A Reservoir Man
by LJ Ambrosio
Date of Publication: May 23rd 2022
Publisher: Film Valor
Cover Artist: Sean Strong
Genre: Fictional Memoir
ISBN: 979-8985965100
ISBN: 979-8985965117
ASIN: B0B28MYS3S
Number of pages: 340
Word Count: 64,000
Tagline: Twists and turns further pull the reader in to Michael’s action-packed tale.
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A Reservoir Man, critics have hailed this explosive and timely work as “a must-read coming-of-age story of 2022.”
Twists and turns further pull the reader in to Michael’s action-packed tale, with powerful themes, from betrayal and family to secrets and identity. “Be sure not to blink because you just might miss a pivotal moment in Michael’s rousing, larger-than-life story.” -- R.C. Gibson, Indiestoday.com.
“This book is a dream, a gamble, a utopia, even.” -- Kalyan Panja, Bookmarkks
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Excerpt:
On New Year's Day, the children went with Michael to brunch in Venice and walked on the boardwalk. For dinner, they ate at their favorite Chinese restaurant in West Hollywood. Arriving home, they noticed someone sitting on the porch. Michael quickly got out of the car and went over to the man. It was Joe, a young client of Michael’s.
Two years earlier, Michael brought Joe into the agency as a client; they had a very respectful relationship. Joe asked Michael if he had time to talk. Normally, Michael would have asked Joe if it could wait till the next day, but Michael saw the urgency in his tone. He told Joe to come in and to give him some time to put the children to bed.
Michael came back into the living room with a martini for himself and his guest. He finally broke down and had liquor in his house. Joe sat down and told Michael to listen before he commented. He told Michael that there was an action to take over the office, and his LA staff were aware of it, as well as the New York staff. Gail had also secured a replacement for Michael to run the LA office. The clients were not informed. She was waiting for the proper time after Michael left the office. Gail had secured all the bank statements and hired a lawyer.
Michael was shocked. “Who told you, Joe? Do you know a timetable for when she intends to do this?”
Joe said he was dating someone at the union who told him, and he was not aware of a time she was going to act on this. Joe seemed very pale; Michael became concerned about Joe’s health, asking him how his T-cell count was. Joe did not respond to much of anything.
“There is nothing you can do,” said Michael.
“Just be healthy. There are some experimental drugs. Stay away from AZT. That is AIDS by prescription.”
Joe finished his drink and got up to leave. Joe hugged Michael, and while he was holding on to Michael, he whispered in his ear, “I'm scared. What is going to happen?”
Michael replied, “You are going to live and have fun. Just be gay.” They both laughed. Before Joe left, he stopped in the doorway, turning to Michael.
“What’s wrong Joe?” asked Michael.
“I did not call. I wanted to.”
“Why didn’t you?” said Michael, staring at the young man, who was in a world of anxiety and apprehension.
“I was afraid they tapped your phone,” said Joe, and he left.
Author Info
Louis J. Ambrosio ran one of the most nurturing bi-coastal talent agencies in Los Angeles and New York. He started his career as a theatrical producer, running two major regional theaters for eight seasons. Ambrosio also distinguished himself as an award-winning film producer and novelist over the course of his impressive career.
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How would you describe your style of writing to someone that has never read your work?
Who influenced me were JD Salinger, Burroughs, Kerouac, all 50’s writers all with the quick flow of story telling-less on the ambiance more on the relationships and social observations.
Do you feel that writing is an ingrained process or just something that flows naturally for you?
Art flows and the mechanical elements are ingrained. I would love to say all art is ingrained but that is not right. Art is impulsive. There are structural elements of Art in Music, painting, etc. but Art flows from memory and love. Just do it when it comes to Art.
What mindset or routine do you feel the need to set when preparing to write (in general whether you are working on a project or just free writing)?
I love my gummies, that is important but not as important. I am telling you that your truth and your feelings should be primary in your writings. I write at my desk looking over my garden which is my office. I only write 2 or 3 hours a night, no more. Burn a candle, listen to music, Leonard Cohen is the best but I like disco. Music and stillness is very important. Never discuss what I have written.
If you could have dinner/dinner party with 7 fictional characters, who would they be?
Lite dinner my guest Von Aschenbach Thomas Mann’. Death in Venice:Holden Caulfield JD Salinger Catcher in the Rye: Dean Moriarty On the Road Jack Kerouac Divine Saint Genet Our Lady of the Flowers;Greyor Samsa Kalka Metamorphsis: Harry Heller, H>Hesse, Steppenwolf Zenobia, Hawthorne Blithdale Romance.
Where would you spend one full year, if you could go ANYWhere, money is not a concern? What would you do with this time? Two places
1Varanasi,India it is favorite to lord Shiva, thus it is often referred as City of Shiva located on the Gangas River the most holy holy river in India. I would mediate, study, talk ,sleep and eat great hindu food. I would go to various temples in the city. Relax and most important write
2- I have to put Paris on this list as well –the French has one of the most literate and exciting cultures in Europe. They understand Art. A bizarre note you feel the history when you go.
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