Another Xlibris author may see his story larger than life on the big screen. Author Pete Liebengood, who participated in the recent Author Solutions’ Book-to-Screen Pitchfest in Los Angeles, US, presented his book “Accidental Droning” to participating agents, producers, and studio executives at the event. The book caught the attention of a Hollywood producer and has been optioned for a possible movie adaptation.
Author Solutions, the world leader in self-publishing, is the parent company of Xlibris Publishing. Author Solutions’ Book-to-Screen Pitchfest is aimed at connecting self-published authors with key Hollywood decision makers.
Accidental Droning follows the unexpected turn of events in the life of Bo Granger who flies a private drone to pass the time after losing his job. To his surprise, the drone captures a woman being murdered by drowning. He becomes caught between turning the footage over to the authorities or keeping his silence to save himself and his wife’s political ambition. A series of misfortunes comes his way as he becomes a target of a hitman, gets wrongly accused of sexual assault, and becomes embroiled in a steamy extramarital affair with an ambitious female journalist.
Last year, American production company Double Lenses, Inc. finalized an option agreement with Xlibris author Chelsea Ashe to adapt her book “Happy Hour Stories” into a movie.
Watch out for the next Book-to-Screen PitchFest in Las Vegas in June 2016. Details to follow soon.