Unsolicited with Alicia Ontiveros

After some time away, I update you a huge creative shift that will change the trajectory of Mother of the Ride.

I'm baaaaaaack! You're getting a full update on the Reese Witherspoon LitUp Competition and where I am with Mother of the Ride.

Don't be lame. Go check out the Instagram highlights for the full effect: @unsolicitedthepodcast

01:42 - Recap on the Reese Witherspoon Book Club LitUp Competition

22:19 - Learning about Mythology from Adrucia Apana, Leif Lillehaugen and Kevin Fox

28:27 - Feedback on Mother of the Ride from script consultant Melanie Chapman

31:19 - Family table read of Mother of the Ride

This month Reese Witherspoon launched a literary competition called LitUp that challenges underrepresented, unpublished writers to submit stories that feature female protagonists for the opportunity to attend a writer's summit and be mentored by professionals in the industry.

A story that has been burning in my heart was barely started when I heard about the competition, so I lit a fire under my ass and got to work. Will I make it by the end of the month? Stay tuned to find out.

Learn more about how I analyze the stories I'm telling through three lenses: truth, heritage and ritual, and why they influence so much of my storytelling.

Here is a LINK to the short film I made and mention in the episode called #inThisTogether. (https://www.verosproductions.com/work/inthistogether)

A brief intro on the what and why behind the podcast.

Follow more of the madness at @unsolicitedthepodcast on Instagram.