Every keystroke, every revision, every late-night brainstorming session matters. Even when it seems like you’re shouting into the void.
Thank You for Your Book Donations!
For my birthday, I matched your book purchases to donate to Sarasota Middle School. Thank you for your generosity.
Last Chance for FOMO Prevention!
Only 2 days left to register or suffer from FOMO.
A Dual Invitation to the Engleverse
FIRST: You're cordially invited to my online ASK-ME-ANYTHING in film, books, and branding for writers! This is a FREE "Storyrocket LIVE" event with me, Jaimie Engle. I'm an an awarded indie-published novelist that has my work optioned, developed and produced in Hollywood. Along the way, I found a myriad of ways to monetize my writingContinue reading "A Dual Invitation to the Engleverse"
Did You Miss My Online Session???
FOMO got you down? I got you! Check out this recording of the awesome presentation of adapting your book to film you missed...
Midmonth Writer Lesson
Today, we're going to talk today about world building versus characters and when you should do both. World building is super important because we love the world that we're in. We need to have strong characters. Of course, we do. Characters are who we latch onto, who we connect with, who we follow the journeyContinue reading "Midmonth Writer Lesson"
COVER REVEAL: Just Jake
For the past ten years, I have been a proud, independent author of books for children in the fantasy and science fiction genres. In 2021, I wrote and sold my first movie script, retaining the book rights, which I hoped would land me an agent and a book deal. Through my submission process and severalContinue reading "COVER REVEAL: Just Jake"
LOCAL FLORIDA WRITER BREAKS INTO HOLLYWOOD
Jaimie Engle secures film production and novelization for “Just Jake” Satellite Beach, Florida, April 29th, 2023 – After ten years navigating the world of independent publishing, local writer Jaimie Engle took a huge risk with a monster payoff. In 2021, she officially paused her publishing house, geared toward upper elementary and middle grade books, toContinue reading "LOCAL FLORIDA WRITER BREAKS INTO HOLLYWOOD"
New Course Happening April 1!
I am starting a new one day course on STORYTELLING AND SELLING. This will be a virtual experience on April 1, 12pm-2pm EST and you can register HERE. We will be discussing writing stories that build beyond the "book" or "script" borders to interconnect your story wrolds, create a unique user experience for fans, andContinue reading "New Course Happening April 1!"
JUST JAKE movie trailer!!!
https://youtu.be/-uQMfHCamjM FIRST OFFICIAL MOVIE TRAILER FOR JUST JAKE This is the FIRST OFFICIAL MOVIE TRAILER dropped by the producers "True Brand Entertainment" of my first movie filmed in 2022 in Castle Rock, CO, called JUST JAKE, the first screenplay I wrote, sold, produced, and distributed on network television (UpTV Faith & Family Network and SuperchannelContinue reading "JUST JAKE movie trailer!!!"
