Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Dustin Green. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Dustin, appreciate you joining us today. What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?

My first book, “A.V.A.R.I.C.E. – A Short Story Anthology,” is currently on presale. This book is the culmination of a concept I first had back in 2016.

8 years in the making, this story serves as the basis for a feature film that’s currently in development. I also plan on publishing a novel around a character related to this book within the next year.

Dustin, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I started writing at age 7. My grandmother, a school teacher, was the author of several children’s books. She taught me the importance of storytelling, including what a great story tells us about ourselves.

After college, I decided to learn as much as I could about the television industry in my hometown of Baltimore, MD by working at the local TV stations. I started as an editor and finally worked my way up to sports producer at the local Fox affiliate. I eventually got a job as a producer for regional sports network in D.C. where I worked for 9 years before transitioning to Los Angeles.

Most of my work focuses on our humanity and the lack of perception in our current society that keeps us from connecting on the most basic level. While race, gender, and faith pervade my work, class is the theme I wrestle with the most. Most Americans are unaware of how they have been/are being manipulated based upon their socioeconomic status in our country. Whether it’s politics, health care, schools, or law enforcement, our position in the social stratum of the United States dictates much of how our lives will play out.

I love creating characters who are forced to discover and deal with our own faults. My hope is that viewers and readers gain new insight into their own lives after going on this storytelling journey.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

For me, knowing that the tenets expressed in my work have a positive effect on the audience is the most gratifying part of writing. In an age where anything can be said and believed – whether true or untrue – I think the job of the creative has become more important than ever.

I was once told that storytelling is a “noble profession.” Throughout human history, storytellers have been trusted to record the accuracy of important events as well as the deeper meanings each tale holds. The weight of this responsibility cannot be overstated.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

I want my work to point as many people to their purpose as possible. So often these days, people finds themselves living a banal existence. Their jobs, relationships, and living situations are something they “must do” as is dictated by society versus a motivation from within.

For me, this purpose comes from my faith. As a Christian, I believe that God has a purpose for each and every person on this earth. Playing a small role in helping another discover this is an important part of my spiritual development.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://a.co/d/j1dotDd
• Twitter: @DGdaStorytella

Image Credits
Photos by J. Chris Rouse (Instagram: @jchrisrouse)