Michael C. Cordell, Author
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Michael C. Cordell
- Los Angeles, California, US
- Last Login: 7/3/2009
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Interests
General
Cooking (Food Network rules!), computers, Texas Hold 'Em, books, and of course, writing.
Music
My musical tastes are pretty eclectic - light classical, opera, jazz, rock, punk, alternative, grunge, funk, Latin, some hip-hop, some country. Jimmy Buffett's one of my faves.
I still think of Springsteen as The Boss, that "southern" rock died when Lynyrd Skynyrd's plane crashed, that Joe Walsh is the greatest rock guitarist that ever lived and Jim Morrison is alive and well somewhere in Africa.
Movies
Most types interest me - thrillers, sci-fi, comedy (romantic or otherwise). I have an aversion to slasher movies or anything else with gratuitous violence.
One of my favorite movies of all time is Groundhog Day, but the movie that made me laugh the hardest ever was Best In Show. In fact, I like just about every movie Bill Murray's ever made.
Television
Good Eats, House, The Simpsons, Hell's Kitchen and The Sopranos, FringeBooks
I read everything - from Dan Brown to Joe Finder to Clive Cussler in popular fiction and almost anything in the Western Canon. Biographies, history and "travel books" (a la Paul Theroux) in non-fiction.
The Autoimmune Epidemic by Donna Jackson Nakazawa is one book I highly recommend to anyone concerned about the frightening increase in autoimmune diseases sweeping the Western world.
Heroes
Anyone who is able to spin a good enough yarn to capture the public's imagination. J.D. Salinger, Hunter S. Thompson, John Steinbeck all come to mind.
Details
- Status: Married
- Here for: Networking, Friends
- Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY
- Orientation: Straight
- Body type: 5' 10" / Average
- Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
- Religion: Catholic
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Smoke / Drink: No / Yes
- Education: College graduate
- Occupation: Author / Screenwriter
Schools
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Suny College At Oswego
- Oswego, NY
- Graduated: 1981
- Student status: Alumni
- Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Major: Computer science
- Minor: Math & music
1979 to 1981 -
Dutchess Community College
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- Graduated: 1979
- Student status: Alumni
- Degree: Associate's Degree
- Major: Computer science
1977 to 1979 -
Arlington Hs
- La Grangeville, NY
- Graduated: 1977
- Student status: Alumni
- Degree: High School Diploma
1973 to 1977
Networking
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Completed one spec script (and nearly sold it); have two other completed works.
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Have several articles published in tech magazines and ezines.
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Five novels in various stages of completion. Recently published a short fiction / poetry anthology.
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Status and Mood
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Michael C. Cordell is getting back to the screenplay after a brief hiatus.
Mood: rejuvenated
at 5:08 AM May 14
Latest Blog Entries
- Apr 29, 2009 1:33 AM Recent blog posts on Blogger.com
- Apr 12, 2009 1:57 PM California Quail (high quality)
- Nov 17, 2008 10:06 PM Going Green in the Foothills
- Nov 13, 2008 3:33 AM A Year Later
- Oct 20, 2008 12:02 AM Links, Wonderful Links
Blurbs
About me:
I'm a writer of several non-fiction articles published in print and online. My first collection of short stories and poetry, entitled "In The Foothills," was recently published by Foothills Villa Publishing.
In addition, I've written three screenplays and I'm currently writing my fourth. When I have time, I make progress on my first full-length novel.
The name "Michael C. Cordell" is a pseudonym.
May 2009 update! Response to In The Foothills has exceeded my expectations. Meanwhile, work progresses on my first suspense novel. Stay tuned for more on my next publication ...
Amazon link
Barnes and Noble link
Books-A-Million link
Interview with E.I. Johnson can be found here.
My writing blog may be found at My Life In The Margins.
My second blog, a humorous look at my new adventures in suburbia, may be found at Villa On The Hill-a.
My website may be found at michaelcordellauthor.com.
Who I'd like to meet:
Writers (professional and aspiring) of fiction in various genres as well as screenwriters. Alton Brown, host of "Good Eats," Bobby Flay, Guy Fieri ... chefs extraordinaire.Friend Space (Top 18)
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Comments
Jul 3 2009 10:14 PM
Wishing you and all your friends today an absolutely
phenomenal day!
