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Fiction/Coming-of-age

Date Published: May 2024

Publisher: Film Valor

 

 

In this final chapter, Ron’s story concludes from Reflections on the
Boulevard (2023). Michael’s wish was for Ron to exile himself in the heart
of Paris with its beautiful culture and citizens as they protest and fight
for the soul of the city. Ron’s journey is met with life-affirming
friendships and lessons along the way. The final book in the Reflections of
Michael Trilogy, which started with A Reservoir Man (2022)

About the Author

Louis J. Ambrosio

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 7
Universities. Ambrosio also distinguished himself as an award-winning film
producer and novelist over the course of his impressive career.

 

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Fiction/Coming-of-age

Date Published: May 2024

Publisher: Film Valor

 

 

In this final chapter, Ron’s story concludes from Reflections on the
Boulevard (2023). Michael’s wish was for Ron to exile himself in the heart
of Paris with its beautiful culture and citizens as they protest and fight
for the soul of the city. Ron’s journey is met with life-affirming
friendships and lessons along the way. The final book in the Reflections of
Michael Trilogy, which started with A Reservoir Man (2022)

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CHAPTER ONE

 

A cool autumn breeze, in the twilight, wrapped around our exile who sat on a bench in front of a bookstore that resembled a place we might find in a Tolkien novel. On this street, rue de la Buccheri, was the bookstore Shakespeare and Company. The store itself was famous for housing the books of many great literary artists on their shelves. They also supported any young or old artistic vagabonds by allowing them to sleep in the aisles of the bookstore on makeshift beds when finding themselves homeless.

Ron, who managed the store, sat on this bench every evening thinking of Michael. Ron thought of things he remembered and how much he learnt from Michael. He felt the emptiness in his soul, yearning to have that connection just one more time. He had lived in Paris for six years now, a brief time for an exile, yet he was free from a society drowning in untruths; his refuge was the bookstore.

Just like every night, as Ron prepared to close the store, he occasionally checked the front of the store, looking for his friend. Then, he noticed another young man still looking at books on the outside shelves.

Ron moved outside to get a closer look at the late customer under the guise of moving the outdoor book bins back inside. He suddenly noticed that the young man was putting a book down his pants.

Ron raised his voice and shouted for the thief to put the book back on the shelf. The young man, caught in the act, ran away.

The young man sprinted and tripped while running past the café. In this stumble, he decided to turn the corner and make his way rapidly toward la Seine.

Ron, weak in the legs from forgetting the spirit of his youth, had been managing bookstores more than living life. His legs pumped forward. but with the awkwardness of an old man who had forgotten how to walk. In a few seconds he was up to speed and ran faster to catch the thief.

Near the corner, Ron had missed his opportunity to slow and check for other people walking, so he slammed into a group of women. He especially blasted into an old lady whose groceries flew into the sky, and a yogurt splattered against a wall and the faces of the other women. She turned to condemn her assailant, but he was already on the next block in pursuit of the thief.

He spotted the thief at the Notre Dame Hotel, out of breath, leaning against a pillar. Surprised at the thief’s choice to stop here, he slowed down and let his feet pound the street into a halt.

Ron grabbed at him but still missed his shoulder.

“Give me the book back!” he said, very loudly.

The thief just shrugged his shoulder, a mocking smile. His smile made the act of chasing him through the streets feel silly, as if this were a game that had been played and he took it too seriously.

The thief looked at Ron and asked, sarcastically, “What language are you speaking?”

“What do mean? I am speaking French!”

Our thief laughed, turned to a random man who walked down the street, and said, “This young man thinks he is speaking French Go ahead say something to this stranger; he will tell you are speaking some other language other than French!”

“I will call the police,” Ron said firmly.

 

About the Author

Louis J. Ambrosio

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 7
Universities. Ambrosio also distinguished himself as an award-winning film
producer and novelist over the course of his impressive career.

 

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“Reflections of Michael” Trilogy, Book 2

 

Fictional Buddy Adventure

Date Published: 06-07-2023

Publisher: Film Valor

 

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Michael’s story continues from A Reservoir Man (2022) where we find him
teaching at a university ready to retire. He unexpectedly meets a young man
named Ron who becomes his protege and journeys in a haphazard adventure with
him throughout America and Europe, each twist and turn of the road bringing
unexpected adventures. The journey taken is one of joy, friendship and
discovery.

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“How long will the trip last? I thought I would be in Transcendental amazement by now.” 

Michael was a little shocked. “Ron, we have only been driving for 2 hours.” 

Michael explained to him that they would drive US 80 until they reached the borders of Nebraska and Wyoming, so he had to settle in. The corn fields were right down the road. Passing the corn fields, Ron observed how peaceful everything was. Michael suggested they pull over and park the car for a while. 

