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Lifestyles, Popular Culture, Psychology, and Consumer Issues THE TRUTH ABOUT LYING. An award-winning book about how and why we lie, published by a small publisher who had financial difficulties so the author got back the rights. After an overview about lying through history, the author looks at the types of lies and the reasons people lie. The book includes stories of ordinary professional and business people discussing how and why they lied in various situations. It discusses how to tell when others lie, what to do about it, and has a "Lie-Q" test, so readers can learn how much they lie compared to others. Though published, the book can be updated and revised. Featured on Oprah Winfrey and Montel Williams. (Published book). FANTASY WORLD. Fantasies can be
a way to create a world of adventure, as some groups do. Such fantasies range from
participating in occasional games and fantasy parties to creating a fantasy lifestyle.
This book describes a variety of such groups, which includes Civil War buffs, fans of the
Renaissance, Art Deco enthusiasts, erotic fantasy lifestylers, and many others. (Proposal
and chapters). Crime, Law, and Justice HOW WE KILL. In the U.S., as society has changed so has murder and the techniques for discovering who did it. The methods for murder and the reasons for it have changed, and police investigators have gained new investigative skills. Meanwhile, from Lizzie Borden to serial killer sites on the Internet, public interest has grown. This book provides a pop-sociology and pop-psychology look at murder from the beginning of the century to today. The author has recently completed a book on the most baffling 20th century murders in America. (Proposal and sample chapter). INVESTIGATOR. Most defense attorneys use investigators to help their client's defense. This book features the experiences of an investigator, highlighting her most interesting cases, as she talks to defendants and their friends, family, and other witnesses, to learn what really happened. (Proposal and sample chapters). "BUT OFFICER, I WAS ROBBED AFTER I
ROBBED THE BANK", AND OTHER STUPID CROOK STORIES. Many crooks get tripped up
when they do stupid things, like the crook who robbed a bank and was robbed himself when
he left. He was arrested when he reported what happened to a police officer. This book
includes a collection of such stories, drawn from news accounts and from the tales of
police officers. (Proposal).
INNOVATIVE EDGE. This book shows how you can use innovative "out of the box" thinking in your everyday life, so you are better able to respond to changes and take advantages of opportunities. Use these techniques in both your professional and personal life. (Proposal available). MIND POWER: PICTURE YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS. It has sold about 20,000 copies in hardcover and now U.S. and world paperback rights are available. The book can also be revised or turned into a new book. It features a variety of mental imaging, problem solving, creativity, and other techniques to achieve success, make decisions, set goals, relax, increase energy, improve skills, have better relationships, etc. (Published book). THE EMPOWERED MIND: HOW TO HARNESS THE CREATIVE FORCE WITHIN YOU. A follow-up book to MIND POWER, it has also sold about 20,000 copies, mostly in hardcover. Now both the hardcover and paperback have sold out, and full U.S. and world rights are available. Like MIND POWER, the book can be revised or turned into a new book. It features a variety of mental imagining, problem solving, creativity and other techniques. It received a First Place Award for Non-Fiction Instructional Books from the National Federation of Press Women. (Published book). FUNTRIPPING. A fun way to enjoy your travels or your neighborhood through unique techniques for seeing and exploring. They'll help you see and experience things more intensely, whether at home or on a trip. The techniques include visualization, imaging, sensing, and other methods. Readers can use them to enjoy music, art, and food more; have more fun shopping; meet and get to know people better; etc. (Proposal and chapter). MIND TRIPPING. A series of
guided exercises to enjoy exploring your imagination on your own or in a group. Go on
journeys where you become like a kid again, go to favorite recreational places, take a
vacation to an exotic location, travel back or forward in time, take trips to outer space,
meet unique characters, create your own film as a director, etc. You can use the trips as
a general guide, record them on tape, or use them as a facilitator in a group.
