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John Gaspard
Discover the secrets of successful storytelling from twelve acclaimed writers who have mastered the art of captivating audiences across both the screen and the page.
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Agatha Christie
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…
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…
More Twisty, Tricky Tales and Mysteries to enjoy with Eli Marks
2022 Winner of Best Adult Fiction Award from the Minnesota Library Foundation.
It's just one thing after another for…
(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…
A magician disappears in the middle of his act.
Was it magic? Or murder?
"If David Copperfield and Sherlock Holmes had a child, it would be Eli Marks."--The Magic Word…
A Puzzling Clue to an Unconventional Murder...
"You will just LOVE these books!" VANISH Magazine
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When an old family friend is arrested for murder at a magic convention, Uncle…
Magician Eli Marks is the top suspect in a series of murders.
His greatest trick? Not becoming the next victim.
Psychics are being murdered and all the clues point…
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…
Did Uncle Harry just murder a fellow magician? On stage, in front of a full audience?
It's up to Eli to prove that, in the world of magic, you can't…
A locked room. A dead body.
A murderous trick, worthy of a magician.
How can Eli prove he didn't do it?
"A finely-tuned, diabolical, sneaky, smart, stylish mix of magic…
The Phrase "Dying On Stage" Takes on a Whole New Meaning
After fleeing a failed relationship in New York, actress Leah Sexton…
Unleash Your Inner Detective With Teenage Magician Eli Marks!
Join thirteen-year-old Eli as he moves in with his magician uncle and uncovers the secrets of the magic world in "The…
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…
It's just one thing after another for magician Eli Marks: The bizarre death of a barista. Performing close-up magic…
WONDERFULLY ENGAGING, DELIGHTFULLY TRICKY...
"This is an instant classic, in a league with Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and Arthur Conan Doyle." - John Lehman, Rosebud Book Reviews
Newly-single magician Eli…
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…
A Wild Modern-Day Quest for King Arthur's Magical Sword, Excalibur!
Insurance adjuster Edward Stone's quiet life is completely upset when he's drawn into a wild search for King Arthur's fabled…
Meet Eli Marks: Full-time magician, part-time crime-solver.
Eli's asked to perform his magic act at a swanky charity gala, The Zombie Ball-…
Advice from the Trenches
Are you looking to break into the film business?
Read valuable lessons from these formidable women about the art and craft of making movies: How to…
Unleash your inner detective with teenage magician Eli Marks!
What begins as a simple evening of auditions for The Importance of Being Earnest…
"This new cozy series will keep you guessing until the very end!" - Storeybook Reviews
After fleeing a failed…
A casual glance out his apartment window turns Magician Eli Marks' life upside down. After spotting a dead body, the killer starts taking homicidal steps to bring Eli's investigation to…
Did Uncle Harry just murder a fellow magician?
On stage in front of a full audience?
When the residents of Lakeview Haven retirement community start experiencing vivid nightmares, amateur sleuth Eli grows suspicious. Could someone be causing these visions on purpose?
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…
"You will just LOVE these books!"-VANISH Magazine
When an old family friend is arrested for murder at a magic convention, Uncle Harry urges…
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…
"If David Copperfield and Sherlock Holmes had a child, it would be Eli Marks."-The Magic Word…
"You will just LOVE these books."-VANISH Magazine
Eli's asked to perform his magic act at…
It's like taking a Master Class in screenwriting ... all in one book!
Discover the pitfalls of writing to fit a…
"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…
