Audiobooks by John Gaspard

The Curious Mysteries of Eli Marks Audiobook

Unleash your inner detective with teenage magician Eli Marks! Join thirteen-year-old Eli as he moves in with his magician uncle and uncovers the secrets of the magic world in “The Curious Mysteries of Eli Marks.” With brain-teasing puzzles in each chapter, Eli uses his smarts to solve mysteries while learning about the fascinating world of magic. Readers can join in the fun and try to solve the puzzles alongside Eli … PLUS learn ten amazing magic tricks with step-by-step instructions and illustrations in the second half of the book. “The Curious Mysteries of Eli Marks” is sure to captivate readers from beginning to end. Don't miss out on this spellbinding adventure! 'The Curious Mysteries of Eli Marks is the perfect way to get young people interested in reading and get them interested in the world’s greatest art form…MAGIC! Highly recommended!' — Lance Burton, Master Magician

John Gaspard (Author), Alex Mitts (Narrator)

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The Popcorn Principles Strike Back: Interviews With Screenwriters Who Also Write Novels

Mastering Fiction with Hollywood's Finest Writers Discover the secrets of successful storytelling from twelve acclaimed writers who have mastered the art of captivating audiences across both the screen and the page. From Nicholas Meyer (The Seven-Per-Cent Solution) to Dennis Palumbo (My Favorite Year), Lawrence Allan (Big Fat F@!k Up), April Smith (Cagney & Lacey), Ken Levine (M*A*S*H, Cheers), Matt Goldman (Seinfeld), Phoef Sutton (Cheers, Boston Legal), Ellen Byron (Wings, Just Shoot Me), John August (Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Kellye Garrett (Cold Case), Nick Mohammed (Intelligence), and Tom Straw (Night Court), these accomplished authors share their wisdom, wit, and inspiration, providing a master class in storytelling. These storytellers offer invaluable advice on character development, plot structure, dialogue, and more, drawing from their unique experiences in film and television and how those insights have shaped their approach to writing novels. Whether you're an aspiring novelist looking to learn from the best or a film buff curious about the creative process behind your favorite movies and shows, 'The Popcorn Principles Strike Back' is a must-read. Don't miss this opportunity to take your writing to the next level with the help of these talented writers. Get your copy today and start applying their invaluable lessons to your own storytelling journey!

John Gaspard (Author), April Smith, Dennis Palumbo, Ellen Byron, John August, John Gaspard, Kellye Garrett, Ken Levine, Lawrence Allan, Matt Goldman, Nicholas Meyer, Nick Mohammed, Phoef Sutton, Tom Straw (Narrator)

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The Popcorn Principles: Triple Feature Box Set: Supersize Your Storytelling Skills with Three Essent

Unleash your storytelling potential with 'The Popcorn Principles: Triple Feature Box Set,' a comprehensive guide for novel writers inspired by the magic of movies. This box set includes three indispensable books designed to elevate your fiction writing using principles gleaned from the world of filmmaking. What's Inside: 1. The Popcorn Principles: A Novelist's Guide To Learning From Movies - Discover 25 essential storytelling concepts from pre-production to distribution. - Learn how to apply cinematic techniques to your novels, making your stories compelling and emotionally engaging. - Includes practical homework and movie-watching assignments to deepen your understanding. 2. More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel! - Dive deeper with additional principles that expand on the foundational techniques. - Explore advanced storytelling methods to refine and enhance your writing craft. - Gain insights from top filmmakers, screenwriters, and industry professionals. 3. The Popcorn Principles Strike Back: Interviews With Screenwriters Who Also Write Novels - Hear from acclaimed filmmakers and screenwriters like Nicholas Meyer, Dennis Palumbo, Phoef Sutton, April Smith, Tom Straw and more. - Learn how to adapt film industry secrets to your writing process. - Access exclusive interviews and anecdotes that provide a unique perspective on storytelling.

John Gaspard (Author), John Gaspard (Narrator)

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More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel!: (Further Cinematic Storytelling Strategies for Novelists)

Unlock Your Novel's Full Potential with More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel! John Gaspard's 'More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel! (Further Cinematic Storytelling Strategies for Novelists)' is an illuminating guide that takes you on a cinematic journey, revealing the secrets to crafting compelling narratives and characters that resonate. This book is an invaluable tool for any aspiring or seasoned novelist, blending Gaspard's deep understanding of the art of storytelling with inspiration from the world of film. Gaspard presents 23 power-packed principles that will revolutionize your approach to writing. Just as a film director uses a camera to capture the most captivating scenes, Gaspard teaches you to wield your pen to craft striking narratives and unforgettable characters. This accessible guide allows you to jump to topics that spark your interest, with each chapter concluding with thought-provoking questions and a curated viewing list, engaging your mind and stoking your creative fires. Gaspard’s approach is grounded in his comprehensive understanding of storytelling and is shaped by his vast experience in both novel-writing and filmmaking. 'More Popcorn Principles: The Sequel!' is not just a book— it's an immersive masterclass, a transformative journey that will empower and enlighten you, helping you shape your experiences, ideas, and passion into a captivating narrative. As you turn its pages, you'll discover how to harness your narrative voice, master the craft of dialogue, and weave plots that will leave your readers wanting more. Get ready to take your novel-writing journey to the next level!

John Gaspard (Author), John Gaspard (Narrator)

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Fast, Cheap & Under Control: Lessons Learned from the Greatest Low-Budget Movies of All Time

Dying to make a feature? Learn from the pros! 'We never put out an actual textbook for the Corman School of Filmmaking, but if we did, it would be Fast, Cheap and Under Control.' — Roger Corman, Producer ★★★★★ It’s like taking a Master Class in moviemaking…all in one book! - Jonathan Demme: The value of cameos - John Sayles: Writing to your resources - Peter Bogdanovich: Long, continuous takes - John Cassavetes: Re-Shoots - Steven Soderbergh: Rehearsals - George Romero: Casting - Kevin Smith: Skipping film school - Jon Favreau: Creating an emotional connection - Richard Linklater: Poverty breeds creativity - David Lynch: Kill your darlings - Ron Howard: Pre-production planning - John Carpenter: Going low-tech - Robert Rodriguez: Sound thinking And more! Learn the tricks and pitfalls of low-budget filmmaking from 33 successful independent films and the filmmakers who created them. Includes never before published interviews with low-budget mavericks such as Steven Soderbergh, Roger Corman, Jon Favreau, Henry Jaglom, and many more. Learn the lessons from such classics as Clerks, Night of the Living Dead, Swingers, Open Water, El Mariachi, Slacker, sex, lies and videotape, The Blair Witch Project, Eraserhead, Monty Python & The Holy Grail, Dark Star, Return of the Secaucus Seven, The Little Shop of Horrors, Caged Heat and Targets. Are you dying to make a movie? This is the one book that can help you make it a reality. Grab it now! ★★★★★

John Gaspard (Author), John Gaspard (Narrator)

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Box Set: Fast, Cheap and Under Control ... and ... Fast, Cheap and Written That Way: Two Classic Fil

Two classic filmmaking books in one box set: 'Fast, Cheap and Under Control: Lessons Learned from the Greatest Low-Budget Movies of All Time' Learn the tricks and pitfalls of low-budget filmmaking from 33 successful independent films and the filmmakers who created them. Includes never before published interviews with low-budget mavericks such as Steven Soderbergh, Roger Corman, Jon Favreau, Henry Jaglom, and many more. 'Fast, Cheap and Written That Way: Top Screenwriters on Writing for Low-Budget Movies' Hollywood's top screenwriters look back at their early low-budget efforts and provide valuable tips, tricks, and advice on how to create a solid screenplay for a low-budget movie. Includes in-depth interviews with: Tom DiCillo (Living in Oblivion), Whit Stillman (Metropolitan), Richard Glatzer (Grief), Henry Jaglom (Venice/Venice), Dan Futterman (Capote), John McNaughton (Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer), Coleman Hough (Bubble), Rebecca Miller (Personal Velocity), Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator), Joan Micklin Silver (Hester Street), Ali Selim (Sweet Land), Stephen Belber (Tape), Eric Bogosian (subUrbia), George Romero (Martin), Bob Clark (Children Shouldn't Play With Dead Things), Roger Nygard (Suckers), Alex Cox (Repo Man), Amy Holden Jones (Love Letters), Kenneth Lonergan (You Can Count On Me), Dylan Kidd (Roger Dodger), LM Kit Carson (Paris, Texas), Kasi Lemmons (Eve's Bayou), and Miranda July (Me and You and Everyone We Know). 'We never put out an actual textbook for the Corman School of Filmmaking, but if we did, it would be Fast, Cheap and Under Control.' — Roger Corman, Producer, New Horizons 'This terrific little book explains how to make every penny count on the often arduous journey from script to screen.' — John Carpenter, Director, Halloween, Starman, Escape from New York

John Gaspard (Author), Andy Moratnz, Ash Steel, Chris Clyne, Jim Cunningham, John Gaspard, Josh Wallace, Lauren Gobes, Margaret Mikkelson, Nathan Taber (Narrator)

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The Popcorn Principles: A Novelist's Guide To Learning From Movies

Take your novel to the next level. Unlock the power of the silver screen with The Popcorn Principles, a guide to fiction and novel writing. It will help you: • Craft unforgettable characters • Write compelling scenes • Hide exposition • Structure powerful endings With this book (and the movies it draws on), you'll learn the tools and techniques used by screenwriters, which you can apply to your own writing. Craft your next novel and become a better writer with The Popcorn Principles. (Popcorn not included.) Includes interviews and tips from Roger Corman, Jon Favreau, Steven Soderbergh, George Romero, Bob Odenkirk, Stuart Gordon, Miranda July, Academy-Award winner Kenneth Lonergan, editor Carol Littleton ('The Big Chill'), Dan O'Bannon ('Alien'), Tom DiCillo ('Living in Oblivion), Academy-Award nominees Whit Stillman ('Metropolitan') and Dan Futterman ('Capote'), and Alex Cox ('Repo Man').

John Gaspard (Author), John Gaspard (Narrator)

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Tell Them It's A Dream Sequence: And Other Smart Advice from Top Filmmakers

Is it your dream to make feature films? Get advice on how to do that by some of the best in the business! It’s like going to film school without ever leaving home. Valuable Lessons on Making a Successful Feature Film. Includes great tips and ideas from: - Steven Soderbergh (“sex, lies & videotape”) - Roger Corman (“Little Shop of Horrors”) - Jon Favreau (“Swingers”) - Rebecca Miller (“Personal Velocity”) - Kenneth Lonergan (“You Can Count on Me”) - Henry Jaglom (“Venice/Venice”) - Miranda July (“Me and You and Everyone We Know”) - Bob Odenkirk (“Melvin Goes to Dinner”) - Dan O'Bannon (“Dark Star”) - Whit Stillman (“Metropolitan”) - Jonathan Lynn (“My Cousin Vinny”) - Carol Littleton (“The Big Chill”) - Dan Futterman (“Capote”) - Joan Micklin Silver (“Hester Street”) - Griffin Dunne (“Lisa Picard is Famous”) - Stuart Gordon (“Re-Animator”) - Kasi Lemmons (“Eve’s Bayou”) - George Romero (“Martin”) - Tom Noonan (“What Happened Was…”) - Daniel Myrick (“The Blair Witch Project”) And many more! Topics covered include getting started, scripting, pre-production, production, post-production and distribution.

John Gaspard (Author), John Gaspard (Narrator)

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Acting Can be Murder: A Como Lake Players Mystery (Book 1)

(previously published under the pen name Bobbie Raymond) The Phrase “Dying On Stage” Takes on a Whole New Meaning After fleeing a failed relationship in New York, actress Leah Sexton finds herself as the new Executive Director of the Como Lake Players—a small community theater nestled in a sleepy St. Paul neighborhood. The initial calm of this new position is shattered immediately when a local critic—who had just panned the theater’s latest production—is found murdered on the show’s set. On the heels of this grisly discovery, the show’s lead actress tumbles down a flight of stairs—or was she pushed? To keep the show running and the theater afloat, Leah offers to step into the leading role. The arrival of her ex-boyfriend amid anonymous threats against her and the show require Leah to act as if her life depends on it. Because it does.

