An American author with an M.F.A. and Ph.D. — venturing beyond borders. Exploring the fringes of narratology and digital media.
"CM's storytelling is rooted in the filmmaker within him."— cmdinsmore.com
Novels that venture beyond borders — immersed in diverse cultures, shaped by the visuals of Kurosawa, the philosophy of Thoreau, and the indomitable resilience of the human spirit under the trials of war and the heart.
The Melody That Binds →Ph.D. and M.F.A. training — exploring how stories are structured and told, and what happens when literary and cinematic narrative merge or diverge.
About the Author →Original works and literary adaptations — including Christabel, a screenplay based on Coleridge's unfinished poem, with music by award winning composer Albert Syeles.
Christabel & More →— ✦ —
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Amidst the harrowing tumult of World War II, a Japanese soldier escapes into the unforgiving jungle of the Philippines. His desperate flight from the horrors of battle leads him to a hidden enclave, where he anticipates spending his remaining days in solitude.
Experience the emotional turmoil of a Japanese soldier as he grapples with the memories of war and his estranged family. Skillfully eluding his pursuers in the jungle, he nurses a fragile hope of one day returning to Japan. As he ages and the landscape changes around him, his resolve to stand against every manifestation of the enemy remains unyielding. Yet, he discovers an unexpected willingness to surrender to the irrefutable forces of truth.
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Based on the unfinished poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, first published 1816
A whirlwind of a mystery revolving around the tragedies and mental anguish of one English noble family. Centered on Christabel, who experiences friendship and love in the midst of loss and loneliness, the story unfolds and twists until it culminates in one woman finding her source of strength.
The mystery around this unfinished poem has only added to the mystery embedded in the poem itself, allowing for readers to interpret and project their own endings. Be part of a well-conceived adaptation and ending.
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