While just sitting in the car, Ron saw two figures in the field, a man, and a woman. They suddenly disappeared among the corn and, from above, you could see the corn stalks shake violently. Ron chuckled. 

“Oh God, looks like those people are doing it! It almost looks like he is doing it to the corn stalk!” 

Michael tried to change the subject, “Look at those birds” he said, quickly. Ron was still caught up in his imagination. A few moments passed as Michael tried to rest his eyes and prepare for the next stretch of road. Suddenly he heard Ron crinkling a wrapper to a candy bar, which jarred him back to the moment. Michael sat listening to Ron crunch; he nearly threw it out the window. 

“Can you not chew so loud, Ron?”
“Sorry. I love these things.”
A moment passed; the corn stalks were calm now. 

 

About the Author

Louis J. Ambrosio

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 7
Universities. Ambrosio also distinguished himself as an award-winning film
producer and novelist over the course of his impressive career.

 

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“Reflections of Michael” Trilogy, Book 2

 

Fictional Buddy Adventure

Date Published: 06-07-2023

Publisher: Film Valor

 

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Michael’s story continues from A Reservoir Man (2022) where we find him
teaching at a university ready to retire. He unexpectedly meets a young man
named Ron who becomes his protege and journeys in a haphazard adventure with
him throughout America and Europe, each twist and turn of the road bringing
unexpected adventures. The journey taken is one of joy, friendship and
discovery.

About the Author

Louis J. Ambrosio

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 7
Universities. Ambrosio also distinguished himself as an award-winning film
producer and novelist over the course of his impressive career.

 

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A Reservoir Man Virtual Book Tour

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Coming of Age

Date Published: 05-23-2022

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A Reservoir Man, critics have hailed this explosive and timely work as
“a must-read coming-of-age story of 2022.”

 

A Reservoir Man has unique insights in to life and a compelling narrative
about an individual grappling with truth, identity, and freedom.

 

Early Reviews

“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.

A Reservoir Man by L.J. Ambrosio is a brilliantly written coming-of-age
fictional memoir that is sure to steal your heart and leave you craving for
more. – The Reading Bud, Book Critic

The book “A Reservoir Man focuses on a coming-of-age story that will
highly impress anyone who comes across this wonderful piece. -Emilee
Jackson, Book Critic (UK)

This is a thought-provoking story that will resonate with readers wherever
they are in their personal journey. I expect everyone to take something
different from this tale, but no one who reads it will be unaffected. – Gina
Rae Mitchel, Book Critic (US)

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On New Year’s Day, the children went with Michael to brunch in Venice and walked on the boardwalk. For dinner, they ate at their favorite Chinese restaurant in West Hollywood. Arriving home, they noticed someone sitting on the porch. Michael quickly got out of the car and went over to the man. It was Joe, a young client of Michael’s.

 

Two years earlier, Michael brought Joe into the agency as a client; they had a very respectful relationship. Joe asked Michael if he had time to talk. Normally, Michael would have asked Joe if it could wait till the next day, but Michael saw the urgency in his tone. He told Joe to come in and to give him some time to put the children to bed.

 

Michael came back into the living room with a martini for himself and his guest. He finally broke down and had liquor in his house. Joe sat down and told Michael to listen before he commented. He told Michael that there was an action to take over the office, and his LA staff were aware of it, as well as the New York staff. Gail had also secured a replacement for Michael to run the LA office. The clients were not informed. She was waiting for the proper time after Michael left the office. Gail had secured all the bank statements and hired a lawyer.

 

Michael was shocked. “Who told you, Joe? Do you know a timetable for when she intends to do this?”

 

Joe said he was dating someone at the union who told him, and he was not aware of a time she was going to act on this. Joe seemed very pale; Michael became concerned about Joe’s health, asking him how his T-cell count was. Joe did not respond to much of anything.

 

“There is nothing you can do,” said Michael.

 

“Just be healthy. There are some experimental drugs. Stay away from AZT. That is AIDS by prescription.”

 

Joe finished his drink and got up to leave. Joe hugged Michael, and while he was holding on to Michael, he whispered in his ear, “I’m scared. What is going to happen?”

 

Michael replied, “You are going to live and have fun. Just be gay.” They both laughed. Before Joe left, he stopped in the doorway, turning to Michael.

 

“What’s wrong Joe?” asked Michael.

 

“I did not call. I wanted to.”

 

“Why didn’t you?” said Michael, staring at the young man, who was in a world of anxiety and apprehension.

 

“I was afraid they tapped your phone,” said Joe, and he left.

 

About the Author

Louis J. Ambrosio

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 7
Universities. Ambrosio also distinguished himself as an award-winning film
producer and novelist over the course of his impressive career.

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