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Michael C. Cordell

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Michael C. Cordell is an author, screenwriter and blogger living in Phoenix, AZ. Among his credits, Michael has written several short stories, essays, poems, novels, novellas, and screenplays as well as a number of articles relating to technology.

Michael can be found on Twitter and LinkedIn. Look for him on most social networking & media sites as "socalvillaguy."

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What books are on your summer reading list this year?
Michael C. Cordell I've been reading everything by Edgar Rice Burroughs with the exception of his Tarzan series. Today I'll be starting "Tarzan of the Apes" and will rea…moreI've been reading everything by Edgar Rice Burroughs with the exception of his Tarzan series. Today I'll be starting "Tarzan of the Apes" and will read the entire series in order of publication. That should keep me busy this summer!(less)
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Who is your favorite fictional couple, and why?
Michael C. Cordell Harry Morgan & Marie "Slim" Browning from Hemingway's "To Have and Have Not." Despite my love of all things Hemingway, this is one of the few examples…moreHarry Morgan & Marie "Slim" Browning from Hemingway's "To Have and Have Not." Despite my love of all things Hemingway, this is one of the few examples of the movie being so much better than the book / story on which it's based.

Why are they my favorite? This was the first time Bogie & Bacall appeared on screen together and the chemistry between them is palpable. I often use their onscreen (and offscreen) relationship as a "couple template" in my own writing.(less)
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Taco, Taco: A Novel
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Nowhere But Home
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Secrets of the Foothills
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The Road to Pan-a-tee: Book 1
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Setting Free the Pigs
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If you’re over fifty, I doubt you haven’t at least contemplated whether your mental faculties were slipping when you’ve forgotten where you left the car keys or your cell phone or your glasses. Or maybe it was when you forget the name of the band that did that one-hit wonder song everyone loved back in the day. Most likely, none Read more of this blog post »
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Jun 24, 2013 08:01AM

Michael C. Cordell Cagla wrote: "Hello There! :)
Thanks for accepting my friend request and nice to meet you!

Happy reading!"

Nice meeting you, Cagla!


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cagla tastemur Hello There! :)
Thanks for accepting my friend request and nice to meet you!

Happy reading!


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Michael C. Cordell Christine wrote: "Thanks for being my friend"

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Apr 03, 2013 12:32PM

Stan Law A belated thanks for choosing me to be among your friends, Michael. It may interest you that one of my books: Marvin Clark—In Search of Freedom is now a matching FREE download on Amazon Kindle. Enjoy it while you can. (A little review on Amazon wouldn't hurt either!)
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