatives and share experiences. Looking forward to seeing more of your experiences shared!
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Welcome Marlena Evangeline. Best Wishes to you.