John Gaspard
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Unlock Your Novel's Full Potential with More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel! John Gaspard's "More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel! (Further Cinematic Storytelling Strategies for Novelists)" is an illuminating guide that takes you on a cinematic journey, revealing the secrets to crafting compelling narratives and characters that resonate. This book is an invaluable tool for any aspiring or seasoned novelist, blending Gaspard's deep understanding of...
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"Who are you?" "For tonight, you can call me Jack. Mind if I come in?" ★★★★★ When a copycat serial killer begins recreating Jack the Ripper's 1888 murder spree, two competing experts are forced to work together to stop him. What they don't understand is that his murderous spree is far more personal than either of them ever suspected. Grab this electrifying race-against-time mystery/thriller today! ★★★★★
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More twisty, tricky tales and mysteries to enjoy with Eli Marks
It's just one thing after another for magician Eli Marks: The bizarre death of a barista. Performing close-up magic at a funeral. A homicidal husband looking for ideas. An unexpected customer encounter. An impossible stabbing during a show. A Halloween murder. A life-changing magic lesson. A mystifying murder/suicide. A puzzling jewel heist and an even odder painting theft. And more!
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Eli's trip to London with his uncle Harry quickly turns homicidal when the older magician finds himself accused of murder. A second slaying does little to take the spotlight off Harry. Instead it's clear someone is knocking off Harry's elderly peers in bizarrely effective ways. But who?
The odd gets odder when the prime suspect appears to be a bitter performer with a grudge...who committed suicide over 30 years before. While Eli struggles to prove...
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Eli's asked to perform his magic act at a swanky charity gala, the Zombie Ball-a former zombie pub crawl which has grown into an annual high-class social event. What begins as a typical stage show for Eli turns deadly when two of the evening's sponsors are found murdered under truly unusual circumstances. Compounding this drama is the presence of Eli's ex-wife and her new husband, Homicide Detective Fred Hutton. Under pressure to solve the crime before...
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A casual glance out his apartment window turns magician Eli Marks' life upside down. After spotting a dead body in the projection booth of the movie theater next door, Eli is pulled into the hunt for the killer. As he attempts to puzzle out a solution to this classic locked room mystery, he must deal with a crisis of a more personal nature: the appearance of a rival magician who threatens not only Eli's faith in himself as a performer, but his relationship...
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The life of a magician isn't all kiddie shows and card tricks. Sometimes it's murder. Especially when magician Eli Marks very publicly debunks a famed psychic, and said psychic ends up dead. The evidence, including a bloody King of Diamonds playing card (one from Eli's own Ambitious Card routine), directs the police right to Eli.
As more psychics are slain, and more King cards rise to the top, Eli can't escape suspicion. Things get really complicated...
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Murder at the Mall of America
When a magician is murdered in the midst of his act at the Mall of America, Eli Marks is asked to step in and take over the daily shows - while also keeping his eyes and ears open for clues about this bizarre homicide.
As Eli combs the maze-like corridors beneath the Mall of America's massive amusement park looking for leads, he also struggles to learn and perform an entirely new magic act. Meanwhile, the longtime watering...
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Newly single magician Eli Marks reluctantly attends his high school reunion against his better judgment, only to become entangled in two deadly encounters with his former classmates. The first is the fatal mugging of an old crush's husband, followed by the suspicious deaths of the victim's business associates.
At the same time, Eli also comes to the aid of a classmate-turned-movie-star who fears that attempting the Bullet Catch in an upcoming movie...
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Take your novel to the next level. Unlock the power of the silver screen with The Popcorn Principles, a guide to fiction and novel writing.It will help you:• Craft unforgettable characters• Write compelling scenes• Hide exposition• Structure powerful endingsWith this book (and the movies it draws on), you'll learn the tools and techniques used by screenwriters, which you can apply to your own writing. Craft your next novel and become a better...
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Ignite Your Writing with Cinematic Flair: The Popcorn Principles Unleashed Unveil the secrets of blockbuster storytelling in your novels!Introducing "The Popcorn Principles Unleashed: A Workbook for Novelists" – your definitive guide to infusing your writing with the suspense and drama of Hollywood's greatest hits. This hands-on workbook offers nearly 50 writing exercises with examples from over 60 hit films. Launch Your Story with a Bang!Begin...
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It's The Most Murderous Time of the Year ... When the director (and star) of the theater's annual production of A Christmas Carol is found murdered, Leah must not only take over directing duties ... but also figure out who the killer is before they kill again. Then a second body turns up among all the stored set pieces ... and it suddenly becomes a mad race to make it to opening night without losing anymore cast members. This fun and festive yuletide...
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Write Your Screenplay with the Help of Top Screenwriters! It's like taking a Master Class in screenwriting... all in one book! Discover the pitfalls of writing to fit a budget from screenwriters who have successfully navigated these waters already. Learn from their mistakes and improve your script with their expert advice.
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previously published under the pen name Bobbie Raymond) One of the actors gave a killer audition. The only question is: Will they kill again? What begins as a simple evening of auditions for The Importance of Being Earnest turns into a deadly mystery for Leah and her cast. First one actor is murdered, then another disappears, leaving Leah in the dangerous position of trying to solve the crimes while re-casting her show.Will Leah make it to Opening...
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Unleash the Mystery! Step into the world of Agatha Christie like never before with this unique retelling through the nose of Reggie, a courageous greyhound and former Mercy Dog. This intrigue-filled tale stays true to its roots while offering a fresh perspective from our four-legged sleuth. Join Reggie and his owner, Captain Hastings, as they unravel a mystery that's captivated millions. It's the same classic you love, now with a different tail! Perfect...
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Dying to make a feature? Learn from the pros!
"We never put out an actual textbook for the Corman School of Filmmaking, but if we did, it would be Fast, Cheap and Under Control." - Roger Corman, Producer
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It's like taking a Master Class in moviemaking…all in one book!
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Learn the tricks and pitfalls of low-budget filmmaking from 33 successful independent films and the filmmakers who created them. Includes never before published...
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Take your novel to the next level.
Unlock the power of the silver screen with The Popcorn Principles, a guide to fiction and novel writing.
It will help you:
• Craft unforgettable characters
• Write compelling scenes
• Hide exposition
• Structure powerful endings
With this book (and the movies it draws on), you'll learn the tools and techniques used by screenwriters, which you can apply to your own writing.
Craft your next novel and become...
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Is it your dream to make feature films?
Get advice on how to do that by some of the best in the business!
It's like going to film school without ever leaving home.
Valuable Lessons on Making a Successful Feature Film.
Includes great tips and ideas from:
And many more!
Topics covered include getting started, scripting, pre-production, production, post-production and distribution.
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Books four, five, and six in the Eli Marks mystery series all in one volume.
The Linking Rings
Eli's trip to London with his uncle Harry quickly turns homicidal when the older magician finds himself accused of murder. A second slaying does little to take the spotlight off Harry. Instead, it's clear someone is knocking off Harry's elderly peers in bizarrely effective ways.
But who?
"I was in the exact right mood for a detective novel and enjoyed...
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Learn the inside thinking behind 23 highly successful, classic, low-budget movies and discover techniques for making a little go a long way. Includes in-depth interviews with screenwriters with such credits as the Academy Award-nominated films You Can Count on Me, Metropolitan, and Capote - plus such classics as Repo Man, Re-Animator, Paris, Texas, Living in Oblivion, Suburbia, Hester Street, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, and Eve's Bayou.