In August, the Thomas & Mercer edition of PAYING THE PIPER hit a milestone by crossing 100,000 copies sold. Thomas & Mercer commemorated the landmark with a framed copy of the book, which is a sweet gesture. Publishing is one of those industry […]
I saw my author-friend, Tony Broadbent, not too long ago. We hail from the same hometown back in the old country. We got to chatting and he gave me a pat on the head and told me I was an anarchist. “You’re […]
It’s the gathering of the year for the mystery/crime fiction community this week. It’s the World Mystery Convention aka Bouchercon. This year, it’s in Raleigh, North Carolina. If you live in the area, you can still attend. For those who are going, […]
My charity book pledge in honor of my dog, Royston, is over. My goal was to raise $500 and I surpassed that goal to the tune of $1,100. The donation was made to Best Friends Animal Society in Royston’s memory. Thanks to […]
I was thinking about the perception of safety the other day. Julie doesn’t like it when I leave the front door unlocked when we’re in the house. She doesn’t want anyone storming the castle gates while we’re at home, so she puts […]
God, I just like this quote. It has to be the storyteller’s credo.
THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY continues its global journey. Newton Compton Editori has picked up the Italian language rights for TOTGA. I don’t have a release date but I’ll share as soon as I do.