John Shepphird

"A page-turning whodunit set in the wilds of a remote movie ranch, Bottom Feeders describes the hapless Hollywood cast and crew that eke out a living working on low-budget fare. Their ambitious TV movie needs to be made fast and cheap, but a brutal murder grinds production to a halt. An approaching forest fire forces everyone to evacuate. In the confusion not everyone gets out. Eddie is the alcoholic director, Sheila the vulnerable camera assistant,...

Eight-year-old Justin is in one of the top spots on Santa's holidy gift list. He's a model student, sweet natured, and, unlike his buddy Bobby, impeccably mannered. What is he to make of a smooch-filled encounter between his mom and a red-suited fellow? He reports this indiscretion to Bobby, who advises him to change his goody two-shoes ways quick, before Santa kicks off his snow boots and tries to slip into his dad's shoes.