Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Yippee-Ki-Yay Mother Podcast #110: Chungking Express

Here's another exciting COVID-free ZOOM edition of the Yippee-Ki-Yay Mother Podcast, a lively discussion of the movies that sometimes devolves into a group therapy session. 

In this episode Chris Coker imports 1994's Chungking ExpressKai-Wai Wong's quirky tale of two lovelorn cops, from pre-turnover Hong Kong. The film made Quentin Tarantino cry. Will you? (Word of warning: You better like the song California Dreamin'.)

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My novel Chapel Street is now available! You can currently buy the Kindle and paperback at Amazon and the Nook, paperback and hardcover at Barnes & Noble.


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Monday, June 20, 2022

The Park Family Cemetery to be published!


I have the pleasure to announce that my short story The Park Family Cemetery has been accepted by TouchPoint Press for inclusion in their upcoming horror anthology Nightmares of Strangers (Vol. 2).

Here's the logline:

In The Park Family Cemetery, photographer Gary Sypniewski, a recovering drug addict, shoots graves for a genealogical website. Unfortunately, his addictive personality will not allow him to walk away when he is denied entrance to a beautiful but walled family cemetery in a crime-ridden neighborhood in Baltimore. Will his obsession cost him everything he has? Or give him everything he needs?

If you're surprised my new story is set in a cemetery, you obviously haven't been visiting this blog with any frequency!

The Park Family Cemetery is the first short story I have written since college. By the time I graduated, there was still a viable market for short stories in magazines and other publications. Writers could make a living writing short stories. However, the market place has sadly changed. That's a pity. With the shorter attention span of today's internet obsessed audiences, you'd think there would be a natural market for short stories. Then again, maybe there is.... 

I was inspired to write this short story by the work of other writers I have met online. People often ask me to read their screenplays and novels. Because of my schedule, I often have to refuse. However, I usually have time to read a five or ten page story. I was particularly impressed by Rich Hosek's podcast Bedtime Stories For Insomniacs featuring his short stories. Other talented writers, like Melissa R. Mendelson, also shared their work with me. They made me want to get in on the action.

I thought writing a short story would be a great challenge. I am now accustomed to working in longer formats. Did I still have the skill to tell a short, concise but compelling story? I wasn't sure. I had to try.

The inspiration for the story came while I was photographing graves in the Hebrew Orthodox Memorial Cemetery for the FindAGrave website. I was the only person in the cemetery. In fact, I had never seen another person in the cemetery during any of my numerous visits. Then the thought suddenly came to me: What would I do if I noticed a black clad mourner in one of my photographs when I got home? That thought really creeped me out.

That was all the idea I needed to get started. Sadly, I didn't even use it! Because of the time constraints of the format and the amount of time I needed to establish my character, I had to cut that scene out. However, the initial concept remained: A damaged person gets into deep supernatural trouble while photographing graves for a genealogical website. On the most fundamental level, that's essentially the same plot as my novel Chapel Street. This story would have the added bonus of being the second entry in my "Resting Place" universe.

One thing was certain: I didn't expect the story to get published. I knew my publisher had a horror anthology in the works, but I didn't think I'd have a chance against the more experienced short story writers. I thought, at most, I would read it myself and build a YouTube video around it. Fortunately, I got accepted!

I want to thank Publisher Sheri Williams and Deputy Publisher Ashley Carlson and the good folks at TouchPoint Press for accepting my story! I am also looking forward to working with Associate Editor Liam Lassiter to create the final version.

Most importantly, I can't wait for the rest of you to read it!


 

Here's a link to my novel Chapel Street, the first story in my Resting Place universe:

 

Here's a link to my memoir, The Promise, or the Pros and Cons of Talking with God, also published by TouchPoint Press:


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Saturday, June 18, 2022

Yippee-Ki-Yay Mother Podcast #109: The Ninth Configuration

Here's another exciting COVID-free ZOOM edition of the Yippee-Ki-Yay Mother Podcast, a lively discussion of the movies that sometimes devolves into a group therapy session. 

This episode Podmaster Ralph brought a really strange film to the table: The Ninth Configuration -- a 1980 film by Exorcist author William Peter Blatty that thwarts genre characterization. You might love the film. You might hate the film. But it's not like anything else you've seen.  Check out our discussion.

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My novel Chapel Street is now available! You can currently buy the Kindle and paperback at Amazon and the Nook, paperback and hardcover at Barnes & Noble.


Learn more about the book, click Here.

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The Dialogue Doctor Interview


Jeff Elkins recently invited me onto The Dialogue Doctor Podcast. Jeff is an accomplished author and he gave me the honor of being one of the beta readers for his latest novel Inside Outside. (He is also the father of my seven-year-old granddaughter's boyfriend, but that's another story.) I have been enjoying the podcast for a while, and I had a blast appearing on it. We talked a lot about the differences between screenplays and books, marketing and self-promotion.  Check it out.

