Raymond Benson
Raymond Benson
Raymond Benson Thriller Author and Musician

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54 years old
Chicago, Illinois
United States



Last Login: 11/27/2009
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    Raymond Benson's Interests
GeneralFilm; Music; Thrillers/Mysteries/Suspense Novels; Theatre..
MusicMy favorite style is Progressive Rock (yes, I'm a dinosaur)--Jethro Tull, Yes, Hatfield and the North, Soft Machine, Robert Wyatt, Caravan, Gentle Giant, Porcupine Tree, National Health, King Crimson, Frank Zappa and tons of others... but I really like practically anything. I love film music, especially the work of Ennio Morricone, Bernard Herrmann, John Barry, Nino Rota, and many others...
MoviesDirectors: Stanley Kubrick, Alfred Hitchcock, Ingmar Bergman, Woody Allen, David Lynch, Martin Scorsese, Terrence Malick, Robert Altman, Francois Truffaut, Billy Wilder, David Lean, Michael Curtiz, Krzysztof Kieslowski, Coen Brothers, Tim Burton, Federico Fellini, Akira Kurosawa, John Woo, and many others...
TelevisionTwin Peaks; The Sopranos; Six Feet Under; Monty Python's Flying Circus; Fawlty Towers; SCTV; Slings and Arrows; The Prisoner; Star Trek (original series); Firefly; Cracker; The Girls Next Door; Dexter; Jonny Quest; The Dick Van Dyke Show...many more...
BooksMy favorite living author is Ruth Rendell/Barbara Vine; naturally I have a fondness for Ian Fleming; but to name the numerous other fiction authors I enjoy here would be a disservice to my many friends in the writing business! I'm an active member of International Thriller Writers Inc., Mystery Writers of America, the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers, and ASCAP...

Here's a trailer for the Italian edition of my novel SWEETIE'S DIAMONDS, published in Italy by Alacran Edizioni! (PS--The music you hear was composed by me over ten years ago...!)

Here's a trailer for the Italian edition of my novel EVIL HOURS, published in Italy by Alacran Edizioni!

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HeroesSad to say there's never been an American President in my lifetime that I would call a hero. Any person who dons a uniform and serves our country is a hero, whether one agrees with the conflict or not. Most of my "heroes" are entertainers and artists because they are the people who influence and excite me. Of course the real heroes in my life are my parents and my family...


     Raymond Benson's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Networking, Friends
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Zodiac Sign:Virgo
Children:Proud parent
Education:College graduate
Occupation:Author

   Raymond Benson's Schools
The University Of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
Graduated: 1978
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Drama
 

1973 to 1978
Permian H S
Odessa, TX
Graduated: 1973
Student status: Alumni
 

1970 to 1973

   Raymond Benson's Networking
Publishing - Writer - Novelist

Film - Composition - Screenwriting

Music - Performance - Keyboards




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   Raymond Benson's Blurbs
About me:
I'm primarily an author of fiction. Between 1996 and 2002 I wrote six original James Bond 007 novels, three film novelizations, and three short stories—all published worldwide. Two stories and excerpts from some of the novels were published in six issues of PLAYBOY Magazine. THE JAMES BOND BEDSIDE COMPANION was published in 1984 and was nominated for an Edgar.

As “David Michaels” I was the author of the NY Times best-sellers TOM CLANCY’S SPLINTER CELL and TOM CLANCY’S SPLINTER CELL—OPERATION BARRACUDA. My recent original thrillers are FACE BLIND, EVIL HOURS, and SWEETIE’S DIAMONDS. Oh, and I also wrote a little book about the band JETHRO TULL.

My latest novel is a "rock 'n' roll thriller" entitled A HARD DAY'S DEATH, in stores now. The sequel, DARK SIDE OF THE MORGUE, will be published March 2009. My novel based on Konami's best-selling videogame, METAL GEAR SOLID, was published in May. An anthology of some of my 007 novels, entitled THE UNION TRILOGY, was published in October '08.

I'm also a musician and composer, was once a computer game designer (see my website for titles I did), and at one time spent my waking hours directing theatre.

Other stuff--I'm a Goodwill Ambassador for Kagawa Prefecture in Japan. The government erected a permanent museum in my honor to celebrate my James Bond novel THE MAN WITH THE RED TATTOO because much of it takes place there. THE 007 MAN WITH THE RED TATTOO MUSEUM is located on Naoshima Island. You can read about it here.

Visit my website at RaymondBenson.com!
Buy my books at my Shop Page!
Join My Readers Group!

Who I'd like to meet:
Most of the people I *really* wanted to meet are dead. :(

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John Everson

John Everson



Nov 27 2009 4:38 PM

Hi! Just wanted to make sure all my friends know that my new erotic horror novel THE 13TH is now in stores everywhere! I hope you'll check out this debauched and demonic horror ride!

There's even a website devoted just to the book, with an interactive map of the places and characters at www.the13th-horror.com.

Edward Lee called THE 13TH "A double-barreled shotgun blast of macabre entertainment -- an expert amalgamation of grotesquerie, eroticism, mystery, and pitch-black occult horror that no fan of the genre can miss."

And Gary A. Braunbeck said, "John Everson's The 13th is the first out-and-out horror novel in a long while to actually scare the **** out of me while reading it. It's stylish, extremely well-written, filled with richly-drawn characterizations, and boasts a labyrinthine plot worthy of Umberto Eco. Trust me -- this one will fry your nerves and break your heart."




