LAZY L PRODUCTIONS

(FILM) Off the Grid is a documentary film that explores the growing movement of people choosing to live independent of modern infrastructure. Set in remote landscapes, the film follows individuals and families who generate their own power, secure their own water, and build self-sufficient lives far from cities and utilities.

Through intimate interviews and real-world challenges, the film reveals both the rewards and the hardships of off-grid living—freedom, resilience, isolation, and sacrifice. Practical solutions like solar energy, water systems, and alternative building methods are shown alongside the emotional realities of living disconnected from society.

At its core, Off the Grid is a story about independence, sustainability, and the human desire to live life on one’s own terms. 

(FILM) Fabrication Nation shines a light on the skilled tradespeople who make the entertainment industry possible—carpenters, welders, electricians, riggers, fabricators, set builders, and problem solvers whose work happens behind the scenes.

From building sets and stages to solving impossible technical challenges under tight deadlines, this book celebrates the craftsmanship, teamwork, and grit that turn creative visions into reality. These are the men and women who build the worlds audiences see—but rarely notice.

Fabrication Nation is a tribute to the hands, tools, and trades that power film, television, live events, and theater. (COMING EARLY 2026)

(FILM)  Finding Kairos explores the Kairos Prison Ministry and the idea of kairos—a moment when real change becomes possible. Inside prison walls, inmates and volunteers come together for a rare pause in time where trust, faith, and accountability emerge. Through personal stories, the film reveals how brief moments of human connection can spark lasting transformation—raising the question of what happens when redemption is given space to exist.  (COMING SPRING 2026)

(FILM)  Living Off the Grid is a practical, DIY documentary focused on the core systems that make true off-grid living possible. The film breaks down solar power, off-grid water solutions, rain harvesting, and long-term food storage, showing how everyday people design, build, and maintain systems that keep them independent and self-sufficient.

Through real-world examples and hands-on demonstrations, the film explains how solar energy is generated and stored, how water is collected, pumped, and conserved without public utilities, and how food is preserved to last months—or years—in remote environments. Along the way, it addresses common mistakes, hard lessons learned, and cost-effective solutions anyone can understand.

Clear, honest, and experience-driven, Living Off the Grid is both a how-to guide and an empowering look at taking control of power, water, and food—three essentials for survival beyond the grid. (COMING EARLY 2026)

 (BOOK) Heaven on Earth is a novel that follows Mattie, a woman living alone off the grid in the remote desert high country of southern Utah. Over several months, dwindling food, isolation, and brutal cold push her toward starvation after a violent encounter awakens a relentless predator.

Hunted across the frozen landscape, Mattie battles exhaustion, hunger, and the constant threat of freezing to death. In the end, with no shelter left and no other choice, she is forced to hike an unforgiving distance across the mountainous desert high country of southern Utah to save her life—where the place she once called heaven becomes a brutal test of pure survival.

(BOOK) Downwind of Skutumpah Mountain is a high-desert thriller about John, a reclusive former soldier living off the grid, whose isolation is shattered when a 20-year-old pregnant woman on the run forces her way into his cabin. Wanted by the law for the alleged murder of a jailer, she is also hunted by the jailer’s psychopathic father, a man hell-bent on revenge. As the danger closes in, John becomes her defender, and survival in the harsh southern Utah wilderness becomes their only hope. 

(BOOK) The Sharecropper’s Son is a deeply personal autobiography tracing Lary Sims’s journey from the legacy of Southern sharecropping to a life shaped by resilience, hard work, and self-reinvention.

The book begins in rural Mississippi, where generations of Sims men labored the land under the harsh realities of sharecropping. Through stories of his father and grandfather, Lary explores poverty, dignity, faith, and survival in the Jim Crow South, laying the emotional foundation of his own life.

As Lary comes of age, the memoir follows his escape from inherited limitations—working across industries, traveling the country, and learning the value of grit, independence, and adaptability. Each chapter reflects the lessons carried forward from the fields into adulthood.

The story culminates in Lary’s eventual pursuit of freedom and purpose through building a life on his own terms—becoming a filmmaker, writer, and off-grid homesteader. The Sharecropper’s Son is ultimately a story about breaking cycles, honoring one’s roots, and redefining what success means across generations.pe. 

(BOOK) Cartagena is a character-driven romantic drama with comedic undertones that follows an American man searching for meaning far from home. Drawn to the vibrant coastal city of Cartagena, Colombia, he becomes entangled in unexpected relationships that challenge his assumptions about love, trust, and identity.

As the story unfolds, cultural clashes, misadventures, and emotional risks force him to confront his own flaws and past choices. What begins as escape becomes self-discovery as he navigates romance, betrayal, and humor in an unfamiliar world.

Ultimately, Cartagena is a story about second chances—how stepping outside one’s comfort zone can lead to personal growth, redemption, and a deeper understanding of what truly matters.

(BOOK) Top Ten Things to Know About Living Off the Grid is a practical guide to self-reliance, freedom, and survival beyond modern infrastructure. Drawing from firsthand experience in remote, off-grid living, this book reveals what it truly takes to live independently.

From securing water and power to facing isolation, extreme weather, and legal realities, each chapter cuts through the myths and delivers hard-earned lessons. This is not theory or fantasy—it’s practical knowledge for anyone considering off-grid life or drawn to the idea of living free on their own terms.

(BOOK) Top Ten Places to Build Off the Grid is a practical, no-nonsense guide to choosing the right place to live independently in the United States. The book examines ten regions where off-grid living has already proven successful, explaining not only why each location works, but what challenges come with it.

Rather than promoting a single “perfect” location, the book breaks down the real factors that determine success: water availability, climate, solar potential, land cost, local laws, and long-term sustainability. Each location is explored honestly, showing both the advantages and the trade-offs, so readers can match a place to their skills, budget, and mindset.

This book focuses on reality over hype. It explains where people fail, why poor location choices lead to costly mistakes, and how to avoid them before buying land or building. The goal is clarity—helping readers understand what off-grid living actually requires and which environments support it best.

Maggie’s Files offers classroom-ready digital resources for elementary, middle, and high school teachers. The materials include engaging lesson presentations, interactive activities, assessments, and student worksheets designed to save time and increase student understanding.

Focused primarily on science and health topics, Maggie’s Files supports hands-on learning, real-world connections, and diverse learning styles. All resources are Google Classroom–friendly, ELL-accessible, and created by a veteran science educator with over 22 years of classroom experience.