The Third Period novel wins gold

COLUMBUS — Author and screenwriter Steph West’s novel The Third Period was chosen as a gold medal winner this week by the North American Book Awards in the Sports Fiction category. Books were selected across several categories for “…exceptional craft, originality, and excellence in writing, editing, and design…”. You can read the full press release … More The Third Period novel wins gold

Red Fern Press welcomes new author Karson Brown

COLUMBUS— Red Fern Press welcomes Author and Artist Karson Brown to its label and is excited to launch her debut survival memoir 48 Days to Barbados Oct. 20 of 2026. “I chose Red Fern Press because I was extremely impressed with Steph West,” said Brown. “Her own writing career is prolific, and her decision to … More Red Fern Press welcomes new author Karson Brown

In the News: “Shoutout Ohio” talks with Steph West about business and social impact

COLUMBUS, OH — Shoutout Ohio recently posted an article about Steph West and her businesses Eleven One Productions and Red Fern Press to discuss how she got there and what she hopes her social impact will be through both of them. See what West is trying to accomplish by reading the article here.

Revenge Inc. to play Sept. 19 at the Atlanta Underground Film Festival

COLUMBUS (OH) — Eleven One Productions has earned another film festival selection for the short film titled REVENGE INC., starring and written by Dianna Craig; directed and produced by Stephanie A. West. REVENGE INC. will play on Sunday, Sept. 19, at the 18th annaul Atlanta Underground Film Festival in Atlanta, Ga., as an Official Selection within the … More Revenge Inc. to play Sept. 19 at the Atlanta Underground Film Festival

West film ‘Revenge Inc.’ picks up another selection

COLUMBUS (OH) — Producer and Director Stephanie West has earned another film festival selection for her short film titled REVENGE INC., starring and written by Dianna Craig. REVENGE INC, produced by West’s company Eleven One Productions, will play on Friday, Oct. 1, at the Macabre Faire Film Festival in Lebanon, Tenn., as an Official Selection … More West film ‘Revenge Inc.’ picks up another selection

Women Supporting Women: Sasha Levinson walking the walk

My friend Jami Cullen, a Columbus-based actress, recently sent me an article on IndieWire that was posted in our Columbus Women’s Filmmaker group, which I greatly appreciated. The article, by Kate Erbland, pointed out, yet again, that women in film continue to be sorely misrepresented in positions of power. Only eight percent of films currently set for release … More Women Supporting Women: Sasha Levinson walking the walk