“The best time for planning a book is while you’re doing the dishes. ” – Agatha Christie Years ago I read a book by Thich Nhat Hanh entitled the “Miracle[ . . . ]
Author: Michael Naughton
Michael P. Naughton is an Author/Screenwriter/Copywriter/Musician
Michael P. Naughton was born in Detroit. He is a mystery and satire writer who writes in the style of Elmore Leonard, Richard Stark and Carl Hiaasen. He is also a professional musician and screenwriter and had previously worked for Borders for many years and in technology and went on to publish actor Michael Madsen's poetry and photography under 13 Hands Publications. He released his first mystery novel in May of 2008 entitled Deathryde: Rebel Without a Corpse ( Available on Amazon published by Gilded Hearse Press ) it is written in the hip, offbeat style of Carl Hiaasen, Gregory Mcdonald (Fletch) and, of course, Elmore Leonard. This book is soon to be a major motion picture. He has also been a judge for the IBPA's (Independent Book Publishers Association) Benjamin Franklin Awards which honor the best in independent publishing. Michael P. Naughton is also a columnist and contributor to The Beverly Hills Times Magazine. He lives in Los Angeles and is currently working on his next mystery novel due out in 2022.
Why James Dean Will Never Die and Be 4Ever Cool
Too Fast To Live, Too Young to Die: James Dean’s Final Hours Keith Elliot Greenberg “Still looking for that blue jean, baby queen Prettiest girl I ever seen See her[ . . . ]
In Search of… Leonard Nimoy the Poet
As the world mourns the loss of Leonard Nimoy, famously known as Dr. Spock, I decided to boldly go where few other fans have gone In Search of… Leonard Nimoy[ . . . ]
5 POETS THAT WILL IMPROVE YOUR PERCEPTION & OUTLOOK ON LIFE
You might have spent time with Homer, Poe, Plath, Ginsberg or Gibran and I personally applaud you if you are conversant with their work. Great poets should inspire us to[ . . . ]
L.A. Crime Writers Gregg Hurwitz and Miles Corwin are joined by Actor Kevin Dobson
New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz and L.A. Times bestselling author Miles Corwin discuss L.A. Crime, L.A. Crime fiction and their latest books. They are joined by actor Kevin[ . . . ]
A Curious Man Who Asked What’s the Strangest Thing You Know?
“This world is all a fleeting show, For man’s illusion given.” – Thomas Moore A Review of Neal Thompson’s A Curious Man – The Strange & Brilliant Life of[ . . . ]
And I Quote… Original Quotes by Michael P. Naughton
quotes Michael likes “Be the competition you wish to see in the world.”— Michael P. Naughton Goodreads Quotes
WHAT PLAY MISTY FOR ME CAN TEACH YOU ABOUT DANGEROUS PLAYTHINGS
This article appeared in the Beverly Hills Times Magazine Sept. 2013. This is the unedited version. Enjoy. “A real man wants two things: Danger and play, therefore he chooses[ . . . ]
ELMORE LEONARD & BORDERS – Thanks for the Memories
Elmore Leonard in Borders Magazine circa 2002 Rule #10. Try to leave out the part that readers tend to skip. – Elmore Leonard Elmore Leonard was a HUGE inspiration[ . . . ]
In Search of H. N. Swanson
Last year film audiences went “Searching for Sugar Man,” I did not. Maybe I missed something… you tell me. Anyway, I am on my own personal mission. I am Searching[ . . . ]
