Screenwriter

“Working in the shadows is sometimes lonely but worth the journey.”

As an author, his debut novel, Catching Fireflies, is an adaptation of his award-winning short film and feature length screenplay. Coming soon.

Author

Catching Fireflies:

Isabella, a young girl growing up on Skid Row, attempts to escape the misfortunes of living on the streets through the power of her mystical imagination; while simultaneously trying to protect the bond with her

drug-addicted mother.

“Catching Fireflies started as a short film that continued to haunt me into a feature film, but even then, it was not enough, as the story had so much more to tell and experience. I knew I had to dive deeper into the magical world this little girl created to deal with her fast-evolving life living on the streets, homeless.”

Upcoming novel:

So I Paint

Adapted from his award-winning screenplay

Violet, who is blind, navigates dating when she meets Oliver, who is Deaf. When experimental surgery to regain her eyesight comes into play, Oliver expresses that she’s perfect the way she is.

“Unlike my first novel, this story is a romantic journey told through a different lens. When I was little, I had a best friend who was a CODA (Child of Deaf Adult). I always thought his life was intriguing, and I was fascinated with the language of ASL as I witnessed his mother's and father’s passionate love.”

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