In the novel First Blood, one family is caught up in the never-ending cycle of gang violence after seeking a fresh start in Los Angeles, California. Ever since he was a small boy in Texas, Rodney ?Neon? Robinson always called the shots. But when his newly-single mother moves him and his six siblings to southern California, their new life introduces them to more than a new urban existence. Twelve-year-old troubled Neon falls victim to the streets and becomes incarcerated, spending the better portion of his adolescent life inside the Los Angeles criminal justice system where he discovers the beginnings of a new family?the Bloods. Neon manages to slip under the radar of law enforcement while slowly building a loyal following, beginning with his cellmate. When he finally emerges from prison, Neon spawns one of the gravest epidemics of modern life: the curse of modern gang violence. As the Bloods and the Crips begin a vicious rivalry like no other, another heartbreaking story is taking place behind the scenes as Neon?s family suffers the devastating results that come from a young man?s choices in a city that shows no mercy.
Johnny has faithfully served the city of San Diego for more than 30 years as a Professional Law Enforcement Officer. In the interim he has published several articles in the SDPD and SDPOA publications.
He is a licensed pilot, and has a brown belt in the art of Shotokan karate. He also holds a patent for a sealed mailbox invention called, Prismmailbox.com. He is single with three adult children.
His book FIRST BLOOD inspired by true events, is an AWARD WINNING NOVEL, receiving its honors in the 2008 PSWA Writing Competition. "The novel's chief virtue is it's vigorous and pungent" says Kirkus Discoveries. FIRST BLOOD is now a screenplay. Visit http://studios.amazon.com/users/13945
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FIRST BLOOD Synopsis - While many Americans remember the 1960s as the era of peace, love and flower power, in many urban neighborhoods something quite different was happening - the rise of violent and deadly street gangs.
Johnny is excited, deeply humbled and honored that THE RISE, his screenplay for his novel FIRST BLOOD won the 2011 PSWA first place award. That's two first place screenplays two years in a row. See his pitch for a T.V. Pilot at: http://johnnyrussellwriter.blogspot.com/
All new from Johnny Russell, writer and double screenplay award winner!
