David L. Hoof

78, Male

Washington, DC

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:: Washington DC
About Me:: www.littlegods.net
I Am A:: Writer
Website:: http://www.littlegods.net
Books And Authors I Like:: In the Cut
Cormac McCarthy, James Lee Burke, Joyce Carol Oates, Charles McCarry, Martin Cruz Smith, Elmore Leonard, Anthony Burgess, John Sandford, Tess Gerritsen, Lisa Scottoline, John Updike
Movies And TV Shows I Like:: Dead Poet's Society
Smilla's Sense of Snow
Gorky Park
Walk on Water
House
The Eye of the Needle
Dead Like Me
Sea of Love
Fargo,
Medicine Man
Straw Dogs
Hardcore
The Piano
Gallipoli
Good Will Hunting
On the Beach (Original and Showtime production)
Body Heat
Away From Her

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Michelle Gagnon

Thanks for the offer, David...my next effort deals with loose nuclear fissile materials, so I might be taking you up on that...

Mar 27, 2008
Rich M Carroll

Nah Normal's about an hour east of Peoria. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello to the newbie....I'm still learning the ropes here and to be honest Crime and Mystery aren't my strong suit but I'm always up to meeting new people with a passion for writing and who enjoy to read as much as I do.

Mar 28, 2008
Eileen Hawkins

Books have always been my window on the world. I wore out several bedspreads as a child reading books in my room. But I occasionally get out on my scooter. As a matter of fact, we (my service dog and I) are about to leave for a scooter ride.... to the library, natch. But we'll probably have to bus it, the winds really blowing and I don't think my battery has enough juice for the whole trip. Need new batteries or a better head that remembers to plug it in.

Mar 28, 2008
Rich M Carroll

As the saying goes....It plays in Peoria.....

To which I say...If it doesn't play in Peoria then it's not worth watching because I haven't seen it. (Honest this has nothing to do with me being a self centered only child)

Anyway I am not alone in the Peoria area here on Crimespace. My best friend John a.k.a Pen of Milojnir joined right after I did.

But it's still nice to meet new folks who are friendly and take the time to comment to you. Unlike certain other places who's name (MySpace) I won't mention. *Grins*

Mar 28, 2008
Eileen Hawkins

We can hope for solar powered scooters and the sun to run them on, even in Seattle. Or maybe rain powered would be more apropo.

Mar 28, 2008
Eileen Hawkins

And now I learn on Sheila Quigley's page you write books with a blind protagonist. I am in awe. Being disabled myself (or am I handi-capable, like they tried to put over a few years ago) I have a special interest in disabilities in fiction. Seattle Public Library has a couple of lists of books with disabled characters, I will look to see if your books are on them.

Mar 28, 2008
Eileen Hawkins

Not on the SPL lists, but Professor Martin Kich has your protagonist listed in his list of detectives with physical disabilities.

http://www.wright.edu/%7Emartin.kich/DetbyProf/Disabled.htm#Blindness

Mar 28, 2008
Rich M Carroll

And of course don't forget Lewistown...which of course is pronounced LewisTON.

Ah yes the quirks of the great Midwest.

Mar 28, 2008
Eileen Hawkins

Of course, David, you know that Hel, one L, was the Norse goddess of the earth.Sadly, I have no fear of Hel, I've already been there.

Mar 28, 2008
Eileen Hawkins

Apparently they are not on the SPL lists because they are not in the SPL Catalog. Too bad.

Mar 28, 2008
Jennie Spallone

I'm only thirty seconds into getting my feet wet on Crime Space. How can it best be used??

Apr 4, 2008
Susan

Wow, Sea of Love! Great movie, and the grocery store scene was fabulous. Ellen Barkin and Al Pacino had great chemistry. Also, I read somewhere that the FBI uses that film (among many) at their training course about serial offenders. Thanks for the comment, David
Susan

Apr 4, 2008
Jessica

Yes, it was me 12 years ago. Trust me I am quite ready for the real world Mr Scrooge!

