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Spouse
Jay Cashman
Christy Scott Cashman is an American author, writer, actress, producer and philanthropist.[1] She owns Kilkea Castle with her husband Jay Cashman that the couple renovated into a hotel. [2][3]
Cashman is the author of a novel called "The Truth About Horses,"[10] about a young teenage girl experiencing grief[11] and adversity with life's unexpected challenges. The protagonist finds hope in unlikely of friends and rediscovers her dreams. The book narrates the protagonist's journey of friendship, determination and bond between humans and their equine companions.[12] The book was launched in Dublin[13] and Jane Seymour[14] is producing the film adaptation of the book.[15] In addition to The Truth About Horses, she has published two children's books, The Not-So-Average Monkey of Kilkea Castle and Petri's Next Things.[16][17]
Philanthropy
She serves on the board of Grub Street, Inc.Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and Epiphany School and is a founding member of the American Film Institute National Council[citation needed]. She is involved in many other organizations including the PEN New England the regional chapter of PEN America, SamaritansAmerican Red Cross and Friends of Boston's Homeless. Cashman also founded YouthINK, a nonprofit organization dedicated to mentoring teenagers passionate about the creative arts such as writing, drama, film, visual art, animation, fashion, photography, music, and technical skills like camera work, sound engineering, makeup, and production design.[18]
Awards
She won the GOLD 2024 IBPA Award for General Fiction,[19] Silver 2024 IBPA Award for Best New Voice,[20] Silver 2024 IBPA for Teen Fiction.[21] She won Woman of the Year in 2012 with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society[22] She has also been honored by the Boston Arts Academy in 2024.[23]
