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Author R.M. Hamilton

The lonely road the one that I shall try to walk alone

About Me

Hello I am Ryan (R.M.) Hamilton and this is my story so far…
I have realized that my passion for life is to write. I have always had a natural talent for writing and now I am at a point in my life where I want to use my talent and creativity to hopefully make a full-time career from it. I wrote my debut dark fantasy novel "Unscarred" which was published in June 2006, by Aventine Press.
My second novel is titled "Hello, my name is James", mainstream fiction, from Triad Publishing Group. Will be available June 2008.
I have started working on my third novel "Relinquish" which is fiction and hope to have it completed in the fall.
I am a member of the Chicago Writers Association
I am a First Place winner for FOX TV's "On the Lot" logline writing contest.
My current film project "The Hero Myth" is a psychological thriller, which I am co-writer/co-director of. Check the Wax Organic Films profile in my top friends for more info regarding this film. Check my blog for current updates regarding the production for this film.
I also write short stories and the books that they are in are below. I have written Horror, Fiction, and Mystery shorts so far.
I have a new short story being published in July for Triad Publishing Group's "Echoes" Mystery Compilation coming out July 2.
I created and run the "Authors of Myspace" profile that can be found in my top friends list. It has been great to interact with successful authors and see up and coming authors succeed! Check out all the great authors on Myspace!
I have also started a Music Profile and you can listen to my tracks if you Click Here
Mainstream Fiction, Available June 2008, Triad Publishing Group
Book Synopsis:
James Schilling is a twenty-something man trying to find his way in life. The one great thing in his life is his best friend Frank. He has his back in any situation. James wants more out of his boring ordinary life. When a situation arises at work, he decides to make more out of his current life to be someone. While searching for his life's true calling a family issue unfolds. He decides to track down his estranged father who had left him when he was ten years old. James must decide to fix his past or let it be. He struggles with work, his family, and a possible new relationship at the same time trying to figure out where his life will lead him. Will he find love? Can he track down the man who had left him at an early age? Most of all will James discover who he is truly meant to be in his life?
Dark Fantasy, Aventine Press, 2006
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Book Synopsis:
The army of the Eternal Flame has conquered the continent of Eir. There are whispers that their King, Marauder, is searching for someone or something. Kyle is a farmhand whose destiny ties together with the feared Marauder, but a much darker secret exists between the two men. When Kyle is freakishly scarred by a mystical blue fire at the hands of Marauder he is blackmailed into finding a sacred object, or has to suffer through life from the transformation. With help from a mysterious stranger and two siblings, Adam and Melinda, they will put forth their best efforts to stop the carnage that has ravaged their homeland. Will their emotional and physical journey be enough to free their land from the Eternal Flame's grasp, and heal Kyle to his former self?
An Emotional and Physical Struggle Against Evil

Unscarred Reviews:
Jason Cooper - Books@LP Blog "Hamilton’s debut is a swift-moving, action-packed tale that leaves the reader ready for more."
4/5 Stars
Multiverse Reviews "I really enjoyed "Unscarred." I got caught up in Kyle's story and enjoyed watching him come of age. At Kyle's core, he is a person of integrity. This made his character very likeable and one to be admired. He learned a lot from people trying to use him and take advantage of him. But his core self did not change. The author, R. M. Hamilton does an excellent job with character development. This adds a great deal of depth to the story. This is a great read for fantasy fans. I also would recommend it as a book for a young adult or high school student who needs to read a book for an assignment. They will totally enjoy this one, and I think that it will motivate them to read more. I definitely want to read more of Hamilton's works! "
4/5 Stars
Booksville Literary Reviews "The battle between good and evil, man and demon explode into an outcome very different from what you might think. Unscarred is a very well thought out story, very creative and describes the inner turmoil Kyle feels. The book is full of fighting, blood, honor and betrayal."
4/5 Stars
Wendy S. (Galesburg, IL) "RM wrote a truly amazing book for a first-time author. I was completely hooked within the first few pages and finished the book in one night. I don't have that happen to me very often and I read a lot of books. I truly believe that RM's books will be gracing the shelves of libraries and bookstores in the not too distant future."
5/5 Stars
MY SHORT STORIES
"Sleight of Hand" Get your copy here - LuLu.com
"The Hit" Get your copy here - LuLu.com
"Twinkle, Twinkle Little Scar" Get your copy here - LuLu.com
Poem "Blind" Get your copy here - LuLu.com
"Reflection"
Get your copy Here - LuLu.com

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My Interests



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I'd like to meet:


Currently working with Burton C. Bell
(Lead Vocalist for Fear Factory & Ascension of the Watchers)

