Authors and Illustrators Database

R. J. Fox

Born: 06/13/1977  Dearborn, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent
Parents: Robert J. and Annette M. Fox
Spouse: Ellen Schultz-Fox
Children: Lillian; Robert
Address(es):
Ypsilanti, MI
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://rjfoxwriter.wordpress.com/

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Image of Awaiting Identification Awaiting Identification Fiction Adult Ann Arbor, Fish Out of Water Books 2018
Image of Tales From the Dork Side Tales From the Dork Side Non Fiction, Short Stories Adult Ann Arbor, Fifth Avenue Press 2017
Image of Love & Vodka: My Surreal Adventures in Ukraine Love & Vodka: My Surreal Adventures in Ukraine
- Review: https://www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/love-and-vodka/
Non Fiction, Biography, Travel Adult Ann Arbor, Fish Out of Water Books 2016
Film/TV/Theater Writings:
- Steve’s Place (2009) Short Film (Official Selection Flint Film Festival) Nap Nyet (2006) Short film Wrap Party (2004) Short film The Wasted Drink (2003) Short film Clowny Day (2002) Short film Cork (2002) Short film Nostalgia on a Rickety Bench (2002) Short film (Official Selection—Ann Arbor Cinema Slam) Atkins and the Bum (2001) Short film (Official Selection—Ann Arbor Cinema Slam) The End (2000) 16mm Short film (Official Selection—Ann Arbor Cinema Slam) Jehovah’s Unwitnessed (1998) 16mm short film (Official Selection-East Lansing Film Festival; Ann Arbor Cinema Slam) After Hours. Writer (1999) 16mm short. (Selected for production by Detroit Film Center)
Drama Adult 1998-2009
Other writings:
- Work has appeared in over 30 journals and magazines such as: The Medulla Review, Common Line Journal, The Rusty Nail (literary magazine), The Commonline Journal, The Wordsmith Journal Magazine, Dearborn Times-Herald, and Detroit News. For a complete list, see the author's website.
Adult
What is the aim or goal of your writing: I am driven to write not out of want, but out of need. It all started in the 10th grade when I had an English teacher who sparked a dream that I never gave up on. Writing to me is the ultimate escape and adds so much color to my world.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: Yes

Skills:
Author
Other - Screenwriter, Producer, Director, Editor

Awards:

Name Date
Feature Quarter-Finalist Champion Screenwriting Competition for Rebound Man 2011
Audience Choice Award Winner: Canton One-Acts Festival (“The Rental”)
- Presented at The Village Theater at Cherry Hill, Canton, MI
2011
Quarter-Finalist 2009 Screenwriting Expo Screenplay Competition
- best romance category
2009
Semi-Finalist 2007 Slamdance Screenwriting Competition (original pilot) 2007
Semi-Finalist 2007 Scriptapalooza for "The Office"
- Quarter-finalist 2004 Scriptapalooza
2007
Finalist: American Accolades, 2000 Hollywood Symposium
- final 15 out of over 700 entries for this award Semi-finalist 2000, 2001
2004
Winner, Best Film—Rackham Film Showcase–University of Michigan for "The Wasted Drink" 2003
ASA Screenwriting from the Soul Competition 2001

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Masters, English Education (M.A.) Wayne State University Detroit, MI 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) University of Michigan - Dearborn Dearborn, MI 2000

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Media Teacher: TV/Radio, Speech, Journalism. Created and implemented TV/Radio Curriculum. Founded school’s Film Club and radio station. Film Club Advisor. Resident DJ. Ann Arbor Public Schools Ann Arbor, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 2005
English teacher Academy of Inkster Inkster, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 2005
Assistant copywriter. Public Relations Coordinator Western Creative Advertising Agency Redford, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 2004-2005
English/Speech Teacher. Yearbook Advisor. PR Writer Advanced Technology Academy Detroit, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 2003-2004
English Teacher Cabrini High School Allen Park, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 2002-2003
Public Relations Coordinator Ford Motor Company Research Laboratory Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1998-2000
Production Intern—Mitch Albom Show; Paul W. Smith Show
- Feb. 1998 May 1998
WJR Studios (760 AM.) Detroit, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1998
Assistant Editor; Reporter; Photographer; Sales
- Summer 2002; Summer 2001; Summer 1997.
Dearborn Times Herald Newspaper Dearborn, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1997-2002
Intern
- Sept. 1997-Dec. 1997: Assistant Director; Promo Producer; Copywriter.
PBS Detroit Public Television Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1997

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