Johnny Russell

Male

San Diego, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:: San Diego
About Me:: Johnny has a degree in administration of justice from Miramar College. He has retired after a 30 plus year career as a professional law enforcement officer for the City of San Diego. He has a private pilot license, and a brown belt in the art of Shotokan karate.

He also holds a patent for a sealed mailbox invention: http://inventors.about.com/od/photogallery/ig/African-American---O-...

Visit my Facebook page and become a fan: http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Diego-CA/Johnny-Russell-Writer/16...
I Am A:: Reader, Writer
Website:: http://www.johnnyrussell.net/firstbloodchaptersegment.html
Books And Authors I Like:: "Echo Park," "9 Dragons" and "Chasing the Dime" by Michael Connelly, "The Known World" by Edward P. Jones, "The Time Traveler" by Dr. Ronald Mallett, "I'm In The Tub Gone" by Richard Carlson, "Lost Hours" by DK Gaston, "Kindred Spirits" and "Dispel the Myth" by Marilyn Meredith.
Movies And TV Shows I Like:: All the old Columbo episodes. More recently I'm liking that new TV show on ABC called CASTLE starring Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic. The Nov 30 show called DEEP in DEATH had two of my my favorite writers, Stephen J. Cannell and Michael Connelly playing themselves in the episode.

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Ginny Lieberman

Thank you! The decision to blog (writer's platform I'm told) was an arduous road. I had to be passionate about the subject or purpose of my site or the maintenance would be problematic. When my dear Rhea passed, I new that this new life journey would drive the creative juices for some time. Many people have shared the same loss. I am glad that you liked it.
I will check out chapter one of First Blood.
Ginny

Nov 1, 2009
Joan Hall Hovey

Thanks so much for your vote, Johnny. Glad you enjoyed

Nov 1, 2009
Joan Hall Hovey

I don't know why my comment flew away from me before I finished. lol Glad you enjoyed The Plan and that you joined textnovel.com I will definitely read the excerpt of your novel, First Blood, and looking forward to it. All the best,
Joan

Nov 1, 2009
G. Patrick Johnson

Thanks for the friends invite, Johnny! I will check out your website, and best of luck with the sale of your first book!!!

Nov 2, 2009
Joan Hall Hovey

I signed your guestbook, Johnny. Good job on that chapter. Very exciting.
Maybe we'll both be on Oprah's couch. Ya think? -:)

Nov 3, 2009
Rick Carlson

Thanks for getting me on this John. I look forward to it.

Rick

Nov 3, 2009
Reece Hirsch

Thanks, Johnny. Best of luck with your book! Reece

Nov 4, 2009
RONALD FEASEL

add me me requests full and good trailer

Nov 5, 2009
Naomi Bell

Hi Johnny. Thanks for the welcome.

Nov 8, 2009
Conda V Douglas

Fun video--great ad for the book, Johnny.

Nov 8, 2009
N. Ann (Nancy) Niles

Thanks Johnny, this looks like a great site. Your book sounds good.

Nov 9, 2009
Victoria Roder

Hello Johnny,
I checked out your site and your book First Blood sounds intriguiging. Police work! What a wealth of information you must be!

Nov 9, 2009
Valerie J. Patterson

Hi Johnny! Nice page! Thanks for the invite and best wishes for HUGE sales!

Nov 9, 2009
Bennett Kremen

Thanks Johnny for your interest in my bio. I see you're a retired police officer so I know you'll understand perfectly the full reality of the cold blooded violence and intensity of my novel, Savage Days Haunted Nights, recreating mafia life out on the streets of Chicago and New York. It's a vivid and unrelenting crime story, but much more than that because it probes deep into the very meaning of morality itself. Again, thanks.

Nov 11, 2009
MC - Tina

Hi Johnny! Nice to meet you and Congrats on the new book. I will def. take a look. Best wishes!

Nov 11, 2009
Bill Kirton

Hi Johnny. I read the chapter on your website - you obviously know the subject well. And I smiled at the way you dropped your book into the video and had the cop say he heard it was a good read - classy.

Nov 19, 2009
RONALD FEASEL

nice trailer

Nov 20, 2009
Paul Murphy

Hadn't heard of that site before, thanks for the heads up!

Nov 21, 2009
Pat McKay

Thanks Johnny for the information. Yes, it's a pity Columbo isn't online. He can usually be found on the TV over here on a weekend. Thanks for inviting me to your page to see your book trailer. Pat

Nov 23, 2009
Linda Stamberger

Thanks Johnny! Its a romantic suspense, but can easily fit into the noir aspect of it. I love this page, fabulous!

Nov 23, 2009
Sunny Frazier

Hi Johnny! Will I be seeing you at the next Vegas conference of PSWA? My sister lives in La Mesa, I'm always traveling down that way to visit her. Check out the mystery cruise PSWA members Denny Griffin, Jack Miller and I are putting together. I posted some photos on my page.

Nov 23, 2009
Aaron Philip Clark

Thanks for the welcome. Great page!

Nov 24, 2009
Brandt Dodson

Thanks Johnny.
It's good to be on Crime space.
Stay in touch.

Nov 24, 2009
Carol McGovney

Thank you Johnny.

