Ayres, E. C.

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AYRES, E. C.

AYRES, E. C. (Gene Ayres). American, b. 1946. Genres: Mystery/Crime/Suspense, Plays/Screenplays, Literary criticism and history. Career: Producer, writer and director of educational films, 1969-72; Children's Television Workshop, NYC, producer, writer and director, 1973-74; producer, writer and director for television network documentaries and public television programs, 1975-80; Jack Arnold Productions, Universal City, CA, writer and associate producer, 1980-82; Roll Over Beethoven Productions, Los Angeles, CA, feature film development writer, 1983-89; WTSP-TV, St. Petersburg, FL, television film critic, 1990-91; 2020 Productions, Santa Fe, NM, writer and creative producer, 1992-94; freelance novelist, 1994-. Future Wave Inc., writer and creative producer, 1992-94. Eckerd College, guest lecturer for Elderhostel Program of Continuing Education. Supporter of environmental causes. Publications: MYSTERIES: Hour of the Manatee, 1994; Eye of the Gator, 1995; Night of the Panther, 1997; Lair of the Lizard, 1998. OTHER: Hunter (feature film), 1994. Author of television episodes for animation series. Contributor to periodicals. Address: 1400 Alhambra Way S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, U.S.A. Online address: ECAyres@juno.com

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