Lawrence Kelter

Male

Hauppauge, NY

United States

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Hometown:: Hauppauge, NY
About Me:: A resident New Yorker, I often uses Manhattan and Long Island as backdrops for his stories. He has published two novels featuring street savvy NYPD Detective Stephanie Chalice: Don’t Close Your Eyes (2005), and Ransom Beach (2008). BookWire Review wrote of the character, “Chalice’s acerbic repartee is like an arsenal of nuclear missiles.” He has also published an international thriller entitled By Executive Order (2001). Early in his writing career he received support from best selling novelist, Nelson DeMille, who reviewed his work, and actually put pencil to paper to assist in the editing on his first novel. DeMille said of Kelter, “Lawrence Kelter reminds me of an early Robert Ludlum.” He was also a member of a private writer’s group hosted by soap opera legend and former AFTRA president, Ann Loring. His novels are quick paced, and routinely feature twist endings. He is also a screenwriter, who was honored for finishing in the top tier of The Nicholls Fellowship in Screenwriting Competition, hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, for his screenplay Final Dignity (2001). He is currently working on several writing projects including the next Stephanie Chalice thriller. For more info take a peek at www.lawrencekelter.com.
I Am A:: Writer
Website:: http://lawrencekelter.com
Books And Authors I Like:: The Gold Coast, Red Dragon (in my humble opinion superior to The Silence of The Lambs), Dracula, No Second Chance, The Winner. I could go on for ever, but those are the top five.
Movies And TV Shows I Like:: South Park, Pimp My Ride, Two & a Half Men, The Simpsons, Family Guy (All high quality, intellectual entertainment), Criminal Minds, SVU, or is it SUV—I can never remember. Grey’s Anatomy, Man Vs. Wild, Big Bang Theory.

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Debbi Mack

Thanks for the invite, Lawrence. Your resume is impressive. I took a quick look at the excerpt of your book--looks interesting. However, FYI, the quotation should be attributed to "Sheryl Crow."

Dec 3, 2007
Clea Simon

Thanks for the invite! Oyster Bay? I'm a former East Meadowite. Small world!

Dec 3, 2007
Timothy C. Phillips

Thanks for the add. Your work sounds intriguing! I'll have to take a good look! Good choices on the authors,also. Keep up the good work!

Dec 3, 2007
Brian L Porter

Nice to meet you Lawrence. Thanks for adding me. Always good to talk to a fello author.

Brian

Dec 3, 2007
Larry Deibert

Hi Lawrence. Thanks for your friendship.

Dec 3, 2007
Rick R. Reed

Hi Lawrence! Thanks for adding me to your line-up of friends. I look forward to finding out more about you and your work. I hope you’ll check out my new thriller, IM, about a serial killer preying on gay men using Internet hookup sites.

Dec 3, 2007
Allan E. Ansorge

Lawrence. thanks for the invitation, Who would have thought a small town guy from Wisconsin would get to meet the next Ludlum. Kidding aside I liked the excerpt and will put your stuff on my must read list. Allan

Dec 3, 2007
Clea Simon

Wow - I was on Richmond Road, right off Luddington (down by the Uniondale end) from age 1 to 18!

Dec 4, 2007
Hailey Lind

Thanks for the add! I'm a bit jealous, though...I love New York. California always seems ridiculously devoid of seasons right about now...best of luck with the writing!

Dec 4, 2007
Dee Owen

Hallo Lawrence, Thank you for inviting me. Dee

Dec 4, 2007
Sue Dawson

Thanks for your invitation to be a friend. I'll check on your two novels.
I am a devotee of p.i. novels--all kinds, hard-boiled and lighthearted (James Lee Burke and Janet Evanovich, for example).

Dec 4, 2007
Robin Burcell

Lawrence,
Thanks so much for the invite!

Dec 4, 2007
ed goldberg

Thanks for the invite. I lived in Babylon for 17 years, on and off, and graduated from HS there.

Dec 4, 2007
pam ward

Hi Lawrence
Thanks for the add. Looking forward to reading some of your work. My first novel, WANT SOME GET SOME is about a bank robbery right after the LA riots. ENjoy!

Dec 4, 2007
Mari Sloan

Hi! Thanks for the invite! I married a New Yorker born in the Bronz, partly because he's never afraid of new experiences. (Mostly because I adore him!) I look forward to reading some gritty NYC crime, too. Up close and in my face, I hope. ;-p

Dec 4, 2007
DaRk LeA

Thanks for the add =)

Dec 5, 2007
Tina

Thanks for the invite.

Dec 5, 2007
Ken Isaacson

Larry:

Just a stone's throw away in NJ! Have I seen you at the MWA/NY dinner meetings?

Dec 8, 2007
ed goldberg

Hiya,
What are your titles?

