"The Village Pays Off"

EPILEPSY EDUCATION HELPS!

Epilepsy is a condition that is misunderstood and misdiagnosed so often. As I was in the library one day, I was wearing my "Epilepsy Volunteer T-shirt". When I walked by a young man he smiled at me and as I was going back to my seat his mother stopped me. She asked me about my T-shirt and I informed her that I developed epilepsy from a fall in college and that I had come back from the National Epilepsy Convention.

This lady, Ms Oliver then told me of her son not wanting to go back to school or church because of the "peer pressure" he was receiving because of it. I asked could I speak to him and she said, "Please".

Her son was 13 yrs old and I shared with him how I had epilepsy. I also informed him of famous people having epilepsy like Pres. Roosevelt, Danny Glover, Thomas Edison, and others. He was shocked! I then gave him a copy of my novel "The Village" and some T-shirts. This happened the last school year.

Today, October 11, 2012 I received a call from Ms Oliver telling me she is going to contact the "Anderson Cooper Show" and share that since we had talked this year she decided to give her son more freedom with his classes. He is now making A's in some classes and they are doing great! They could not get into the studio at CNN.

The mother  had to call me and inform me of the change! She said, "Lowell, that day we met you in the library out of nowhere really made a difference in his life!"

November is "National Epilepsy Awareness Month" . The president of Messenger Films, Mr. Cristobal Krusen came last month to share with a number of people how he read the novel and feel it has the potential to be movie.

With Muscular Dystrophy, MS, Parkinson's, and Cerebral Palsy, the four (4) of these conditions together do not out number the amount of people who have Epilepsy! There are over 3 million individuals with epilepsy in the US and 50 million in the world.

                  The family from Va.Beach at CNN last year outside of the studio.

 

 

Film Maker Comes to Va. Beach Talks About The Village

Cristobal Krusen shares His Thoughts About "The Village"

On September 7, 2012, the writer and director of the award winning film, "Undaunted, The Early Days of Josh McDowell, Mr. Cristobal Krusen came to Virginia Beach.

Cris, connected with Lowell G.Evans, author of, "The Village" and informed him that he would do a "sneak preview" of his latest movie "Undaunted", scheduled to come out on October 16, 2012, and also share with the attendances his thoughts of his novel becoming a motion picture. The people that attended the event were from New Life Providence Church, special guests, and people interested in seeing the film and hearing the views of Cris about "The Village" becoming a movie.

After viewing the movie, Cris explained how he was contacted by Pastor McDowell and requested to do the story on his life just by the pastor seeing a DVD done by Cris! WOW! Cris then traveled from the country of Belize to the United States to work with the pastor and write the script for the movie. The movie was filmed in several different locations. "UNDAUNTED", the documentary about Josh McDowell won two awards at this year's ICVM conference for Best Documentary and Best Evangelistic Film.

After the question and answer period of the program, Cris then explained to everyone the novel, "The Village." He stated how he had read the novel and had done a "personal interview" with the author and found a "deeper message" in the story than the one written by Lowell G. Evans. He shared his views  in making a movie from "The Village" would not only focus on epilepsy, which is why Lowell wrote the book, but on the response to "epilepsy" from society as well. This is what Cris found to be the "areas in the story" that would make it successful in the cinema!

When Cris introduced Lowell to the audience, he informed them of how they met over three (3) years ago at a church function for the men and how the friendship took off from that point. It was then when Lowell shared with everyone the importance of  "epilepsy education" in society and especially in the schools. He stated  how a movie is needed  for this message to reach the millions of people with the condition. Lowell has a statement which says, "I may have epilepsy, but epilepsy does not have me." The character that he has created in the novel, "Mr. Kevin Bolden" is a name going across the country to represent epilepsy.

Messenger Films and The Village, for Epilepsy Awareness are in the development stage of this project and are spreading the word about the movie that so many people want to see come to past. Mr. Kelvin Arthur is also working with Lowell on this project along with Ms Kysa Emonds. Please see the pictures from the visit to Virginia Beach from Mr. Krusen to talk about "The Village",

Please see:
 www.messengerfilms.com
 http://undauntedmovie.com

The Village..It Needs To Be A Movie

WHY NOT A MOVIE?

A number of times I ask people, "Have you seen that movie called "The Village"? The response is, "No, I have not. What is it about?" This is when I explain to the individual about the story of "The Village", Mr. Kevin Bolden, and epilepsy.

The next response is either, "Where is it playing at or is it on DVD?" This is when I share with them that it was a book I wrote to help educate people about epilepsy. The normal response I receive is that, "Man, that sounds so much like  movie."

Now that film maker Cristobal Krusen of Messenger Films has read the novel and interviewed me, here is his response:


 "The interview I conducted provided me the opportunity to explore areas of your story that I had pre-identified as holding the potential for a successful cinematic treatment. I now feel confident saying that – properly written,produced and directed – a compelling film can be made for a wide audience based partly on your book and partly on details of your life."

Cristobal Krusen

As I was thinking about the novel, this movie and this poem came to my mind. I am a "poet at heart". God gives me the words and all I do is put them on paper!

