Oh definitely! LOL. Once I started making a list, I realized I was going to leave out lots of things I'd be remembering later, so rather than do the whole list thing, I decided one word could describe it just as well.

That is called a one word flash story! LOL. Thanks for the friend request. BTW, your past experiences sound so exciting.

Nice to meet you, TJG. Great avatar.

I've been a cab driver, a "doorman," a bartender, and amateur and sometimes professional actor--very sometimes on that. Your avatar tells the tale.

Hey! A fellow idiot! Cool.

...I loved the pic!:) and of course the list in About Me, is very unique! very catchy:)

Loretta

The mustache comes and goes but the .45 is forever! I have couple of real good Texican friends and did a film down in Dallas with Lee Majors years ago...sure if flat compared to New York:). I'll keep my fingers crossed for you book. Spooky New Orleans is a great town--I have a great book (some one else wrote and published)on the duels of New Orleans that is just crying to be the source of a History channel series.... TJ

Just visited your website. Quite an impressive resume! I'm looking forward to reading your books.

Deb

Its been a diverse life experience, that's for sure:). It does inform what I do and at the same time lets me do fantasy that is grounded and criminous stories that have a little 'swash to them. Just finishing a criminous collection called "A Year of Shadows"-12 stories with a different crime a month for my character Dr.Shadows to deal with...Then a shopping I will go...

Hey, I knew a RI guy named Al who was a frequent extra on Spenser...appears we're on the same page with a lot of things.

Hi

I recognise you as a fellow Virtual Tales writer - good to see you here.

Jackie T

Anyone who got their butt kicked by Hawk has to be a swell guy ;-)

Forgot to tell you that my protagonist's main claim to fame is a bit part in a two episode run of Magnum P.I.

This is getting close to psychic stalking, here--I did Equalizer and Spenser for Hire-one each!! And a million Guiding Lights playing cops....did you find your UK publisher through a Canadian branch or go direct to them?
tj

Hi Teel
With that background, your writing is bound to be kickass! Good luck with it.

I still say stand up comedy is harder and more dangerous than stair falls or fire gags!

OMG!! I remember Spencer for Hire! I used to love it. And, um, Hawk. My mom had a crush on him. I definitely preferred that character to the one he played in the later series, Star Trek. Since I remember all that, does it mean I'm getting old? Hell, first query letters, now age... I didn't need another thing to fret about. LOL.

Thanks for reaching out. =)

He was so cool kicking my a**. I had a mancrush on him;).
You're not getting older, you're building experience points!!
That's my story and I'm sticking to it, copper!

As far as I know, 5/29 is the release party at McNally Robinson at 7pm. 50 Prince St New york, NY.

well, thanks for the invite, I'm honored!
How do you do?!
delighted to accept!
and LOVE that photo!

I had to say hey--I've worked with many directors for stage and I agree with your 'oh no--not them' comment. I choreograph fights for stage and have acted so that and NY is a common thread for us. BTW--you look just like a movie star in your photo (wink wink--)
tj

It's not the size of the gun; it's the aim of the shooter ...

I actually hate Los Angeles. The only thing that's kept me sane is living at the beach. I cruise up into Venice each day to get my street action. But, I'm in the movie biz, so I gotta be here -- for now. Miss NYC terribly.

I look at the town with a jaundiced eye, like Chandler, MacDonald and Ellroy. Agree about NYC being sanitized. I cut my teeth in Times Square in the 80's, and it was wild and wooly. When I went back ten years ago for a pitch, I was freaked out about how much it had changed. I'm told Soho is almost like a mall now ... Ug.

Well, I gotta admit that it's about 70 degrees right now, and I'm kinda liking it ...

Nice. Be careful with your laptop in the water. I'd hate to see you fry your cahones.

Roasting over an open ...

Never mind.

Hey. I like the name 'Teel.' You mind if I use it in one of my stories?

I, too have only seen it as a last name. I've stolen lots of first and last names from Chandler and Hammett; great stuff. So, 'Teel' will now go on my 'name list.'

Top ten things to say before you shoot someone in the face:

No. 10 - My parents went to NYC, and all I got was this gun.

Great stuff. Well done.

Ever think of doing some writing?

