Certain people, events and occurrences stick with me and no matter what I do, I can’t forget about them. The death of three men in Bristol, England is something I’ve never forgotten. They died a few months apart some time in the […]
“What are you doing?” “Something.” “Well, it doesn’t look like something.” I had a lot of conversations like this in school with teachers that usually led to one of those “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” kind of lectures. Sadly, my footwear […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NO SHOW’s Terry Sheffield is a bit of a hopeless romantic. I mean the man crossed an ocean for love. So naturally, he’s the kind of guy who’d make a mix tape (am I dating myself?) for that special girl in his […]
I’m the toastmaster for Bouchercon 2014 in sunny Long Beach, California. Bouchercon is the world mystery convention and it’s kind of an Olympics for the crime fiction community. There’s no award for the 100 meters sprint, although if you’re a criminal, a […]
It’s my birthday so I’m taking a day off and handing SHELF LIFE over to my short story nemesis, Dana Cameron. She’s got a new book out tomorrow so here’s a little bit about it. Take it away, Dana. **warning: Contains spoilers […]
Relationships with our coworkers are a vital part of life. Considering that we spend a third of our day in the workplace, they have to be. No wonder we build friendships with workmates. That’s great. Unfortunately, the flipside of personal relationships in […]