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Good day, friends:
I am working on a true crime anthology with the International Thriller Writers and looking for some top notch true crime writers who might be willing to contribute a "thrilling" original tale with a crime component.
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- Hometown:
- Pacific Northwest
- About Me:
- I am a mystery novelist, true crime writer, and literary criminologist. My mysteries include STATE'S EVIDENCE (Dorchester, 2006), JUSTICE SERVED (Dorchester, 2005), and PERSUASIVE EVIDENCE (Dorchester, 2004). JUSTICE SERVED was a Finalist in the 2005 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice awards.
My true crime book, THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS (St. Martin's Press, 1996), was a bestseller. I recently taped an interview for an upcoming episode of the Investigation Discovery channel's new series about pair killers, Wicked Attraction. I talk about serial killer husband and wife, Gerald and Charlene Gallego--the basis for THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS.
The episode will debut in September 2008.
I also appeared recently on the Biography Channel's popular Crime Stories, in which I talked about the Gallegos and their sexual serial murders. The episode, "The Love Slave Murders," is now available on DVD.
I have more than thirty criminology books to my credit, including FEMALE CRIME, CRIMINALS AND CELLMATES (McFarland, 2008), DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND CRIMINALITY (McFarland, 2008), SEX CRIMES (Charles C Thomas, 2006), THE ADOLESCENT CRIMINAL (McFarland, 2008), MURDERS IN THE UNITED STATES (McFarland, 2004), and MALE CRIME AND DEVIANCE (Charles C Thomas, 2003).
Writing crime nonfiction allows me to tap into the details of real life criminality in creating credible and riveting crime fiction stories.
Speaking of which, apart from my books, I also have a number of short story mysteries in the Amazon Shorts program, including, "Ripper--Part 1," "Deception--Part 1," "The Jury Has Spoken," "Gone But Not Forgotten," and "No Going Back."
My noir story, "The Wrong End of A Gun Barrel," will appear in SEATTLE NOIR from Akashic Books award-winning Noir Series. It will be published in spring 2009.
I am also the editor of a collection of mystery short stories from award winning, bestselling members of the American Crime Writers League. MURDER PAST, MURDER PRESENT will be published by Twilight Times in the summer of 2009.
I am a recipient of the Wall of Fame Award from my alma mater, Michigan State University's renowned School of Criminal Justice.
I enjoy life and living in the beautiful and laid-back Pacific Northwest, but also like traveling to other parts of this great country, especially Hawaii and California; as well as abroad.
- I Am A:
- Writer, Editor
- Website:
- http://www.rbarriflowers.com
- Books And Authors I Like:
- I love legal thrillers, psychological suspense, romantic suspense, cozies, private eye, and inspirational mysteries. My favorite authors include Robert Ludlum, Mickey Spillane, James Patterson, Dashiell Hammett, Anita Shreve, Jayne Ann Krentz, Lorena McCourtney, Tess Gerritsen, Brenda Novak, and Karen Robards.
Favorite books include--84 Charing Cross Road, Far From the Madding Crowd, Hound of the Baskervilles, Celebrity, The Fatal Shore, and Class Reunion.
- Movies And TV Shows I Like:
- North by Northwest, The Big Chill, Portrait of Jennie, To Sir With Love, The Sound of Music, Laura, What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, The Graduate, Valley of the Dolls, House of Crazies, Gentleman Prefer Blondes, Rich Man, Poor Man; Dark Night of the Scarecrow, The Fugitive, Dark Shadows, Mike Hammer, The Immortal, The Big Valley, Gunsmoke, Time Tunnel, Land of the Giants, One Step Beyond, Footballer$ Wives, Prime Suspect, Bad Girls, McLeod's Daughters, Love My Way, Prison Break, Cold Case, Dirt, and Lost.
American Crime Writers League: MURDER PAST, MURDER PRESENT, Edited by R. Barri Flowers
Contributors include:
Introduction by Jan Burke
"Murder Past, Murder Present" by R. Barri Flowers
"For the Love of the Grape" by Kris Neri
"A Jury of His Peers" by Jay Brandon
"Dead on the 4th of July" by Meg Chittenden
"American Notes" by Edward Marston
"Calamity" by Shirley Kennett
"Coffee & Conversation" by John Lutz
"Karma" by Candace Robb
"Pure Pulp" by Bill Crider
"Oñate’s Foot" by Betty Winkelman
"A Hint of Mint" by Taffy Cannon
"Loose Ends" by Ed Gorman
"He Hated Cats" by Pari Noskin Taichert
"Mr. Wonderful" by Melinda Wells
"The Final Nail" by Robert J. Randisi
"Zena Bennett & The Angel of Death" by Claire McNab
"The Exquisite Burden of Bones" by Noreen Ayres
"Talk To Me" by Twist Phelan
"Monstrosity" by Julie Wray Herman
"Murder on Ice" by Robert Scott
"The Amish Country Market Murder" by Valerie Malmont
"The Crimes of Miss Abigail Armstrong" by Jan Grape
R. Barri Flowers's Blog
True Crime Anthology and True Crime Writers
Good day, friends:
I am working on a true crime anthology with the International Thriller Writers and looking for some top notch true crime writers who might be willing to contribute a "thrilling" original tale with a crime component.
Let me know.
Best,
Barri
I am working on a true crime anthology with the International Thriller Writers and looking for some top notch true crime writers who might be willing to contribute a "thrilling" original tale with a crime component.
Let me know.
Best,
Barri
Posted on January 31, 2009 at 4:56am —
Join Me on MySpace
Hello, friends:
In addition to Crimespace, I also have a presence on MySpace.
