The Pen, The Lens, & Everything In Between

Ranking Every Film in the Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween & Scream Franchises

Taking a page from WeWatchedAMovie, I thought it would be fun to rank some of the most iconic slasher movies ever made. It also gives me a moment to discuss and reflect back on some of the most memorable films of my childhood. This is a long one, so sit back, put on your earbuds, and enjoy!

Sequels & Adaptations

A broad discussion on what makes a good sequel / adaptation, as well as my thoughts on a potential sequel to Last Sunrise.

Creating "The Last Sunrise In Tokyo" & Answering Popular Questions Asked of Authors

I discuss what inspired my latest novel, "The Last Sunrise In Tokyo," as well as answer questions that are typically asked of authors.

Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers, as Told from a Guy Who Failed at Filmmaking

Deciding to step away from filmmaking was not an easy decision, nor was admitting that it might be time to move on to other passions. However, my experiences are still valid, and I feel that over the course of two decades, I have some nuggets of wisdom to impart to the young whippersnappers who aspire to enter the film industry. So sit back, pay attention, because most of this stuff will probably apply to you.

The Pen, The Lens, & Everything In Between - Ep.01: Why I Took a Break from the Film Industry

Welcome to the very first episode of my brand new podcast! I'm using this platform to not only promote my self-published works (including my latest novel, "The Last Sunrise In Tokyo"), but to also talk about my experiences with self-publising, my approach to writing, my experiences working in the film industry, and... everything in between! On this flagship episode, I talk about the things that caused me to re-evaluate my passions, the trials I faced while pursuing filmmaking, and ultimately what brought me back to my very first passion: creativer writing.