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LIFELONG AUTHOR WITH MICHAEL R FRENCH

4/20/2021

PODCAST WITH Ethan Freckleton

Michael R. French is a bestselling multi-genre author. His latest novel is Cliffhanger, a suspense thriller. His first published work, which he describes as a “throwaway,” was released in 1977. His second novel was a bestseller.
Despite his early success, he resisted the pressure to stay in one lane. Over the course of a five decade career, he’s written fiction, young adult fiction, adaptations, biographies, art criticisms, and several screenplays.
We discuss Michael’s lengthy love affair with writing, why characterization is more important than plot, and his thoughts on self-publishing.
To learn more, be sure to listen to today’s episode of The Fearless Storyteller podcast.
Learn more about Michael R. French at his website.

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Cliff Hanger : Jump Before You Get Pushed" - Review and Conversation with Oakley Talbott

3/9/2021

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Published in the "New Mexican

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My next author is Michael R French. Michael is an energetic thinker and a. Lover of lively discussions, and is passionately involved in the politics around the globe. He thinks that a good grasp of history (which Michael definitely has) is vital to understanding what is shaping the world we live in, and how we fit into the vast scheme of things both now and tomorrow. His creative writing skills and his master’s degree in journalism have helped him hone his talent in writing (and publishing) some 20 titles - young adult fiction, adult fiction, biographies, self help books and screenplays.

Everything he produces has an entertaining story with a deep and compelling underlying message. Which shows up, naturally, in his latest book, Cliff Hanger : Jump Before You Get Pushed. Dearest Readers, perhaps you joined the Jean Cocteau Cinema’s Virtual Author Event last January and you heard Michael discussing Cliff Hanger. The gist of the story is thus: In 2030, viruses, spy drones, terrorism and joblessness have eroded American optimism. People want something to believe in. As demonstrated in a Midwest high school election, politics have taken on the inflexibility and dogma of a new religion. Only true believers will survive and prosper. Or so they think.
There, Creampuffs, that should pique your interest. Michael is not only and author, he is also the father of two adult children, an avid high-altitude mountain trekker, and a collector of first editions of 20th-century fiction. But he is most famous in Santa Fe for his long business career in real estate, having been a partner with his wife, Pat French, in French & French Fine Properties, the prestigious boutique agency that is defunct but never forgotten. And now you know … the rest of the story.
So long, Sweetpeas. Until next time…
Oakley

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Michael R. French- Virtual Author Event- Sponsored by George R.R. Martin's Jean Cocteau Cinema

1/6/2021

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Date: 01/10 Time: 4pm
Link - https://beastlybooks.com/project/virtual-author-event-michael-french/

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Michael R. French discusses his latest book.
"Cliff HangerJump Before You Get Pushed"

n 2030, viruses, spy drones, terrorism, and joblessness have eroded American optimism. People want something to believe in. As demonstrated in a Midwest high school election, politics have taken on the inflexibility and dogma of a new religion. Only true believers will survive and prosper. Or so they think.

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Meet Author, Michael French

11/27/2020

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Michael R. French has authored 23 published titles, including fiction, biographies, adaptations, art criticism and children’s books, over a 30-year career. French’s work has been warmly reviewed in the New York Times and been honored with several literary prizes.

His first love, adult and young adult fiction, tackles diverse subjects from the world of horse racing to politics, focusing on characters as much as a page-turning plot. His novel, Abingdon's, was a bestseller and a Literary Guild Alternate Selection. His young adult novel, Pursuit, was awarded the California Young Reader Medal. He has also co-written two screenplays for Amazon Prime.

Receiving his Bachelor of Arts in English from Stanford University, he focused on creative writing and studied under Wallace Stegner. He received a Master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. He later served in the United States Army before marrying Patricia Goodkind, an educator and entrepreneur, and starting a family. Working under his wife, Patricia, ten years ago they created a non-profit foundation, Dollar4Schools, which continues helping support Santa Fe public schools and its teachers.

An avid trekker and traveler to developing countries, French loves diving and snorkeling, and for the last decade began studying endangered marine and land mammals. He believes climate change is currently the world’s greatest long-term problem.

He and Patricia divide their time between Santa Barbara, California, and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Cliff Hanger

11/2/2020

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CLIFFANGER is a novel taking place in 2030. What are you saying about how America might be changing?
A. In my view, after owning the 20th Century, America began to lose its way… starting with 9/11. The terrorist assaults on the twin towers, the Pentagon, and the aborted attack on the White House, were the wellspring of mixed national feelings: xenophobia, insecurity, paranoia, conspiracy theories, and the us-against-them polarization of tribalism. Many of us waited for these fears to dissipate, to return to common sense, but they only grew stronger. If the damage to our country’s identity and self-esteem was an earthquake, I would say that September 11 was a nine out of ten on the Richter Scale. No matter who wins on Nov 3, the aftershocks will still keep coming.

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MICHAEL R. FRENCH - AUTHOR BLOG

LIFELONG AUTHOR WITH MICHAEL R FRENCH

Cliff Hanger : Jump Before You Get Pushed" - Review and Conversation with Oakley Talbott

Published in the "New Mexican

Michael R. French- Virtual Author Event- Sponsored by George R.R. Martin's Jean Cocteau Cinema

Date: 01/10 Time: 4pm
Link - https://beastlybooks.com/project/virtual-author-event-michael-french/

Meet Author, Michael French

Cliff Hanger

Michael R. French

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MICHAEL R. FRENCH - AUTHOR BLOG

LIFELONG AUTHOR WITH MICHAEL R FRENCH

Cliff Hanger : Jump Before You Get Pushed" - Review and Conversation with Oakley Talbott

Published in the "New Mexican

Michael R. French- Virtual Author Event- Sponsored by George R.R. Martin's Jean Cocteau Cinema

Date: 01/10 Time: 4pmLink - https://beastlybooks.com/project/virtual-author-event-michael-french/

Meet Author, Michael French

Cliff Hanger

Michael R. French

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Date: 01/10 Time: 4pm
Link - https://beastlybooks.com/project/virtual-author-event-michael-french/