Family Tree is almost fully cast. There are a few roles to fill, but I feel like dancing.

I want to thank everyone for your interest in the project. This is going to be so much fun. I believe the project will be a blessing to the participants and those who watch it.

I am actively praying that God not only bless the project, but the process to get there. As Bishop Jakes would say “Get Ready! Get Ready! Get Ready!”

The roles available:

Character Breakdowns:
•Franklin Dupri, 20 year old Anglo man
•Roberto Salvatora, 50 year old Latino
•Lindell, 19 year old African American woman
•Horace, 20 something East Indian man
•Harry, 20 something Anglo man
•Henry, 20 something African American man,
•Waitress

Also need some CREW positions:
•Sound Tech,
•Boom Operator
•Camera Person
•Production Assistant

If you are interested, please email uppcreative@yahoo.com

Peace and Love, Y’all

When you have you bible with you, or access to it, you are probably pretty confident. But when you are in the midst of a trial and your bible and the app are not available, what do you rely on? When You Forget Your Phone is a devotional that challenges you to memorize God’s word. If you know God’s word, it is easier to stand on His promises when your world is turbulent.
The fifteen verses included in this devotional are verses that God has spoken in the life of the author over the last year. This book will give some insight into her journey with the Lord.

You can get a free Amazon Kindle version of this devotional today 😉

My friend, Tamrah Moss at the ITOP Fine Arts Ministry is producing a show, Down By the River on June 6 at 7:30pm and June 7 at 3:30pm.

Everyone who said they were going to donate to the Family Tree project, now is the time. It is crunch time! Email me if you want to help. uppcreative@yahoo.com.

I love how God is bringing this project together. This story is going to be funny and touching. You will want to watch it over and over again.
Auditions today were a blast. There were some very talented ladies who spent some time reading for me. We had fun.

Dancing During the Storm is a collection of stories from projects that I have written over the years. They represent a desire to praise God despite the storms in my life. As the saying goes, you are going into a storm, in the middle of a storm or coming out of a storm. All of these stories tell of people who enjoy the life that God has given them and live it to the fullest. Each character has a storm in their life which they are going into, in the midst of, or coming out of.
The first story is about the first man to ever encounter a storm and the impact on his life.
The second story is about an African American book editor on her first date with her boss and allows him to see more of her life than she wanted revealed. She is heading into a storm over which she has no control.
The third story is a science fiction tale of the journey of a young woman who is searching for peace and quiet after spending the last two years on a planet that had to resemble hell. As she emerges from the storms of her life, she sees that things are not a easy as she thought they would be.
Enjoy these fun, light hearted stories, but hear the underlying intent. All of the main characters know that God is in control.
The cover was designed by Serena Barnett.

Today, we look at a young talented woman who uses her creative juices to make others feel good with the jewelry she crafts. Cate Lopez makes earrings, brackets and necklaces. Once in a Blue Moon, her company makes each piece unique. You can special order or buy what she has made. The cost is $5.00 in the United States, plus shipping if she has to mail them. Love her work. If you would like to order some jewelry, email me at uppcreative@yahoo.com

We are in the process of auditioning and getting things ready for shooting the movie, Family Tree. There are dozens of things that need to be done and your dollars will make a difference in the project. You will be so glad you did.

You can mail it to us:

UPP Creative
PO Box 11082
Fort Worth, Texas 76110

Family Tree is a dramedy that tells the story of an African American family that do not like each other, but is forced into having a family reunion by one of the members. The story explores family dynamics and what is family. Is it blood or relationship? And what does one have to do with the other?

You can get free Amazon kindle copy of the book today! Check it out and write a review.