I don’t do tough guys. Not when it comes to writing leading characters. I tend to write about people who are totally ill equipped to deal with the conflicts in their lives. Usually an unsuspecting person, an average Joe by every definition, […]
I’m happy and pleased to announce the release of the audio edition of LOWLIFES. It’s available from the Audible and Apple stores worldwide. The storyline is: “San Francisco Detective Larry Hayes thinks he’s hit bottom when he wakes up in an alley […]
I suppose I’m a little different to most writers when it comes to experiencing their own work. While most, I’m sure, want to see their book in print, I want to hear it. I prefer to listen to a book being read […]
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, […]