Prolific Australian Author ‘s Books Gets Introduced In Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - June 29, 2015 - PRLog -- Little Studio Films www.littlestudiofilms.com has signed bestselling Australian author, Kate Welshman, whose novel, The Sound of Crazy Mountains, caught the eye of Literary Manager and Producer, Alexia Melocchi of Little Studio Films. The book tells the story of a deaf show jumper who struggles back to form after her horse is sabotaged at a major international event. Following an enthusiastic reception by both horsy and mainstream reading audiences, the film and television rights have been taken to Hollywood.

‘It’s a book I’m extremely proud of,’ said Welshman, the author of nine books published by top publishing houses including Random House, Scholastic and Egmont, as well as the independent publishing powerhouse, The Writer’s Coffee Shop. ‘The interest in the film rights is certainly very exciting, and I look forward to working with Alexia Melocchi of Little Studio Films to take the project to the next level.’

Welshman, whose lifelong passion for horses and riding led her to write about the dangerous and heroic world of show jumping, enjoyed the challenge of creating a deaf heroine.

‘I have always been fascinated by people who seem to be at a gross disadvantage but rise to the top of their fields in spite of it. I am particularly inspired by the profoundly deaf American equestrienne, Rachel Kolb, whose amazing attitude and determination have seen her excel in so many areas of life.’

It is a story that resonated with Alexia Melocchi from the outset. ‘The book’s themes, as well as the cinematic qualities of its setting and characters, make it an appealing prospect for film and television.’

Welshman’s novel can be purchased on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/Sound-Crazy-Mountains-Kate-Welshman-ebook/dp/B00GTSK4O4.

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