Film Incentives in Florida
I was honored to represent Film Florida and petition our state legislators to consider making film incentives in Florida a high priority on their 2023 legislative agendas. Check out my query and the positive responses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcD7ISQ5Yl8
Interview: How I sold my script, comic & book
On Episode 350 (that's a whole lotta talking!) of the MARKWHO42 UNIVERSE podcast, I had the chance to speak with Mark and Vicky about writing movies, comics, and books. We also got into geek culture, some hot social issues, discussions about why writers fail, and a few exclusives may or may not be divulged... justContinue reading "Interview: How I sold my script, comic & book"
LOCAL FLORIDA WRITER BREAKS INTO HOLLYWOOD
Jaimie Engle secures film production and novelization for “Just Jake” Satellite Beach, Florida, December 13th, 2022 – After ten years navigating the world of independent publishing, local writer Jaimie Engle took a huge risk with a monster payoff. In 2021, she officially paused her publishing house, geared toward upper elementary and middle grade books, toContinue reading "LOCAL FLORIDA WRITER BREAKS INTO HOLLYWOOD"
Award-Winning Florida Screenwriter Joins Faculty of Florida WritersCon
Altamonte Springs, Florida, October 28th-30th – Florida WritersCon is the premier event for Florida writers, editors, and everything in between. New writers to bestsellers can find their next creative breakthrough and industry connections at Florida WritersCon 2022 through seminars from award-winning children's authors, successful screenwriters, and acclaimed poets. This year, award-winning author and screenwriter JaimieContinue reading "Award-Winning Florida Screenwriter Joins Faculty of Florida WritersCon"
How I Sold My Script to Hollywood
I've wanted to be in the movies since I was seven. In fact, I walked on camera at my first birthday party for the first time. After several pitfalls and over two decades, I learned to adapt, pivot, and eventually actualize my dream to become a professional screenwriter... and you can too! In this video,Continue reading "How I Sold My Script to Hollywood"
Jaimie Engle at PalmCon Comic Con
Panels, Signings, Photo Ops with Award-Winning Writer Jaimie Engle West Palm Beach, FL, September 17th – PalmCon boasts Palm Beach County’s original comic con, welcoming many artists, celebrities, creators, and fans including the creative team behind “The 9 Circles” written by Jaimie Engle with art by KoolasHeck (published by Blood Moon Comics, LLC). In additionContinue reading "Jaimie Engle at PalmCon Comic Con"
PRE-ORDER NOW!
MY NEXT COMIC!! Gaijin in Tokyo, an Usher of the Dead one shot This story was so fun to write. It originated from a short story I wrote in Tokyo, Japan in 1999. I was asked to write a one shot featuring Sariel from “Usher of the Dead” and I knew exactly what I wouldContinue reading "PRE-ORDER NOW!"
Launch Party, Issue 2 “The 9 Circles”
We are throwing another party!! Wednesday, August 10th from 3pm-6pm, come hang with us at FAMOUS FACES AND FUNNIES off New Haven in West Melbourne. Koolasheck will join me and we will be selling/signing copies of issue 2 in our limited series comic book THE 9 CIRCLES. And don't worry, we will have issue 1Continue reading "Launch Party, Issue 2 “The 9 Circles”"
The Comic Team Behind “The 9 Circles” at Tampa Bay Comic Con
Panel “It’s a Book! It’s a Script! It’s a Comic!” presented by Jaimie Engle, KoolasHeck, and Keith Rommel, Blood Moon Comics, LLC Tampa, FL, July 29th – July 31st – The Tampa Bay Comic Con welcomes many artists, celebrities, creators, and fans including the creative team behind “The 9 Circles” written by Jaimie Engle withContinue reading "The Comic Team Behind “The 9 Circles” at Tampa Bay Comic Con"
Jaimie Engle to Appear at Southshore Regional Library to present Writing Comic Books class
Ruskin, Florida, June 6, 2022 – The Southshore Regional Library welcomes guest author Jaimie Engle to teach a class on Writing Comic Books, and to share her love of writing with the community. The event for aspiring comic writers is coming to Ruskin, Florida on Monday, June 6, 2022 from 6pm - 6:45pm. Located atContinue reading "Jaimie Engle to Appear at Southshore Regional Library to present Writing Comic Books class"
Local Author Inspires A Love of Reading and Writing in Children
Jaimie Engle to Appear at Read It, Write It Book and Writing Festival in February Boynton Beach, FL, February 2022 – The Read It, Write It Book and Writing Festival welcomes guest author Jaimie Engle to participate in their writing panels to share her love of writing with the community. The first-ever Read It WriteContinue reading "Local Author Inspires A Love of Reading and Writing in Children"
Winning International Awards!
I'm excited to announce that Sum of Your Luv, a short film co-written with Ausbon Brown, III, has been hitting the film festival circuit and stirring up a several awards. I'm an official "Award-Winning Screenwriter!" Sum of Your Luv was named BEST COMEDY in the AMSTERDAM SHORT FILM FESTIVA. So far, it has been namedContinue reading "Winning International Awards!"
