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Syd Gilmore

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Born

in Clifton, NJ, The United States

Website

http://sydgilmoreauthor.com

Genre

Young Adult, Science Fiction, Horror

Influences

J.R.R. Tolkien, Stephen King, J.K Rowling, Michael Ende

Member Since

June 2021

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Syd Gilmore grew up in northern New Jersey with an affinity for science fiction, monster movies, and music. He studied filmmaking briefly at The New School for Social Research in New York City until a chance gig on a low-budget movie compelled him to relocate to Hollywood. After persistently knocking on doors and generally making a pest of himself, he finally landed his first significant job in the movies, which eventually led to a successful career in the film industry.

Like everyone else living in Hollywood, he decided to try his hand at screenwriting. He learned the craft by reading every writing book he could get his hands on and attending classes offered by prominent screenwriters. He managed to option several screenplays before switchi ...more

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Average rating: 4.81 · 21 ratings · 15 reviews · 3 distinct works

	Apollo Dreams (The Space Case Chronicles, Volume 1) 4.75 avg rating — 16 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shore Leave: The Space Case Chronicles, Vol. 2 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shore Leave: The Space Case Chronicles, Vol. 2 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Martian Child

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Jasmine Nights: The Classic Coming of Age Novel of Thailand in the 1960s

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Vampire Junction: The Iconic Masterpiece of High-Intensity Horror (Timmy Valentine Series Book 1)

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Bill Mumy’s "Danger Will Robinson: The Full Mumy" is an extraordinary memoir that offers a rare glimpse into the life of a true Hollywood and sci-fi icon. Mumy’s iconic role as Will Robinson on "Lost in Space" may have defined a generation, but his c ...more
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