"Writing is like prostitution. First you do it for love, and then for a few close friends, and then for money.”
Moliere
Writer & Producer at
JobzTV, LLC.
The Legacy Productions TV Series
2009 - Present
The Legacy Productions presents "Jobz", a 9-5 Bootcamp - Stop the chase and achieve the dream with Jobz. Currently in Development in New Hampshire.
Defining Extraordinary Moments for a Positive, Global Future http://thelegacyproductions.com/
Writer/Producer & Co-Creator of
Dreamcations
A White Sparrow Entertainment
Television Production
2009
White Sparrow Entertainment presents 'Dreamcations' the virtual vacation series. Where a dream vacation never goes out of season.
Writer (pitched stories and episodes)
Paramount Home Entertainment - Star Trek: Enterprise
Motion Pictures and Film industry
2001 – 2005
Laura A. Van Vleet and Greg Norris, were chosen as A-list writers to pitch to Star Trek:Voyager, selling two stories to the successful franchise. They were then requested by the-powers-that-be, to pitch to the next Star Trek Series, - Star Trek: Enterprise, being called upon to pitch once or twice a week.
Author
Playing Poker with the Big Boys: A Woman's Guide to Poker
Barnes & Noble Books
Publishing industry
2003 – 2003
Written with G.L. Norris: This easy-to-use, comprehensive guide to playing numerous poker variations was so well received, Barnes & Noble Books bought the 2nd reprint rights in 2003.
Writer & Columnist - Numerous National & Regional Publications
Sci-Fi Channel Magazine, Cinescape, Arts Around Boston, Topia, The Boston Herald, Metro Boston and the ASPCA Animal Watch Magazine
Entertainment Industry
1995 - 2003
Conducted celebrity interviews many times over, with such notable personalities as Kate Mulgrew, William Shatner, Morgan Freeman, Leonard Nimoy, Martin Landau, Stan Lee... and the list goes on.
Writer (Pitched & Sold Television Episodes)
Paramount Home Entertainment - Star Trek: Voyager
Motion Pictures and Film industry
1997 – 2000
As professional screenwriters for television, Laura A. Van Vleet and Gregory Norris pitched numerous episodes & stories on a weekly basis to Paramount's classic third live action entry into the Star Trek Franchise, Star Trek: Voyager. Together this writing team sold two stories which made it to screen titled, Counterpoint and Gravity.
From Memory-Alpha.org
The original pitch for the episode - written by Gregory L. Norris and Laura Van Vleet, based on a screenplay of Van Vleet's, and entitled "The Hiding" - was focused on Seven of Nine. The refugees were hiding in Voyager's landing pads, and, when Voyager was forced to land, Seven risked her life to take the refugees into neutral space in a shuttlecraft, against Janeway's orders. The two pitchers were delighted with the changes made to their pitch by Michael Taylor, in particular the focus on a love story for Janeway. (Star Trek Monthly issue 80)
The working titles for this episode were The Refugee and Refuge.
In an interview shortly after filming, Kate Mulgrew called this her "favorite episode to date." In another, she claimed to have kissed the script when she first read it. Subsequently, she chose it as her favorite episode, and it was included as such in Star Trek: Fan Collective - Captain's Log.
Author
Playing Poker With the Big Boys: A Woman's Guide to Poker
ECW Press
Publishing industry
2001 – 2002
Published in 2002 & Written with G.L. Norris:
Playing with the Big Boys is an easy to follow, lively and practical guide to poker. From basic play to variations, strategies and tournament tips, women will soon become card-sharks armed with an arsenal of skills guaranteed to earn them the clout they need to join the fraternity.
Boston Film & Video
Screenwriting & Production
1992 – 1995
The screenwriting and production education I received from BF/VF provided me with the understanding and know-how to prepare me for a successful future in the entertainment industry.