A Reservoir Man

 

A Reservoir Man

by L.J. Ambrosio

 

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GENRE: Fiction

 

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BLURB:

 

A Reservoir Man, critics have hailed this explosive and timely work as “a must-read coming-of-age story of 2022.” Twists and turns further pull the reader in to Michael’s action-packed tale, with powerful themes, from betrayal and family to secrets and identity. “Be sure not to blink because you just might miss a pivotal moment in Michael’s rousing, larger-than-life story.” -- R.C. Gibson, Indiestoday.com. “This book is a dream, a gamble, a utopia, even.” -- Kalyan Panja, Bookmarkks.

 

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EXCERPT

 

Michael had now become, after these last six months, a little more world weary and worse for the wear. Sitting on his bench, entering his last year at college. Michael still had not found his soul or his truth. His emphasis on sex was unfulfilling and empty. He wandered in the shadowy corners, the lightless streets, leading to a dead end and the darkness of an empty truck. Loneliness had become a fixture of Michael’s being. He longed for a few hours to be with Carol, Claire, or Raphael.

 

One day, while sitting on the bench, Michael heard in the distance Otis Reading’s “The Dock of The Bay” playing on a portable radio. The music came closer and closer and then quickly turned to the Four Tops' “Reach Out (I’ll be There).”

 

Picking up his head, Michael saw this extremely attractive ethnic guy standing right above him. Michael said ‘hello,’ and the young man answered.

 

“My name is Nick. Do you dance?”

 

Michael said, “Sort of, but I do not have much of a chance to go dancing.”

 

“You want to go tonight?” Nick asked with a smile, and he started to sing “Baby I Need Your Loving” by the Four Tops.

 

Michael became a little concerned about the message of the song, so he suggested that they might talk over coffee before they venture out dancing. Michael decided to cut his next two classes and have coffee.

 

They spent hours talking about their lives. Nick was older than Michael by nine years. Nick said he had to prepare for graduation as did Michael. He was in the school for Education and would be graduating that year.

 

He was first generation Greek from Cyprus and spoke fluent Greek. His family lived in Harlem on 137th Street off Broadway. He had siblings, a brother and sister. Michael was taken by him. He made him laugh and feel amazingly comfortable. Nick invited Michael to dinner Saturday night. His mother would make Doimadakia, Humus, Tzataki and Moussaka. Michael agreed to go.

 

Nick’s parents were great. His mother was shy, his father a little less. They spoke with a broken accent, which Michael loved. They had a great dinner and talked a lot. Michael learned a lot about Cyprus.

 

Nick said after dinner, "Dancing, right?”

A Word With the Author

1.Did you always want to be an author?

 

No my educational interest was comparative literature –the lack of mastering 3 languages besides English was the reason I abandon this quest I only mastered two French and German.  I turned to American literature with an accent towards European-success. But my terminal degree is in theatre. Never dreamed of being an author-could see myself sitting alone writing too much life to live. I was very surprised how it just flowed out. Happy I did

2.Tell us about the publication of your first book

 

I knew nothing of anything just followed the path and it happened.  Amazon was very helpful and they should be complimented doing what they are doing but they get a C for promotion that is a path you need to figure out. Some of the sites that are tour host are great and other who don’t are also great..

3.Beside yourself, who is your favorite author in the genre you write in?

 

this is a hard question I love JD Salinger Jack Kerouac Thomas Mann Herman Hesse Satre, Saint Genet the list goes on and on I love to read, not as much now but in my 20 s besides parting all I did was read and in my 30’d and 40” after that I just go back and reread what I reading the past

4.What's the best part of being an author? The worst?

 

I get to reflect on my thoughts and beliefs the worst is the pain of the memories

 

 

I completed my new novel just sent it to the Editor who has it now –very proud of this book it is a novel fiction and a little non fiction but the lessons are great—it is a buddy story –and it all hits home. No sex just a lot of love.

GOOD PIECEOF ADVICE READ THE MASTER AS MANY AS YOU CAN YOU WILL UNDERSTAND STORY TELLING AND BE INSPIRED!!!!!

 

 

 

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                                                             AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

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 also distinguished himself as an award-winning film producer and novelist over the course of his impressive career. He taught at 7 universities in the United States.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Reservoir-Man-L-J-Ambrosio/dp/B0B28MYS3S

 

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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION 

 

L.J. Ambrosio will be awarding a signed copy of the book to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

 

 

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