Screenwriting

A comic book nerd turned pro, Jim was mentored by industry legends Archie Goodwin, Dennis O'Neil, and Martin Pasko, and through their guidance, he has honed a highly visual writing style that is well-suited for both the big and small screen. With an ear for believable dialogue, a knack for creating complex and engaging characters, and a love of the genre mashup, his stories focus on themes of redemption, reshaping one’s life-path, and revealing a person’s true nature when push comes to shove.

TV Pilot - Supernatural Western Action & Adventure

Deadwood meets The Witcher. In an isolated Texas prison town named Perdition, where the convicts hold the line against an actual gateway to hell, two brothers fight against demons both literal and personal as the days tick down to an astrological event that could mean the end of the world.

What the readers have to say…

“[A] solid read…a lively pilot that opens well and follows through with solid character development and dialogue. [S]omething that has not recently been considered is the idea of combining the Western and fantasy/supernatural genres as a potential series for streamers and other similar platforms…we feel as though the writer has hold of a good premise.”

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“I do love this concept… I found this to be a fun and unique twist on the usual fare. 9/10.”

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“The writer has crafted a delightfully unique and intricate take on the Western genre. It is very easy to see this world and its characters supporting a series across many seasons…they are flush with conflict, both internal and external.”

“Guns of Perdition benefits from a very unique and compelling premise, one that offers a truly marketable foray into the Western genre that truly stands out… [T]he focus on the town of Perdition serving as a last bastion to protect against the demons coming from a gate to Hell is really fun and truly inventive.”

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“Guns of Perdition is a rollicking sci-fi Western with a convincing spiritual core… [T]he action sequences are exciting, and the characters are engrossing. The script is a page-turner.”

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“The author shows a clear understanding and talent in using script language to clearly convey meaning and show camera angle… In addition, the script has clear commercial appeal.”

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