Introduction - Mark Terry
Hello Readers,
Kyle the Coyote: Lost in the Desert
I wanted to introduce myself to the Good Reads Community. My hope with these blogs is to provide a stream of thought. There is not going to be a ton of editing or flowery language. Just down and dirty, so you can get to know me and what I am up to.
My name is Mark Terry. "Kyle the Coyote" is my first children's book. However, I've been writing for a long time. From scripts I have written (or sometimes re-written) to short stories, and many magazine articles.
If you are interested in some of my filmmaking articles check them out in Filmmaker Magazine.
I am the first ever double major from Saint Leo University with BA's in English-Writing and English-Theater. Saint Leo University is in a rural town about 1 hour north of Tampa. In a rare twist, not only was I doing theater/acting in the local Florida market in the late 90s but at the same time played for our college's basketball team.
There was one point at age 19 I even worked at Home Shopping Network in St. Pete. I'll never work the 3rd shift again!
In 2004, I relocated to Los Angeles to pursue acting and filmmaking. In late 2005 I joined the Screen Actors Guild. Before the age of 30 I sold my first feature film to Warner Bros. and Netflix. It is a big accomplishment to finish any project but to do it in Los Angeles with knowing no one, is something I will always hold in high regard.
I am still doing acting and stunts. By the end of 2022 I will have a new feature release.
Just like many of you, I love animals. In no specific order my favorites are dogs, cats, sloths, and orangutans. I've never met anyone who dislikes dogs. However, coyotes have a strange dislike/fear towards them. Misunderstood is likely a better word. That's part of the reason why I decided to create Kyle as a coyote. The other reason is I saw Kyle the Coyote many times on a trail camera. I will write a different blog about the real life Kyle the Coyote. Coming soon!
Coyotes are closer to wolves than domesticated dogs. Just like any wild animal, coyotes are hungry but they are not dangerous to humans. Our little pets are a different story which is why I know there is a certain stigma around coyotes.
The book "Kyle the Coyote: Lost in the Desert" is a rhyming story about a coyote pup who gets lost in the desert southwest. The moral centers around what can happen if a child were to get lost or separated from his/her parents.
In addition, the book is packed with facts about animals and information hooted out by Kyle's friend, Oliver the Owl.
I hope you get a chance to check out the book. Review it. Tell a friend about it. The book releases on April 3rd, 2022!
I am looking forward to getting to know the Good Reads community.
Mark
Kyle the Coyote: Lost in the Desert
I wanted to introduce myself to the Good Reads Community. My hope with these blogs is to provide a stream of thought. There is not going to be a ton of editing or flowery language. Just down and dirty, so you can get to know me and what I am up to.
My name is Mark Terry. "Kyle the Coyote" is my first children's book. However, I've been writing for a long time. From scripts I have written (or sometimes re-written) to short stories, and many magazine articles.
If you are interested in some of my filmmaking articles check them out in Filmmaker Magazine.
I am the first ever double major from Saint Leo University with BA's in English-Writing and English-Theater. Saint Leo University is in a rural town about 1 hour north of Tampa. In a rare twist, not only was I doing theater/acting in the local Florida market in the late 90s but at the same time played for our college's basketball team.
There was one point at age 19 I even worked at Home Shopping Network in St. Pete. I'll never work the 3rd shift again!
In 2004, I relocated to Los Angeles to pursue acting and filmmaking. In late 2005 I joined the Screen Actors Guild. Before the age of 30 I sold my first feature film to Warner Bros. and Netflix. It is a big accomplishment to finish any project but to do it in Los Angeles with knowing no one, is something I will always hold in high regard.
I am still doing acting and stunts. By the end of 2022 I will have a new feature release.
Just like many of you, I love animals. In no specific order my favorites are dogs, cats, sloths, and orangutans. I've never met anyone who dislikes dogs. However, coyotes have a strange dislike/fear towards them. Misunderstood is likely a better word. That's part of the reason why I decided to create Kyle as a coyote. The other reason is I saw Kyle the Coyote many times on a trail camera. I will write a different blog about the real life Kyle the Coyote. Coming soon!
Coyotes are closer to wolves than domesticated dogs. Just like any wild animal, coyotes are hungry but they are not dangerous to humans. Our little pets are a different story which is why I know there is a certain stigma around coyotes.
The book "Kyle the Coyote: Lost in the Desert" is a rhyming story about a coyote pup who gets lost in the desert southwest. The moral centers around what can happen if a child were to get lost or separated from his/her parents.
In addition, the book is packed with facts about animals and information hooted out by Kyle's friend, Oliver the Owl.
I hope you get a chance to check out the book. Review it. Tell a friend about it. The book releases on April 3rd, 2022!
I am looking forward to getting to know the Good Reads community.
Mark
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