My expansion into the German book market grew by one today with the publication of Die Abrechnung des Kinderfängers aka the German language version of PAYING THE PIPER. The jacket copy goes a little like this: “Über Jahre hinweg wurde der […]
Several of my stories from DRAGGED INTO DARKNESS are being used in the classroom environment to teach students about literature. Wow, can you say, a feather in your cap? It’s quite a compliment to learn that my work is being used for […]
Be aggressive I guess.“When you walk up to opportunity’s door, don’t knock… Kick it in, smile and introduce yourself.” ~Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
I’d be a liar if I said I didn’t want millions and millions of loyal readers—and dare I say it—fans. I don’t think any scribbler can expect that. Luck and timing is too big a factor. If it happens, great, and if […]
It’s a technology thing.“A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history…with the possible exceptions of tequila.”~Mitch Ratcliffe
The German edition of THE FALL GUY came out a couple of weeks ago, so I thought I’d share the story behind the book. For every seventeen-year-old male in the UK, the number one purchase is a car. It’s a rite of […]
It’s a search and rescue thing.“The road less travelled is unlikely to have cell phone reception.”~Simon Wood
For when the obvious isn’t enough.“Barometer, n.: An ingenious instrument which indicates what kind of weather we are having.” ~Ambrose Bierce
I’m this year’s Bouchercon toastmaster which I find quite astounding as I was starting out just over a decade ago. Naturally, I’ve going over my B’con experiences over the years and I was thinking about my first Bouchercon. It was in Austin, Texas in […]
I’m thinking suggesting this to the White House for adoption as US foreign policy.“The enemy of my enemy is still someone worth avoiding.”~Simon Wood