Anita M. Cal
Anita M. Cal (born October 14, 1966) is an American author,[1][2][3][4][5][6] TV Writer, film producer, and international speaker[7][8][9] best known for writing on the TBS family comedies, Tyler Perry's House of Payne and Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns. Cal first made a name for herself as the Writer/Producer of the comedy feature Kinfolks,[10][11] developed by Showtime, Inc., starring In The House TV daughter Maia Campbell. Cal is also known as, A.M. Cal, the author of the December 2015 historical novel, Eighth Wonder: The Thomas Bethune Story, the true tale of a slave born blind, feeble, and left for dead who began playing Mozart at the age of three. The debut novel was awarded a SELF-e Highlighted Book by Library Journal and made available in libraries throughout the 50 states.[12]
Cal was born in Seattle, WA,[13] the daughter of Frances O. Cal, a manager for the State Department of Transportation and Relocation, and Clarence A. Cal, Sr., an electrical engineer for the Boeing Company.[14] Her parents, both Southern University alumni, are of African American origin, having migrated from Baton Rouge, LA to Tacoma, WA, after her father, a former military officer was transferred to Fort Lewis.
Cal attended Rainier Beach High School and transferred to Chief Sealth High School,[15][13] graduating with honors in 1984 at the age of 17. She attended the University of Washington, graduating in 1988 with a degree in Communications, Broadcasting. She also studied screenwriting at Cal State University, Northridge, winning a Best Graduate Screenwriting Scholarship from Garry Marshall[16] and graduating with honors in 1998. In 2015, Cal became a double doctoral student at Pepperdine University,[17] studying Organizational Leadership and Global Leadership with expected graduation dates of May 2017 and May 2018. Cal became a published scholar during her first semester of doctoral studies when the International Journal of Arts and Sciences selected her research with Dr. Leo Mallette on Celebrities and the United Nations: Leadership and referent power of global film ambassadors.[18]
Anita Cal began using her middle initial when she began writing as a reporter intern at the Seattle Times upon graduating college. She soon was selected as a general assignment and education reporter for the Los Angeles Times through the METPRO journalist training program. Cal also covered education for the Times Mirror Greenwich Times.
References
- ↑ http://suzannebrazil.com/interview-with-anita-m-cal-author-of-eighth-wonder-the-thomas-bethune-story/
- ↑ http://jackthriller.com/exclusive-interview-with-hollywood-screen-writer-turn-author-anita-m-cal/
- ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Eighth-Wonder-Thomas-Bethune-Story/dp/0996842519?ie=UTF8&qid=&ref_=tmm_pap_swatch_0&sr=
- ↑ Barnes & Noble. "Eighth Wonder: The Thomas Bethune Story". Barnes & Noble. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ↑ "author-and-speaker". author-and-speaker. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ↑ "Get To Know: A.M. Cal Novelist & Author Of “Eighth Wonder: The Thomas Bethune Story”". Home of Hip Hop Videos & Rap Music, News, Video, Mixtapes & more. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ↑ "Anita M. Cal". Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ↑ "Anita M. Cal". Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1093033/combined
- ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Kinfolks-VHS-Maia-Campbell/dp/6304745710
- ↑ "Kin-Folks". Retrieved 5 May 2016.
- ↑ "Anita Cal - Universal Broadcasting Network". Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- 1 2 "Anita Cal: Talented Writer/Producer Inspires Others To Reach For The Stars". Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ↑ "2001 Seattle Election - Lists of Contributors - McIver - Clist Title 2". Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ↑ http://www.classmates.com/yearbooks/Chief-Sealth-High-School/143066
- ↑ "CSUN Receives Grant for Media Students". latimes. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ↑ "Anita M Cal". ResearchGate. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ↑ http://www.universitypublications.net/ijas/0805/html/P5RS217.xml