Libby Fischer Hellmann

writes the Ellie Foreman mysteries, the Georgia Davis thrillers, and several stand-alone thrillers. Her Ellie books are a cross between “Desperate Housewives” and “24”, but the Georgia Davis PI thrillers are more hard-boiled. Her stand-alones include a “trilogy” of thrillers set during the revolutions of Iran, Cuba, and the turbulent late Sixties in Chicago.

Former Intelligence Officer Admits “Spying Was Easier”…

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Those of you who know me well know I am in awe of intelligence officers. Especially when they’re women. Espionage — and all its related activities — is like crack cocaine to me. I can’t stay away. So when Laura DiSilverio told me she was a former intelligence officer, well… I had to have her … Read more

Whoa! Let’s All Just Take A Deep Breath…

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I’m frustrated. A little angry. But most of all, opinionated (Yeah, I know.. what else is new?) Over the past few days people have been chattering about a couple of articles dealing with authors and publishing. One is a New York Times story about best-selling authors now being told to publish more than one book … Read more

DEAR MICROSOFT (An Open Letter):

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Dear Microsoft, Now that you’ve come to the rescue of Barnes and Noble (and it clearly needs rescuing), I asked a few friends to help me write this letter with our suggestions going forward. We’ve all been thinking about these issues for a while, so we hope you’ll take them in the spirit with which … Read more

KDP Select: Is the Bloom off the Rose?

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Here is a must read for any author in… or considering… KDP Select. Btw, my experience over the past few weeks mirrors Russell’s. http://russellblake.com/great-until-it-isnt/ My January was incredible. March too. April was okay but not as robust. Like Russell, I believe the algos have changed. But I’m actually not that disappointed. Some of you will … Read more

Amazon’s Lengthening Shadow RE:The Passive Voice, and Kris

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If you’ve been living on a desert island somewhere and don’t read THE PASSIVE VOICE regularly, shame on you. Yesterday’s post is a must-read. Passive Guy is correct. Mike Shatzkin is finding it increasingly difficult to defend Big Publishing, and this post is no exception. http://www.thepassivevoice.com/05/2012/amazons-lengthening-shadow/ Oh, and just in case you haven’t read Krish … Read more