JOHN BURNS, "NATURAL BORN STORYTELLER", is the author of the internationally applauded Pengey Penguin Children's Classics; oftentimes referred to as, "BEDTIME STORIES FOR THE SOUL". His unique writ...view moreJOHN BURNS, "NATURAL BORN STORYTELLER", is the author of the internationally applauded Pengey Penguin Children's Classics; oftentimes referred to as, "BEDTIME STORIES FOR THE SOUL". His unique writing style, original themes, dialogue wizardry and character development provide entertaining, thought-provoking fairy tales that appeal to children and the adults who read to them. They all come complete a heart-warming moral compass but without any religious overtones, and without being being preachy.
Burns has always said, his children's stories are his most important contribution to kids, to the world and to literature. Burns also authored a vast collection of adult novels that include historical nonfiction, as well as highly praised crime/thrillers such as, THE GLASS ALIBI, a hard-boiled detective story set in San Francisco during the tough-times of the 1980's.
AWARDS: Burns is the only author ever awarded four coveted "REMI Awards" in one night, during the entire 54-year history of the Huston International Independent Film Festival. He is also the recipient of, The Living Legacy Award presented by the Arizona Branch of International Women in Film.
PRODUCER CREDITS: When streaming was in its infancy, Burns created the original RadioMystery.com, writing and directing for over 40 actors during its run. He also produced for the stage at the once famous, Bannam Palace Theater in San Francisco. His screen writing career includes his work with the Executive Producers of feature films such as, Leonardo DiCaprio's, "Catch Me If You Can", and Will Smith's, "I-Robot".
Burns is a former cable TV Executive. Working with the Janus and Criterion Film Collections, he produced the first cable TV production featuring the Academy Award Winning films of Toho Studios and director Akira Kirosawa. He wrote and directed popular films such as, "The Money Tree In Your Back Yard", and his short film, "Epilogue" taking first place in the First Los Angeles Short Film Festival.
Burns' adult education includes: The School of Contemporary Music, Boston Massachusetts, creative writing at San Francisco State University, Screenwriting with Professor Richard Walters, UCLA, also with Shane Black (Lethal Weapon, The Last Boy Scout and Iron Man Three). He is a graduate of The Hollywood Film Institute.
John is married and splits his time living in the historic Bohemian district of North Beach, San Francisco and the beautiful desert oasis of Palm Springs, California.view less