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Darlene McCullough

New York, NY

Born and raised in upstate NY, Darlene attended UAlbany for Theatre with an acting concentration. After a brief (3 year) detour to New Haven, CT she's finally landed in NYC. Now faced with perusing her passions full time, Darlene is auditioni... view more

  1. on November 1, 2010
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    The Right Fork: A Short Film not about Dining Etiquette by Millie & Jenn

    "THE RIGHT FORK" is a short film with an unexpected twist where everything goes wrong when the romance is so right.

    • 152% funded $2,360 pledged
    • 29 backers
    • Funded Nov 01, 2010
  2. on September 28, 2010
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    Darlene McCullough
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    Did you just hit your goal in 1 day!??! I think you did... :D Congrats!
  3. on June 9, 2010
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    Darlene McCullough
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    Two Thirds, John! w00t!
  4. on March 13, 2010
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    I'm so proud of this project! Nearly $2,000 in 2 days - 'gratz!
  5. on March 11, 2010
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    Funding for the Independent Film "Director's Cut" by Elana A. Mugdan

    "Director's Cut" is the story of an ex-film student who decides she's going to make the most ambitious, insane movie the world has ever seen.

    • 104% funded $2,621 pledged
    • 40 backers
    • Funded May 10, 2010
  6. on March 1, 2010
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    Darlene McCullough
    Posted project update #20

    Holy Schmoly!

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        Sharon on March 1, 2010

        You should send this press release to local home TV and newspapers! I love you to the sky! I am so proud of you! Get writing the next book, we are all waiting to see what happens next!


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  7. on February 22, 2010
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    Darlene McCullough
    Posted project update #19

    Ah, the Sweet Sense of Release

    Good morning Kickers!

    It's 9AM here on the East Coast (where most of you are, btw) and I've been up for a few hours working diligently to ensure that goals were met, deadlines were adhered to, Lulu Stores were completed, and Blog Posts were posted!

    (drum roll please)
    Ladies and Gentlemen: I'm pleased to announce that as of this morning Venture by Darlene McCullough is available for purchase at www.lulu.com/DarleneMcCullough

    It feels good! Really good; and very surreal. To be honest, it's been up since 8 so I could be sure that all the links worked properly - and no one's bought it yet; but that's not really the point, it is?

    The point is, I wrote a novel. I fulfilled a dream goal that I didn't even had the guts to tell people about before last October... and 4 months later I wrote a book. And you wonderful people helped.

    You should all have (or nearly have) received your copies by now. If not, please e-mail me at DarleneEMcCullough@gmail.com and we can look into where they've gotten to.

    If you have, I would love nothing more than for you to rate it and write a review! It helps promote the book and it's a great way to tell me that you like it (as much as I appreciate all those text messages and fbook notes I'm getting...) http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/venture/7846020

    One last thing: if you have friends and family that are going to jump on the ole bandwagon, please let them know as a special deal I'm offering 10% off at my Lulu Store before Wednesday morning! Use the phrase WINTERBOOK during checkout where it asks for Coupons before Wednesday and get 10% off on the book.

    Phew! Awesome...

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  8. on February 3, 2010
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    Darlene McCullough
    Posted project update #18

    They're HERE!

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        Sharon on February 3, 2010

        You are amazing! My eyes are overflowing with pride! I am so happy that you shared this monumental moment with me. Sarah is right, you never should cut toward yourself, or run with scissors, or pee in the road, or play with matches....Say hello to Tyra for me! I love you to the sky sweet pincess!!! Mom

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        Sharon on February 3, 2010

        I meant sweet princess.....I think you are amazing! You come from a long line of women with their heads screwed on straight. (that can not type) Love ya, Mom

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        Johanna Kobran on February 3, 2010

        Congratulations to the best granddaughter-in-law ever--so bright and talented too. Can not wait to read the book. Love, Johanna AKA Grandma K


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  9. on January 28, 2010
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    Darlene McCullough
    Posted project update #17

    RELEASE (It's Finished)

    The video says it all, but for those without time to read it, here's the short version:

    The copies have been edited, the illustrations have been proofed. The dedication written, the acknowledgments typed, and typos corrected. Just a few moments ago I uploaded the book to Lulu.com and ordered your copies of Venture.

    To clarify - the book will not be available for public order until your copies have been mailed out; I didn't think it was fair that anyone else have it before you. Once the hard copies are mailed I'll e-mail those of you who requested a PDF the files you asked for.

    This week is made of WIN and it's all thanks to all of you!

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        Brett Rabideau on January 28, 2010

        *OUTSTANDING*!!!


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  10. on January 28, 2010
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    Darlene McCullough
    Posted project update #16

    Ant-t-t-ticipation

    I'm getting palm sweats wanting to jump the gun and order the books from Lulu - but no. I'm waiting patiently for the final proofs from Jenne. And let me tell you something: the artwork looks AWESOME!

    I want to tell you about how beautiful it is. I want to tell you about the details, the little Easter eggs she's painstakingly put into the map and the beautiful curves of the ______ - but I can't. I don't want to ruin it. What I can do, however, is share this with you.

    Jenne sent me this great picture of her workspace. She's done draft after draft, trying to get things just right; and judging by the size of the pile of tea bags and the toothbrush at the ready, she's not been sleeping as much as she should.

    ....it's almost time!!

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