Jun 28 2009 7:47 PM
Jun 15 2009 8:28 PM
If you would like to read a sample of one of the stories from ISLINGTON CROCODILES’ you can do that now as one of the stories is posted on the Islington Crocodiles blog page. RAIDERS is the disturbing story of Barwise and Micky.
As Graham Joyce says in his foreword to ISLINGTON CROCODILES, ‘This is the edge.’
You can follow this link direct to the blog page
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendId=464298946
Enjoy it, and let us know what you think, leave a comment.
Also, if you are interested in buying a copy of ISLINGTON CROCODILES you can, as before, do that here: http://host2.clickandbuild.com/cnb/shop/ttapress
Thanks for your interest.
All the best….
Jun 15 2009 4:19 PM
Peek-A-Boo is posted on my blog in two parts.
Much love!
Your friend,
Brian
Jun 15 2009 1:15 PM
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Jun 14 2009 6:52 PM
We just finished our video for this year's Thrillerfest conference and would love your feedback: http://livingjacket.com/2009/05/26/video-for-thrillerfest-2009/
Jun 9 2009 4:45 PM
Tracey
Grab life by the fangs
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Jun 7 2009 1:08 PM
Jun 7 2009 2:33 AM
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Jun 6 2009 10:40 AM
Jun 3 2009 12:00 PM
Be happy and laugh often... Life is truly beautiful! Very nice to meet you, Michael...
Love,Peace&Light ~Andrea~
May 30 2009 2:17 AM
“SACRIFICE is not for the timid or weak of heart, it is a full frontal assault on your senses. It is a dark, brutal, bloody and terribly frightening book. Everson went deep into some dark abyss to bring this book to the light of day.... I highly recommend Sacrifice.”
—Famous Monsters of Filmland
“John Everson manages in SACRIFICE to dispense buckets of blood, provide edgy perversity, and walk the tenuous tightrope of horror and sex without falling: It’s rather an amazing feat.” –Hell Notes
May 19 2009 5:32 AM
I hope all is well with you!
I've got a new fiction blog up with some publishing news, so stop by for a read when you can...
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=37024910&blogId=489704753
I'd love to hear from you!
Have a great week!
Lisa :)
May 17 2009 11:17 AM
The second edition of Islington Crocodiles is out now in limited numbers.
If you are interested in ordering a copy you can do that here: http://host2.clickandbuild.com/cnb/shop/ttapress?productID=15&op=catalogue-product_info-null&prodCategoryID=4
Thanks for your support
May 13 2009 5:05 PM
May 12 2009 11:15 AM
May 12 2009 4:39 AM
All Three to True
14 July 2006
Hope, faith and charity, or all three
those things in life, important to me
Words of joy, words of love
these words to openly live by
Tears in an eye
all lost in ways of faith
For would there be a tomorrow
this way of reaching out to her grace
Apples on a tree, love upon the wind
this hope carried upon a wishing star
Could it, would it, will that ring true
to whisper into her ear, “I love you”
Roses are red, but some are yellow as well
this harbour of amour and places to view
Who said it might never happen
never to be married, or openly
say “love was true”
“And now abideth faith, hope, charity,
these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”
1 Corinthians 13: 13 KJV
There are many occasions when a rose is an appropriate gift, the colour of the rose being the deciding factor in whether or not the rose is suitable for the occasion.
Red roses symbolize eternal love, respect, and passion. Red roses are considered to be the perfect way to say “I love You”, White roses are often found at weddings (innocence, purity) and funerals (reverence). Yellow roses send messages of celebration, joy, hope, and freedom.
Pink roses are associated with friendship and marriage. Soft, cheerful and happy, pink roses denote admiration, gentleness and sweetness. A posy of pink roses says “Thank You”, “You’re So Kind” and “I Love You” in a way that can be considered either romantic or friendly.
© 1995-2009 Christopher W Herbert
(a New Zealand Poet)
All Rights Reserved
a poet who cares
May 12 2009 2:14 AM
Hope you are having an awesome week.
Cheers
Ellie x
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Hope you're having a great week.
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May 6 2009 9:41 PM
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