Sallie Olson

Author

Alexandria, Minnesota

Member Since:
December 2023

Last online:
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About Sallie

Author of the Quest of the Guardians book series, I'm in the process of learning screenwriting. Like a sponge, I'm on a quest to absorb information from every available source, to learn as much as I can...and then utilize that information to improve my writing and expand into screenwriting.

NOTE: I have almost a decade of experience beta-reading novels and short stories for other authors...but zero experience reading screenplays/scripts (other than the movie scripts I've read in the last several months, that is...). I'd love to remedy that by reading some screenplays for others! While I'm a rookie screenwriter, still learning the craft and formatting, I can tell you if what I'm reading makes sense, did I get lost or confused, if I notice a plot hole, typos and spelling errors, and point out inconsistencies (such as a character suddenly teleporting to a different country without explanation), etc... DM me if you're willing to let me read your screenplay. Absolute confidentiality guaranteed!

Unique traits: Degree in Equestrian Arts with an instructor's certification. Trained and taught 3-day eventing. Class A CDL: Snow-plow operator for seven years and harvest driver for fourteen years. I was a professional photographer for fifteen years; film and digital, and also taught photography at the local college. I've worn many hats and enjoy learning new skills. Open-minded, mentally flexible, positive thinker, team-player capable of leading, following, or working alone, value honesty and integrity, twisted sense of humor... My body has taken a beating but my mind is still sharp! :P

Gender:
Female

Height:
5' 8"

Eyes:
Green

Ethnicity:
Caucasian

Certifications

Photos

My new buddy: Gus. I saw him on a rescue website and just couldn't resist that cute face! At only 15 months old, he's still very puppy and every day he shows me two or three more ways that my house isn't puppy-proof. But we're having fun and he's very sweet and cuddly. <3

Best day ever when a friend discovered four of my books on a library shelf and texted a photo to me! <3

My boy, Dexter. I found him at a Rescue in September, 2023. He'd lost all his humans to car accidents, prison, and cancer. And then his Chihuahua buddy was adopted away from him, too! As soon as I learned his story, I HAD TO bring him home. He gets spoiled daily! <3

Te'eta pendant worn by the Guardians.

https://sallieolson.com/2022/04/28/qotg-book-blurbs/

Loglines

The Thirteenth Coven When mean girls try to use an urban legend to terrorize a classmate, it turns out she's the only one who can revive a long dead coven of witches.

Education

Flathead Valley Community College
(2000-2001)
Meredith Manor International Equestrian Center
(1990-1991)
U of MN Waseca MN
(1986-1987)
Alexandria Technical and Community College
(1984-1984)