The "Alone in Tombstone" film premiere, which took place in New York City on May 10, included a panel with director Kelsey Taylor, Comiskey, and representatives from Southwest, Wattpad, and Tongal. As part of the contest prize, Comiskey received a once-in-a-lifetime writing mentorship with Beth Reekles, the Wattpad author behind the global Young Adult sensation and film franchise "The Kissing Booth" from Netflix and Komixx Entertainment, alongside additional prizes to help her writing career take off. Further, the brands hired Comiskey as a paid consultant on the film set to incorporate her vision for "Alone in Tombstone." To read the finalist stories and Comiskey's, please visit the Southwest Airlines profile on Wattpad. The brands selected 10 finalists, and of those stories, chose a short story from Comiskey as its winner. The Southwest: Storytellers On The Rise contest called upon the Wattpad community to share stories of kindness rooted in travel. The project began in 2021, when Southwest Airlines ® and Wattpad, a leading webnovel platform, celebrated the carrier's 50th Anniversary through a writing contest. We look forward to continuing to amplify new voices as creatives share their unique perspectives and pursue their dreams." "The Southwest: Storytellers On The Rise writing contest uncovered meaningful stories of human kindness, and we are grateful for the opportunity to bring 'Alone in Tombstone' to the screen. Our On The Rise platform supports creatives by providing them a career lift in their journey to reach their goals. ![]() "The creative community brings rich stories to life through various forms of art, including music, writing, and filmmaking," said Brandy King, Managing Director Communications at Southwest Airlines. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DEBUTS FIRST-EVER BRAND FILM, "ALONE IN TOMBSTONE," BASED ON A WATTPAD SHORT STORY ADAPTED FOR THE SCREEN
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