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 for my first book Deathryde: Rebel Without a Corpse.There will never be another one like Read More …
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.
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 for H.N. Swanson. For those of you that have never heard of him, he was Read More …
Famous Writers That Have Inspired Me – #1 Frank Darabont
I had the pleasure of meeting Frank Darabont when I was at Borders. We produced a screenwriting event with Frank Darabont, Scott Frank and Steven Zaillian. I had him sign my book with one of his famous lines from Shawshank Redemption (spoken by Morgan Freeman).
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the TV… or Does It?
Digital Media article for the Beverly Hills Times on the emergence of Set Top Boxes and the cable cutting revolution. Read whole article here
Michael P. Naughton Featured in Mystery Readers Journal – Los Angeles Mysteries 1
Feature on Michael P. Naughton “If You Get Shorty… You’ll Get Me… Hollywood and Satire. This article appeared in the Mystery Readers Journal – Los Angeles Mysteries 1 – Volume 25, Number 2 – Summer of 2009. You can read the entire story Mystery Readers Read More …
Patricia Bragg Interview on “The Livestyle That Keeps You Ageless”
Patricia Bragg has been advising celebrities ranging from the Beach Boys to Katy Perry. Check out the Bragg Healthy Lifestyle Patricia Bragg on the Livestyle That Keeps You Ageless
Interview with the Phantom of the Opera – Tim Martin Gleason
This was the Farewell tour for Phantom and interview with Tim Martin Gleason (the Phantom of the Opera himself) from Andrew Lloyd Webber smash Broadway musical. You can read the interview Phantom of Opera Interview for the Beverly Hills Times
What Does Your Skin Have in Common With Time? Copywriting Sample from Vivian L
Here is an example of my copywriting style for Vivian L.
Interview with Actress/Author Barbara Eden of I Dream of Jeannie
Interview I did for The Beverly Hills Times with actress Barbara Eden for the release of her autobiography “Jeannie Out of the Bottle.” You can read the full interview here: Barbara Eden Featured in The Beverly Hills Times Magazine © 2012 michaelpnaughton Read More …
Actress Dyan Cannon Interview for The Beverly Hills Times Magazine
Interview I did with actress/director/producer/writer Dyan Cannon for the release of her book Dear Cary. Click here to read article: Dear Cary Teaches Us Forgiveness © 2012 michaelpnaughton All Rights Reserved — Copyright notice by Blog Copyright
