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Richard A. Lester

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Richard A Lester (b 1978) is an American writer of short stories, screenplays, and novels. He has worked on productions for Azbest Films, Piano Man Pictures, and Timid Monster. His debut novel, The Check Out, was nominated for a Southern Independent Booksellers Award in 2014. The audio version of the novel received a peer award for Book Narration, Male in the 2014 Television, Internet, and Video DC awards for narrator Steve Ember.

Richard's first independent film will have clips featured in an upcoming program on The Weather Channel. He has a short form documentary, as well as a noir inspired short film coming this year. In addition, Richard and his music will make an appearance in the horror film I Filmed Your Death in 2015. The film stars
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Richard A. Lester I was actually working in a grocery store at the time I wrote the book. I would frequently find myself daydreaming of crazy situations that could happ…moreI was actually working in a grocery store at the time I wrote the book. I would frequently find myself daydreaming of crazy situations that could happen to make the job more interesting. Being a fan of exploitation films, I naturally envisioned the most outrageous scenarios. Those eventually worked themselves into the basis for this book.(less)
Richard A. Lester I love learning, and having little adventures. Writing is the perfect excuse for doing both. I also love taking experiences and a life of crazy storie…moreI love learning, and having little adventures. Writing is the perfect excuse for doing both. I also love taking experiences and a life of crazy stories into some kind of order. Of course, there is a huge ego boost when someone tells you they like your book. So, I've got that going for me. (less)
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