About me
I write character-driven stories with heart that portray complicated family dynamics—mostly drama and grounded comedy. A native Iowan currently residing in Wisconsin, all of my scripts have Midwest flavor, but locations are flexible. My scripts find the emotional story and explore themes of loss, atonement, estrangement and regret along with love, hope, forgiveness and new beginnings.
Organized and detail-oriented with a flexible schedule, I'm “free to fly” and always up for an adventure. I was the Script Supervisor for a short film and enjoyed the experience. I've also co-written a holiday romance feature, THE CHRISTMAS COACH, with David Congalton, a produced screenwriter out of California. We collaborated entirely over email!
Ask me about TEAM EMMA (MARRIAGE STORY meets STEPMOM), my drama feature that's an Austin Film Festival Second Rounder this year! It's an emotional, character-driven piece with heart that celebrates family, while respectfully demonstrating that DNA doesn't define family. It's set in Madison, Wisconsin.
From a Producer: "Your characters are truly empathetic, and the ending had both an emotional impact and an uplifting quality… we’ll certainly keep TEAM EMMA in mind as a potential project. Your work has merit, and I appreciate you reaching out.”
I'd also be happy to talk about PARALLEL PROPOSALS (TICKET TO PARADISE meets THE BIG WEDDING), my comedy feature that was an Austin Film Festival Second Rounder in 2022! It's a multi-generational ensemble script with a female protagonist that's set in Chicago.
My complete profile, scripts and accolades can be found on Coverfly, NetworkISA and Script Revolution.
*Seeking Representation