Caitlin Star: Sketchbook and Concept Art

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An old-school action pulp adventure with a modernistic edge, "Caitlin Star and the Rise of the Barbarians" is an epic, spectacular, stand-alone sequel to the riveting "Caitlin Star and the Guardian of Forever" and is book number three in the iconic character’s series. 


Caitlin is a warrior trained by Gunner Star in the ways of the Bull Mongoni, a mythic species of hominids that lived long ago. The Bull Mongoni philosophy is to strengthen the mind and the flesh, to protect the earth and its creatures, and to fight for those who have no voice. 

"Rise of the Barbarians" opens up five years after a devastating WW III apocalypse. Caitlin now lives a life of peace and tranquility deep in the rain forests of the Congo among her ape friends, free from the evil and destructive species known as Homo sapiens. All is well until one day a massive cruise ship shows up on the shore carrying hostile invaders commanded by an old arch enemy of Caitlin’s who will stop at nothing to destroy her and the last remaining paradise on earth. 

Filled with mythic heroes, sinister villains, political intrigue, relentless action, humor, heart, and even time travel; "Caitlin Star and the Rise of the Barbarians" is an addictive, jam-packed, page-turning thrill ride with an unforgettable ending.

“The B Girl” movie

"The B Girl" is the story of an extraordinary friendship, a planet in peril, and a science fantasy adventure beyond imagination.

Influences include the classic "The Outer Limits" episode "ZZZZZZ" written by Meyer Dolinsky, the novel "Firefly Lane" by Kristin Hannah, the real life environmental crisis of the dying honey bees, and the films of Amblin Entertainment.

“The B Girl” movie will require two young female leads capable of delivering a strong, nuanced, realistic, and emotional performances. Despite the fantastical premise, it is a story grounded in contemporary reality, and for the movie to succeed and be as affecting as the book, it will all come down to the casting of the two leads—Victoria Vetri (a.k.a The B Girl), and her best friend, eighteen-year-old filmmaker-in-the-making, Zoe.

So who are my choices? From the very start of my work on this story, I had a very precise vision of who I saw playing these two roles, and I am absolutely certain this is who should be cast. I get chills up my spine just thinking about these two up on the screen together.

Dakota Fanning as Victoria Vetri/the B Girl.

Elle Fanning as Zoe

Supporting Cast

David Dolinsky

David is Victoria’s boss and is becomes someone she grows to trust. For this role I imagined Stephen Amell (from the “Arrow” CW television series).

Dr. Rubio Walker

The book’s major villain, Walker is an eccentric, egomaniacal research doctor obsessed with discovering how Victoria was brought back from certain death and completely recovered from a lethal form of leukemia.  Genre favorite (and superb actor) Gary Oldman would be perfect.

Dr. Ellen Logan 

A popular college professor at Cal and expert entomologist and bee researcher, Victoria seeks out Ellen for her expertise and as an ally. For this key supporting role I want the sensational Zoe Saldana.

Marco Leech 

Vice President of Sales at D.K. Chemical, corporate henchman and all around prick. Still taking auditions for this role. Undecided as of this writing.

Victoria’s parents, Belinda and Ken

Casting is everything in roles like this. It just has to feel like, "oh of course these are her parents". I see Helen Slater and Bruce Greenwood.

Director 

Given his filmography, and the fact he directed a young Ellen Fanning in the outstanding “Super 8" (2011), J.J. Abrams would be the perfect director. And as an added bonus that would mean a soundtrack by Michael Giacchino, the best composer working in film today under the age of 80.

Behind the scenes of 'The B Girl'

"The B Girl" is now available  on Kindle, as well as paperback.

"The B Girl" is the story of an extraordinary friendship, a planet in peril, and a science fantasy adventure beyond imagination.

Influences include the classic "The Outer Limits" episode "ZZZZZZ" written by Meyer Dolinsky, the novel "Firefly Lane" by Kristin Hannah, the real life environmental crisis of the dying honey bees, and the films of Amblin Entertainment.

After the relentless action and physicality of the sprawling, epic “Caitlin Star” series, I wanted to tell a more intimate, character based science fiction drama set in the modern, contemporary world. “The B Girl” started out as an “Amazing Stories”/ “Outer Limits” type short story/novelette I wanted to feature in an upcoming collection. But soon it became clear that this story was an epic itself, and had to be told as a novel.

“The B Girl” is my most personal, and yet most universal and accessible work to date. So please join me, and experience this wondrous coming of age story of adventure and imagination.

'The B Girl' on Kindle

"The B Girl" is now available  on Kindle, as well as paperback.

A Queen Bee takes human form in "The B Girl" is the story of an extraordinary friendship, a planet in peril, and a science fantasy adventure beyond imagination.

After the relentless action and physicality of the sprawling, epic “Caitlin Star” series, I wanted to tell a more intimate, character based science fiction drama set in the modern, contemporary world. “The B Girl” started out as an “Amazing Stories”/ “Outer Limits” type short story/novelette I wanted to feature in an upcoming collection. But soon it became clear that this story was an epic itself, and had to be told as a novel.

“The B Girl” is my most personal, and yet most universal and accessible. work to date. So please join me, and experience this wondrous coming of age story of adventure and imagination.