Leigh Ittershagen was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, with a storyteller’s heart. Her voice, once tucked beneath self-doubt and perfectionism, found its rhythm later in life—seasoned by motherhood, caregiving, and the wisdom that comes from living deeply. She writes with the kind of clarity shaped by grief, joy, and the long middle spaces in between.

As a single mother to three daughters—now grown—Leigh continues to care for her eldest, whose unique needs have shaped her understanding of resilience, tenderness, and the sacredness of everyday life. Caregiving isn’t a detour from her creative path—it’s the heartbeat of it. Her stories honor the invisible labor of love and the dignity of support.

Leigh’s work lives between fiction and honesty. Whether on the page or screen, her storytelling is character-centered and emotionally driven. She writes to uncover what’s often left unsaid—the private reckonings, subtle shifts, and moments that shape us. Her scripts and short stories invite emotional honesty over spectacle, crafted for those who find meaning in nuance.

Her writing defies convention. It’s lyrical, intimate, and unafraid to feel. Leigh invites readers to slow down, notice, and remember. Her portfolio spans novella publications, an interactive children’s series, and a growing body of screenplays—including two feature-length scripts and two short films currently in post-production.

Leigh volunteers at film festivals because she values the community, the craft, and the chance to support emerging voices. She’s there to learn, connect, and contribute. Her curiosity is matched by her discipline; she’s always refining and reaching for deeper ways to tell the truth through story and embodiment.

Welcome to her portfolio. Every story is a journey. Every word is chosen with care. And every page is an invitation to feel. Leigh believes storytelling is more than just entertainment—it is a way of expressing ourselves and living beneath the surface.

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