June 18, 2016 By Michael P. Naughton 1994 was a good year for rock music and pop culture. Grunge was still going strong and the world had a fresh wave[ . . . ]
Category: Writing
THIRD TIME’S A CHARM AND A BIG CORNER TURNED FOR STONE TEMPLE PILOTS (REVISITING TINY MUSIC 20 YEARS LATER)
“You don’t have to reinvent the wheel… just steal the hubcaps.” – Michael P. Naughton From the moment you “Press Play” literally, you are a passenger in a different car[ . . . ]
Agatha Christie and the Mystery of Mindfulness
“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[ . . . ]
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[ . . . ]
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[ . . . ]
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[ . . . ]
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[ . . . ]
“Get me Michael P. Naughton… The Professional Writer in Los Angeles”
“I’ll always be a word man/better than a bird man.” — Jim Morrison I make things happen. I reach people and succeed. I write to entertain, enlighten and edify…[ . . . ]