REVIEW
Juliana Love has written a series of novels that blend the story of the battle of Gettysburg with present day adventures in a way that will keep you turning every page. While the stories center around modern day Summer Ray Sherwood and the ghostly General of the Unknowns Michael McDaniels, these books are much more than a ghost story. They draw us into Summer Ray’s struggle with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and her journey to discover her purpose in life in the wake of a terrible accident.
It is a sometimes-chaotic world, with demons and angels, shadowed memories and glimpses into the past 150 years ago, pain and resentment—but also glory and hope and the promise of healing and peace. From the depths of depression and suicide, Summer Ray embarks on a journey that will test her faith in her loving God as she searches for healing for herself and also seeks to bring peace to the Unknown soldiers whose identities history has lost and forgotten forever.
Once again, we have partnered with Carole Dean of From the Heart Productions as our Fiscal Sponsor for our fundraising campaign. Which means all donations are tax deductible.
We are going into our 9th year of this film project. YES! 9 years....
From day one of writing the Summer Ray Series, I KNEW this was going to be made into a film series. And by the grace of God, we are still going strong. Some days are harder than others, but we haven't quit. So, you know we are fully committed to this and you wouldn't be wasting your hard earned money on a project that isn't going to finish. Which I think is the hardest part of donating to a fundraising campaign. You really are taking a risk. But, I can assure you, we are not giving up. We will continue to run the race until we cross the finish line. Why? It is because we are passionate about doing our part to help "Light the World."
THE BOOK THAT STARTED IT ALL
THIS FAIR AND BLIGHTED LAND
(VOLUME 1)
BOOK COVER
EVERGREEN CEMETERY WITH EAST CEMETERY HILL IN THE BACKGROUND
GETTYSBURG, PA
BOOK EXCERPT
"As the General was lost in his ever increasing bitterness, almost a century and a half later, the absolution was forthcoming. Summer Ray was consumed in her own world of figure skating competitions, college, her view of the world past and present and her ever increasing disdain and contempt of the Confederacy. Yet, the moment would soon arrive when her world would unexpectedly be challenged and most definitely transformed and altered, whether Summer Ray Sherwood liked it or not."
IF I CAN DO IT...SO CAN YOU
AUTHOR/SCREENPLAY WRITER/PRODUCER
JULIANA LOVE
After suffering a severe head injury back in the early 90's, I was left with what I refer to as my "Alphabet Issues" consisting of: TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury); OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder); PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). I could no longer work a full time job due to my injury. So, I was left with the choice to sit at home and become bitter about my limitations, or I could take those limitations and overcome them by making something of my new self. Yet, in all honestly, making something of my new self was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. Believe me, it was easier to just sit on the couch and cry. But I chose to live and living meant I had to work at it. I almost gave up and tried to commit sucide due to the pain level. But thankfully, through the grace of God and a caring friend, once again I chose to live. My heart is to help other people choose to live and why I wrote the Summer Ray Series. Though the book series is historical/fiction, it is still based on a partial true story of my life.
The first thing people ask me after reading my book "This Fair and Blighted Land" is, "How much of it is real?" Even people who have known me for years still ask that same question. I do not reveal which parts are fact and which parts are fiction. I leave that up to the reader to figure out. But the story is so intertwined personally that no one really can. So, I just let them wonder. Why? It keeps the reader engaged in the story. Which is what every author wants. We want our readers to feel what we feel and to see what we see. We want them to jump inside the book as if they were an actual part of the story. Now...imagine that on the big screen. Imagine sitting back watching as the heroine's worst nightmare is coming true. All this is happening right before your very eyes and there is nothing you can do about it. You sit helplessly by as you are moved to emotions so strong, you cry out with tears streaming down your faces, or you laugh out loud at the hysterical scenes that are invaluable to this suspense/thriller. Laughter adds to the emotional roller coaster of the film.
The story of Summer Ray is a unique blend of good vs. evil; past vs. present; courage vs. fear; love vs. bitterness and failure vs. triumph. All of these elements are directly opposite of the other and it parallels how most of us struggle with our everyday lives. This is precisely why this story is a must for the big screen. Many people cannot read and therefore the book version cannot reach them. I feel it is imperative to get this story in a feature film which is costly. I can publish a book for nothing. But I cannot make a film of this magnitude without funds. The advertising and marketing alone is several thousand dollars. The screenplay is finished and is registered with Writers Guild West. It has been through several re-writes with the help of professional script writers. I was willing to make the changes necessary to bring the best possible and compelling script that is unique, even to Hollywood.
I am holding the Library of Congress Copyright Registration Certificate for the film. It took close to 9 years to hold this piece of paper and I cannot begin to tell you how amazing this feels. This is extremely important because you know your donations are safe in that this film will be finished and distributed. It is a never been done before/original story that you can help bring to life!
If I can write a 5 volume series; the screenplay; caption and help color the storyboards; and become one of the Producers of my own book, just imagine the inspiration a successful film series will bring to a hurting world and other people who are also struggling with disabilities. If I can do it, so can you. If I can do it, so can they! Even individuals who are fortunate enough not to have this type of struggle, will still love the story of Summer Ray. There is something for everyone inside the pages of this unique, compelling and heartfelt story.
HOW YOUR DONATIONS WILL BE SPENT
DEVELOPMENT FUNDS
The first distribution of the funding is focused solely on the development of the project. This involves the necessary key members of the team.
LET'S START WITH OUR
AWESOME PRODUCER!
ALSO YOU CAN CHECK OUT THEIR PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE
https://www.thisfairandblightedland.com/our-pro...
AWARD WINNING PRODUCER/ACTOR: TOM MALLOY
www.tommalloy.com www.trickcandle.com
THE WRITER
JULIANA LOVE
“Though I am passionate about writing and filmmaking, my greatest love and accomplishments are my children and grandchildren.”
“When Carole Dean told me I was ‘excellent on camera’ and that ‘I tell a great story’ my heart sang, my stomach jumped and my eyes watered!”
THE FANTASTIC LADY RESPONSIBLE FOR TAKING CARE OF THE FUNDING
OUR TREASURER
CAROL TARQUINIO
WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON HIRING THE REST OF THE DEVELOPMENT CREW
Producer - retainer for full time service on the film $5,000
Line Producer - retainer for deal memos and contract creation $2,000
Writer - script option fee $5,000
Casting Director - $5,000
Development Expenses - $2,000
Director - $3,000
Legal Expenses - $3,000
RISKS AND CHALLENGES
BIG ROUND TOP WHERE THE STORY OF
SUMMER RAY BEGAN
MIXED IN THE STORY LINE IS A FIGURE SKATER
NAMED SUMMER RAY
The series of Summer Ray is unique. She is extremely passionate about history and figure skating. It was a challenge trying to create a believable story, joining those two elements that people would find both fascinating and endearing at the same time. Even more challenging was adapting the screenplay from the book and turn it into a visual medium. But with the help of creative genius's, the screenplay is ready to go. This story is meant not just for the inside pages of a book, but also as a feature film that can been seen, heard and felt. We are working diligently to bring the audience a film that will make you feel as if you have jumped right into the screen with us. Because truly... you are the wind beneath our wings and we want you to know how much we appreciate you.
FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU CAN VISIT OUR WEBSITE
www.thisfairandblightedland.com
THANK YOU FOR HELPING US TO
LIGHT THE WORLD