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Get a Grip
by Alyson Shelton A YA Novel in Verse Available October 1st from West 44 Books It’s the summer of 1984, and competitive gymnast Kelly cannot wait to watch every single moment of gymnastics in the Summer Olympics. Kelly’s excitement is shattered when she hears the worst news of her life—her beloved brother Michael has died. The grief feels like more than she can bear, especially as assorted relatives and friends try to comfort her with all the wrong words. Kelly starts going to a new elite gym and tries to focus her feelings into achieving perfection in gymnastics, just like her idols. Her new gym becomes a place for her to reinvent herself, to become more than the girl with the dead brother. But soon determination becomes obsession, and achievement is only a temporary distraction from grief. Available for free right now on NetGalley! |
The Loss of a Lifetime:
Grieving Siblings Share Stories of Love, Loss, and Hope
First edition available Now in paperback and Kindle editions.
The Second Edition, with six new essays from writers of color, available in Summer 2027. It is made possible by the Maine Arts Commission, which receives its support in part from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
“I call the loss of a brother or sister the loss of a lifetime. Because who else do we expect to spend an entire lifetime alongside?”
–Lynn L. Shattuck
Those who lose a sister or brother to death are often referred to as “forgotten” or “invisible” mourners. But the impact of outliving a sibling is complex and long-lasting, stretching and morphing over the years.
"I'm so grateful this collection exists. It is validating to read about siblings' experiences with grief and love in their own words. As beautiful as it is heartbreaking, this collection is evidence that sibling love lasts a lifetime - and far beyond."
–Annie Sklaver Orenstein, Author of Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner’s Guide to Grief
Grieving Siblings Share Stories of Love, Loss, and Hope
First edition available Now in paperback and Kindle editions.
The Second Edition, with six new essays from writers of color, available in Summer 2027. It is made possible by the Maine Arts Commission, which receives its support in part from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
“I call the loss of a brother or sister the loss of a lifetime. Because who else do we expect to spend an entire lifetime alongside?”
–Lynn L. Shattuck
Those who lose a sister or brother to death are often referred to as “forgotten” or “invisible” mourners. But the impact of outliving a sibling is complex and long-lasting, stretching and morphing over the years.
"I'm so grateful this collection exists. It is validating to read about siblings' experiences with grief and love in their own words. As beautiful as it is heartbreaking, this collection is evidence that sibling love lasts a lifetime - and far beyond."
–Annie Sklaver Orenstein, Author of Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner’s Guide to Grief
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To Hold The Night
(Short Film) Set in the 1960's, Nadine (Anwen O'Driscoll), a young flight attendant, wakes up in her childhood home on her wedding day. Not only does she not remember getting there, she doesn't remember the groom or their courtship. Directed and Produced by Jessica Petelle Written and Produced by Alyson Shelton Starring Anwen O'Driscoll as Nadine Megan Hutchings as Anne Mike Taylor as Tad Valentina Battrick as Young Nadine and Chris Potter as George Jen Prince - Producer Alana Omolayole - Producer Nikki Andrew - Producer Brad Turner - Director of Photography/Producer Peter Mabrucco - First Assistant Director Jason Knight - Casting Director Craig Harris - Production Designer Nola Chaters - Costume Designer Dylan Twigg - Hair Jaye Falconi - Make-up Maxyme Tremblay - Editor Erica Procunier - Composer Follow on Instagram @toholdthenightfilm Essays/CNF Personal Essays in various publication, including The New York Times, Ms., The Rumpus, Pithead Chapel, Bending Genres, Inlandia Journal, Brevity Blog and Little Old Lady (LOL) Comedy Blog. CLICK HERE to read CLICK HERE to listen |
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Reburn
(Comic Book) May has the power to unite her family and right the wrongs of the cult-like society that tried to destroy her. The first arc, Issues #1-#4 with over 100 pages of content, successfully funded on Kickstarter! ALL FEMALE CREATIVE TEAM Written and Created by Alyson Shelton Art by Elise McCall Colors by Hilary Jenkins Produced and Edited by Jessica Petelle Letters by Joamette Gil Sensitivity Reading by Ruth Ilano Associate Editor and Kickstarter Support by Moriah Atlas ISSUE #1 Successfully funded on Kickstarter in February 2021! ISSUE #2 Successfully funded on Kickstarter in August 2021! ISSUES #3 + #4 Successfully funded on Kickstarter in April 2022! REBURN Store HERE Follow on Instagram @reburncomic Check out our Website here Where I'm From
Inspired by George Ella Lyon Weekly IG Live Poetry Series Hosted by Alyson Shelton Weekly Podcast starting over with poem #1, Listen HERE Brave and Brilliant guests share their take on George Ella Lyon's iconic poem Where I'm From using associated prompts as a jumping off point. They discuss life, writing and whatever else feels right. Read more about how this series came to be HERE Check out the series on Instagram HERE Check out the series on YouTube HERE |
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Eve of Understanding
(Feature Film) Written and Directed by Alyson Shelton Produced by Jen Prince Starring Rebecca Lowman and Bellamy Young Donna is on a journey to redemption from her past and to find some understanding in the life she's been dealt. Rich with texture and visually vivid, it's not afraid to get tangled in the dark corners of this family's life. Best Film at Female Eye Film Festival and AFI Dallas Best Actress at Boston Film Festival and Breckenridge Film Fest Selected for over 50 festivals worldwide. Watch the trailer HERE. |
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Original Screenplays
To Hold The Night (Psychological Thriller) *2nd Round Sundance Creative Producing Lab 2021 as The Night We Met Tell Me Something True (Drama) *2nd Round Austin Film Festival, Semi-Finalist Creative World Bright Side (Indie Drama) *Female Eye Film Fest Screenplay Lab Everything in Between (Rom Com) PE + Me (Coming of Age Comedy) TV Pilot Potential (Coming of Age Dark Comedy) ***Loglines available upon request*** |
