Al Newton Bio

As a child, Al had a peculiar belief – he thought he was an alien 👽 who could hear the voices 🗣️ and thoughts 💭 of others. But as he matured, he discovered that he wasn't from another world 🌍 but rather a gifted writer ✍️, harnessing his unique ability to channel a diverse cast of eccentric characters 🤪 from the depths of his imagination 💡.

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For most of his career, Al held pivotal roles as a technology executive 👨‍💼 at entertainment industry giants like the Walt Disney Studio 🏰, 20th Century Fox Studios 🎥, and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. 🎬 He led multi-million dollar  film  and TV  technology projects in 24 countries 🌎. He also worked in the intriguing realm of data privacy, security, and artificial intelligence, which has since become a wellspring of inspiration for his writing.

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He honed his storytelling skills by earning a certification  in Screenwriting from the prestigious UCLA 🎓, setting the stage for his literary career. He attended the Hollywood Film Institute 🎥 but didn't stop there; he also immersed himself in numerous fiction writing courses  at UCLA and the Gotham Writers Workshop, honing his craft and expertise.

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Al is known for his active presence on Critique Circle 🌀, where he generously critiques and supports fellow writers ✍️, helping them bring their stories to life. With his debut novel 📕 in the works, Al Newton promises to take us on a literary adventure like no other. Get ready to be captivated 😮, inspired 💡, and thoroughly entertained 🎉 by the imaginative genius of this storyteller extraordinaire! ✨