It’s always a pleasure to share a review from Carl Brookins. Not only does he write some good reviews, he also writes some top-notch mysteries. Code of SilenceSally WrightASIN: B007G0IQ1MAKindle e-bookFebruary, 2012 I found this prequel to the Ben Reese series to be an odd book for the genre in a couple of ways. First, …
ShelterHarlan Coben Age Range: 12 and upPaperback: 320 pagesPublisher: Speak; Reprint edition (August 21, 2012)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0142422037ISBN-13: 978-0142422038 First I have to say that I am a huge Coben fan, and have read almost all of his books and enjoyed them a lot. I have always liked Myron Bolitar as a character and was intrigued …
While I was taking my walk this morning, one of my characters, Samantha Rutgers from Play it Again, Sam, started talking to me. She insisted she wanted the floor, so to speak, so here she is to share some thoughts with you. I figured if I let her have this space, she would then hush …
On Monday I was supposed to put up a post about a terrific new cover for Solomon’s Compass by Carol Kilgore. It was part of a fun “cover reveal” that had a number of bloggers sharing her excitement over this awesome cover. My apologies, Carol, and even though it is a bit late, I did …
My guest this coming Wednesday will be Nancy Madore, who is promoting her newest book, The Hidden Ones, which is book one of the Legacy of the Watchers series. The book is a real mix of genres: historical, paranormal, sci-fi, with a bit of romance, and I will admit I was a bit put off …
Today I am a guest on the wonderful DFW writer’s group blog, As we Were Saying. One of the blog members, Ruby Johnson, was kind enough to invite me there today to introduce my new book, Stalking Season, which is now out at libraries, and coming in the next two weeks to online retail stores. …
Please help me welcome Doug Corleone to It’s Not All Gravy. Doug is the author of the Kevin Corvelli crime novels published by St. Martin’s Minotaur. A former New York City criminal defense attorney, Doug now resides in the Hawaiian Islands, where he is currently at work on his next novel. My daughter was stationed …
Sorrow WoodRaymond L. AtkinsMedallion Press, IncISBN: 9781934755631Hardcover $25.95August 2009 Reva Blackmon is the probate judge in the small town of Sand Valley, Alabama. Her husband, Wendell is a policeman in the same town where his duties largely consist of breaking up dog fights, investigating alien abductions, extinguishing truck fires, and spending endless hours riding the …
Hi, my name is Frank Perelli and I’m the character in Maryann Miller’s story, “Over the Threshold”, that is in The Corner Café A Tasty Collection of ShortStories. This picture you see here isn’t really me. It’s what I wish I looked like. That’s a picture of Sam Spade, a really famous character. The only …
I always knew that reading was good for people. As a child, I escaped into fiction and found comfort and sometimes guidance in the stories I read. I learned about dedication and commitment from The Old Man and the Sea. I learned about loyalty and devotion to those we love from Of Mice and Men …
