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I have several degrees from Rutgers - The State University of New Jersey. I have a BA in Business and Economics and a BA in English. In 1999, I received The Ruth Fryer Memorial Award for academic excellence in creative writing from Rutgers University – University College Newark. I’ve written four novels – two published (The Cradle Above the Abyss and D.J. Nick) and two soon to be published (Murder on Schooleys Mountain and Billy and Bridget Meet the Magician) - numerous short stories (series), several creative nonfiction pieces (Uncle Sal Talks), articles, poems, and over thirty book reviews.

While attending Rutgers College, I wrote, produced, and directed several short films in Super-8 and 16mm film formats: The Duel, Vesper, and The Astro...more


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Karen Gammons Thank you for the friend request, Anthony. Have a great night.
Karen


message 3: by Ed

Ed Rambeau Thanks for accepting my friend request, Anthony. It's greatly appreciated. If you love a good mystery, and you have either a Kindle, Nook or iBooks, I encourage you to try a sample of my first novel. It's called FORBIDDEN STEPS and it's getting raves and 5 stars across the board. Check out what folks are saying by clicking on the link below, then scroll downward.

http://www.craftweb.org/web/ed/book.html

Also, here's the link to my YouTube promo vid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c21_S...

Enjoy and have a wonderful day, Ed


message 2: by Ed

Ed Rambeau Thanks for accepting my friend request, Anthony. It's greatly appreciated. If you love a good mystery, and you have either a Kindle, Nook or iBooks, I encourage you to try a sample of my first novel. It's called FORBIDDEN STEPS and it's getting raves and 5 stars across the board. Check out what folks are saying by clicking on the link below, then scroll downward.

http://www.craftweb.org/web/ed/book.html...

Also, here's the link to my YouTube promo vid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c21_SqPP...

Enjoy and have a wonderful day, Ed


Rebecca Rasmussen You should post some of your writing! :)


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