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Craig Machen

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Craig Machen was raised on and off in Oklahoma, with stops along the southeast coast of Florida and central Arizona. A life long book, movie, and rock-n-roll fan, he got his start, and a healthy dose of inspiration, working concert security in high school, and later from a college job at the Improv Comedy Clubs in Tempe and San Diego.

After graduation, Craig moved his young family to Los Angeles and became a story analyst for Miramax, New Regency, Jersey Films, Robert Redford’s Wildwood Productions, Turner Pictures and finally the Jim Henson Company, where he got his break as a screenwriter.

A new career as a professional writer allowed him to be a stay at home dad while his kids were growing up, which has easily been the greatest joy of his...more


Average rating: 3.68 · 137 ratings · 56 reviews · 1 distinct work · Similar authors
Still Life With Brass Pole
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“I like it here. I like the girls, and I like the DJ's, and the cocktail waitresses, and the loud rock'n'roll (though I would happily beat everyone in Poison to death with the severed limbs of the members of Warrant).”
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Craig Machen Leila wrote: "I just downloaded your book and look forward to it. Thank you!"

Leila, thanks so much for taking a look. Hope you enjoy it!


message 10: by Leila

Leila Summers I just downloaded your book and look forward to it. Thank you!


message 9: by Sarah

Sarah Hiya, thanks for the add!


message 8: by Dutch

Dutch Glad we're back in touch! I had no idea you had such the writing career! Talk to you soon! xo


message 7: by Craig

Craig Machen Monique wrote: "Thank u so much for the add:)"

Certainly, glad to have connected!


Monique Thank u so much for the add:)


message 5: by Craig

Craig Machen Jason wrote: "thanks for the Add!"

Hi Jason, thanks to you too!


message 4: by J.C.

J.C. thanks for the Add!


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Craig Machen Charles wrote: "Thanks! Willie Nelson, great call!"

Hi Charles, glad I passed the audition! Thanks for accepting my invite.


Charles Thanks! Willie Nelson, great call!


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Tam Herra Thanks for the friend-vite Craig.


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