Michael C. Cordell, Author
www.myspace.com/socalvillaguysharing a recently completed short story: http://lnk.ms/2CPyGMood: creative
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Michael C. Cordell
- Los Angeles, California, US
- Last Login: 11/9/2009
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Interests
General
Cooking (Food Network rules!), computers, Texas Hold 'Em, reading, composing music, photography 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, Kurt Vonnegut, 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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Posted at 2:14 PM Oct 18
Michael C. Cordell sharing a recently completed short story: http://lnk.ms/2CPyG
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Posted at 1:25 PM Oct 17
Michael C. Cordell Back to my screenplay after a week of other writing tasks.
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Posted at 2:21 AM Oct 1
Michael C. Cordell Writing and listening to new artist Jill Criscuolo.
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Posted at 4:06 PM Sep 26
Michael C. Cordell Synching with Twitter is a big FAIL.
Mood: curious
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Posted at 3:57 PM Sep 26
Michael C. Cordell Testing the MySpace / Twitter interface. I hope I pass.
Mood: creative
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.
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.
Comments
Nov 8 2009 5:27 PM
The Soul of a Man Anthology is the winner of the 2009 Best Short Stories/Anthology from the African American Literary Awards Show. Read an excerpt of my contribution, "Like Father, Like Son", at http://joeyisinit.com/excerpt.html.
My lastest entry on http://joeypinkney.com is "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Oneal Walters, author of The Age Begins". Leave a comment on my website, I would like to know what you think.
Here is the link: http://www.joeypinkney.com/interviewed/oneal-walters.html
Don't be a stranger. Let me know what's going on in your neck of the woods.
Oct 31 2009 8:20 PM
Oct 31 2009 6:54 PM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Oct 25 2009 1:10 AM
Oct 21 2009 9:58 PM
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Sam Cheever is sponsoring her third annual Trick or Treating Bash on a street near you! The street is inexplicably filled with some of your favorite Romantic Fantasy/Paranormal/Horror Authors and they will be waiting by the door with tricks and treats for you. All you need to do to play is visit Sam’s site anytime between October 26th and October 31st and select an item from the goodie bag posted there. Then you will send a note off to Sam with your selection and move on to the next “house” on the list, where another Author will be waiting with a goodie bag for you to choose from. The lucky Contestant who is selected at the end of the contest will win a Halloween Bag with a Kindle e-reader in it, assorted candy, and other wonderful prizes from the Authors who live on Sam’s street.
Only one trip down the street per contestant and you must be at least 18 to play!
Come and join the fun and play for a chance to win a Kindle and a bag of goodies. You might be surprised to learn who lives on Sam’s street!
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Oct 21 2009 5:38 AM
The Soul of a Man Anthology is the winner of the 2009 Best Short Stories/Anthology from the African American Literary Awards Show. Read an excerpt of my contribution, "Like Father, Like Son", at http://joeyisinit.com/excerpt.html.
If you know anybody in the Raleigh, NC, let them know that I'm doing a book signing/book discussion at the Southeast Regional Library in Garner, NC, (908 7th St) on Thursday, October 22nd at 6:30pm.
My lastest entry on http://joeypinkney.com is "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Tyra Denine, author of Damaged Goods". Leave a comment on my website, I would like to know what you think.
Here is the link: http://tinyurl.com/tyradenine
Don't be a stranger. Let me know what's going on in your neck of the woods.
Oct 20 2009 6:49 PM
"Imagine " Art Magazine.
http://www.soulfulpen.com
Oct 18 2009 10:02 PM
Oct 14 2009 10:01 PM
Cheers
Cat
Kiwi author Cat Connor's crime thriller killerbyte now available at Mobipocket, iTunes, and Amazon.
Watch the killerbyte and terrorbyte book trailers on youtube.
Oct 7 2009 7:19 PM
Have a great day!
April
Oct 5 2009 11:20 PM
Just wanted to say that your valued friendship continues to be appreciated.
Have you checked out my MySpace and web site (www.faberoptime.com) recently?
Oh and did you subscribe for my free newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!)?
You might also like to take a look at some of my vids on my YouTube channel too! www.youtube.com/faberoptime
Take care and keep in touch.
Best,
Faber.
"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
Oct 5 2009 5:03 PM
Oct 3 2009 1:05 AM
Peace,
KW
Sep 28 2009 3:52 PM
Sep 20 2009 2:22 PM
Thanks,
A.
Sep 12 2009 4:57 PM
All best wishes from the UK,
Gregory Heath.
Sep 10 2009 12:48 PM
Sep 9 2009 1:31 PM
Sep 5 2009 12:26 PM
Always stay safe and blessed.
Aug 28 2009 1:10 PM
Please pre-order your autographed copy of The Soul of a Man Anthology featuring yours truly, Joey Pinkney, from http://JoeyIsInIt.com. My story is entitled, "Like Father, Like Son".
It was published on Father's Day, June 21, 2009 by Peace In The Storm Publishing. Read an excerpt of "Like Father, Like Son" at http://joeyisinit.com/excerpt.html.
My lastest entry on http://joeypinkney.com is "5 Minutes, 5 Questions With... Angela Benson, author of Sins of the Father" Leave a comment on my website, I would like to know what you think.
Here is the link: http://tiny.cc/angelabenson
Don't be a stranger. Let me know what's going on in your neck of the woods.
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Aug 11 2009 7:00 AM
With little here to do or see Of things that in the great world be, Sweet Daisy! oft I talk to thee For thou art worthy, Thou unassuming commonplace Of Nature, with that homely face, And yet with something of a grace Which love makes for thee!
-Wordsworth,William.
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