Here's the audio interview:

 

Here's the interview on YouTube:

 


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My novel Chapel Street is now available! You can buy the Kindle and paperback at Amazon and the Nook, paperback and hardcover at Barnes & NobleChapel Street is the tale of a young man battling a demonic entity that has driven members of his family to suicide for generations. It was inspired by an actual haunting. 


Learn more about the book, click Here.

Listen to me read some chapters here:


Read about the true haunting that inspired the novel here:

The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 1, An Introduction
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 2, The House
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 3, This Is Us
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 4, Arrival
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 5, Methodology
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 6, Clara's Tale, Pt. 1
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 7, Clara's Tale, Pt. 2
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 8, My Tale, Pt. 1
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 9, My Tale, Pt. 2
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 10, My Tale, Pt. 3
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 11, Natalia's Tale, Pt. 1
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 12, Natalia's Tale, Pt. 2
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 13, John's Tale, Pt. 1 
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 14, John's Tale, Pt. 2
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 15, Come Inside!
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 16, Marion's Tale, Pt. 1
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 17, Marion's Tale, Pt. 2
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 18, Jeanne's Tale, Pt. 1
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 19, Jeanne's Tale, Pt. 2
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 20, Lisa's Tale
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 21, Recap, Pt. 1
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 22, Recap, Pt. 2
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 23, Recap, Pt. 3

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Saturday, June 11, 2022

Yippee-Ki-Yay Mother Podcast #108: Taxi Driver

Here's another exciting COVID-free ZOOM edition of the Yippee-Ki-Yay Mother Podcast, a lively discussion of the movies that sometimes devolves into a group therapy session. 

This episode we are joined by Gary Goldstein, an author, screenwriter and a film reviewer for the LA Times. Gary reached out to us after our episode about the film Streets of Fire. He worked in the publicity department for Universal Pictures at the time of the release of the film. In addition to discussing one of his favorite films, Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver, Gary also provides us an insiders view to the marketing of Streets of Fire.

Here's his book The Last Birthday Party.  Check it out.

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My novel Chapel Street is now available! You can currently buy the Kindle and paperback at Amazon and the Nook, paperback and hardcover at Barnes & Noble.


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Watch the book trailer:

  

Listen to me read some chapters here:

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Cue It Up With The Q Brothers: Ray Liotta & Fred Ward

The battling Quattrucci Brothers, Ralph and John, invited me back on their show to discuss the legacies of the recently deceased actors Ray Liotta and Fred Ward. Our previous retrospectives to fallen Hollywood legends were waylaid by discussions of scandals. Fortunately, these two magnificent actors had relatively scandal free lives and we were able to just sit back and discuss their films. 

Here's the episode:

 

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Christian Movie Deep Dive Interview: Hidden Secrets

Kyle Morgan recently approached me to appear on the Christian Movie Deep Dive podcast to discuss my first faith-based film Hidden Secrets. I am always happy to talk about that picture. Everything during the process, from the writing through the production, was a delight. If you've been listening to my interviews, you might have noticed some cynicism. You will find every little cynicism here. Check it out.

Here's the trailer for the film:

 

Here's the interview: 

 
    
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My novel Chapel Street is now available! You can buy the Kindle and paperback at Amazon and the Nook, paperback and hardcover at Barnes & NobleChapel Street is the tale of a young man battling a demonic entity that has driven members of his family to suicide for generations. It was inspired by an actual haunting. 


Learn more about the book, click Here.

Listen to me read some chapters here:


Read about the true haunting that inspired the novel here:

The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 1, An Introduction
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 2, The House
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 3, This Is Us
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 4, Arrival
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 5, Methodology
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 6, Clara's Tale, Pt. 1
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 7, Clara's Tale, Pt. 2
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 8, My Tale, Pt. 1
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 9, My Tale, Pt. 2
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 10, My Tale, Pt. 3
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 11, Natalia's Tale, Pt. 1
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 12, Natalia's Tale, Pt. 2
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 13, John's Tale, Pt. 1 
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 14, John's Tale, Pt. 2
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 15, Come Inside!
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 16, Marion's Tale, Pt. 1
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 17, Marion's Tale, Pt. 2
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 18, Jeanne's Tale, Pt. 1
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 19, Jeanne's Tale, Pt. 2
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 20, Lisa's Tale
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 21, Recap, Pt. 1
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 22, Recap, Pt. 2
The Haunting of 21 St. Helens Avenue, Part 23, Recap, Pt. 3

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Yippee-Ki-Yay Mother Podcast #107: Guilty Pleasures

Here's another exciting, mostly COVID-free ZOOM edition of the Yippee-Ki-Yay Mother Podcast, a lively discussion of the movies that sometimes devolves into a group therapy session. 

In this round robin, the Mother Podcasters each bring one of their cinematic Guilty Pleasures to the table. It is a lively discussion despite the fact that we can't even agree on a definition of the term Guilty Pleasures. Our choices range from films from the 1950s to relatively recent fare. Check it out.

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My novel Chapel Street is now available! You can currently buy the Kindle and paperback at Amazon and the Nook, paperback and hardcover at Barnes & Noble.


Learn more about the book, click Here.

Watch the book trailer:

  

Listen to me read some chapters here: