Author, Compulsively Readable Thrillers
Libby Fischer Hellmann 
I was watching Saving Mr. Banks last night when I saw something I’ve never seen in a film before. It’s something I did as a little girl when I was playing by myself, and frankly, I thought it was unusual. Now I’m not so sure. The little girl who grows up to be P.L. … Read more
For the 28 years I’ve lived in Northfield on the North Shore of Chicago, it’s been a quiet place. The village doesn’t have the cachet of Winnetka, the opulence of Lake Forest, or the population density of Evanston and Skokie (although most would say that’s a good thing). With the Forest Preserve on one side, … Read more
I was at a Christmas party two years ago at which WGN news anchor Steve Sanders was also a guest. We started to chat, and when he found out I was a crime writer he told me he had a story for me. Those words are like catnip for a kitten — I’m a sucker for a … Read more
Hot off the -er- microphone or turntable comes “A Taste of Noir” — 4 of my short stories now available as an audiobook. The audio is short — barely 3 hours — so they’re reasonably priced. I suggest taking a look. (But, of course, I’m biased.) You can find them here. And soon on other … Read more
Those of you who are students of Agatha Christie and her work probably know this story, but I didn’t until recently, and I think it’s a pretty interesting tale about one of our most popular mystery authors. You could even call it a “mystery within a mystery.” In 1926, shortly after the publication of her … Read more
Hi, all. The Georgia Davis Boxes Set — which includes all three of these award winning crime thrillers: EASY INNOCENCE DOUBLEBACK TOXICITY Is on sale for just $1.99 today and tomorrow. Here’s the US Link Here’s the UK Link Don’t miss this opportunity! Enjoy… Libby
One of the best things to come along in a long time is the result of a corporation taking stock of a situation and making things better. At least for us bloggers. I wager one of the things you’ve done at least once is use a photo for which you really didn’t have the rights. … Read more
The Oscars are coming. (Here are the nominees and some trailers). When I was a little girl, watching the Oscars was a special event. It was about the only time I was allowed to stay up late to see who won. After years of watching, the spectacle had its effect. You may not know this, … Read more
So we did it — the Top Suspense Group (of which I’m a member) conducted our first Google Hangout On air last night. All in all, I think it went pretty well. We tried to focus on techniques of suspense (imagine that), although we got side-tracked a lot. But it was fun. I hope you … Read more
Here’s a transcription of the first video in my Writing Lite series, in advance of Top Suspense Group’s Hangout this Thursday, 20th February 2014. We’d love to have you join the hangout, btw, and you can do it by clicking here or on the link below. Secrets to Writing Top Suspense OK. Here’s the transcript: Take one neighbor, … Read more