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THIS IS NOT A CONTEST - ISA OPEN CALL - ALL ARE WELCOME TO APPLY

ISA OPEN CALL - ALL ARE WELCOME TO APPLY The Deadline to submit is October 1, 2026.  https://www.networkisa.org/writing-gigs-owa/view/isa-open-call-all-are-welcome-to-apply The International Screenwriters' Association is launching an open call for original feature screenplays and TV pilots. We're not looking for adaptations, sequels, or franchise extensions. We want wholly original stories. The kind Hollywood is now actively hungry for. All genres welcome for features and pilots.  What matters is the strength of your original voice and the power of your story. WHO SHOULD SUBMIT This gig is OPEN TO ALL. If you have an original screenplay or pilot you believe in, this is your moment. SELECTED WRITERS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR • Staff Picks — ISA's curated roster of top emerging screenwriters • Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch — our annual spotlight of the best up-and-coming talent • Talent Access List — sent directly to vetted executives, managers, and producers • Matched to curren...
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TV Series adaptation of the Jubal Stone Series novels in progress

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"The Last Angel To Fall" is the Literary Titan Award-winning first novel in the Jubal Stone Series. It is hailed by Kirkus Reviews as "A powerhouse first volume in a supernatural thriller series." I am currently working on a TV Series adaptation with 10 first season episodes derived directly from incidents in this novel. The second season of 10 episodes is being adapted from incidents in the sequel novel, "A Cold Day In Hell."
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You Were Always There

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  Gary R. Walsh, August 22, 1957 to June 9, 2025 You protected me whenever I was vulnerable Defended me when I was attacked You made me believe in myself when others rejected me You were always there I n my most desperate moments  of despair Of pain so deep and hurtful I wished that I was dead You were sympathetic,  worried  and watchful You were always there You made me see options where I saw nothing  at all Helped  me laugh when I  all I could do was  cry Those times when I was  heartbroken You never let me feel unloved , when I just wanted to die Whenever I felt alone and worthless, You were always there Whenever I think of something happy Y ou were always there Whenever I think of something I am proud of Y ou were always there Whenever I think of the future Y ou were always there But I am all alone now, dear  brother And  I just can’t bear to let you go I've got to go where you have gone To tell you just how much I love yo...
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Learn about & help the program that feeds Jackson's school children & pick up a great read on January 31

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On Tuesday, January 31, Jackson Coffee Company, 201 S. Mechanic Street in Jackson, is hosting my Special Book Signing Event to benefit the Jackson Public Schools Food Services Program.  The Last Angel To Fall is hailed as “A powerhouse first volume in a supernatural-thriller series” by Kirkus Reviews. Set mostly in and around Jackson, the first book in the series follows Federal Agent Jubal Stone as he uncovers a multi-layered conspiracy involving the State Department and descending to the depths of Hell and reaching up to the heights of Heaven. You'll never look at things the same way again.  So, come and join us on the 31st to learn about the earth-shattering events happening in the shadows of Jackson, pick up a cup of Jackson's finest coffee and help the program feeding Jackson's school children at the same time. 50% of all book purchases will benefit the Jackson Public Schools Food Services Program. If you're not familiar with JPS Food Services, it's about...
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The Jackson, Michigan 2022 Southside Festival Series Authors & Writers Expo

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The 2022 Southside Festival Series Authors & Writers Expo is in the books. The Expo proved to be a great showcase for a lot of the creative writing talent in and around Jackson, Michigan. Although there wasn't a large crowd, a steady amount of people came to peruse the offerings, chat with local authors and drink in the ambience. The event had several great sponsors and helped introduce some impressive writers to the community. I had a great time at this event. Though I am reticent and uncomfortable talking about myself and fit the cliché of the “introverted writer” very well, this was a memorable and fun experience. I met some exceptional people, both writers and book readers, and came away with a better understanding of how a Book Expo operates. It was wonderful to meet new people and to greet friends, old and new, who dropped in to meet this fine  sampling of the local writing community. Two particular treats were in store for me. One of my oldest, dearest friends i...
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Meet local Jackson area authors for book signing Saturday, April 23, 2022

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Looking for something different to do on a weekend? Make plans to attend the Southside Festival Series' 3 rd Annual Authors & Writers Book Expo, sponsored by Experience Jackson. Jubal Stone has uncovered a conspiracy of Biblical proportion. You can meet local authors, writers and other creative expressionists on Saturday, April 23, 2022.  Authors from Jackson and its environs will be offering signed copies of their books at the MLK Center at 1107 Adrian Street, Jackson, MI 49202 between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Many talented writers live in and around Jackson. This is your chance to meet some of them and to talk with them about their works. There will be reading excerpts, book discussions and networking opportunities. It's going to be an entertaining event that provides you with an up-close-and-personal look at the local creative people behind the amazing stories they write. Whether your taste runs to fiction or non-fiction, there should be something for everyone at the ...
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A controversial novel

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I offer a warning about A Cold Day In Hell , the second novel in the “Jubal Stone Series.” The subject matter of this series is controversial. In reading this book and the first in the series, The Last Angel To Fall , it's important that the reader approach them with an open mind. These are works of fiction that explore the fact that there are two sides to every story, including the story of “God versus the Devil,” which The Old Testament and New Testament has enjoyed almost universal acceptance among Christianity despite the fact that it offers a one-sided point-of-view of the story. To those who condemn this idea I would reply that anything legitimate can withstand criticism. It's also an accepted axiom that “the winner of the war writes the history,” but for some reason this objective reasoning has not been extended to the struggle between God and the Devil. It's also important to remember that the term “satan” is translated as “adversary” and does not necessarily ...
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