Marc J. Reilly

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I began my storytelling as an actor on the stage, and later moved into directing and writing for theater. I later adapted these skills for the screen where I worked as a director, cameraman, producer and writer. For the past few years, I have concentrated solely on the writing of novels. My goal is to inspire people to dream big and life life like it's the bottom of the 9th.

My taste in books varies from comedy/crime capers to mysteries and westerns. But in a pinch, I'll read just about anything that's available except science fiction, horror and sappy romance.

My favorite activity is pounding away on the keyboard. When I'm not doing that, I'm pounding balls on a pool table.
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Food Fight

Most longtime residents of northern Nevada did not appreciate the recent influx of wealthy Californians fleeing from high taxes and dense living found in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area.Peach and Tinman, however, found it quite advantageous. The new transplants seemed to think Nevada was quaint and free from all the dangers and modern ills […]

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