Tag Archives: screenwriting

The Unexplored Julia Stiles Timeline

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Austin

“I watched 10 Things I Hate About You last night,” Aaron threw out there as a conversation starter before he took a long sip of his Snapple. “Oh,” Holly remarked.  “Were you craving a little Shakespeare, but didn’t feel like … Continue reading →

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Give Yourself The Gift Of Nothing

Posted on April 17, 2021 by Austin

Trying to find the right present for someone gives me anxiety, Modern Philosophers. You’re probably asking yourself, “What doesn’t give you anxiety, Austin?” and you would definitely have a point. Gift giving didn’t earn a place on the Plethora of … Continue reading →

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Writing In My Sleep

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Austin

I thought I would use of all this stay at home time to develop a very particular set of skills, Modern Philosophers. No, I do not intend to learn how to track down terrorists who kidnap my daughter, but I … Continue reading →

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I Made A Perfect Phone Call

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Austin

I’ve been watching the news a lot lately, Modern Philosophers. And by “watching the news”, I mean getting my daily dose of what’s going on in the world from the late night monologues of Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers. I … Continue reading →

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Waiting Is My Least Favorite Game

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Austin

I have never been a man of action, Modern Philosophers. Everything I have in life simply fell into my lap, or eventually came to me on its own because it grew frustrated waiting for me to make a move to … Continue reading →

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I Finished Writing Season One!

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Austin

I’m excited to announce that I have finished writing Season One of my TV series, Modern Philosophers! That’s no small feat, so I want to take a moment to celebrate the achievement before reality sinks it. Ten episodes, over 500 … Continue reading →

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California Dreamin’ On Such A Blizzard Day

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Austin

I stopped trying to figure out Hollywood a long time ago, Modern Philosophers. After my movie deal with Dr Dre fell apart due to circumstances beyond my control, I realized I’d had enough of California.  That was when I decided … Continue reading →

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Think Outside The Boxing Day

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Austin

Happy Boxing Day, Modern Philosophers! I continued my annual tradition of challenging complete strangers to boxing matches, and I am proud to say that I went 3-0 with one draw until the police arrived to break up the fun. Apparently, … Continue reading →

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Green Lights And Mending Fences

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Austin

It was busy week at The House on the Hill, Modern Philosophers, and I’m excited that it’s all because of writing projects. The day after blogging about my plans to write a TV Pilot based on my four crazy years … Continue reading →

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Not All Fireworks Are Explosive

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Austin

“I hear you had one Hell of an Independence Day!” The Devil declared as he strode confidently into my living room like he owned the place. As always, he was well dressed in an impeccably tailored suit, which made me … Continue reading →

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