Nikki - ErotischeRomane

Nikki - ErotischeRomane



Nov 24 2009 9:07 PM


 

Gringo Soul

Gringo Soul



Nov 7 2009 3:40 AM

What's up? We just uploaded a new track titled "Fall In Chicago". Anyone from the IL state will relate to this one so check it out!

Also we are playing next Thursday November 12th at The Elbo Room at 9 PM so if your looking for something to do come out and have a good time!

Gringo Soul
Freudian Slip

Freudian Slip



Sep 28 2009 12:44 AM

Ray, how have you been my friend?


Frank
T. H. Davis (Official Page)

T. H. Davis



Sep 22 2009 7:53 PM

 
Hi Raymond! Thanks for accepting the add! It's nice to meet you. :)

Check out my website some time, for good horror/supernatural fiction. On the website you can safely download a selection of my stories in .pdf format absolutely free!!

Also, check out my blog here on Myspace and subscribe so you know as soon as I put new stories on my website!


Thanks again! Have a great day!
T. H. Davis
Holding Mercury Fan Site

Holding Mercury Fan Site



Sep 9 2009 3:05 AM

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Sep 5 2009 3:20 PM

Thank you for the add.

 
Naoshima is a very beautiful island.

 

And I am honored in there is your museum in this island.

 
Greetings from Japan.
Cold Fairyland

Cold Fairyland



Sep 5 2009 3:20 PM


COLD FAIRYLAND: Flying Over the City LIN DI: Ten Days in Magic Land COLD FAIRYLAND: Kingdom of Benevolent Strangers LIN DI: Bride in Legend COLD FAIRYLAND: Live 2005  COLD FAIRYLAND: Seeds on the Ground LIN DI: Meet in Secret Garden
Jerry

Jerry



Sep 2 2009 4:47 AM

Happy birthday!!!
Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Aug 8 2009 12:46 AM




Hello! New pics posted!

and Im putting up some new video today too!
Share love everybody!
-Ruby Jane
Silver Pipe

Silver Pipe



Jul 30 2009 9:01 PM

Raymond, thank you so much for attending our show this past weekend.
John Everson

John Everson



Jul 18 2009 1:01 PM

Hi! Just wanted to make sure all my friends know that my 2nd horror novel SACRIFICE is now in stores everywhere, including Amazon.com! I hope you'll check out this debauched and demonic horror ride! Here are a couple reviews it's gotten so far:

“SACRIFICE is a full frontal assault on your senses. It is a dark, brutal, bloody and terribly frightening book. Everson went deep into some dark abyss to bring this book to the light of day.... I highly recommend SACRIFICE.”
—Famous Monsters of Filmland

“John Everson manages in SACRIFICE to dispense buckets of blood, provide edgy perversity, and walk the tenuous tightrope of horror and sex without falling: It’s rather an amazing feat.” –Hell Notes
Rhonya

Rhonya



Jul 16 2009 3:48 PM

Hi Raymond,
Welcome new friend!
Keep up the continue GREAT work and positives vibes. It's my pleasure to have you in my circle of friends!
*** (^_^) ***
Cheers from New York.
Rhonya
Margie

Margie



Jul 6 2009 10:17 AM

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Ruby Jane

Ruby Jane



Jun 26 2009 8:55 PM

Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too!
Ruby Jane
T.W.M.

T.W.M.



Jun 25 2009 12:16 AM

Thank you for connecting! If you're interested, I'm offering one free original MP3 download to my new MySpace friends, just let me know the name of which track would you like to get and I'll tell you where to download it for free.

Keep in touch!
Farpoint

Farpoint



Jun 25 2009 3:45 AM

Greetings from Farpoint!
Captain Mario Tiberius Kirk von der Enterprise

Mario Gläser



Jun 25 2009 3:22 PM

Thank you for the friendship wish a beautiful 
day"Live long and Prosper"
 
Gringo Soul

Gringo Soul



Jun 12 2009 4:20 PM

Thanks for the add!

Gringo Soul
Freudian Slip

Freudian Slip



Jun 2 2009 1:11 AM

Hope all has been well with you Raymond.


Frank
Portocal (New Songs and Layout Coming Soon!!)

Portocal (New Songs and Layout Coming Soon!!)



May 31 2009 5:14 PM

Hey Raymond! How have you been lately? I hope all is going well for you. I just wanted to drop in, say hi, and let you know that we have a show TONIGHT at the Bottom Lounge that we really hope you can make it to! All show info is below:

Sunday May 31st, 2009
BOTTOM LOUNGE
1375 W. Lake St.
Chicago, IL - 21+ w/ID - 8PM (we go on first at 9!)
$8 Admission

I hope all is going well for you and that you can make it out tonight to the bottom lounge!
Eric
PORTOCAL
Portocal (New Songs and Layout Coming Soon!!)

Portocal (New Songs and Layout Coming Soon!!)



May 25 2009 7:09 AM

Hey Raymond! Thanks for being our friend! How are things in Chicago for you? We're new to the area and we have a show coming up on 5/31 at Bottom Lounge that we really hope you can make it to! Keep in touch and we hope to hear from you soon!

Your new friends,
PORTOCAL

PS - If you like our music we have a CD available on iTunes!
Margie

Margie



May 26 2009 10:42 AM

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Richard Epcar

Richard Epcar



May 23 2009 6:55 PM

Hello-

Hope you have a fantasic Memoiral Day Weekend!

all the best!
Margie

Margie



Apr 23 2009 11:18 PM

Thanks so much for your friendship!
Wishing you peace, love and prosperity,
Margie
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