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David Portlock

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I am a writer/director currently living in California. I've written and directed the short films, "In Time", "The Sheriff of Babylon", and the Sundance Film Fest. short, "The Spartans". My first feature film, "The Gristle", was picked up by HBO, Cinemax, and Starz. In 2010, my script, "Dark Continent", topped the Blood List as best unproduced horror/sci fi screenplay.

My first collection of short stories, Polaris 10 Short Stories, is available on Amazon, as is my first novel, BE NICE. Check the links below and enjoy!

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My first novel, Be Nice, is now online!

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	Polaris 10 Short Stories 4.32 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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BE NICE - Novel online!

My first novel, BE NICE, is now online and available as an ebook and also as a paperback! Special .99 cent offer for the ebook!

Join Wallis and Janey as they fight against liberal fascists, right wing extremists, racists, and religious maniacs! America has certainly changed in a 100 years! BE NICE Read more of this blog post »

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Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe

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Christopher wrote: "Great book! David Portlock is brilliant! I hope he comes out with another book... fast. What a great writer."

Thanks, buddy! Love your work, too!

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