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CONFESSIONS OF A HACK
This is a bit like cheating, because my "Confessions of a Hack" have already been posted on Crimespace.ning. But here it is for those of you who aren't over there, or haven't read it.
THE FIRST CONFESSION
My ex-wife, who is now my very good friend, once called me a "Magnificent Hack." By that, I assumed that she was either damning me with feint praise of praising me to damnation.
After all these years, I finally agree with her. A hack I am, it seems, and I suppose a hac…
Posted on May 27th, 2007 at 9:37pm —
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Great time at Mystery Authors Book Signing April 5 at B & N
Glad to say the Book Signing yesterday, April 5, at Barnes & Noble -
Arlington Heights, IL was a fun time & great success. We canvassed the store, sold our books and made new friends.
Now I have even more photos to add to my 2008 Book Signing page at
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Here's one to start out with.
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NEW 2008 BOOKSIGNINGS PAGE at www.morganmandel.com
You can find this photo & others, plus news on future book signings on the new, colorful page, 2008booksignings, which you can access by clicking on my profile photo on the main page at www.morganmandel.com or clicking the tab in the Morgan Lite Section.
Hope you enjoy them.
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GIRL OF MY DREAMS BOOK LAUNCH PARTY
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My Impressions - Barbara Walters Show & Academy Awards - Morgan Mandel
To break the monotony, I watched Barbara Walters interview:
Miley Cyrus - or Destiny Hope Cyrus, which was the first name her parents gave her. She's 15 years old and already owns an entire wing in her parents' home. What a life!
Very engaging young girl who seems to have her head on straight despite all of her notoriety.
I also watched Barbara Walters interview Ellen Page, a very pretty 21 year old, very sensible, but she just had to close the interview singing a song which I can't get out of my head - nice little ditty.
Vanessa Williams - who spoke about the controversy over her nude photos and admitted they weren't worth it in the long run. Very lovely woman who admitted she, like many other movie stars, uses Botox.
Harrison Ford - who says his new Indiana Jones movie, set for release in May, will not hide the passage of time. Harrison himself is now 65, but doesn't look it.
I love the glamor of the Academy Awards. I particularly enjoy watching what the stars wear and how their hair is done. Sometimes they look completely different in person than on the sample movie clips shown.
Many of the women are wearing strapless gowns - which always make me a bit nervous - how do they keep them up without spilling out of them?
Anyway, I haven't seen any of the movies, but will eventually do so on DVD.
I just watched Tilda Swinton win supporting actress. She looked totally surprised. It was refreshing to see that much spontaneity.
Anyway, I'm signing off now so I can enjoy the rest of the Awards - Also to Dream that some day my romantic comedy, GIRL OF MY DREAMS by Morgan Mandel can be made into a movie - Well, I did say it was a dream, didn't I?
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Girl of My Dreams by Morgan Mandel Now Available For Order
Hi everyone,After all the stress of the Holiday Season, you'll need a break. Consider ordering Girl of My Dreams, my new romantic comedy about an assistant turned reality show contestant, to be shipped after 1/1/08. (Guys, if you order early, you'll be set for a Valentine's Day gift!)
WHAT'S GIRL OF MY DREAMS ABOUT?
When food poisoning strikes the set of a new reality show, Jillian, the straitlaced assistant, steps in and becomes a contestant. The transformed Jillian is swept up into travel and adventure, as each round brings her closer to winning the millionaire. Too bad he's not the one she loves.
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If you prefer ebooks, at present Girl of My Dreams is also available at All Romance Ebooks. You can't miss it at:
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I'll let you know when it also comes up at Amazon.
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Wish I had HIS kind of Misery. I will though. I vow this year will be my year.
ln
Do you think that means that the title was not a good one, it isn't memorable to either of us (he!) But yes, I think that book was a really good read, though horendous, I believe, moreso than the movie. I would think that could be a bit frightening for someone to come up to you and say, "I'm your best fan." That line in the film was priceless!
ln
Yes. The Screwtape letters was influential to me, because of the approach. What a way to pose a philosophy, it was great!
The Green Mile, yes. Stephen King is an excellent writer. I read his book (can't remember right now) about the author and the crazy fan, remember? Wow. that was something, too!
I hope we get to chat now and then, and enjoy our friendship as time goes on, I am so glad we have this opportunity. Have a glorious day!
ln
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