Have met:

Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood

UFC Heavyweight Champ Randy Couture

Would like to meet:

Bear Grylls, Jeff Corwin, Rob and Big, Ben Burnley, Adam Gontier

I would have loved to have the honor to have met:

David Gemmell R.I.P, Steve Irwin R.I.P

Music:

Rock, Metal, Hip-Hop, 90's Grunge, Alternative - Breaking Benjamin, Pantera, Fear Factory, Ascension of the Watchers, Flyleaf, Avenged Sevenfold, Revis, STP, Bush, Pearl Jam, Crossfade, Three Days Grace, Silverchair, Nickelback, Chevelle, DMX, Linkin Park, Flipsyde, OutKast, Trapt, Disturbed...

Movies:

Into the Wild, 300, LOTR, Gladiator, Equilibrium, Underworld, Underworld Evolution, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Harsh Times, Ong Bak, The Protector, Braveheart, King Arthur, V for Vendetta, Highlander, Kingdom of Heaven, Dumb & Dumber, Snatch, The Last Samurai, The Crow, Fight Club, Three Kings, Krull, Napoleon Dynamite, Brotherhood of the Wolf, X-Men 1, 2, 3, Old School, Just Friends, Pirates of the Carribean 1, 2, Waiting, Reign of Fire, Legend, Four Brothers, Batman Begins, Casino Royale...

Television:

Man vs Wild, COPS, Highlander, Rob & Big, Heroes, Paranormal State, UFO Hunters, How I met your mother, The History Channel, The Discovery Channel, Food Network, Animal Planet, Mad TV, Chicago CUBS, Chicago BULLS, Chicago BEARS

Books:

Anything by David Gemmell, The Death Gate Cycle (7 book series), Calvin & Hobbes, The Kid Who Climbed Everest - Bear Grylls

Heroes:

I would like to thank fantasy author David Gemmell with whom I have never met, but by reading his novels he has inspired me to create a fantasy world of my own.
Thank you David.
R.I.P. Mr. Gemmell

You will be missed

BEAR GRYLLS - Man vs Wild

My Blog

I drive a Dodge Stratus!

This is a funny SNL skit with Will Ferrell screaming "I drive a dodge stratus", since I do actually drive a stratus at least I can find something funny since yesterday ..>I Drive a Dodg...
Posted by Author R.M. Hamilton on Wed, 21 May 2008 12:26:00 PST

Car accident. . .

So on my way home form work I get into a car accident. The guy in front of me hit a car and I hit him, domino effect. Out of the three cars involved mine is the only one with damage. My hood is cru...
Posted by Author R.M. Hamilton on Wed, 21 May 2008 04:39:00 PST

Some downtown pics

I haven't posted a blog in a little while, so here are some pics I took with my phone when I was walking around Friday night in Chicago....
Posted by Author R.M. Hamilton on Tue, 13 May 2008 10:05:00 PST

GO CUBS!

The Cubs are off to their best start since 1975 at 15-6. They won thier 10,000 game tonight as a franchise.I am so excited at how well they have started out the season and are in 1st place. I know n...
Posted by Author R.M. Hamilton on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:15:00 PST

My new song is done - Want to listen?

I finished my second song. It is an acoustic song but without vocals. I didn't like how my acoustic vocals sounded so I keep it instrumental until I get a good "acoustic voice".I hope you still enjo...
Posted by Author R.M. Hamilton on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:15:00 PST

My Music Profile is Live!

I have uploaded my first demo track. I have only been playing guitar for 2 months and wrote the guitar portion only after my first month of playing. I am also self-taught at guitar. I finished addi...
Posted by Author R.M. Hamilton on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 07:44:00 PST

"Hello, my name is James" Book Trailer

Here is the book trailer to my new novel that will be available May 2008I also added a song that I thought worked nice with the story-R.M. .. ...
Posted by Author R.M. Hamilton on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:17:00 PST

"Into the Wild"

I just finished watching this movie. I was completely amazed with the film. It is a very rare and powerful movie that I recommend. I didn't even realize that it was based on a true story until I sa...
Posted by Author R.M. Hamilton on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:27:00 PST

decisions...decisions...decisions

So I was planning on doing my Tween Fantasy book but like always another great book jumps into mind and I can never decide on which book to do next. I was sitting on my couch watching TV and then sud...
Posted by Author R.M. Hamilton on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:37:00 PST

Heart of a Lioness

I saw this show on Animal Planet today and it was very touching.Astonishing the scientific world, a young lioness, adopts a baby oryx and mothers it with infinite tenderness for 16 days. Foregoing her...
Posted by Author R.M. Hamilton on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:49:00 PST