A little while ago, we’re in the doghouse. Or more accurately, we were in the cathouse. Oh, Julie tells me that a cathouse is somewhat different to a doghouse. She wants me to tell you that she’s never been in a cathouse. […]
Like most people, I’ve only seen San Quentin from afar, so I jumped at the chance to see the inside. Before going in, I had preconceptions—I’ve seen OZ and Cool Hand Luke—these didn’t last long, though. The prison is located at 1 […]
The inspiration for No Show began with a real life incident that happened fifteen years ago today. When I came to the US, it was for love (yes, awww…). I had met an American girl in Costa Rica and we hit it […]
Mini-golf plays a part in NO SHOW. It’s not something you expect to see in a mystery novel, but if I’m anything, it’s unconventional. I have no interest in traditional golf, but I do love mini-golf! It’s where Indiana Jones meets the […]
Julie and I are moving house. Yay! That means we have to pack. Boo! Where’s a teleporter when I want one. C’mon Apple and Dyson. One of you guys must have a prototype at your skunk works. The prospect of moving has […]
British horror author James Herbert died the other week, age 69. His death saddened me as he’s one of my writing heroes. I never thought I’d ever write myself when I discovered his books as genre obsessed twelve-year-old, but when I decided […]
I have the jitters. Book jitters to be exact. I always get them with an impending release. NO SHOW is done. My editors and I have whittled away at it over the last six months and it’s as good as it’s going […]
The publishing world is changing. I know that sounds like a “duh” comment, but I’m not talking about eBooks, Amazon, bookstore closings or publisher consolidation. I’m talking about book tours. I have to start planning my travel plans for my NO SHOW […]
The publishing world is changing. I know that sounds like a “duh” comment, but I’m not talking about eBooks, Amazon, bookstore closings or publisher consolidation. I’m talking about book tours. I have to start planning my travel plans for my NO SHOW […]
Recently, I received one of the best reviews I’ve ever gotten. Someone called ColtsFan on Amazon wrote the following about The Fall Guy: “Simon Wood is an up and coming mystery writer who writes like some mobster is standing over him with […]