I invite any of you who are on MySpace to join my "friends" list.
http://www.myspace.com/crimewriter_rbarriflowers
Regards,
Barri
In addition to Crimespace, I also have a presence on MySpace.
I invite any of you who are on MySpace to join my "friends" list.
http://www.myspace.com/crimewriter_rbarriflowers
Regards,
Barri
Posted on December 12, 2008 at 3:13am —
Rebroadcast of Investigation Discovery Interview on Wicked Attraction Series Tonight -- Thurs., Dec. 11th
Season's greetings, friends:
I wanted to let you know that in case you missed it when shown in September, the rebroadcast of my second TV interview this year will be tonight.
It is on Investigation Discovery's Wicked Attraction series. The episode, "Twisted Twosome," will be shown on the following dates:
Thursday, Dec. 11th, 9 p.m., EST; and Friday, Dec. 12th, 12 a.m., EST
If you have Comcast, it's on channel 271.
See synopsis below.
Twisted Twosome He wa… Continue
I wanted to let you know that in case you missed it when shown in September, the rebroadcast of my second TV interview this year will be tonight.
It is on Investigation Discovery's Wicked Attraction series. The episode, "Twisted Twosome," will be shown on the following dates:
Thursday, Dec. 11th, 9 p.m., EST; and Friday, Dec. 12th, 12 a.m., EST
If you have Comcast, it's on channel 271.
See synopsis below.
Twisted Twosome He wa… Continue
Posted on December 12, 2008 at 3:10am —
Investigation Discovery Channel TV Interview Tonight
Good day, friends:
I wanted to let you know I will be interviewed on the Investigation Discovery channel's new series, Wicked Attraction, tonight, Thursday, September 11th at 9 p.m., EST.
The episode, "Twisted Twosome," is about husband and wife serial killers, Gerald and Charlene Gallego, who took the lives of ten people before being apprehended.
For those of you who are interested in true crime and serial murder, especially mystery, thriller, and romantic suspens… Continue
I wanted to let you know I will be interviewed on the Investigation Discovery channel's new series, Wicked Attraction, tonight, Thursday, September 11th at 9 p.m., EST.
The episode, "Twisted Twosome," is about husband and wife serial killers, Gerald and Charlene Gallego, who took the lives of ten people before being apprehended.
For those of you who are interested in true crime and serial murder, especially mystery, thriller, and romantic suspens… Continue
Posted on September 12, 2008 at 7:30am —
TV Interview on Investigation Discovery's Wicked Attraction on 9/11
Good day, all:
As a criminologist and crime writer, I will do a TV interview on the Investigation Discovery channel's new crime series on killer couples, Wicked Attraction.The episode is entitled, "Twisted Twosome," and will premiere on 9/11 at 9 p.m., and be shown several other times in the days to follow.
It will focus on husband and wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene, who murdered ten people during the 70s and 80s, motivated by sex slave fantasies--the basis for my… Continue
As a criminologist and crime writer, I will do a TV interview on the Investigation Discovery channel's new crime series on killer couples, Wicked Attraction.The episode is entitled, "Twisted Twosome," and will premiere on 9/11 at 9 p.m., and be shown several other times in the days to follow.
It will focus on husband and wife serial killers Gerald and Charlene, who murdered ten people during the 70s and 80s, motivated by sex slave fantasies--the basis for my… Continue
Posted on August 3, 2008 at 9:16am —
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Preetham Grandhi
Early Endorsements for “A Circle of Souls”
Linda Fairstein, NYT Bestselling Author: "A fascinating debut - this novel takes the reader to the darkest places in the human soul, from a writer with the authenticity to lead us there. A stunning thriller and an important read."
Judge Judy Sheindlin, star of the Judge Judy Show: "The seminal work of this fine author kept me glued to my chair until the adventure was over and the mystery solved. A great read!"
Book Synopsis:
The sleepy town of Newbury, Connecticut, is shocked when a little girl is found brutally murdered. The town s top detective, perplexed by a complete lack of leads, calls in FBI agent Leia Bines, an expert in cases involving children.
Meanwhile, Dr. Peter Gram, a psychiatrist at Newbury s hospital, searches desperately for the cause of seven-year-old Naya Hastings devastating nightmares. Afraid that she might hurt herself in the midst of a torturous episode, Naya s parents have turned to the bright young doctor as their only hope.
The situations confronting Leia and Peter converge when Naya begins drawing chilling images of murder after being bombarded by the disturbing images in her dreams. Amazingly, her sketches are the only clues to the crime that has panicked Newbury residents. Against her better judgment, Leia explores the clues in Naya s crude drawings, only to set off an alarming chain of events.
In this stunning psychological thriller, innocence gives way to evil, and trust lies forgotten in a web of deceit, fear, and murder.
Tell me more about what you want. What sort of anthology? What sorts of stories do you have already?
Vikki
DK
if you want to keep up with other michigan's literary community, join www.motownwriters.ning.com
I'm also a blogger at Michigan Murder & Mayhem.
www.michiganmurderandmayhem.com
I have seen Clash By Night--I love Barbara and Robert Ryan--terrific actors.
If you want something very, very noir, try "The Strange Love of Martha Ivers" with Barbara, Kirk Douglas, and Van Heflin. :)
Take care!
Kelli
Liz
Death Will Get You Sober (St. Martin's, April 2008)
Just a note to advise that messages to me thought crimespace have not been getting through, so if you need, use d.hoof@att.net. If you e mail without response, suspect technical problems, not personal ones. Thanks.
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