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About Me

Lucky to be the Film Commissioner for Nassau County since 1989, my job is ever challenging and changing. I've met brilliant filmmakers and many in the industry I am proud to call friends. Being Director of the Long Island International Film Expo has been an amazing experience. Crossing paths with the likes of Anthony Hopkins, Alec Baldwin, Dan Lauria,Cliff Robertson, Ralph Macchio, Steve Guttenberg, Abe Vigoda and many others has been exciting and inspiring. Meeting independent filmmakers whose visions come to life on the big screen has been a blessing for any artist to experience. My freelance writing career includes commercial scripts for a leased-access television program, magazine ghost writing and website content. My experience in the film industry has influenced my writing, and I've been told my three novels are sexy and cinematic. Naked in the Rain, my first book, is now available at BN.com and Amazon.com, or just click here: http://outskirtspress.com/NakedInTheRain You can also contact me at [email protected].
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My Interests

Reading, writing, movies, filmmaking, martial arts, yoga, music, dancing, friends, theatre, etc.

I'd like to meet:

Literary agents looking for a prolific writer. People who like to read adult fiction. Filmmakers. People who belong to book groups.

Music:

Huge range from opera to heavy metal, and most things in between.

Movies:

Most types. Old classics to funky indie films. Crash. The Queen. Strike the Tent. Dorian Blues. Mergers & Acquisitions, Clerks II, Marjorie Morningstar, Click, American in Paris, The Pirate, etc.

Television:

Don't have time to watch a lot of tv, but like(d) HBO shows: The Sopranos, 6 Feet Under, Sex and the City

Books:

Fortunes Rocks and anything else by Anita Shreve, Lisa Alther, Nelson DeMille, Alice Hoffman, Nicholas Sparks, Kaye Gibbons
Autographed copies: For those of you who do not want to purchase on-line, or take a trip to the book store - please send a check or money order for $14.00 made out to Debra Klima or cash. ($11.95 book, $1 for tax and $1 to take care of part of the shipping). Your check or money order for $14 can be mailed to: Debra Markowitz c/o Bellmore Movies 222 Pettit Avenue, Side Entrance Bellmore, NY 11710 If you would like your book autographed, please type or print VERY neatly, what you would like me to write. Please be sure to include an e-mail address in case I have a question about what you've written. Thank you for your support.

Heroes:

Bruce Feinberg of BMF Studio, all my friends, Anthony Hopkins who is one of the greatest talents alive and still remains one-of-the-guys, Ralph Macchio, who is a true gentleman, John Marean who slays my dragons, all indie filmmakers who follow their dreams despite the obstacles, and they refuse to take "no" for an answer! And anyone who takes in a stray dog and gives it a home.

My Blog

Debra Markowitz honored as Woman of Distinction

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Posted by Debra on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 09:12:00 PST

Long Island Pulse Covers Naked in the Rain

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Posted by Debra on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 05:43:00 PST

Changing Things

I'm a big believer in each person controlling their own destiny. Our lives are good, or bad, depending on the thoughts we think and allow to prevade our lives. The world is miraculous - every da...
Posted by Debra on Sun, 01 Jul 2007 02:55:00 PST

Naked in the Rain in Dan's Papers

..> CONTENTS for DAN'S PAPERS the week of May 4, 2007..> South O' the Highway (and the North too) * * * Montauk resident Debra Markowitz has just published a new novel, Naked in the Rain, about ...
Posted by Debra on Tue, 22 May 2007 06:42:00 PST

Debra Markowitz featured on Celebrate With Style

The Force Behind Long Island's Growing International Film Expo By Carole Jace Spring is a busy time for Debra Markowitz. With only a few months to go, Markowitz is getting ready for the Long Island I...
Posted by Debra on Mon, 21 May 2007 05:05:00 PST

Naked in the Rain reviewed by Book of the Moment

Sunday, April 29, 2007 ..> 8:58 PM - Naked in the Rain Current mood: reading Category: reading Writing and Poetry "Naked in the Rain," is Markowitz's first novel, and should be considere...
Posted by Debra on Tue, 01 May 2007 11:28:00 PST

Book Signing at Uncle Mick's and Hemingway's in Florida

I met some terrific people last week at Uncle Mick's and at Hemingway's in Florida. You guys were great! I love being able to talk about the characters in my book, and I'm so glad you all ...
Posted by Debra on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:48:00 PST

Attention Book Clubs!

Attention Book Clubs: Author Debra Markowitz will make herself available at your book club meeting (schedule permitting) via speaker phone if you chose Naked In The Rain as your book club selection. ...
Posted by Debra on Sat, 10 Mar 2007 07:56:00 PST

Long Island Business News and Naked in the Rain

..> Naked in the Rain in Long Island Business News Subject: Long Island Business News Follow Ups: March 2, 2007 Pub: Long Island Business News Author: LIBN Staff Category: Retailing,Advertisi...
Posted by Debra on Tue, 06 Mar 2007 03:51:00 PST

Long Island Press covers Naked in the Rain by Debra Markowitz

From the Long Island Press - 2-28-07 Edition Long Island Press - February 22, 2007 The Book Naked In the Rain by Debra Markowitz ..This steamy romance novel forges an unlikely heroine in the ...
Posted by Debra on Sun, 25 Feb 2007 05:53:00 PST