Alternative Lifestyles and Shamanism SHAMAN WARRIOR. An account of experiences with a shaman, a la Carlos Castaneda and Lynn Andrews, written by a woman who studied and trained with a shaman as part of a small San Francisco Bay Area group. She reports on her experiences in accompanying the group on numerous trips to work with the forces of nature, use power objects, work with energy, contact spiritual beings, and participate in other activities. The book was originally published in two sold-out printings by a small publisher who ran into financial difficulties and the author got back the rights. (Published book). SECRETS OF THE SHAMAN and SHAMAN INITIATION. A continuation of the experiences described in Shaman Warrior, based on additional personal training in Southern California with the same shaman. Secrets of the Shaman was co-published by the writer and a small publisher, and rights could be obtained again for republication. Shaman Initiation has not yet been published. Both books describe the author's experiences of more advanced shamanic training in working with spirits and the forces of nature. (Published book and manuscript). USING THE SHAMAN JOURNEY FOR SUCCESS. This
book draws on traditional shamanic techniques of taking an inner journey to gain insights
and power to use in daily life. Techniques include gaining advice from teachers and
guides, and working with the forces of nature. The author has published 4 books on
shamanism. (Proposal and chapters available). Fiction and Feature Film Screenplays MONEY AND MURDER. A cop/action/mystery thriller. Angela, a secretary for a homicide department, is hoping to open a shop backed by wealthy friend Francine, who is seeking to divorce her husband. When Francine mysteriously becomes ill for several months, Angela suspects her husband is trying to poison her but can't get the authorities to act with no evidence of a crime. But after Francine's death, Angela, with the help of her boyfriend, Francine's brother, and a homicide detective, is able to prevent a quick cremation and foil efforts to get rid of Francine's body. The conclusion includes a dramatic chase by two hired gunmen through a soon-to-be abandoned shipyard and the final capture of the two men and Francine's husband. (Film script and sample chapters of a novel). ROYAL FLUSH: a lawyer/cop/pursuit/action thriller; based on a true story. Andrew is a federal prosecutor up against a wily high-level international drug trafficker, Actus, who conceals his dealing through a legitimate import business. After a big bust for smuggling drugs, Actus charms the jury, and after a brief time in prison, resumes his business even more successfully, becoming part of high society. Andrew continues the pursuit with an equally determined FBI agent using surveillance, attempted stings, an attractive undercover agents, informants, and wiretaps. After a dramatic hotel raid, Actus fights back in court, and Andrew nearly loses the case, his job, and reputation, until an expected clue saves the case. (Film script and sample chapters of a novel; represented by Delphinus Management) DEAD BEAT. A cop/action/mystery thriller. Randy, a beat cop with marriage problems, meets a neighborhood activist battling drug dealers on a ride-along. A few months after they begin an affair, she turns up dead soon after he sees her, and he could be the suspect. Fearing the lies of criminals and a media circus, he turns to his brother-in-law and homicide investigator to help him find the real killer. Is it a drug dealer, gang member, or someone else? As they investigate, they risk getting shot and killed. (Film script and sample chapters of a novel). THE PARKING LOT. A cop/action/mystery/thriller. After Maureen vandalizes Judy's car in a parking lot battle, the conflict escalates, because Maureen and her associates fear the exposure of a chop shop operation involving illegal immigrants, welfare fraud, and a banker's murder, as Judy and Granger, the cop who takes the report, investigate. They attempt to kill Judy and Granger, resulting in a car chase, ambush, and chase through the city sewers, followed by a dramatic capture. (Film script and sample chapters of a novel). BRAIN SWAP. A sci-fi legal/crime action drama. Sam, 60, a wealthy businessman, whose life and health are failing, seeks a new life through a brain transplant into a dying criminal. As Jack, he marries and becomes a respected community leader. But after he rescues a local teen from drowning, his story makes the papers and a TV story about the wanted criminal leads to his arrest for murder. His trial becomes a media circus about who he really is -- Jack, Sam, or the criminal, and ends with a twist. (Film script and sample chapters of a novel; represented by Ed Hansen Productions). BRINGING GRANDMA BACK. A sci-fi crime, action, mystery drama about love and relationships. Jim, a young lawyer, wins a dispute with a next-door neighbor and ends up with property that includes a cyronics tank with a wealthy woman, Rose, frozen 20 years. After a scientist friend brings Rose back, it turns out she was "killed" by her husband and her children took her property. When Jim tries to get her property back, her husband tries to kill her again. Meanwhile, Rose changes from a once domineering shrew to a nice with-it middle-aged woman, as she remembers what happened years before, eludes a hit-man with Jim's help, and reconnects with her granddaughter, Susie, the one family member she loved before she "died." (Film script and sample chapters of a novel). WILD CHILD. a sci-fi contemporary drama about relationships and love. Paul, an archaeologist studying ancient humans in Mexico, hasn't been able to have a child with his wife, when he discovers skeleton fragments from a 20,000 year old woman. He thinks using the DNA in a cloning experiment will not only answer questions about what make us human, but he and his wife can now have a child they can raise. Paul expects the child, May, to become like other children