Kianna Shore

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Kianna Shore is the author of the upcoming comic series Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus published by Titan Comics. An innovative storyteller, Kianna weaves impactful and engaging stories to create immersive experiences and build connections between people.
She was born in Busan, South Korea and adopted into a family near Dallas, Texas. Kianna studied at Boston University’s School of Global Studies and received her MFA Screenwriting degree from UCLA. When she is not writing, Kianna can be found befriending stray cats and hunting for the best boba in town. She currently lives in Japan.

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The Art of Writing for Visual Mediums
Sunday, November 3rd at 9:15am
Japan Writers Conference, FukushimaThis presentation focuses on the skills and techniques necessary to write for visual storytelling such as comics, web series, and film. We will examine scripts from film, television, and comics to explore the differences in writing, giving participants the confidence to explore this visual writing style.Blade Runner Launch Event
Saturday, August 3rd at 3pm
C/NE near Gakugei Daigaku, TokyoCome and celebrate the launch of Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus in Tokyo! Let’s talk writing, life in Japan, media, and more with Kianna and Yunah Chung, the VP of Content at Samansa.

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Blade Runner:
Tokyo Nexus

Tokyo 2015: Two Kalanthia survivors fight for their lives in a world where Blade Runners are the least of their problems. Following a failed mission Off-World, the only two survivors of a combat squad, ex-marine Mead and Replicant combat model Stix, have returned to Tokyo to search for the traitor who left them to die.Now operating as an unofficial private detective agency, Stix and Mead find themselves caught up in a deadly Patent War between the Yakuza, the Tyrell Corporation and Cheshire, a rival corporation developing their own bootleg Replicant technology as they search for a missing woman.Worldwide release on July 31st!

PRAISE

“Shore, Taibo, and Lesko have crafted a captivating tale that blends action, mystery, and ethical dilemmas into a visually stunning package … essential for Blade Runner aficionados and newcomers alike.” Kabooooom“Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus is what you want from a Blade Runner comic!” Major Spoilers“9/10!” Comic Book Dispatch

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Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus would not exist without Adam Koueider, who supported me every step of the way. There are not enough words in the English language to describe my admiration and appreciation for you. Thank you for the endless stream of boba and little treats. I love you.The most love and gratitude to my parents, my siblings, and my sweetest dog, Juliet. Thank you for supporting my addictive book buying habit and encouraging my love of reading as a child. I would not be the person I am today without you all.Finally to you, the reader. Thank you for going on this adventure with me.

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Thank You

There's not enough room in a comic, but I have many, many people to thank!The most thanks to Mariano Taibo, the wonderful and talented artist who brought Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus to life. BR: Tokyo would not exist without your remarkable skills. I am so fortunate to have been paired with you.The biggest gratitude to Mellow Brown for bringing me into the Blade Runner world and all of his support and knowledge. I totally thought it was a scam when you first messaged me on Twitter, asking if I would like to be part of this franchise. I still have to pinch myself that this is real.To my editor David Leach and the entire team at Titan Comics and Alcon Entertainment, thank you for entrusting me with the Blade Runner universe.All the thanks and appreciation for my friend and agent, Zabé Ellor, who took a huge chance on me. Thank you for helping me navigate this insane industry. Thanks for always being in my corner and I hope I don’t let you down!Special thanks to my “writer’s group” Steph Berger!! Who has basically read every version of every script I have ever written. Your feedback is unrivaled and your support is always appreciated.My heart is eternally grateful for my friends who consistently showed up for me throughout the years. The biggest thanks to Caroline Jones, Jenn Barnes, Ally Overy, Taylor Zielinski, Aya Miyahara, Heather Gromley, Yunah Chung, Katie Zhao, Louisa Onomé, Laura Gao, Leanne Yong, and so many more.

Ruined King (2021)
A mysterious and deadly black mist is spreading from the Shadow Isles, and it’s threatening to take over all of Runeterra. Unite a party of League of Legends champions to fight back against Ruination and uncover the secrets of the mist in Ruined King: A League of Legends Story.Launch Trailer Writer.

Chicken Girls (2020)
Rhyme and her friends — known by their 'ship name, "The Chicken Girls" — have been dancing together forever. But as they enter high school, everything begins to change. They’ll have to survive boy drama, mean girls, and new interests that threaten to tear the girls apart.Staff Writer. Wrote episodes three and seven.

Stage Fright (2020)
Lizzy is the stage manager for Crown Lake's latest production: Phantom. But when the show's lead and Lizzy's crush, Noah, is put in a coma by a tragic accident during dress rehearsal, she must unite unlikely allies to get to the bottom of this whodunnit mystery.Staff Writer. Wrote episode five.

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