Lost In the Sixties
A remembrance. And thanks to Planet Proctor (Phil Proctor from Firesign Theater) for the tip!
Libby Fischer Hellmann
What happens when I’m between books
The Ellie Foreman Boxed Set
Hi, folks. I just discovered that The Ellie Foreman #Mysteries (#Boxed Set of 4) are just $1.99 for ALL 4 in Amazon’s #BigDeal! For 2 weeks. Yay! Go for ’em. Hope you enjoy. An Image of Death (the 3rd in the Boxed Set) is actually the prequel to Nobody’s Child, which comes out NEXT WEEK!
Lions and Tigers and Bears… and Amazon
If you’re a traditionally published author, a self-published author, a hybrid author, an aspiring author, a publisher, or anything else connected to the business, this blogpost by Hugh Howey is a must-read. Particularly if you’ve jumped aboard the “Bash Amazon” wagon without really understanding what’s at stake or what the issues are (You know who … Read more
Did Someone Say Bitch Reads?
Well, Memorial Day Weekend is here, and it’s time to think about beach—er—bitch reads, right? I thought so. Actually, this is a reprint of a blog I wrote last year around this time. Right now I’m in Europe (the trip I wanted to take last year but didn’t have the money), so I hope you … Read more
An Awesome Sale
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
Who Says Corporations Don’t Listen?
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
Our First Google Hangout
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
I Moved To Chicago For The Weather
About six months ago, the Mystery Readers Journal edited by Janet Rudolph (Btw, if you don’t get these quarterly magazines, you should) released a “Chicago Mysteries” edition. An essay I wrote—well, actually it’s a love letter—was included. I’m reprinting it here, so you understand my love affair with this city. I’m also including the video … Read more
Virtual Book Fair Dec 1-7: Audio Giveaway
More holiday specials! I’m giving away a free audio of Havana Lost sometime between December 1-7, as part of my participation in The Virtual Book Fair. All you have to do is sign-up for my newsletter here. I’ll announce the winner on the 7th. But, and this is the best part, there are a lot … Read more
Easy Innocence — Countdown Deal
Just to let you know that EASY INNOCENCE, the first Georgia Davis PI thriller, is part of Amazon’s new Countdown Deal. The ebook is just $.99 today and tomorrow, then $1.99 Wednesday and Thursday, and $2.99 Friday and Saturday. If you haven’t read it, I hope you’ll take a look here.