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Eric Karell
A resident of Georgia for over 35 years, Eric is a native of New York City. He attended the University of Michigan and graduated with honors fro the Culinary Institute of America.
He is a professi...view moreA resident of Georgia for over 35 years, Eric is a native of New York City. He attended the University of Michigan and graduated with honors fro the Culinary Institute of America.
He is a professional chef and has worked at some of the finest hotels, restaurants and private clubs in the Atlanta area.
Eric has been writing since high school editing it's student newspaper, contributing to the Michigan Daily, and continues to scribe articles for industry journals and newsletters
His primary modern literary influences are john Steinbeck, Richard Brautigan, Ray Bradbury, John Farris, Stephen King and Clive Barker. Eric still reads many classic authors such as Shakespeare and William Blake.
"Mimi" is his first published novel. Eric says " People may be shocked by the graphic nature of the eroticism in the book. In all honesty, I thought it reflected the needs of the characters and I pretty much wanted to see if I could write believable love scenes.I worked very hard on character development and dialogue, as well."
Eric's next book will be published this Fall and is called "The Devil's Sous Chef". "The book is not only a culinary adventure but has a serious narrative running through it. I think it will appeal to foodies, people in the culinary industry, and anyone who enjoys a good story. I tried to create a character who was the epitome of an amoral, evil, and charming rogue.
Eric is also in the process of finishing up his most complex project to date, the biography of model and actress Claudia Jennings.
"Claudia was one the world's most beautiful women. That alone makes her memorable. The fact that she was also intelligent, warm, generous and died tragically at only twenty-nine years of age, makes her story compelling. Unfortunately, she is slowly being forgotten and if she is remembered, it is for the wrong thing. I hope my book will show the reader a more accurate picture of her life."
Eric also has two other novels being edited and is working on two cookbooks and a book of short stories.
"I don't do normal. I never have. There are a lot of things that interest me. My next novel may be a crime thriller or a non-fiction book on the natural history of the state of Georgia. I try not to take myself too seriously. Even though I was successful chef, I never was too impressed with my accomplishments. I've worked with people far more talented than I.It's humbling. Maybe someday I'll consider myself a writer. Or perhaps, I'll wake up some day and realize my true calling is something different. It's not something I worry about. Now let's go bowling."view less