James R. Benn

Male

Hadlyme, Connecticut

United States

Profile Information:

Hometown:
Hadlyme, Connecticut
About Me:
I'm a mystery writer. My first series mystery, BILLY BOYLE, came out in September 2006 from Soho Press. It's set during World War II and features a military investigator, named oddly enough, Billy Boyle. The second title came out in 2007 - THE FIRST WAVE. the third, BLOOD ALONE, came out in 2008. The 2009 title is EVIL FOR EVIL. I always wanted to write, and now I only wish I'd started sooner.
I Am A:
Writer
Website:
http://www.jamesrbenn.com
Books And Authors I Like:
Fiction is great, but I focus on books about writing, or research.
THE SEVEN BASIC PLOTS by Christopher Booker.
13 WAYS OF LOOKING AT THE NOVEL by Jane Smiley.
WRITING FICTION by Jane Burroway.
Movies And TV Shows I Like:
NCIS, Foyle's War, Mythbusters, Andy Griffith (black and white only).
Hey, after a long day of work and an evening writing, a guy's gotta relax.

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  • Donna Carrick

    Great space, Jim! And this is one of my favourite renditions of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" -- hubby and I listen to it often.
    Best in writing!
    Donna Carrick www.donnacarrick.com

    Mar 2, 2008

  • Sarah M. Chen

    Hi James. I recognize your name and your books from my job at The Mystery Bookstore in Westwood. Very catchy covers btw. I see you plan on attending your first Bouchercon this year. I'm contemplating attending my first too. I attended Crimebake last year and hoped to go again this year but alas! I can't attend both due to $.

    Mar 3, 2008

  • James R. Benn

    Anyone in the Connecticut area is invited to the Book Launch Party for BLOOD ALONE, the newest Billy Boyle WWII Mystery:

    Friday, September 5, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
    Lyme Public Library, Lyme, Connecticut

    Book talk, refreshments, book sales & signing!

    Aug 19, 2008