DIANA DAVIS
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WHO IS THIS CHICK?
I'm a writer who started as a baker who didn’t bake, a dental assistant to the dental assistant and a shoe saleswoman who gagged around feet.
Since then, I've been paid to write all kinds of stuff for all kinds of companies in all kinds of offices. I've even written newspaper ads for car dealers (your puppy has probably pooped on some of my best work).
CLICK HERE to read everything that's ever shaped me as a writer. Or, if you prefer something more corporate, you can download my resume on the right (or below, if you're on your phone).
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LONG FORM SCRIPTING
This 1700s Gumbo has ALL THE THINGS | Ancient Recipes With Sohla
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Sohla is cooking up an old school Creole favorite - a gumbo recipe from the 1700s that contains 4 types of protein in one pot. This delicious stew combines West African and Native American cultural traditions with French and Spanish ingredients, plus it’s the official cuisine of Louisiana. Learn more about it’s history in this episode of Ancient Recipes With Sohla! THE RECIPES - kosher salt - 1 pound boneless beef short rib, cut into 1-inch pieces - 1 ham knuckle, deboned & cut into 1-inch pieces - ½ cup lard - ½ cup all-purpose flour - 2 large crabs, cut into quarters - 4 dozen okra pods, sliced into ½-inch rounds - 1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped - 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped - 3 celery stalks, chopped - 1 pound peeled shrimp - cooked Carolina gold rice for serving 1. Generously season the beef all over with kosher salt. 2. In a large pot, heat the lard over medium-high heat. Sear the beef and pork knuckle in batches until deeply browned on all sides. 3. Transfer to a plate and set aside. 4. Reduce heat to medium. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it’s a peanut butter brown color. 5. Add the okra, onion, pepper, celery, and big pinch of kosher salt. 6. Cook, stirring constantly until tender, about 5 minutes. 7. Add the crab, beef, and ham and cook, stirring frequently, for about 15 minutes. 8. Add enough water to cover the contents 2 inches deep. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. 9. Add salt to taste and cook until the beef is tender, about 2 hours. 10. Add the shrimp and simmer until cooked, about 3 minutes. Serve over rice. #AncientRecipes Subscribe for more Ancient Recipes with Sohla and other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Learn more about The HISTORY Channel and watch full episodes on our site: https://history.com Check out exclusive HISTORY content: History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletter Website - https://histv.co/History Facebook - https://histv.co/Facebook Twitter - https://histv.co/Twitter Stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at http://history.com/schedule. Ancient Recipes with Sohla takes the food you know and love and traces it back to its origins. In each episode, Sohla El-Waylly details the surprising history of some of our favorite dishes as she attempts to recreate the original version using historical cooking techniques and ingredients. Along the way, Sohla highlights the differences between the ancient recipe and how we would prepare the modern version today. http://histv.co/ancientrecipes HISTORY® is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network’s all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming.Entertainment
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Should meat jelly make a comeback? | Ancient Recipes With Sohla
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Sohla tackles the wildest recipe yet - an aspic jelly with fish tongues and lips from the earliest known Arabic cookbook, in this episode of Ancient Recipes. THE RECIPE Ingredients: - 2 tablespoons coriander seeds, coarsely ground - 1 tablespoon dried spikenard - 5 whole cloves - 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns - 1 teaspoon whole long pepper - 6 to 8 large carp heads - ½ cup white wine vinegar - 1 small bunch parsley, tied with twine - 1 3-inch piece galangal, scrubbed & split in half lengthwise - 1 3-inch piece ginger, scrubbed & split in half lengthwise - 1 3-inch piece cassia - 3 small onions, root trimmed & peeled - 2 teaspoons saffron threads Process: 1. In a double-layered piece of cheesecloth, combine coriander, spikenard, cloves, black pepper, and long pepper, and wrap in a bundle securing with twine. Wrap parsley together in a bundle and secure with twine. 2. Add carp heads to a large stockpot and cover with water. Add vinegar, parsley, galangal, ginger, cassia, onions, and the bundle of spices. 3. Cover and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, partially covered, until the heads are totally tender - about 1 hour. 4. Use tongs to remove the heads and set aside until cool enough to handle. Strain the stock and discard the solids. Return the stock to the pot. 5. With your fingers, crush the saffron threads into a small bowl. Add ¼ cup of the fish stock and set aside to bloom. 6. Pull the lips and tongues from the fish heads and add to the pot of fish stock. 7. Add the steeped saffron to the pot and gently simmer uncovered until reduced by half. 8. Portion the mixture into a serving bowl and chill until set. #AncientRecipes Subscribe for more Ancient Recipes with Sohla and other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Learn more about The HISTORY Channel and watch full episodes on our site: https://history.com Check out exclusive HISTORY content: History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletter Website - https://histv.co/History Facebook - https://histv.co/Facebook Twitter - https://histv.co/Twitter Ancient Recipes with Sohla takes the food you know and love and traces it back to its origins. In each episode, Sohla El-Waylly details the surprising history of some of our favorite dishes as she attempts to recreate the original version using historical cooking techniques and ingredients. Along the way, Sohla highlights the differences between the ancient recipe and how we would prepare the modern version today. http://histv.co/ancientrecipes HISTORY® is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network’s all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming.Entertainment
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Did this bread cause the Salem Witch Trials? | Ancient Recipes With Sohla
