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Ted Galdi

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Ted Galdi, an Amazon #1 bestselling author, writes suspenseful, smart crime thrillers. His goal is to get your blood and brain pumping when you read his novels and short stories.

He's been featured by Kirkus magazine, ABC, FOX, iHeartRadio, and many other media outlets. He’s a winner of a Reader Views Reviewers Choice Award and a Silver Medal in the Readers' Favorite Book Awards. Ted is a graduate of Duke University.

To learn more about him and download a free bestselling crime thriller, visit his website at tedgaldi.com.
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Ted Galdi Hey Tricia. Thanks for the question. Elixir wasn't written as a "to be continued" book; it has a clear resolution at the end. That being said, though …moreHey Tricia. Thanks for the question. Elixir wasn't written as a "to be continued" book; it has a clear resolution at the end. That being said, though there won't be a sequel that's a direct continuation of the original story, there's definitely room to write a second book that takes Sean and other characters in Elixir and places them in a new situation. I haven't committed to writing one yet, however, there's a possibility I would in the future. At any rate, with the official launch of Elixir just around the corner, I should have some time to focus on writing again in the near future; I've been pretty busy the last couple months with the publication and PR for Elixir. I'll be writing again soon...whether an Elixir sequel or something entirely new. (less)
Ted Galdi Hey Taylor. About a year and a half ago I had a simple idea to write something about a teenage genius who gets into trouble because of his intelligenc…moreHey Taylor. About a year and a half ago I had a simple idea to write something about a teenage genius who gets into trouble because of his intelligence. Though it was a cool concept, I didn't have an actual plot or any story substance. After thinking about the concept for a while, it started to come to life when I decided to weave in the love-story element.

Once I knew that Sean would have something to fight for - saving his girlfriend from Ebola - the supporting characters and the plot really started coming together and I was able to make an outline for a book. I started writing the actual chapters about a year ago.

As for motivation moving the idea along, music was very important. It really helped me get in the right head space to think about the initial concept in different ways and move it forward.

Thanks for asking!

-Ted
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My New Book The Cassandra Trap Is Out

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“Prego.” He scampers off. Sean”
Ted Galdi, Elixir

“He’s also the author of the novels Elixir and An American Cage, and the short story A Road to Nowhere.”
Ted Galdi, Lion on Fire

“He grins, then turns his back to her and progresses toward Feng, who stands near the DJ booth in a well-tailored suit. Feng admires his crowd, most of it female European models half his age. Two slide their hands over each other’s bodies as they dance in front of him to the pulsing electro music.”
Ted Galdi, Black Quiet

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message 35: by Richard

Richard Dominguez thank you for the friend


message 34: by Ted

Ted Galdi Sandra wrote: "Hi Ted,
Thanks for the friend-invite! :)"


For sure, Sandra!


message 33: by Sandra

Sandra Hi Ted,
Thanks for the friend-invite! :)


message 32: by Ted

Ted Galdi Orient wrote: "Thanks for the friendvite :)"

Of course!


message 31: by Orient

Orient Thanks for the friendvite :)


message 30: by Ted

Ted Galdi Erin (Series Addict) wrote: "Thanks for the friend request :)"

Hey Erin. For sure.

-Ted


Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* Thanks for the friend request :)


message 28: by Ted

Ted Galdi Khim wrote: "Hi Ted,

It's nice to meet you :-)

Thank your for your request to become friends.

~Khim"


My pleasure, Khim.

-Ted


message 27: by Khim

Khim Hi Ted,

It's nice to meet you :-)

Thank your for your request to become friends.

~Khim


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Ted Galdi Quantum Thief~ Half Puppeter of Ice Cream wrote: "Thanks for the friend request :)"

Sure!


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Ted Galdi Sandy wrote: "Thanks for the friends requests."

No prob, Sandy.


Quantum Thief- Behind the Mask Thanks for the friend request :)


message 23: by Sandy

Sandy Thanks for the friends requests.


message 22: by Ted

Ted Galdi Emily~ wrote: "Thank you for the friend request,Ted!~"

My pleasure, Emily!


Emily~ Thank you for the friend request,Ted!~


message 20: by Ted

Ted Galdi Ivy wrote: "Thanks for the friend request Ted!!!"

Hey Ivy. Of course!


message 19: by Ivy

Ivy Thanks for the friend request Ted!!!


message 18: by Ted

Ted Galdi Nevey Badr wrote: "Thank you so much for the friendship. I am looking forward to read your novel.

--Nevey..."


Glad we're connected on here now too, Nevey. And thanks for your interest in Elixir.

-Ted


message 17: by Neveen

Neveen Thank you so much for the friendship. I am looking forward to read your novel.

--Nevey...


Christine Hatfield Everything has been going very well and I can't wait to read your book and that's exciting that your writing another book


message 15: by Ted

Ted Galdi Christine wrote: "What's been going on ted?"

I've been good, Christine...working on my second book. How's everything with you??


Christine Hatfield What's been going on ted?


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Ted Galdi Christine wrote: "Thanks for being my friend"

Of course, Christine!


Christine Hatfield Thanks for being my friend


message 11: by Dustin

Dustin Hello, my friend!

I hope all's well with you and yours.:)


As promised, here's the link to my review:


https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...



I only hope I wasn't too harsh but hey, being honest is the only way to be. Have a wonderful day and weekend, Ted! I look forward to your next work!


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Ted Galdi Madel wrote: "Hi Ted.. Thanks for the add!! looking forward reading your book Elixir.. good luck!!"

I really appreciate it, Madel!


message 9: by Madel

Madel Hi Ted.. Thanks for the add!! looking forward reading your book Elixir.. good luck!!


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Ted Galdi Sarah wrote: "Hey! It's always nice to meet fellow members of AtYA :)"

Same here Sarah. Glad we're friends now : )


message 7: by Sarah Nichole (last edited Aug 11, 2014 08:42PM)

Sarah Nichole Hey! It's always nice to meet fellow members of AtYA :)


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Ted Galdi Alex wrote: "Thanks for the invite."

No problem Alex.


message 5: by Alex

Alex Bobl Thanks for the invite.


message 4: by Ted

Ted Galdi Beth wrote: "Hi Ted,
Thanks for sending a friend request to this fellow crime writer!"


Of course!


message 3: by Ted

Ted Galdi Paulina wrote: "Thank you for the add! That was a terrible joke by the way! :-)"

Haha, I told you!


message 2: by Beth

Beth Hi Ted,
Thanks for sending a friend request to this fellow crime writer!


Paulina Thank you for the add! That was a terrible joke by the way! :-)


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