A Bend In The River: Video #3

Hi again, folks. In Video #3 with Authors on the Air Executive Director Pam Stack, I talk about the two protagonists of the novel, Tam and Mai. They are quite different and there is plenty of conflict between them, so much so that they grow estranged during the Vietnam War. Both go through experiences that … Read more

A Bend In The River: Video #2

A Bend in the River

Hi again. In the second video about A Bend In The River, I chat to Pam about the idea for the book and how it came to me. Surprisingly, this was not a difficult book to write. Yes, my research was extensive, but when it came to the characters, their arcs seemed to write themselves. … Read more

A Bend In The River: Video #1

A Bend in the River

For the next few weeks, I invite you to take a look at several very short videos on different aspects of A Bend In The River. Pam Stack of Authors On the Air interviewed me — this one focused on my trip to Vietnam and some of the highlights.   One more thing: Goodreads Book … Read more

Library Journal Interview & HIGH CRIMES

Hi, everyone. In addition to that lovely review from Library Journal over the weekend, I also did an interview with them that I’m just seeing now. Thought you might like to see an excerpt — with a link to the full article. Crime Fiction Master Libby Fischer Hellmann gives readers an insider’s view of American … Read more

Hey, I Got a Badge!

Cute, huh? The badge is from MANY BOOKS, where I am Author of the Day. It was a fun interview, too. You can find the complete interview here — it’s pretty short, but I’ve excerpted the first two paragraphs below. Please give us a short introduction to what High Crimes is about. How do you … Read more

Blood Run, Jamie Freveletti, and SOLVED!

Hi, everyone. I know it’s been a while, and yes, I’ve been negligent in blogging. There’s just so much going on it’s difficult to focus. I think many of you know what I mean. But I do want to tell you that I’m now the host of two interview shows. One is with the Authors … Read more

My China TV Interview– Ferris Bueller was Right

Remember when Ferris Bueller says to the camera “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around for a while, you could miss it?” Well, I just had one of those days. It started Monday evening with an email from a producer who works for CCTV America. What’s that you ask? “CCTV News” … Read more

Goodreads Giveaway and Interview: Nobody’s Child

  Hi, all. A couple of things to let you know about. I’m sponsoring a Goodreads Giveaway of Nobody’s Child. You could win a print copy if you’re in the US, Canada, Australia, or the UK. Enter here to make it easy on yourself… Goodreads Book Giveaway Nobody’s Child by Libby Fischer Hellmann Giveaway ends … Read more