Apr 25, 2008
Daniel Hatadi

Many people seem to take a while to get their profile pictures up, and others aren't so technically literate. I don't really mind either way, but it does look 'neater' when everyone has a photo. :)

Apr 26, 2008
Lee Weeks

thank you for inviting me to be your friend. i look forward to lots of discussions .. Lee

May 6, 2008
Ange

Thanks for clarifying. See what too much gin and too little sleep will do to an otherwise perfectly good brain? I am interested in looking for The Suicide Diary, just because it seem so crazy good. Your work is now on my list of writers to explore. I will write more once I read you!

Jun 5, 2008
Yvonne Mason

that is a good question. I have never read that particular author. However, I will and if you will allow me I will get back to you on that question.

Jun 7, 2008
Yvonne Mason

David,
In real life bailbondsmen have the ability to act as hunters. In fact in the state of Florida the bondsmen association lobbied to keep hunters out. They do their own hunting when necessary so not as to have to pay the hunter.
So I guess you could say that Max Cherry could be both a bondsman and a hunter.
I will read the book now because you have nudged my interest.
Yvonne

Jun 7, 2008
realmum

Thanks for your witty welcome David. Yes I am from the land down under, ever been? Do you like living in D.C? Is it as political as it seems in books, movies etc? Love your photos. Happy scribing to you : )
realmum

Jun 9, 2008
realmum

I Love Bill Brysons books I think it was published as Down Under, here not sure though. Perhaps there are two books? If so I would love to read he other one, he is so funny. I can't remember the title but the english one is great too. Did you visit Manly in NSW or Qld. Glad you like Australia and all us Aussies.
Happy scribing to you : )

Jun 11, 2008
realmum

So theres hope for me yet hooray! I might have to read her book, she sounds inspirational. I know someone similar (book stolen) but happily she won the case and has since been published. Good Vs Evil. good always wins doesn't it?

Jun 12, 2008
Lisa Perry

Thanks David, appreciate the suggestion, I may just grab his book first to get a better feel for his work, then i'll go harass him :)

Lisa

Jun 16, 2008
Michelle Gagnon

LOL, David! Great pic.

Jul 1, 2008
Katherine

Great photo -- what a mean dive! I usually stand at the shore with my toes in for hours and give hateful looks to anyone who thinks about splashing me. I hate cold water, and have acquired a fear of fish somewhere along the way too. Not so much the sharks, but those little pike and trout that live in those deep dark lakes and brush up against you when you're swimming. Could be I have the same fear with this group -- but I'm sure eventually I'll make it to the deep end!

I was interested in your book and movie selections -- you mention a lot of things that touch on Canada. Sara Polley's Away from Her was such a wonderful film. I'd really like to read your book set in the Arctic. It is a big interest of mine, and spent some time interviewing an Inuit woman for a book I'm considering. They have the most interesting murders up there!

Jul 5, 2008
Liam

Do you have to send snail mail samples to Spitzer? I think I emailed before and never heard back.

Jul 12, 2008
Neil Ian MacKillop

Your homepage photo is an out-take from the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, no?

Yes it is. Come back Conrad Viedt.

Jul 17, 2008
Austin S. Camacho

Hey, David, Now that I look more closely at the photo I guess it is you after all. LOL! Great talking to you again, and all the best with Hollyweird.

Jul 21, 2008
Katherine

David -- Sorry I have been away. The book came, but I haven't got it in my hands yet. But I am getting it delivered to me. Can't wait! Sorry to be so long in replying -- talk to you shortly, Katherine.

Jul 22, 2008
Tory Richards

Hi David, thanks for befriending me! I'm so new here that I haven't had a chance to explore yet.

Aug 13, 2008
David L. Hoof

It's a great resource. Lots of folks, all open and most willing to trade info depending on your needs. That means me, too. Welcome.