You might can relate to someone who put their faith in "the system" that we live in today but did not receive their return on their "investment." God has given us all whatever we need to make it in life and this book which has the potential of becoming a "movie" says it all. Please see the words that God placed on my heart about this on August 12,2012. I ask for your prayers for this to come to pass. I am going to give it my all as I feel it is what God wants me to do to help others with epilepsy and other health conditions as well.

Sincerely,
Lowell G.Evans
Author of: "The Village"
A novel of inspiration for the entire family!


"THE VILLAGE MOVIE"

When I  talk about "The Village"
It is not just a place for one to live
I am referring to a group of people
Who have nothing but love and respect to give

When I wrote my novel titled "The Village"
This was a way to keep me at peace
For all the things that happened to me
Should not have, but they did not cease

I got my college degree and worked hard everyday
This is what I was told was "The Secret" to life
I was even blessed to become a Father"
Of course that was after I found myself a wife

So I followed the "Game Plan" I was taught
For I was informed that "You can not fail"
Well then "epilepsy" came into the picture
And attempted to take the "wind out of my sail."

But I refuse to let anything change my thoughts
For what I had learned, "My God was the source"
This is why "The Village" will become a movie
For people need to know God, so I have to use my "voice"

I am speaking to everyone there is
And at the moment I am just doing it on paper
But God knows that many people will not take time to read
So the movie "The Village" is on the way much sooner than later.

"Words From The Heart"

Lowell G.Evans
August 11, 2012

SCHOOLS REQUESTING TV ABOUT EPILEPSY EDUCATION

Bettie F. Williams Elementary School Contacts TV Station


Mr. Lowell Evans has agreed to be a part of our Career Days activity at our school.  He is speaking to our kids as an author of his very important book about epilepsy. It would be a great human interest story if your station could cover one of these important events to share a very interesting story. Career Days will be held at Bettie F. Williams in Virginia Beach on Thursday, May 24th and Friday, May 25th from 8 – 10 AM.  It would be a great story to tell  the world that  people with disabilities are eager to share their own stories to help others have a better life. He is an incredible guy.

Thanks,
Delphina Malone
School Counselor
Bettie F. Williams Elementary
7757-648-4080

You Need To Finish The Book!

Poet Has Seizure at Seminar and Becomes a Author!

The day that Lowell Evans went to a writing seminar to enhance his poetry writing, little did he know that day would change his life. As he had been working day and night in the year of 2008, the lack of rest and other issues all met at one time. He had a seizure at the seminar!

When he came to, he was a little embarrassed and tried to explain the "condition" to the man he had just asked to take a picture for him. This man was Mr. Dreason Ruckett. He said to Dresason, "You know it is kind of funny, I started to write a book about epilepsy." Mr. Ruckett responded, "Why didn't you finish the book sir?" Lowell said to him, "Hey, I am not a author, I am a poet." The young man that asked him the question just crossed his arms behind his back and said with respect, "I know you are not an author sir, you did not finish the book! You need to finish the book sir."

Although this statement was one he did not expect to hear, Mr. Ruckett said it with so much respect, Lowell Evans decided to complete the novel, his first ever. All because of the fact that he had a seizure in front of someone who actually "believed in him", With the help of Dreason Ruckett and others, "The Village" was written. Mr. Ruckett is the owner of Lyrcial4cast Publishing in Hampton Roads. His partner Mr. Lee Sumlin III was the artist for the book.

The beautiful thing about Mr. Evans writing the book was that when he needed a publisher, not one time did Mr. Ruckett ask! When Lowell asked him to become the publisher, Mr. Ruckett responded, "It would be my pleasure." Lowell then asked, "Why didn't you ask me?" Mr. Ruckett said, "I knew if it was meant to be it would happen, so I just gave it to God."

Please meet Mr. Dreason Ruckett, Owner of Lyrical4cast Publishing

AND I DID NOT WANT TO RIDE THE BUS!

                    TWO WOMEN ON CITY BUS GIVES AUTHOR A CHANCE!

When Lowell G.Evans, author of "The Village" had to ride the city bus, he was frustrated! He was saying to himslef, "Man, I can't even afford to get my car fixed! Why me."?

As Lowell got on the bus he sat down with "everything" he needed to carry that day! It was embarrassing to say the least because it looked as though this man was "struggling"! The fact of the matter he was. But it was not for long.

Two Caucasian Ladies were sitting across the aisle from him and with the fact of them being strangers, he did not speak. It was the "first time" he had ever rode the bus and felt as though he was not going to make it in life. It was then when one of the ladies asked him in a very sweet way, "Good evening sir. What does your t-shirt mean,"? He was wearing his "Village T-shirt." As he explained the story of "The Village and Kevin Bolden" to them, they got excited.

Ms Diane said to her friend Ms Kathy, "We need to introduce Lowell to our girlfriend, don't you think?" Ms Kathy quickly responed, "We sure do." Lowell responded even quicker saying, "Thank you ladies but I am not interested in dating anyone at this time."  Both of the ladies began to laugh and Ms Diane said, "Oh no. Our girlfriend is a producer at Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). We want to share your story with her and try to have you on the TV." About three weeks later, Lowell G.Evans was on TV for the first time talking about his novel, "The Village"!

And to think, "Lowell did not want to ride the bus." The two ladies in the picture with Lowell are Ms Diane to the left and Ms Kathy to his right! They all have become great friends!