I'm working on a documentary about the role of libraries in modern society and how they are funded. It's been interesting, talking to different people and researching statistics. I'll likely start looking for funding help soon to assist with production expenses.

It was a pleasure to attend a screening of "Star Trek IV" with writer/producer Harve Bennett last night as part of the Filmmakers Series by Southern Oregon Film and Television (www.filmsouthernoregon.org). He shared some delightful stories about his many years in the industry. His wife gave him such a touching introduction. Here's a photo of me, other SOFaT members, and Harve Bennett after the talk.

Here are links to purchase my young adult fantasy novel, "Advent Tour"

From Amazon.com or if you prefer Kindle or in the UK on Kindle

From Barnes & Noble

From Powell's City of Books in Portland, a bookstore I love to visit

Or direct from the publisher, Black Matrix Publishing, which offers a sample online read.

The most recent film I worked on, THE BAG, is scheduled for July 27 as part of the LA Shorts Fest. It will then be part of the Rhode Island International Film Festival.

"Advent Tour" is now available on Amazon.com and directly from the publisher, www.blackmatrixpub.com.

Here's a behind-the-scenes look at "The Bag," for which I was casting director and script supervisor.

The Adventure Begins

Today, I signed a contract with Black Matrix Publishing for my first novel, a young adult comic fantasy titled "Advent Tour." It's about a coffee house worker who is transported to another world as its reluctant ruler, and he's put in the position of having to tour his new realm to gather report from his skeptical subjects.

Moved my desk right next to the window and ditched a bunch of stuff that used to be on it. I don't know if the change in scenery will be as uplifting as I hope, but it is nice to have something pleasant to look at and some room to spread out scene cards. My life does seem to be a frequent battle with entropy.