Hey friends,
Let me tell you—May has been wild. In the best, most exhilarating, beautifully chaotic kind of way. Honestly, if you'd told me a year ago that I'd be writing this update with a sleepy rescue dog snoring at my feet, a film adaptation of one of my plays in the works, and a brand-new creative company officially launched... I probably would’ve laughed and said, “Sure, in some parallel universe.” But here we are. It’s happening. All of it. And more.So let’s start with the big news: Blue Dasher Productions, LLC is officially off the ground! 🎉
This new venture has been a long time coming, and launching it has been equal parts terrifying and thrilling. Blue Dasher Productions is more than just a business—it’s a creative home. A place for writers, dreamers, makers, and believers in the power of storytelling. It’s where we’ll publish my books through Blue Dasher Press, celebrate iconic and rare films through Fantastic Classics, and empower writers of all levels through Workshops with Wren. It’s the creative company I always dreamed of building, and now it’s real. Like... real real.
In other huge news—my stage play Better Places to Go is being adapted into a film! The incredibly talented Adam Michael is directing, and watching this project come to life in a new medium is surreal in the best way. I wrote this play with my heart wide open, and seeing it through a cinematic lens has been such an emotional and fulfilling experience.Outside of the studio and the writing desk, I got to hit the road with my wonderful family for a little road trip to Santa Rosa, California. We had a blast—great weather, even better food, and plenty of laughs. We also spent a dreamy day lakeside at Rancho Seco, which reminded me how important it is to press pause and just be.Back in the world of words, I was honored to have an article published in Romance Writers Report called Break Through the Murky Middle. It’s a topic I’m passionate about because, let’s face it, the murky middle is where a lot of writers throw in the towel. But that’s also where the magic happens—if you push through.In family news, my beautiful niece Maha just turned 2 years old and is already a force of nature. Watching her grow is one of life’s greatest joys.I’ve also been keeping busy on the acting front, working on several new film projects, and (this is a fun one) I’m starring as Velvet Vane in the new web series Horror Hound Bites with Mary Kate. It’s campy, creepy, and an absolute blast.
Oh, and meet Winston Ruckus—the latest addition to my life. I adopted this scruffy ball of love from a local shelter, and he’s already the king of the household.The short film Please Stop, which I’m proud to be an associate producer on, was released recently, and it’s already making waves. Grateful to be part of a team creating such vital, powerful work.
Teaching remains one of my greatest joys, and I recently had the pleasure of teaching a virtual workshop for Dallas Area Romance Authors (DARA) called Creating an Effective Marketing Plan. Connecting with fellow writers never gets old—it fills my creative cup every single time.
And, of course, this month came with a bundle of new releases:
Group Project – A short play about labels, identity, and self-discovery among college students navigating the messy terrain of sexuality.
Boys Like Me – A collection of award-winning and previously published short stories that dig deep into lust, grief, love, paranormal encounters, and all the wild, weird feelings that make us human.
Frozen Stars (New Edition) – One of my most beloved stage plays is back in print! A coming-of-age drama with a Latin heartbeat, full of tension, truth, and tenderness. Thrilled to bring this story to a whole new generation of readers and performers.If it sounds like I’ve been busy, it’s because I have. And honestly? This summer is already shaping up to be my busiest—and most productive—yet.Before I sign off, I want to give the biggest thank-you to my incredible support system—my family, friends, creative collaborators, workshop attendees, and of course, you, my readers. You make all of this possible. Every page, every performance, every production—I carry your support with me always.
Stay bold, stay curious, and keep creating.
With gratitude and excitement,
Wren
P.S. Give your dog a treat from Winston Ruckus. He insists. 🐾