when raised in today's culture, but he soon discovers she has unusual traits that set her apart. Then, when the secret of May's birth becomes known after his partner's suicide, complications ensue, including a media firestorm, a flight back to Mexico, and a surprise twist, as Paul and his wife rebuild their life and learn about what happened to May. (Film script and sample chapters of a novel). RETURN OF THE MAYA. A sci-fi action drama. After two smugglers of guns and Mayan artifacts encounter bandits helping the Indian rebellion in Mesoamerica, their boss in LA launches a scheme using DNA from a brutal ancient Mayan ruler to grow new brains, reprogram them, and create an army of Mayan androids. The plan is to not only get rid of the bandits but to take over villages and create a corporate empire. But after villagers in Mexico disappear, a US archaeologist working summers in the area investigates with the help of his assistant and Mexican girlfriend. They locate the headquarters and lab in an ancient Mayan site and foil their plans. The script includes kidnappings, attempted captures, deadly Mayan rituals and ballgames, and chases through the jungle. (Film script and sample chapters of a novel). MOVING ON. A cop/action/mystery thriller. Sandi, a 30something writer has problems with a landlord, broker, moving company, and mover, when she moves. When the police won't do anything, she investigates herself and begins to discover the hidden truth about the mover, moving company, broker, and landlord, and soon finds her life in danger. After she gets help from a cop teaching a class at a local college, he sets up a sting-operation, which leads to a shoot-out and the discovery of the guilty parties. (Film script and sample chapters of a novel). DELUSION. A psychological drama of relationships about Jerry, 40, a struggling writer, who encounters Don, a successful high school and college friend, who tries to launch an Internet publishing venture after his wife leaves. As the venture goes sour, Don has a manic-depressive breakdown and turns to Jerry. By helping Don, Jerry gains the success that previously eluded him through an ironic twist at the end. (Film script and sample chapters of a novel.) GANGLAND. A story of city gangs and cops, a la The Outsiders meets New Jack City. Five high-school drop-outs try to find success by making it in the drug business, with a little financial help from the Russian mafia. But as they gain success, everything begins to go wrong, including problems of drug addiction, fast-living, angry girlfriends, and battles with the cops. Finally, two of them escape to a new life. (Film script available). KILL.NET.
A cop/mystery/teen slasher-serial killer film (a co-production with some
funding from the director; we will refer you to the director after
discussing project with you).
Henry,
a nerdy computer systems administrator, enjoys chatting with women in a
local area chat room. He goes
off the deep end after his wife leaves and he begins meeting and killing
the women as a sexual turn-on and to get back at his wife.
When the bodies turn up, two cops investigate, while the local
press runs headlines about a serial killer on the loose. Gradually, the
cops realize Henry is meeting his victims on the Internet, and they track
him down by gathering clues, including discovering his changing e-mail
name and using an undercover woman cop.
They arrive in time to prevent him killing his wife and capture him
after a dramatic chase. Improved Thinking, Management, and Work INNOVATIVE EDGE. Beyond the box thinking can help you develop new avenues to success in your business, whether you are a leader or manager at a large corporation, a company owner, or an entrepreneur just getting started. For example, better develop ideas for new products and ways of doing business, resolve problems, make decisions, and improve relationships. This book provides a variety of techniques you can use. (Proposal). SUCCESS SECRETS OF THE MAYA: HOW THE WISDOM OF THE MAYAN EMPIRE CAN BRING SUCCESS TODAY. For 500 years, from about 250-750 AD, despite a lack of technology, the Maya created an awe-inspiring civilization marked by huge temple pyramids, grand sweeping plazas, ball courts, and elaborate ceremonials in hundreds of cities throughout Mexico and Central America. They mobilized thousands of people to enable them to dominate their world before their thriving cities collapsed. Their development reflects what happens in business today in the cycle from start-up to expansion to decline and in the techniques the Mayan rulers used to make their cities great. This book looks at how they did it and discusses how we can apply these success secrets today. (Proposal and two chapters). MORE MIND POWER.
New research has recently come out about how the brain works and how we think. The book
draws on this research to update two earlier books: MIND POWER: PICTURE YOUR WAY TO
SUCCESS and THE EMPOWERED MIND: HARNESS THE CREATIVE FORCE WITHIN YOU. These use a
variety of techniques, including visualization, to suggest ways to become more creative,
resolve problems, come up with new ideas, understand others better, etc. These techniques
can be used in the workplace or in one's personal life. (Proposal available).
Illustrated and Promotional Books HOUSING HUNKS: Gorgeous Guys Who'll Really Move You. A book or calendar featuring photos and profiles of "housing hunks" from each major area of the housing industry. The photos feature good looking guys who work in the field, including movers, roofers, architects, builders and contractors, real estate brokers, lenders and mortgage brokers, housing inspectors, furnace repairmen, telephone installers, plumbers, and tree experts, posing while doing their job. The photos will be taken by top fashion and entertainment photographers, with copy and promotional assistance by an author who has written several dozen books and been on national radio and TV. (Proposal with sample photos available). For details: |
