Stephen Smoke
Aka Hamilton T. Caine
Stephen Smoke is the author of 20 novels, including Black Butterfly, Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Blues, Trick of the Light, The Prince of Palos Verdes, and Cathedral of the Senses under his own and other names. He has also written eight non-fiction books.
Stephen has written and directed feature films, including "Street Crimes" (starring Dennis Farina) and "Final Impact," and has written screenplays for others, including "Magic Kid."
In 2011 he published the first novel with its own embedded soundtrack: "Cathedral of the Senses." The songs on the album of "Cathedral of the Senses," were written by Stephen and recorded mainly by musicians and singers living in Sedona.
“It is one of life's great ironies that most people's only connection to success is their attachment to the pain of not having achieved it.”
Stephen Smoke
“Choosing friends based on how much money they have is like betting on a horse because you like its saddle.”
Stephen Smoke
“History without context is just data.”
Stephen Smoke
“Just because you have information, doesn't mean you're informed.”
Stephen Smoke
“Unworthiness is a virus that infects the soul.”
Stephen Smoke
“Experience means nothing unless you're paying attention.”
Stephen Smoke