Interview with novelist Louis J Ambrosio

Author Louis J Ambrosio joins me today to chat about his new fictional buddy travel adventure, Reflections on the Boulevard.

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Bio:
Louis J. Ambrosio ran one of the most nurturing bi-coastal talent agencies in Los Angeles and New York. He started his career as a theatrical producer, running two major regional theaters for eight seasons. Ambrosio taught at seven universities. Louis also distinguished himself as an award-winning film producer and novelist over the course of his impressive career.

Welcome, Louis. Please tell us about your current release.
This book is the continuation of Michael’s story from the first book, Reservoir Man. The third part of the trilogy is Exiles to be released next year. Michael takes this young man who he reluctantly meets to some of the best natural sites in America. They both experience the effects of nature on their beings. For Michael in nature is the face of God – the point of his departure to a new realm. For Ron, the young man, is his acceptance of what is—-learning about the Reservoir Man and all the corruption that surrounds him, learning to avoid them or pushing them away. Ron is the antihero – Michael is our salvation.

What inspired you to write this book?
All the journeys in my life; me as a vagabond; me as an intellectual, as a father and Don Juan —the success in my life and the utter loneliness. The haunting of the Reservoir Man.

Excerpt from Reflections on the Boulevard:
On one particularly bumpy part of the trail, Michael assured Ron.

“You look great and natural on that mule! Like Gene Autry!” Ron was falling over now, off the mule. Ron had some choice language for Michael. After a minute he also asked, “Who is Gene Autry?”

“He was the cowboy who sang ‘Don’t Fence Me In’!”

The mule train proved to be extraordinary. The views were spectacular; being inside the canyon was the best. The formation of the rocks was either tilted, straight, or flat. The horizontal layers of rocks produced the colors yellow, red, and blue. The mule and Ron were no problem; he was a natural mule rider. Thank heavens he told the mule about his relationship with Rhonda – that was the key to their bonding. Ron had a wonderful time, even if his butt was in pain. He felt the saddle was still attached to his bottom even after they left.

They found a bench looking at their incredible view of the North Rim. Michael turned to Ron telling him how nice and cool their friendship was. Michael agreed.

“I had so many friends and partners, but I was never able to have as much fun and conversations as I have had with you, Ron.”

“Partners like Gail, your former business partner?” Ron asked.

Michael playfully responded, “No, like loving, and those other things.”

What exciting project are you working on next?
The third in the trilogy Exiles—-

When did you first consider yourself a writer?
Never –I always wrote manly poetry and promotional applications for my companies and sometimes speeches I gave to community clubs.

Do you write full-time? If so, what’s your workday like? If not, what do you do other than write and how do you find time to write?
I produce films and do legal work for casting directors. When I write it is 2 hours in the night, maybe three or five days a week.

My workday is crazy I like to multitask but that drives associates crazy.

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