Nov 24, 2009
Sherry Phillips

Thank you for the welcome! I'm happy to have found this place!

Nov 24, 2009
Russell Brooks

thanks, Johnny. I think I'm going to have fun in this forum.

Nov 26, 2009
Lisa Isbell

Hi Johnny, yes, I suppose you're right this is one of those references that would be a good fit for my personal blog :-) Thanks for having a look at it. I discovered this forum purely by accident yesterday as I was trying to satisfy my curiosity about Lilian Jackson Braun. This looks like a place I'll want to spend more time with once I finish building the framework for my online efforts. I recently left print media advertising sales and am trying to get all the ideas that have been in my head out here on the Internet, a lot of work. When I'm a little more caught up I'll be coming back here to explore. Thanks for reaching out.

Dec 1, 2009
Polyxeni Pantelidou

Thank you for the warm welcome, Johnny!
I am excited to be a member of CrimeSpace. Very nice page too :)

Dec 3, 2009
Marilyn Meredith

Glad the book arrived safely. Hope you enjoy it. Sunny is a good friend of mine too and we often do book events together.

Dec 4, 2009
Kathleen A. Ryan

Hi Johnny,
So nice to meet you....thanks for welcoming me to CrimeSpace. I look forward to visiting often. Best wishes!

Dec 14, 2009
Sunny Frazier

Actually, I'm suppose to autograph and send you a copy. Still waiting for them to arrive at my house. I was delighted when my publisher told me of your request. Now you've had a taste of my humor in the Christmas letter, you know what to expect!

Dec 14, 2009
Johnny Russell

Can't wait

Dec 14, 2009
J.m. Diaz

Hey Johnny. Thank you for the welcome. Where do you live that is devoid of fireflies?

Dec 25, 2009
Johnny Russell

West coast man, we don't have em.

Dec 26, 2009
Sunny Frazier

Johnny,
Sunny Frazier here. The new copies of WHERE ANGELS FEAR has come out and I'm to send you an autographed copy. So, what is your snail-mail address? I'm hoping to get a ride to the post office mid-week. Still can't drive with a fractured arm.

Dec 28, 2009
Marilyn Meredith

Hey, Johnny, have you thought about coming to the PSWA writers conference. Cool music!

Marilyn

Jan 8, 2010
Richard Godwin

Thank you Johnny.
Great sound here too, piano sounds like Chick Corea and the sax is great.

Feb 10, 2010
Sunny Frazier

Did I hear a rumor that you will be attending the PSWA conference at least for one day? Am interested in meeting you at long last.

Feb 26, 2010
Sunny Frazier

Yeah, I love Lennie. She's based on a girlfriend I hung around with in the Navy. She got me in LOTS of trouble! And I was such a nice girl too! We're still friends after 39 years. And she's still crazy!

Feb 26, 2010
Sunny Frazier

We're getting mixed reports about the shooting. Some say all three are dead, some say one deputy is dead and the police officer is on non-reversible life support. They sent a robot into the trailer and the shooter is dead, they believe he killed himself. Minkler only has a population of 30 and a general store.

Feb 26, 2010
Victoria Dougherty

Thanks, Johnny. Good luck.

Mar 17, 2010
Victoria Roder

Hi Johnny,
I finally had a chance to see your new video. It is awesome! Wishing you much success.
Victoria

Apr 28, 2010
Michael Phelps

Hey Johnny,

Good Morning. Got your message. YOU will be contacted - I guarantee it! You'll soon be among the "Movers & Shakers" in Hollywood!

Best,

Mike

Apr 30, 2010
Michael Phelps

Johnny, This is a great page - LOVE the JAZZ!

Apr 30, 2010
Michael Phelps

BEST P. I. ON TV:

1. RICHARD DIAMOND, PRIVATE EYE - Starring David Janssne
2. HARRY O' - Starring David Janssen
3. ROCKFORD FILES - Starring James Garner
4. MAGNUM, P. I. - Starring Tom Selleck
5. KOJAK - Starring Telly Savalas
6. COLUMBO - Starring Peter Falk

Just an opinion. Of course, I'm biased - David Janssen was my friend.

Apr 30, 2010
Jo A Hiestand

I know! I plan on phoning in with a question. But thanks for reminding me -- the day's been a tad hectic, and it never hurts to give the ole brain a nudge! jo

May 6, 2010
Jo A Hiestand

I've read her book. Actually, I read it in ms form before she sent it to her publisher. I cried and laughed -- it is so wonderful. Gives you hope, even tho it is a sad thing that happened to her.

May 6, 2010
MC - Tina

I remember the trailer, Johnny. O liked it but now I have to find out how to vote for it. Give me a few mins. to do that. Best! Tina

Jun 28, 2010
MC - Tina

Thanks 4 agreeing 2 view my trailer, JR. Let me know whatcha think. Snazzy Grim Reaper, wouldn't U say? lol

Jun 28, 2010
MC - Tina

Thanks, Johnny! Appreciate the vote, comments and all. That was good of you to do that for me.

As for the trailer, it was more my need at trying my hand at producing lol. Also, my dream is to see my screenplay adapted books make it to screen hence that kind of a trailer. We'll see if it works. Either way, it was fun making the trailer. Thanks again.

Jun 28, 2010