John "Boomer" Leighty
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Occupation | Writer-Editor-Journalist |
| Location | San Anselmo, California, United States |
| Introduction | I'm a journalist who opened an online bookstore to highlight my favorite authors, rare books and collectibles from the psychedelic era in San Francisco. |
| Interests | Writing, editing, humor, beachcombing, reading, walking dog, future trends, vintage books,science fiction,healthy aging,healthcare |
| Favorite movies | My Favorite Year |
| Favorite music | Rock n' roll |
| Favorite books | Stranger in a Strange Land, Old Man and the Sea, Dune, Catch-22, Cat's Cradle,The Sirens of Titan,White Fang, Still, the Caged Bird Sings, Seat of the Soul |
The wicked backspin caught you off guard. How will you play it off without losing your footing?
What author has influenced you the most? Why? Ernest Hemingway with his journalistic style and story telling approach. He puts you in the scene without a lot of wordiness or lean-on adjectives. A good sample is the short novel, The Old Man and the Sea. The opening page sets the tone for a story of struggle and survival.