
| Chrissy K. McVay Novelist Little Switzerland, NC Screenwriter/novelist/short story
I'm a screenplay writer/novelist living in Little Switzerland, North Carolina and enjoying the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains! My screenplay 'Souls of the North Wind' is available to directors/producers/filmmakers and screenwriters for option/purchase.
A predator from the ancient past stalks men on the Canadian Tundra! After a witch's curse, a creature thought to be only Inuit myth has returned to the lands of the Ihalmiut to spill innocent blood. Iksik and his cousin Kiviok must make a dangerous journey through the harsh Canadian wilderness in search of the Nattilik witch who inflicted the curse. They soon discover they're being stalked by a legendary, yellow-eyed beast! Mythic feel of the movie 'Pathfinder', the intensity of 'Brotherhood of the Wolf' and the family flavor of a Jack London adventure tale.
Screenplay available in PDF or hard copy upon request.
For purchase/option information please contact me directly at Chrissykmcvay@aol.com, or Entertainment attorney Andrew J. Contiguglia at: ajc@ajcpc.com (www.ajcpc.com) * Screenplay version available to filmmakers/directors/producers/screenwriters upon request. Actor friends are also welcome to view script.
Novel version was a 'Silver' winner of the 2005 ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year Award, 'Souls of the North Wind' is a fast-paced adventure set on the harsh lands of the Canadian Tundra during the early 1900s era. The main characters are based on the Ihalmiut band of Inuit researched by the Canadian writer, Farley Mowat (Never Cry Wolf) in his non-fiction books 'People of the Deer' and 'The Desperate People'.
Excerpt from 'Souls of the North Wind' novel: Iksik ran to his cousin's side, grabbing up the wolf-head harpoon. At the curve in the trail a large shadow cascaded over the rocks...They heard the loud panting of the beast just before it rounded the corner, staring straight at them. A light breeze brought the overwhelming stench of its body. It was the smell of a beast that slept in its own filth. The long shaggy hair covering its massive chest was layered with the dried blood of old kills...
Review of 'Souls of the North Wind' "Reminiscent of Jack London's 'Call of the Wild', her writing combines a gentleness of touch with a fine eye for detail...McVay's largeness of heart...is what really enhances a unique storytelling style that will burrow into reader's hearts..." Patrice Tappee, Rapid River Arts Magazine 2005. Script version was a top ten finalist in the 2008 Movie Deals Screenplay contest. My short stories are posted on Amazon at: www.amazon.com/shorts. Type in 'Chrissy K. McVay'
A live interview with me and Judyth Piazza of 'The American Perspective' Radio is at: www.thesop.org/index.php?id=8511
Contact me at: Chrissykmcvay@aol.com (828) 337-4355 or Nicobooboo1264@aol.com
Autographed copies of my novels can be ordered directly: P.O. Box 29, Little Switzerland, NC 28749.
EVENTS
|
| | Date: | Artist / Event: | Location: |
| |
|
|
PROFESSIONAL INFO
| | |
Credits:
| Adventures of Angus A. McDog
(Script - quarter finalist in 'StoryPros' contest.)
2009 'Souls of the North Wind'
(First round qualifier in 2008 Filmmakers Int. Screenwriting contest. Top ten finalist in 2008 Movie Deal Screenplay contest)
2008 'Only Eagles Know My Name'
(screenplay Honorable Mention award winner in Movie Deal screenplay contest!)
2008 My poem 'Death of A Soldier' included in tribute published by Florida's 'Sun Sentinel'
(www.sun-sentinel.com/news/sfl-edge-soldiertribute,0,7073555.flash)
2008 Short story
(Entah & the Moon - Optioned and being developed into a stage musical by Playwright Karen Cohen of Australia. )
2008 Screenplay version of 'Only Eagles Know My Name'
(semi-finalist in Screenplay Festival contest and first round qualifier in Gotham Screenplay contest)
2007 Screenplay version of 'Souls of the North Wind'
(semi-finalist in Screenplay Festival contest)
2007 Poem 'Rich Man'
(published in 'Mississippi Crow' edited by Nadia Giordana (www.MississippiCrow.com) March issue)
2007 Short Story
('Haunted Houses' included in Anthology 'Mind Games Unlimited' published by Scribes Valley Publishing (www.Scribesvalley.com) Released April)
2007 A sample of short stories now available on Amazon shorts
((www.amazon.com/shorts) type in Chrissy K. McVay)
