Terri Alkire is an award-winning screenwriter who creates uplifting holiday romantic comedies that leave audiences smiling and reminds them it’s never too late for love, laughter, and a new chapter. Her work has earned recognition as a Winner, Top Ten Finalist, Finalist, Semi-Finalist, and Quarter-Finalist in multiple Holiday/Family and multi-genre screenplay competitions. Terri studied screenwriting at UCLA and continues to refine her craft through mentorships with Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix writers, as well as attending retreats and seminars focused on developing Christmas and romantic comedy features. Trained in both three-act and nine-act structures, she brings a strong foundation to her storytelling. Prior to screenwriting Terri worked in the fields of education and psychology often with Native American and Spanish=speaking students and adults and with students with special needs. Terri writes from her Los Angeles home alongside her dog Monet, who takes his role of guarding against leaf blowers and Amazon deliveries very seriously. Terri welcomes the opportunity to collaborate in bringing her heartfelt holiday romances to the screen.