JAYNE
ORMEROD,
Writer
mEET JAYNE
Jayne Ormerod is an author-turned screenwriter who writes coastal cozies with a splash of humor. She grew up in a small Ohio town and attended a small-town Ohio college. Upon earning her accountancy degree, she became a CIA (that’s not a sexy spy thing, but a Certified Internal Auditor). She married a naval officer, and off they sailed to see the world. After nineteen moves, they, along with their two rescue dogs Tiller and Scout, settled in a cottage by the Chesapeake Bay. Jayne writes what she knows: small towns and coastal settings. The dead bodies are purely a figment of her imagination.
Jayne’s Scripts
“LOVE AND MURDER ON THE COAST” FILMS
Ever watch one of those heartwarming (though sometimes sugar-cookie sweet) Christmas movies and think “I could write one of those!” Well, take it from Jayne, it’s MUCH harder than it looks. But after two years of writing and learning and schmoozing with industry folks, she is thrilled to announce she has three completed scripts ready to be discovered.
killin’ it in the kitchen
A Light-hearted Mystery
In the coastal haven of secrets, a murder at a lavish dinner party implicates a private chef and her cater/waiter, sparking a witty, suspenseful quest for truth with an unexpected canine ally.
What reviewers are saying:
“Killin’ It in the Kitchen is a highly entertaining and breezy read.”
“The story is brisk and tight, and advances at a highly entertaining clip.”
“It’s hard to pull off a successful mystery, and Killin’ It in the Kitchen tackles the challenge with aplomb.
It’s a delightful romp.”
IT HAPPENED ONE CHRISTMAS EVE
a COaSTAL COZY HOLIDAY mystery/rom-COM
In a quaint Christmas town harboring dark secrets, a struggling single mother and successful architect who were childhood friends reunite to finally unravel the shocking truth behind the tragic fire that tore their families apart 30 years ago.
What reviewers are saying:
“The writer does an excellant job of focusing on the intricacies of the protagonists
as well as using great word choice to evoke imagery.”
“There are a lot of strong mystery beats encompassed over the course of the script.”
“It Happend One Christmas Eve is an interesting film that benefits from the writer’s skills
as well as an interesting premise.”
CHRISTMAS ANGELS
nothing but love and christmas here
The imminent closure of a beloved gift shop forces a holiday-loving crafter and a pragmatic accountant to collaborate on angel-themed Christmas events after finding a beloved, forgotten angel ornament, that tests their belief in angels and each other.
What reviewers are saying:
“The script is a classic holiday romance with all the necessary elements. “
“The setting in a coastal town is beautiful and offers a fun twist that makes the script more unique.”
“The script was a lovely read and it is definitely light, fluffy, and heartwarming. “
JAYNE’S WRITING WORKSHOPS
Jayne has been talking about writing longer than she has been writing. She has many workshops prepared and ready to go, either in person (locally) or ZOOM (out of area.) A partial list of her topics includes:
* So Close, and Yet So Far: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About
Psychic/Narrative Distance but were Afraid to Ask
* Filtering Out Filter Words: How to Clean Out the Impurities in your Manuscript
* The Three Ds of Writing: Dialogue, Description and Details
* Top Ten Tips for New Writers
* The Many Hats of a Writer
* The Fine Art of Critiquing; How to Give and Receive Constructive Criticism
* Show vs Tell
* Anatomy of a Novel: The Bones of your WIP
* For Gawd's Sake, Put Some Clothes On: How to Dress your Novel's Skeleton
* Conflict in Fiction
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