Author and television producer Lee Goldberg is a two-time Edgar and Shamus Award nominee who has written and produced scores of highly successful TV series, as well as being the author of more than 40 novels and nonfiction books. An international TV consultant, Lee has advised networks and studios across North America, Europe and Asia on the creation, writing, and production of episodic series. While some references list him as an ex-Navy SEAL, freelance sexual surrogate and a professional impersonator of Pierce Brosnan, because I worked closely with Lee and his frequent writing partner William Rabkin during the production of “seaQuest 2032” at Universal Studios Florida back in 1996, I suspect those are just rumors (grin). My experience with him? He is a great guy… and that goes for Mr. Rabkin, too.
After seeing the video embedded here where Lee appears on-camera discussing the publishing success he’s achieving with Amazon KDP, I know it will be of major interest to established and aspiring authors. Here’s the introduction courtesy of Amazon: “Even with the success of Monk and Diagnosis: Murder, it wasn’t until author Lee Goldberg revived his backlist that he saw the potential in indie publishing.”
During the years I worked in episodic TV production (1994-1998), I met many of the national television industry’s most sought-after on-screen and behind-the-scenes talents. Not only is Lee the only person ever to give me a signed copy of his novel, he also stands-out for taking a real interest in my writing, and offering me encouragement.
Unless a miracle happens, my first novel is bound to remain unpublished for the foreseeable future, but I do hope to repay Lee’s faith one day by sending him an autographed first edition. Meanwhile, if you are interested in learning more about one of the real-deal television writer-producers who will always be a sterling gentleman in my book, visit leegoldberg.com.