Dec 8, 2007
Troy Nelson

Have great weekend!

Dec 8, 2007
Loretta Wheeler

Thank you for the invitation Lawrence...I'm looing forward to having a look at everything you do and are interested in:)
L.

Feb 27, 2008
L.J. Sellers

Hi Lawrence
Good to meet you.
Your mystery character sound interesting.
And congratulations on all your success!

Feb 27, 2008
Bill Crowe

Thank you for the invitation.

Feb 27, 2008
Wilfred Bereswill

Thanks for the add, Lawrence.

Feb 27, 2008
John Boundy

Hey Lawrence...Appreciate the invite to the party.

Feb 27, 2008
Karen Allingham

Hi Lawrence, nice to meet you.

Feb 27, 2008
Lynette Rees

Thanks for adding me, Lawrence!

Feb 27, 2008
Steven Hague

Thanks for the invite Larence. Loving that list of high quality, intellectual TV - I'm with you on every one!

Cheers,
Steve

Feb 27, 2008
Loretta Wheeler

Cracker Jacks, but if you're jonesing for
something to read, Judgment, my new short
story, can be downloaded from Amazon for a
thrifty $0.49. Ante up and enjoy.

Love it!:) and the sense of humor! I also like the knowledge I can dl your story for .49...I'm going to have to do that! AND buy a box of cracker jacks:)..

Feb 28, 2008
Austin Williams

Thanks for the invitation.

Feb 28, 2008
Gayle Wigglesworth

Hi Lawrence, nice to meet you and to hear about your novels. I look forward to reading them.

Feb 28, 2008
Pauline Rowson

I like the sound of your detective novels and your thriller. I too favour twist endings and lots of twists and turns in the story. My writing has been described by a reviewer as being 'as sharp as a punch in the ribs' I thought that was pretty good but I love the description of your writing -'an arsenal of nuclear missiles' wow. Good luck and thanks for the invite.

Feb 28, 2008
Roddie Hunter

Good evening Lawrence, i must say what a splendid site this is, i am looking forward to sampling a little chalice

Feb 28, 2008
Christopher Valen

Thanks for the friend invite. I'm going to add your books to my reading list.
Chris

Feb 28, 2008
Mike Morris

Thank you for the invite! I have plugged you into my list to read. Stephanie sounds great.

Stay Happy!!

Feb 28, 2008
Lynette Rees

You too, Lawrence. I'm quite a chatty person, so I always welcome contact. Writing can be such a solitary experience!

Lynette

Feb 29, 2008
Alison Bruce

Hi Lawrence,

thanks for the invite. I'm busy writing at the moment but hope to catch up with everyone here shortly,

Alison

Mar 1, 2008
karen vaughan

Hey Lawrence I checked out your site and read the excert to Ransome Beach--very good going on my wish list --Love cop suspense stories looks like a great read.

Oct 12, 2008
Linda Frank

Hi, thank you for adding me as your friend. I am going to check out your books. Rosie says Hi also!

Oct 12, 2008
Rex M. Dendinger II

Would like very much to discuss outside of this forum. May I contact you at the email address on you web site tomorrow?

Oct 12, 2008
Rex M. Dendinger II

Excellent. I look forward to it. Finishing a family gathering. Will email tomorrow AM.

Oct 12, 2008
Kim

Hi Laurenc, thanks for adding me as a friend. Would you be up to giving a new writer some helpful tips?

Oct 13, 2008
Laurie B

Hey Lawrence,
I checked out your website. I can't wait to read both your books. I, too, am writing a novel. Mine is a murder mystery in the SF area. Did I mention I am from NY?
Laurie

Oct 13, 2008
D.R. MacMaster

Thanks for the add.

Oct 13, 2008
Deb

Lawrence,
Thanks for the add. I tried to get Don't Close your Eyes but it's out of stock!! I'm going to order Ransom Beach, looks great!!!

Oct 13, 2008
Deb

I just ordered Ransom Beach and Don't Close Your Eyes. I can't wait to read them!!!

Oct 13, 2008
Lawrence Kelter

I am forever in your debt.
Have a great night.
Enjoy, and please let me know what you think.
Best,
Larry

Oct 13, 2008
Laurie B

I grew up in LI. Moved to FL, then to Boston, and on to CA! I've been here 12 years and will never leave. It's heaven.
I live in N. CA not near LA. I've been down there to visit, but don't know if I can answer any questions about the place.

Oct 13, 2008
JILLIAN ALEXIS

Hi Lawrence. It was very nice to hear from you. Stay well and write often...Hugz...Jillian

Oct 15, 2008
Linda Frank

Hi Lawrence, I just received your book Ransom Beach. I'll read it and let you know what I think. Take care Linda and The Rose

Oct 24, 2008