1) Who the hell do you need to fuck to get shot around here?
2) Is that a Glock in your hand, or are you just glad to see me?
3) Watch where you're pointing that subsitute penis.
4) Go ahead. Ask yourself, do you feel lucky? Do ya?
5) Put the gun down, asshole. I don't have the money. Your fucking wife does. I know, cause she told me after I fucked her.
6) Party time.
7) I don't think that's a good idea. The gun I have under the table aimed right at your nutbag.
8) You wouldn't dare. In middle of Fatburger? There's a dozen obese witnesses I can sheild myself with.
9) If you shoot me, I'll lose control of the car, and I'm taking you with me.
10) (Unzips jeans) How did you that's what I like?

Have fun at the con, gun boy. I'll be patiently waiting.

On the roof, with a high-powered rifle and a flask ...

Well, on top of a condo at the beach, it's not an issue. Can pick off the yuppie dog walkers like shooting fish in a barrel. They're so into their cell phones ...

You MUST send me a picture. Brown eyeliner? Egads. Was there lipstick on the pitbull?

Almost got decked by a asshole neighor in his Hummer this AM. Really smart. And which war are you fighting?

Funny guy. Real funny. Stop it, you're killing me.

Is there a website where one could peruse said con outfits? I'm dying here. Too hilarious. I used to go the AVN adult convention in Vegas (don't get excited; it was for my job), and needless to say, the outfits there were VERY interesting.

For seven years I was the spokesmodel for Black Ink Press; yes -- I was 'the Bitch.'

Checked out the websites. What fun. You really are a jack-of-all-trades, my lad. Loved the shot with Lisa Ling. Interesting about the Renaissance Faires. In my film A NEW TOMORROW, one of the characters is into medieval reenactments, and the film ends with him in a battle. We hired real reenactors for the shoot, and they supplied us with costumes, shields, swords, etc. You can check out the trailer at www.anewtomorrowmovie.com. Let me know if you want me to send you a copy of the movie -- or, better yet, you can buy one on the website.

Keep up the good work. I guess you are an 'Exceptional.'

You misunderstood. I didn't think you were a reenactor; I saw that you were into ren fairs, and thought you might like that aspect of my movie. I know you're a professional actor, choreographer, etc. They guys on the film were a bit scary. Between shots, they kept going off script and were plotting to try and win the 'battle' we were filming. I was with the losing side as an extra, and didn't tell them I was the screenwriter. So, I said innocently -- 'uh, guys -- this is a movie. Won't the filmmakers get mad if we don't do what they want us to do?' They finally agreed. Have some funny stills from the shoot. Send me your email, and I'll share ...

Gotcha. Kind of like east coast and west coast. One of my favorite lines from A NEW TOMORROW:

'Who you calling a ren-fairy?'

Thanks for the email. I wanted to add you to my email list; I send out these shameless self-promotions. Coming soon!

So you won't be offended if I don't read it. Am allergic to fairies. But still, you sold it. Kudos.

Just finished my latest. Am now sending it to my manager. He now has three works to send out for the Xmas break. Ho ho ho.

Hi Teel, I want to introduce you to my debut novel "A Circle of souls" which is a murder, mystery, psychological thriller and a tale of justice and hope. Do visit www.acircleofsouls.com to read more about the book. Make sure you sign up to win an autographed copy of the book. You can also read more reviews by clicking on the More Reviews button at the website. Thanks for your time in advance.

Best regards

Preetham Grandhi

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Book Synopsis:

The sleepy town of Newbury, Connecticut, is shocked when a little girl is found brutally murdered. The town s top detective, perplexed by a complete lack of leads, calls in FBI agent Leia Bines, an expert in cases involving children.

Meanwhile, Dr. Peter Gram, a psychiatrist at Newbury s hospital, searches desperately for the cause of seven-year-old Naya Hastings devastating nightmares. Afraid that she might hurt herself in the midst of a torturous episode, Naya s parents have turned to the bright young doctor as their only hope.

The situations confronting Leia and Peter converge when Naya begins drawing chilling images of murder after being bombarded by the disturbing images in her dreams. Amazingly, her sketches are the only clues to the crime that has panicked Newbury residents. Against her better judgment, Leia explores the clues in Naya s crude drawings, only to set off an alarming chain of events.
In this stunning psychological thriller, innocence gives way to evil, and trust lies forgotten in a web of deceit, fear, and murder.