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DivaSoulSista is the Internet alter ego of Karyn Beach. In addition to DivaSoulSista.com, Karyn is also a writer currently pursuing a new career as a success coach (www.karynbeach.com).
Karyn's vision for DivaSoulSista continues to evolve. The site has experienced phenomenal growth based on word of mouth alone. A true labor of love, Karyn has personally designed and redesigned the site.
In 2008, Karyn appeared as a contestant on Who Wants to be a Millionaire. She made it to the $250,000 question before deciding to walk away with $100,000.
n late 2005, a short film based on one of her scripts, P.N.O.K. - Primary Next of Kin, was released. It takes a personal look at the war in Iraq through the eyes of two soldiers on notification detail and the families they visit. The film features performances by Danny Glover and Irma P. Hall (of Soul Food fame) Currently, the film's producers are looking at putting the complete film on-line. (http://www.myspace.com/pnokmovie)
Karyn is a native of Cleveland, Ohio but has lived in Maryland and Los Angeles, California as well. With a bachelor's in broadcast journalism from Ohio University, Karyn has had an eclectic career - always revolving in some way around communications. Whether working as a radio news producer, a public relations professional, a trainer and technical writer, or a web mistress, she's had a lifelong affair with words (both spoken and written).
Karyn would love to hear any comments or suggestions you may have regarding DivaSoulSista. Email her directly at diva@divasoulsista.com
Thomas originally hails from South Carolina, but now resides in the Los Angeles area where he is successfully pursuing a career as a screenwriter. Thomas’ first taste of success came in 2004 when his first screenplay Beat of the Drum, an urban horror script, landed him a spot in the 2004 Script Doctor 911 workshop.
Right now, Thomas has meetings scheduled with Lionsgate (the studio responsible for Tyler Perry's films as well as Pride and Hostel), and with Simmons-Lathan (Def Comedy Jam). Both companies have expressed an interest in his comedy script, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. On Christmas Eve, a frustrated Mrs. Claus attempts to sabotage Santa's big night in an effort to get him fired!
Currently, Thomas has been accepted into the Writers Guild's Independent Writers' Caucus where emerging writers have the enviable opportunity to gain exposure by networking with industry professionals and collaborating with other independent writers.
Writing is like second nature to Thomas who has been writing seriously since college. While in school, Thomas took a freelance job writing for The Charleston Free time Magazine in his hometown. He was the paper’s sole film critic. Recently he started writing reviews for a LA-based magazine called Valley Scene Magazine, where he offers both film and theater critiques.
Thomas also completed a stint as a Fellow in Film Independent’s Project: Involve mentorship program. His second script, Mya's Truth, about a woman struggling with self esteem issues got him into Project: Involve and generated the interest of the Writers Guild.
Email Tom to discuss his latest reviews at: tom@divasoulsista.com