Jaimie Engle Speaking at One Senior Place
Jaimie Engle is speaking at One Senior Place
New SCWG Board Member
I'm happy to announce that I am now a board member of the Space Coast Writers Guild!
Jaimie Engle Speaking at the Melbourne Film Club
Jaimie Engle will be speaking about her transition from writing books to feature films at the September Melbourne Film Club meeting.
Book to Screenplay with Jaimie Engle
Learn how to take your book and turn it into a screenplay on August 8th 2021 with Jaimie Engle
The Brain, The Brawn, The Heart, and The Hero with Jaimie Engle
Learn to write characters that bring out the hero's strengths, expose their weaknesses, and give them goals of their own!
Just Us Nerds Podcast Guest
Jaimie Engle will be a guest on a future episode of the Just Us Nerds Podcast! The episode will focus on a dramatic selection from The Twilight Zone. You can find the podcast on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/justusnerdspodcast as well as on their Facebook page, "Just Us Nerds Podcast." Keep your eyes peeled for the episode toContinue reading "Just Us Nerds Podcast Guest"
Tell Your Story: It’s Your Write
March 27, 2021 at 11 AM REGISTER HERE Writers and readers come together online for a day of free literary growth at the third annual “Tell Your Story. It’s Your Write!” from 10AM to 5PM on Saturday, March 27th presented by the North Regional/Broward College Library.The expo offers literary enrichment, industry insight and motivation forContinue reading "Tell Your Story: It’s Your Write"
NOW AVAILABLE: Pets of Elsewhere
Order on AMAZON I am so excited to announce my 12th publication, PETS OF ELSEWHERE: Ghost Dog. This is the first in a haunting new series that takes readers around the globe to solve the mysteries of deceased pets who still have a story to tell. Book One: Ghost Dog - Haunted by four-legged ghostsContinue reading "NOW AVAILABLE: Pets of Elsewhere"
Enter to Win: Pets of Elsewhere
Get lost in the mystery of GHOST DOG, book one in the exciting new series by Jaimie Engle, PETS OF ELSEWHERE. Enter to win 1 of 3 signed paperbacks on Goodreads! Haunted by four-legged ghosts in St. Augustine, a 12-year-old must help vengeful shadow-pets find rest or watch them pick off his family one-by-one. ColtenContinue reading "Enter to Win: Pets of Elsewhere"
Voice in Writing (& life) with Jaimie Engle
https://videopress.com/v/J8S8v6V6?autoPlay=true&preloadContent=metadata The Florida Literacy Association is excited to provide our “members only” virtual professional development series. We’re looking forward to a great session with Jaimie Engle on February 16th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. We hope you’ll join us! https://floridaea.zoom.us/j/96302136906
FLA Winter After Dark2021
FLA Winter After Dark2021 Virtual Professional Development Series Tuesdays – 6:30-7:30pm Eastern Time Free for FLA Members! I will be speaking at the 2021 FLA Convention On 2-16-2021 From 6:30pm to 7:30pm. on Finding YOUR Voice, based on my Florida Sunshine State nominated book "Metal Mouth" Sometimes, it’s hard for a young author to discover theirContinue reading "FLA Winter After Dark2021"
WHEN IN COVID, GO VIRTUAL!
Trinity Prep Author Festival 2021! Trinity Preparatory School's sixth annual Author Festival is on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, and this year it is VIRTUAL!The event is FREE and open to the public. I am so proud to be among the 44 YA, Middle Grade, and Picture Book authors scheduled to attend, among seven NY Times bestsellers. Event planners, Reba Gordon,Continue reading "WHEN IN COVID, GO VIRTUAL!"
Kris Kringle Market, Dec. 19 & 20!
I will be a vendor at the Kris Kringle Market December 19th and 20th at the Melbourne Auditorium: 625 E Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901-3234, from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. All my books, including the Amazon #1 New Release "Clifton Chase on Castle Rock", are available in pre-packaged sets, discounted for the holidays. GrabContinue reading "Kris Kringle Market, Dec. 19 & 20!"