I'm a fiction author, essayist and screenwriter at your service. In my spare time, I work as a book and script doctor and translator.

If you're interested taking a look at my young adult fantasy novel series set in a Swiss finishing school, the first book of which is complete, I hope you'll make contact with my agent, Joe Veltre, listed below with the project pitch.

If you're interested in my second young adult fantasy series set in the Black Forest, the first book of which is described below and nearly completed, I hope you'll let us know.

"Working with Deanna has been a joy. From story concept and character development to subplots and editing the finished manuscript--she's skilled in all these areas. She's like a midwife who's been to medical school: She knows how bring out the story-in-potential without twisting it or the author's original vision."--Rhonda Stapleton, young adult author

"Thank you for the excellent translation of my horror script, treatment, and logline, Deanna. I'm pleased to say the script has been requested by several American production companies. I couldn't have done it without you."--Johannes Renz, German screenwriter

"Thanks again for the wonderful feedback on my treatment and script. Your in-depth understanding of character psychology and genre structure continue to amaze me. It's great to work with a well-educated writer who has enough background to brainstorm topics like the founding of Europe and a medieval monastery."--Jørn Precht, author of "Abgefahren," a romantic comedy on the German screen and countless television dramas, thrillers and comedies

"I just want to give you a thank-you note, for all you do: so openly, honestly, and whole-heartedly. I am always impressed with you--your writing, your championing of other women's works, and your inspiring attitude toward chick lit and contemporary women's stories."--Josie Brown, author of TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES and IMPOSSIBLY TONGUE TIED

"I love working with a pro! Your research is impeccable and so relevant. I couldn't cut one word (we haven't measured out space yet . . . but so far, it was all golden). Many thanks. This is just fantastic." --Charis Calhoon, editor of the Romance Writers Report

"Deanna knows Story with a capital "S". With sensitivity, acuity and respect for the creative process, she guided me through the development of my first script--from the initial concept to the synopsis, from the synopsis to the treatment, then on to the drafting and the dialogue. Her coaching helped me bring out subplots, character psychology and themes already inherent in the work in a way that felt natural and right."--Denise Johnson, author of "Priceless," a crime story with heart and soul

"I really appreciate your feedback on my comic treatments and scripts. It's rare to find an author who is both outrageously funny and seriously detail-oriented like you. Keep up the great work!"
--Marius Janz, writer/director of "Blind Date" and "Love at First Shot"

"Abgedreht in Stuttgart," a German comedy TV series I co-write
Anthologized short stories and essays (See my site)

M.A., Applied Linguistics, San Jose State University
B.A., Classical Studies, Stanford University
Graduate with honors, ten-month screenwriting program, Interspherial Screenwriting School, Stuttgart, Germany
Presidential Scholar in the Arts
National Recognition and Talent Search Award
Bank of America Fine Arts Award
Purchase Prize Award, International Artist Book Show, Art Institute of Chicago
National Council of Teachers of English Writing Award
First Place, Romancing the Novel Award
First Place, James D. Phelan Literary Award

PROJECT ONE

Title: The Last Virgin at St. Gilles Charm School

Author: Deanna Carlyle

Genre: YA fantasy suspense novel

Word count: 70,000, completed

Tone: darkly comic

Agent: Joe Veltre, Artists Literary Group

Teaser: Welcome to St. Gilles. Good luck graduating with your soul intact.

Logline: A 15-year-old tomboy is sent to a Swiss finishing school, where, between etiquette classes and a budding romance with a ghost, she discovers her powers as a hereditary prophetess and uncovers a plot to “dummify” teen girls, a procedure that partially siphons off their soul and grants immortality to wealthy, unscrupulous adults.

PROJECT TWO

Nearly complete:
A new, darkly comic, young adult fantasy novel

Little Witch in a Big Pond
By Deanna Carlyle

An English teen's year abroad takes her to a magical dimension in the Black Forest, where she discovers her true origin and identity as a witch. But is she a good one or a bad one? After her sixteenth birthday, she'll find out.