Author, Compulsively Readable Thrillers
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
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
There’s a very cool write-up of the round-robin short story several members of the Outfit (including yours truly) wrote at the April Romantic TImes Booklovers Convention in Chicago. We wrote it with audience participation! Check it out right here. And just so you know, the story is FREE all month at Smashwords. Use coupon … Read more
Back in April, five members of THE OUTFIT, (a Chicago crime fiction blog I’m a member of) went to the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention which was held in Chicago. The organizers asked us to come up with an interactive workshop, so we obliged by creating the “You Done It” workshop, in which members of the … Read more
Hi, all. To celebrate the release of A BITTER VEIL, I’m delighted to announce the launch of my KINDLE FIRE GIVEAWAY contest! Here’s how to play: o Anyone in the US or Canada can enter. o Like My Facebook Author Page. o Read A BITTER VEIL and write … Read more