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S.M. Bailey

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Born

in Lewiston, The United States

Website

http://www.smbailey.net

Twitter

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Genre

Fiction, Crime, Thriller

Influences

Stephen King, Dennis Lehane, John R. Holt

Member Since

May 2014

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S. M. Bailey was born in 1978 in Lewiston, New York. His father Richard, born in 1940, was a plant supervisor at the city sanitation facility in Niagara Falls. His mother Sandrea (1948-1983), was a secretary at a large corporation that made abrasives for industrial applications.

From a young age, he liked to write short stories about his family and favorite book characters. His love of writing came from authors such as Stephen King and John Saul. Later, his influences expanded to the likes of J. D. Salinger, Jack Karouac, and Dennis Lehane.

S. M. Bailey is a musician and is a self-proclaimed music snob who played keyboards and sang in various bands between 1997 and 2010 at venues throughout western New York.

In 2014, he earned his Associate ...more

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What books are on your summer reading list this year?

S.M. Bailey I always keep a running list. Next up are Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradberry, Sphere by Michael Crichton, and American War by Omar El Akkad.

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I love Douglas and Vin's relationship and how they swear at each other all the time. How did you develop them?

S.M. Bailey I grew up in New York State. If you insult each other and have a nickname that is racial or demeaning, you're best friends. That's just how it is. It'…moreI grew up in New York State. If you insult each other and have a nickname that is racial or demeaning, you're best friends. That's just how it is. It's funny that way. It's a sign of endearment. I can tell you stories about the racial slurs me and my dearest African-American friends would call each other. Vin and Douglas are just two normal New York buddies. In future books, you will get to see the ever changing dynamic of their friendship.(less)

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Quick Update: Walking Wounded ebook is now available at(for) NOOK, Kobo, and Apple users. Return to your regularly scheduled program...

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“If I find on the other side that he does exist, on my way to hell he's getting a piece of my mind.”
― S.M. Bailey, Straight Ahead, In the Dark

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“That's what songs are, right? They are little time machines that transport us to a moment that you cannot forget.”
― S.M. Bailey, Straight Ahead, In the Dark

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“That's what songs are, right? They are little time machines that transport us to a moment that you cannot forget.”
― S.M. Bailey, Straight Ahead, In the Dark

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“If I find on the other side that he does exist, on my way to hell he's getting a piece of my mind.”
― S.M. Bailey, Straight Ahead, In the Dark

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