John Gaspard (Author), Margaret Mikkelsen (Narrator)

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The Self-Working Trick (and other stories): An Eli Marks Short Mystery Collection

More Twisty, Tricky Tales and Mysteries to enjoy with Eli Marks It’s just one thing after another for magician Eli Marks: The bizarre death of a barista. Performing close-up magic at a funeral. A homicidal husband looking for ideas. An unexpected customer encounter. An impossible stabbing during a show. A Halloween murder. A life-changing magic lesson. A mystifying murder/suicide. A puzzling jewel heist and an even odder painting theft. And more! A dozen new Eli Marks short stories (ten never-before published). Which means you now have a dozen more reasons to spend some quality time with Eli Marks. Grab your copy and jump into Eli Marks’ world today!

John Gaspard (Author), Jim Cunningham (Narrator)

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The Magic Square

A Puzzling Clue to an Unconventional Murder... 'You will just LOVE these books!'-VANISH Magazine When an old family friend is arrested for murder at a magic convention, Uncle Harry urges Eli to step in and solve the bizarre homicide. Eli's attempt to sort through all the suspects is stymied after a second murder and then a third murder attempt-or was it merely an accident? Is someone trying to knock off the top mentalists in the country? And if they are, why do the clues keep pointing to Eli's friend? As the body count rises, Eli must race against the clock to trap this clever killer before becoming the final victim. Grab this fun and funny mystery today! ????? Praise for Eli Marks Mystery Series: 'If David Copperfield and Sherlock Holmes had a child, it would be Eli Marks."-The Magic Word Podcast "This is an instant classic, in a league with Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and Arthur Conan Doyle."-Rosebud Book Reviews "It's full of magic, mystery, danger and misdirection, as a good magic trick should be. I love this cozy mystery series, a thoroughly delightful read."-Sweet Mystery Books "Before I had even finished the first chapter I had fallen in love with Eli. He is intelligent, sensitive, witty and, suddenly, the main suspect in a series of murders...well written, fast-paced and exciting."-The Frugal Mennonite "This story is very well written and fun to read. I would definitely read another Eli Marks Mystery!"_A Simple Taste for Reading "Hands-down the funniest thing I have read in a long time, expertly paced and hilariously detailed."-Seattle Book Mama ?????

John Gaspard (Author), Jim Cunningham (Narrator)

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Fast, Cheap & Written That Way: Top Screenwriters on Writing for Low-Budget Movies

It’s like taking a Master Class in screenwriting … all in one book! Discover the pitfalls of writing to fit a budget from screenwriters who have successfully navigated these waters already. Learn from their mistakes and improve your script with their expert advice. 'I wish I'd read this book before I made Re-Animator.'—Stuart Gordon, Director, Re-Animator, Castle Freak, From Beyond The book covers (among other topics): - Academy-Award Winner Dan Futterman (“Capote”) on writing real stories - Tom DiCillio (“Living In Oblivion”) on turning a short into a feature - Kasi Lemmons (“Eve’s Bayou”) on writing for a different time period - George Romero (“Martin”) on writing horror on a budget - Rebecca Miller (“Personal Velocity”) on adapting short stories - Stuart Gordon (“Re-Animator”) on adaptations - Academy-Award Nominee Whit Stillman (“Metropolitan”) on cheap ways to make it look expensive - Miranda July (“Me and You and Everyone We Know”) on making your writing spontaneous - Alex Cox (“Repo Man”) on scaling the script to meet a budget - Joan Micklin Silver (“Hester Street”) on writing history on a budget - Bob Clark (“Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things”) on mixing humor and horror - And more! This is the book for anyone who’s serious about writing a screenplay that can get produced!

John Gaspard (Author), Andy Morantz, Ash Steel, Chris Clyne, Jim Cunningham, Josh Wallace, Lauren Gobes, Margaret Mikkelsen, Nathan Taber, Nick Preston (Narrator)

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