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A writer’s journey often takes them to unexpected places. I know mine has. Like many beginning writers, I decided I could write a novel fresh out of the gate. So I did. Funny—no one wanted it. At the time I was irritated. Why not? I’d just spent four months working on what I thought was … Read more
So Audible is having a HUGE end of summer sale, and 5 of my audiobooks are included! They’re priced at $5.95 each (or less if you’re a member…) The Titles include: Click here to check out EYE Here for IMAGE Here for SHOT Here for VEIL And here for DOUBLEBACK Libby … Read more
Hi, all, I am now an App and you can download me right here! Stay up to date with my books, my events, social media, and more. Not only can you buy my books and audios directly through the app, but you can send me messages and I can send you the same. Hope you’ll … Read more
Although A Bitter Veil has been out for several months, I realized I’ve never discussed it here. Especially in terms of how it meshes with what I think are important elements of the craft of writing. So if you’re interested, read on. As crime writers we learn early that “conflict” is the most essential ingredient … Read more
Wow. You must watch this. Two Minute World History
Tough words about books and social marketing in The Guardian by author Ewan Morrison. Here’s how it starts: “I’m convinced that epublishing is another tech bubble, and that it will burst within the next 18 months. The reason is this: epublishing is inextricably tied to the structures of social media marketing and the myth that … Read more
Does everyone know that Chicago author and former police officer Mike Black wrote an Op-Ed that appeared in the NYTimes today? Thoughtful, perceptive, and totally sensible. I am so proud to know him. And thanks, Sara Paretsky, for the heads-up.
This essay was first published in Crimespree Magazine in 2005, but since I just got the rights back to AN IMAGE OF DEATH, I thought I’d share it. My visit there still resonates. It is a little long, so save it until you can read the whole thing. The buildings rose out of the prairie as … Read more
One of the best parts about being an indie author is meeting and finding you really like other indie authors. That’s happened to me over and over the past few years, and one of the authors I have come to consider a good friend is CJ West. We like to support each other when we … Read more
I never thought I’d have to write this post. I figured it was a no-brainer. A non-issue. But then, a friend of mine told me about several traditionally published authors who fought and argued and struggled and finally got their out-of-print backlist titles from their publishers. “Great!” I said. “Good for them. Now they can … Read more