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Last summer, I was honored to collaborate with a slew of inspiring individuals from south Louisiana on a documentary about celiac disease. Photographers Britt Smith of NOLA and Liza Priestley of Baton Rouge helped me direct a short about the autoimmune disorder by capturing interviews with several diagnosed people from Louisiana's capital area. The documentary is called My Gluten Free Diet is NOT a Trend and I'm hoping (fingers crossed!) to finish editing it by late October of this year. Once it's completed, it will be available to watch for free on YouTube. My goal in creating this film is to raise awareness about celiac disease. Honestly, I wish I had professional editing equipment to do the topic justice, but for now all I have access to are free and/or very inexpensive tools such as Microsoft Movie Maker (a.k.a "Photo Legacy") and Canva. One day in the future, I'll be able to afford Premiere Pro, but for now I'm using what's available and I'm grateful for it. Two teaser trailers for the documentary are below! I hope you enjoy them!
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Here’s what you can look forward to:
Personal Insights: My candid recounting of the journey to my celiac diagnosis and the transformative impact it had on my life. Emotional & Social Impact: Exploring the psychological aspects of celiac disease and the importance of community and self-advocacy. Practical Advice: Tips and encouragement for newly diagnosed individuals and parents of children with celiac disease. Inspiration Behind the Book: Discover the heartfelt motivation behind my children's book, “My Friend Jack Has Celiac,” designed to help kids with celiac feel understood and less isolated. My book, My Friend Jack Has Celiac, is a must-read for families dealing with this condition. It offers children a comforting and relatable narrative that makes them feel seen and supported. Join me as I share my story, offer practical tips, and discuss my mission to raise awareness and create resources for the celiac community. This episode is not just about overcoming obstacles; it's about turning those challenges into a source of inspiration and support for others. Listen to discover how my journey can guide and inspire you toward a healthier, happier life. Click the button below to listen now!
Her foster parents are weird and she’s the new girl at a high school where she simply doesn’t fit in.
But when a murder takes place at her school, the vibe in Fall Springs changes. Lila realizes that “one day” has happened much sooner than expected. So, she makes it her business to find out who the Fall Springs murderer is and bring them to justice. My latest writing attempt is sort of like Nancy Drew meshed with a kid in a Spike Lee movie. Fifteen-year-old Lila Wisher is a product of Louisiana's foster care system. In other words, life has been hard for her. We meet her as she's taken out of a less than stellar foster home and moved to a very small town where she meets people who are down-to-earth, friendly, and trustworthy. But even in towns where southern hospitality reigns supreme, crime happens. When a faculty member at her new high school is murdered on campus, Lila does what she was made to do, she investigates. Throughout the pages of "Bad Batch," readers will watch Lila make friends, enemies, and work to solve a case that's turned her new town upside-down. "Bad Batch" is the first book in A Fall Springs Mystery series. Hopefully, it will be published later this year... hopefully. This year has been rough, financially and physically, thanks to a couple of chronic illnesses that keep getting in the way. I don't think I'm the only one who's been struggling through 2023. Hopefully, next year will bring all of us some much-needed joy. |
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