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L.A. Crime Writers Gregg Hurwitz and Miles Corwin are joined by Actor Kevin Dobson

Posted on August 20, 2014August 20, 2014 by Michael Naughton

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[ . . . ]

Posted in Crime Fiction Writers, LA CRIME, michael p naughton, mystery author, WritingTagged detective fiction, film noir, Gregg Hurwitz, Homicide Special, L.A. Noir, Miles Corwin, pulp fiction

ELMORE LEONARD & BORDERS – Thanks for the Memories

Posted on August 20, 2013September 2, 2013 by Michael Naughton

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[ . . . ]

Posted in Crime Fiction Writers, LA CRIME, michael p naughton, mystery author, Satire Crime Writer, WritingTagged borders, borders book music and cafe, deathryde, deathryde rebel without a corpse, elmore leonard, michael p naughton

Michael P. Naughton Featured in Mystery Readers Journal – Los Angeles Mysteries 1

Posted on August 4, 2012August 4, 2012 by Michael Naughton

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[ . . . ]

Posted in mystery authorTagged deathryde, deathryde rebel without a corpse, elmore leonard, Get Shorty, journal of mystery readers international, los angeles mysteries, michael p naughton, mystery readers journal

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What Louis L’Amour Taught Me About Writing and Wandering
The first book I ever read by Louis L’Amour was “Hondo.” I subsequently read “Mustang Man” and then “The Quick and the Dead,” and then I had to collect, invest[ . . . ] The post What Louis L’Amour Taught Me About Writing and Wandering appeared first on Michael P. Naughton.
My Own Marilyn Monroe (A Poem by Michael P. Naughton)
She requested a poem of her own My own Marilyn Monroe on this special day of love and devotion. She’s a “Misfit” and a card like Sugar Kowalczyk A blonde[ . . . ] The post My Own Marilyn Monroe (A Poem by Michael P. Naughton) appeared first on Michael P. Naughton.
The Day Brando Died (Ode to the Apocalyptic Godfather) A Poem by Michael P. Naughton
The Day Brando Died (Ode to the Apocalyptic Godfather) I was with my friend Michael Madsen the day Marlon Brando died. I wanted to help him out as a poet[ . . . ] The post The Day Brando Died (Ode to the Apocalyptic Godfather) A Poem by Michael P. Naughton appeared first on Michael […]
It Wouldn’t Be Halloween Without Roger Corman
Growing up in Detroit Michigan in the ‘70s was a memorable time, especially during Halloween, and I mainly attribute that to director Roger Corman. It was Corman’s adaptation of Edgar[ . . . ] The post It Wouldn’t Be Halloween Without Roger Corman appeared first on Michael P. Naughton.
How “They Only Kill Their Masters” Inspired “Pit”
The ‘70s were all about dangerous Dobermans. “The Amazing Dobermans,” “The Doberman Gang” “Daring Dobermans,” “Trapped,” even one of my favorite Columbo episodes, “How to Dial a Murder” featured[ . . . ] The post How “They Only Kill Their Masters” Inspired “Pit” appeared first on Michael P. Naughton.
Fair Warning Wins a Perfect Crime Trifecta, Connelly Never Disapoints
I have been reading Harry Bosch novels for years. “Trunk Music” was the first Connelly book I ever read. “The Poet” was my second… and I have not stopped reading[ . . . ] The post Fair Warning Wins a Perfect Crime Trifecta, Connelly Never Disapoints appeared first on Michael P. Naughton.
WHY ‘THE GUITAR AMP HANDBOOK’ by Dave Hunter” GOES TO ELEVEN”
He also goes on to point out the idiosyncratic nature of the amp/guitar combo and the effect each will have on altering your playing and performance. The sonic epiphanies will astound you. The post WHY ‘THE GUITAR AMP HANDBOOK’ by Dave Hunter” GOES TO ELEVEN” appeared first on Michael P. Naughton.
“See what your greed for money has done…” Grown-Up Anger Book Review
They say: “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” Meaning there is a good foundation to the suspicion of a situation. Woody Guthrie sang about the atrocity of the 1913 Massacre, also[ . . . ] The post “See what your greed for money has done…” Grown-Up Anger Book Review appeared first on Michael P. Naughton.
Did You Feel the Earth Move Under Your Feet in 1971?
I was a child in the seventies and had the great fortune of being raised in a house of music. Because of this, I became a musician and vocalist myself as a teenager. The post Did You Feel the Earth Move Under Your Feet in 1971? appeared first on Michael P. Naughton.
The Sublime Work of Bach Got Me Interested in Classical Guitar
It was Bach’s Bouree alone that got me interested in classical guitar and a lifelong obsession and passion for his work and the classical guitar instrument. I started as a[ . . . ] The post The Sublime Work of Bach Got Me Interested in Classical Guitar appeared first on Michael P. Naughton.