Rick Bylina

My blogs

Gender	Male
Industry	Arts
Occupation	Writer
Location	Apex, NC, United States
Introduction	Friends encouraged me to create a web presence, so I have. Novel excerpts, book reviews, and whatever tumbles out of my head and onto the blog. Literary greatness inspires me, but mysteries rule my novels. Validation of my writing journey through publication is what I seek.
Interests	Gardening, fishing, walking, driving, movies, designing houses, alligator wrestling.
Favorite Movies	CASABLANCA, THE GODFATHER, SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, DOGMA, ROCKY, GWTW, THE MALTESE FALCON, THE SIXTH SENSE, DOUBLE INDEMNITY, SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, CHINATOWN
Favorite Music	60s, 70s, and 80s rock. Some light jazz and classical. No opera.
Favorite Books	IRONWEED, EMPIRE FALLS, THE POISONWOOD BIBLE, ATONEMENT, THE CATCHER IN THE RYE, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, MADAME BOVARY, SONS AND LOVERS