2007 Interviewed on radio show 'The American Perspective.
(Archive at: http://thesop.org/article.php?id=8511)
2007 Soloist
(short story to appear in 'Rosebud Magazine', December issue)
2007 Short Story 'Haunted Houses' included in short story collection published by Scribe's Valley.
('Haunted Houses' was a finalist in the Scribe's Valley yearly contest and includes the poem 'Whispers' by Steven Curtis Lance from his poetry collection titled 'Dancing Naked in a Haunted House')
2007 'Soloist'
(Included in short story collection 'The Best of Foliate Oak Magazine')
2006 Short story 'Soloist'
(included in short story collection 'Best of Foliate Oak Magazine')
2006 Novel
(Completed editing of my young adult novel loosely based on the mysterious Anasazi culture.)
2006 Short story version of novel 'Only Eagles Know My Name'
(Sci-Fi/Adventure loosely based on Anasazi. Top finalist in 2006 Rogue World Magazine Speculative Fiction contest)
2006 Interviewed for 'Books & Authors'
(online archive of interview at: www.BooksandAuthors.net)
2005 Short Story 'Soloist'
(Literary story winner of 2005 Wild Violet Fiction Contest)
2005 Novel 'Souls of the North Wind'
(Adventure set on the Canadian Barrens in the early 1900's published June 25,)
2005 Novel version of 'Souls of the North Wind'
(Silver award winner in ForeWord Magazine's Book of the Year contest.)
2005
| |
Official site:
| | |
Experience:
| Over 10 years
-
Semi-pro |
| | |
PERSONAL INFO
| | |
Interests:
| Hiking, fishing, mountain biking, kayaking, fundraising for the local Animal Shelters and 'Relay for Life' cancer research.
| |
Favorite Music:
| all kinds, including New Age/Hard Rock/Jazz, etc. Everything from Enya and Coyote Run to ACDC and Blackfoot. I especially love the Scottish band, 'Albannach' (Picture 'Red Hot Chili Peppers' in kilts).
| |
Favorite Books:
| I'm a multi genre reader, but some of my immediate favorites delve into the supernatural, such as 'Haunted America' by Michael Norman and Beth Scott. Huge Stephen King fan and fan of adventure/survival stories.
| |
Favorite Movies:
| Pirates of the Caribbean, Cosi, Muriel's Wedding, Napolean Dynamite, The Davinci Code, The 'Ginger Snaps' series, Invasion series, The Descent, The Illusionist, Boondock Saints, Inglorious Basterds, Dog Soldiers (and so many more).
| |
Favorite Actors:
| Toni Collette, Johnny Depp, Ron Howard, Meryl Streep, Cathy Bates, Holt Boggs, Rosemary Harris, Sean Patrick Flanery (too many to list all of them).
| |
Favorite TV shows:
| Reno 911, Lost, Deadwood, Invasion, Extras, The Office, Scrubs, Fringe, 30 Rock.
| |
People I'd like to meet:
| Toni Morrison, Stephen King, Quintin Tarantino, and a multitude of authors/filmmakers. Shaun Cassidy (I think Cassidy is a brilliant director), Jack Black. Wouldn't mind meeting a few ghosts with personality and spunk.
| |
Hometown:
| Constantine, Michigan
| |
Eye Color:
| Light Blue | |
Hair Color:
| Blonde | |
Height:
| 4 ft.
11 in.
| |
Physique:
| Petite | |
Languages Spoken:
| English | |
Ethnicity:
| White/Caucasian | |
Religion:
| Other | |
Marital Status:
| Married | |
Education:
| Some college | |
Smoker:
| No | |
Drinker:
| Socially | |
Children:
| Proud parent | |
Astrological Sign:
| Leo |
| | |
| Chrissy K. McVay's
BLOGS (26)
| | | | |
Chrissy K. McVay's
CONNECTIONS (989)
| |
Latest adds:
| | |
Chrissy K. McVay's
FANS (0)
| | | | |
|