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In this Halloween edition of Ancient Recipes, Sohla recreates two recipes with a spooky past. First, she bakes a rye bread that may have been responsible for the Salem Witch Trials. Then she crafts the original Halloween treat - Druid Soul Cakes! THE RECIPES Rye Bread Recipe: - ½ cup medium grind cornmeal - 1 tablespoon kosher salt - ½ cup ale barm - About 5 cups rye flour - About 1/2 cup of lukewarm water 1. In a medium saucepan or cast iron skillet, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Whisk in the cornmeal and salt and simmer until thickened. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool until lukewarm. 2. Add rye flour & salt to a large bowl and mix together. 3. Add ale barm & cooled corn meal. Mix until evenly combined. 4. Gradually add water until a dough starts to form. 5. Knead for about 6-8 minutes. The dough will likely be stickier than a normal bread dough you are used to. 6. Place the dough into a greased bowl. Cover and let rise for an hour. 7. Divide the dough into 2 loaves. Roll into large balls & punch down slightly. Cover & let proof for about 2 hours. 8. Heat the oven with a baking stone to 375F. Transfer the bread to the stone and bake until it sounds hollow - about 45 minutes. Druid Soul Cake Recipe: - 6 ounces unsalted cultured butter, room temperature - 6 ounces mild honey - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary - Big pinch saffron threads - 1 pound whole wheat flour - ½ cup ale barm - 4 ounces dried currants - Whole milk 1. Cream together the butter, honey, cinnamon, rosemary, and saffron until fluffy. 2. Add the flour, ale barm, and mix to combine. 3. Fold in the currants so they’re evenly dispersed. 4. Break up the dough into 1” balls. Press them gently into a cookie shape until they’re about 1/4” thick. 5. Use a butter knife to mark each soul cake with a cross. Brush each one with milk. 6. Bake at 375F until golden - about 10 to 15 minutes. #AncientRecipes Subscribe for more Ancient Recipes with Sohla and other great The HISTORY Channel shows: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Learn more about The HISTORY Channel and watch full episodes on our site: https://history.com Check out exclusive HISTORY content: History Newsletter - https://histv.co/newsletter Website - https://histv.co/History Facebook - https://histv.co/Facebook Twitter - https://histv.co/Twitter Ancient Recipes with Sohla takes the food you know and love and traces it back to its origins. In each episode, Sohla El-Waylly details the surprising history of some of our favorite dishes as she attempts to recreate the original version using historical cooking techniques and ingredients. Along the way, Sohla highlights the differences between the ancient recipe and how we would prepare the modern version today. http://histv.co/ancientrecipes HISTORY® is the leading destination for award-winning original series and specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive, and entertaining manner across all platforms. The network’s all-original programming slate features a roster of hit series, premium documentaries, and scripted event programming.Entertainment
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7 Action Figures That Might Actually Be DOLLS | SYFY WIRE
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Tom Neff, resident SYFY WIRE toy boy, is fed up with bullies calling his manly action figures DOLLS. But WAIT...what if the bullies are right? What if he's been living a lie and his Hot Toy 1:6 scale Deadpool is a doll after all? Are LJN Wrestling Figures dolls? Is She-Ra an action figure? What is the difference between a DOLL and an action figure anyway? Does it even matter? All of these extremely important questions that cut to core of our toy-loving souls will be definitively answered as TOYMASTERS unboxes, analyses and determines if your favorite toys are actually dolls or action figures. Featuring: Rare vintage G.I. Joes, Mego, LJN WWF figures, Hulk Hogan, Rey & Kylo Ren, She-Ra Princess of Power, He-Man, Masters of the Universe, DC SUper Hero Girls About Toy Masters: Tom Neff’s his name. Toys are his game. “Yo Joe!” and all aboard the nostalgiatrain as we recall the greatest action figures and collectibles from your childhood (or yourparents’ childhoods, you know, depending on… when you were born. And stuff). About SYFY WIRE: SYFY WIRE is dedicated to all things science fiction, fantasy, horror and general nerd culture. We cover movies, TV, comics, books, video games, space, technology and anything geeky. Check out SYFY WIRE other places: Visit SYFYWIRE.com: https://www.syfywire.com Listen to SYFY WIRE Podcasts: https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/podcast Find SYFY WIRE on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SYFY/ Follow SYFY WIRE on Twitter: https://twitter.com/syfywire Follow SYFY WIRE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syfywire/ Follow SYFY WIRE on Tumblr: https://syfy.tumblr.com/ 7 Action Figures That Might Actually Be DOLLS | SYFY WIREEntertainment
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THE EXPANSE "RE-CAT"
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SYFY WIRE: ZOMBIES
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COMIC-CON LIVE: BEST COSPLAY
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BLASTR TV: BAR WARS
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SCREENWRITING
I've written a bunch of original TV pilot scripts and spec scripts for existing shows and even won a few awards for my work (listed below).
If you'd like to read them, collaborate on a new writing project or just want to nerd out and talk about plot structure and characterization, let's talk!
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TV.com Spec Spectacular: Semi-finalist
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Scriptapalooza International TV Writing Contest: 1st Place, Sitcom Category (This one comes with a super embarrassing video of me talking about my win.)
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Cannes Screenplay Contest: Official Selection
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People's Pilot, Top 10
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ScreenCraft Pilot Launch Contest: Semi Finalist
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ScreenCraft Pilot Launch Contest: Quarter Finalist
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Creative Screenwriting Screenplay Competition: Quarter finalist