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Michael Bussa

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in St. Louis, The United States
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Stephen King, William Peter Blatty, Brian DePalma, Alfred Hitchcock

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Michael Bussa grew up in Schiller Park, IL, a small suburb of Chicago. Having an inordinate love of aviation, as a child, he always believed he would grow up to become a pilot. "I was always fascinated with the idea that something that large could leave the ground so gracefully, and stay in the air," he says. "I mean, if I jumped off a cliff with my arms spread like a bird, I'd plummet to my death!"

His earliest work was a short story, written in the third grade, entitled, "Cars Can go One Hundred and Twenty." It was a hit with teachers and students, alike, and Michael was hooked on penning for entertainment. As an adult, he has found his niche writing short stories -- he writes them in a twisted way that would make even Hitchcock take noti
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Michael Bussa I really never believed in "writer's block." I think that people get into a period in their life that has a lot going on, and it simply distracts them…moreI really never believed in "writer's block." I think that people get into a period in their life that has a lot going on, and it simply distracts them from writing. To support that thinking, I would suggest that anyone who thinks that they are experiencing writer's block, take a moment to think about anything that may be affecting your life -- that will likely be your source.(less)
Michael Bussa There is such a freedom that comes with being able to create your own characters, time, and setting. It is creating a little world on your own terms.
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Splinter

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Price of Now

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Letters to Eula

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FLOAT

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A Face to Die For

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Lettie's Plight

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JETTISON!

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The Peace of Pi

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Four Twisted Tales

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Price of Now is now available on Audible and itunes.

It has taken more than a year but I have finally found just the right voice to bring this story to life. Krage Brown is able to capture the perfect voices, tones, and pace to make Price of Now heart-stopping!

I look forward to your feedback
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