J. A. Carlton

About J. A. Carlton

Professional Objective:

To work as a professional writer, preferably in the genre(s) of Supernatural thriller, horror, and  thriller; By assignment, and in feature films and contemporary literature.

I have several completed and available works under the name J. A. Carlton.

1996 – Completed; “Wednesday’s Child” (novel) – science fiction.

2000 – Completed; “Into the Fire” (novel) – science fiction.

2005 – Completed; “Fear Gods” (screenplay) optioned – horror. 

2006 – Completed; “Beyond Reason” (screenplay) – supernatural thriller.

2006 – Completed; “Broken” (novel) – thriller.

2007 – Completed; “Broken” / “Razor’s Edge” (screenplay) – thriller.

2008 – Completed; “Nick, Of Time” – (novel) - supernatural action/adventure.

2009 – Completed; “Touch Me – A Beginner’s Guide to Massage” – non-fiction.

In between I have also completed a two part spec script for an hour long science fiction series.  An hour (44 min) long episode for the television show Supernatural, and 44 “short stories” available on Fanfiction.net. 

I am continually taking classes, honing, marketing and submitting my works to various contests.

At this time I am currently plot-pointing and preparing to outline 6 more screenplays;

60 Days – supernatural.

A dying man makes a deal with the devil to kill the 66 gatekeepers of hell within 60 days in exchange for another chance at life, but when he discovers his daughter is one of the gatekeepers he must find a way to double cross Lucifer himself. 

A Heart’s Last Wish – drama.

A dying woman takes a cross country journey with her emotionally isolated daughter in an effort to connect with her, and to seek vindication from the parents who once disowned her. 

Growing Wings – drama.

After losing his mentor, an intense young man discovers his journal and learns that it's okay to chase your own dreams and choose your own path. 

The Veil – supernatural/action.

Twenty four hours after disappearing in the local woods, a young boy returns twenty years older, laden with preternatural powers and bearing the ominous message, "They're coming." Is he a harbinger of something sinister? Or a warrior for the well being of our world? 

In The Garden – supernatural thriller.

An emissary of the devil cultivates evil in the children of a small dying town. 

The Coldest Cut - thriller

A plastic surgeon is addicted to cutting and can't stop even after he loses his license to practice.

Contests:

Biz of Screenwriting 2009 – finalist – contest is ongoing.

Le Femme Film Festival 2009 – 2 feature screenplay finalist entries.

SPNFaNily Fic-Writing Contest 2007 – 1^st Place.

Pitch On The Fly – 2007 – 2^nd Place.