A collection of true stories from 1998-2007, exploring the highs and lows of California life, Hollywood dreams, and a journey across the Atlantic. Reflecting on these experiences, the author connects them to running a startup today.
The Director's Cut: Editing Life’s Entrepreneurial Script
The Director's Cut: Editing Life’s Entrepreneurial Script is a collection that explores the complex realities of life in California from 1998 to 2007. These stories, rooted in the author's own experiences, take readers on a journey through the struggles and triumphs of those chasing their desires in Hollywood and beyond. From navigating the risky waters of filmmaking to crossing the Atlantic in a freighter, these tales reveal the grit required to pursue one's dreams.
Now, reflecting on these experiences with the benefit of hindsight, the author—who has since become an entrepreneur and earned a PhD in computer science—sees parallels between the challenges of running a business and the trials of making it in Hollywood. This collection provides a window into the true stories of someone who has traveled a long road, sharing the lessons learned along the way.
By backing this campaign, you’ll help bring this collection to life in both physical and digital formats, ensuring that these stories reach readers who can appreciate their depth and authenticity. We also plan to offer exclusive rewards, including signed copies and behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of these stories.
Join us in bringing The Director's Cut: Editing Life’s Entrepreneurial Script to life, and be part of this literary journey through California, the Atlantic, and the evolving dreams of a determined author and entrepreneur.
Here is a sample of one of the stories in this collection:
It won best animation at the Sudbury Film Festival in 2011and best short documentary at the Rincon (Rincon Puerto Rico) Film Festival in and was also screened at the 2011 Tiburon Film Festival.
This film and story capture a moment in time. As an honorably discharged veteran of the US Army, I take pride in my service and am grateful for the opportunities and experiences it brought me. In this short story collection, I will reflect on those memories and share other coming-of-age stories.
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