Aug 13, 2008
Debbi Mack

Thanks for the tip, David. The chapter published its second book with that press and has released its latest through Wildside Press, but if they're looking for short stories, I'll keep them in mind.

I don't have enough of my own for a whole book, so it would have to be part of an anthology they (or someone else) are putting together.

BTW--nice photos!

Debbi

Aug 19, 2008
Austin S. Camacho

Hey, David! I came up with Hannibal well before the Lector guy. His father wanted to name him after an historic military figure and Hannibal was the only great African general he knew. Maybe the stigma will lessen when they make the A-Team movie. then people ask me if I named him after Hannibal Smith. ;-)

Sep 20, 2008
L.J. Sellers

Congratulations! That's exciting news.
I have everything I've ever written, including a collection of scripts that I'd love to see "in production."

Sep 20, 2008
Harry Shannon

Sounds like you already have a lot going, David. Getting anything produced is difficult these days. I'm a screenwriter, but you have that covered--I can recommend a director and a really good makeup guy.

Sep 20, 2008
Harry Shannon

David, yes he does and he's one of the nicest guys I've ever worked with. Yossi Sasson, www.darkhaze.net.

Sep 20, 2008
Jessica

Nah they wouldn't want me - too much of a diva, or so they tell me...

Sep 20, 2008
Alafair Burke

Best of luck.

Sep 21, 2008
Harry Shannon

Actually, there isn't much I haven't done at this age, from acting to music supervision, so keep me in mind as you go along, particularly if Yossi is involved. Be happy to help out.

Sep 21, 2008
Deborah Turrell Atkinson

Good idea, and it may happen, gulp. Basically, it would make for quite a recession locally.

Sep 21, 2008
JB Kohl

Ahhh....will have to read your stuff....pleasure to meet you.
My site is www.jbkohl.com....
love the dark satirical work. Can't wait to read yours.

Nov 15, 2008
Art Montague

Hi David,
Thanks for the invite. To let you know that my general website is at www.artmontague.com where you can find out more about me.
Best Wishes, Art

Dec 24, 2008
Pate Grantwell

Thank you for the invitation, David. Glad to make your cyber acquaintance.

Dec 25, 2008
Karyne

Hi David, thanks for the friend request. What did you think of our lil burg?

Jan 8, 2009
Karyne

thats a remarkably accurate description. I grew up here, its somewhat like being in another time and place. when my parents first moved here from NYC, they called it a regular Dick and Jane town.

Jan 9, 2009
Dorte

Thank you for welcoming me :)
I just checked "Blind Jagt" via google - so your Danish ´pen name´ must be David Lorne?
Nice to be in touch with a crime fiction writer (my great dream, as you may have seen on my page).
New Year´s greetings from Denmark.

Jan 9, 2009
Harry Shannon

I never check this site unless I get an email prompt, sorry. The link for Yossi should be http://www.darkhaze.net or just email him at yossi@darkhaze.net the movie site is www.deadandgonethemovie.com or www.myspace.com/deadandgonethemovie

We have a new script we're in talks about, but nothing firm yet. He is a terrific guy, contact him. Happy New Year!

Feb 2, 2009
Matt Rees

I've had a look for Tel Aviv 1952 maps on Hebrew Google, but nothing's come up yet. I'll keep you posted if anything comes up...

Mar 6, 2009
Astrid Lindeloff

Thank you David. I'm glad you did so well in Denmark

Apr 21, 2009
Eileen Thornton

Thank you for your comments, David.

Cheers

May 28, 2009
Josie Aquila

Hi David!!!! Yes Steve PreFontaine is from Coos Bay, Oregon. Unfortunately I never got to meet him. We actually live in North Bend which is 2 minutes from Coos Bay. We moved in 1988 and I believe he died in 1968. We have Prefontaine runs for the kids all over Coos County. He was a famous man in this area. When I go to the High School that he attended, they have his pictures everywhere. His parents are still alive and live close to the High School. Thanks for asking.

Jun 8, 2009