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The Extra Padding

Replied Nov 9

Bad News: Another Series Bites the Dust.

Replied Sep 22

Producing an anthology--good/or not so good?

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Steven Torres replied to Thomas Grant Bruso's discussion 'The Extra Padding'

Of course, it's hard to answer with a specific example to discuss, but I'll try anyway - the author has to balance a number of readre desires - many readers just want plot, but most don't. They may like a little characterization or description thr...

November 10

Steven Torres replied to I. J. Parker's discussion 'Bad News: Another Series Bites the Dust.'

Oh my. This is unpleasant news indeed, not just to you, but to fans. Will #7 be the last in the series? With Akitada you've brought something extraordinary to the table. To ask that you bring out another great series seems a bit unrealistic, but ...

September 22

I. J. Parker commented on Steven Torres's blog post 'IJ Parker'

Oh, gosh! I have thanked Steven for his generous comments on his own blog and didn't expect him here. Keep in mind, he's a good friend. We've shared some early struggles and I've been immensely impressed with his police procedural series set in Pu...

July 14

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IJ Parker

July 14

Tom Sweeney and Steven Torres are now friends

June 1

Steven Torres and roger smith are now friends

February 2

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Hometown:: Da Bronx

About Me:: I write mysteries. The Precinct Puerto Rico series (hardboiled cozies) and The Concrete Maze (hardboiled noir). Just won a Derringer Award for a short story I've posted on my blog here called "Elena Speaks of the City, Under Siege." I run a blog: The Crime Time Cafe

I Am A:: Writer

Website:: http://www.steventorres.com

Books And Authors I Like:: Dope by Sara Gran
The Song is You by Megan Abbott
The Guards by Ken Bruen
Drive by Jim Sallis
Bloodknot by John Galligan

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Short Stories By...
IJ Parker
Martin Limon
Russel McLean
Steve Hockensmith

Movies And TV Shows I Like:: The Amazing Race
American Idol
just got into the whole "wait for the DVD" thing

Hmmm...An interesting fact, eh? Oh, I know! I once nearly walked into the line of fire of a cops and criminals gun battle... It was the end of a massacre at the Little Chester Shoe store in the Bronx. Cops won.

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IJ Parker

The September 2009 Alfred Hitchcock has a story from one of my favorite mystery short story writers, IJ Parker. Parker's main character is Sugawara (try saying that 3 times, fast) Akitada. The setting is 11 century Japan, Heian-Kyo (modern Kyoto). The stories generally revolve around some aspect of Japanese culture of the period, often they take place during festivals, for instance.

In this case, Akitada is asked to investigate a murder tha… Continue

Posted on July 14, 2009 at 3:54am — 1 Comment

I Made the Papers!

That's right. Finally the recognition I deserve... Or maybe they needed just one more Puerto Rican to round out the bunch. Anyway, they even used my photo which I did not at all think they would. Not sure if that helps or hurts, but have a look at the article for yourself.

Let me know what you think.

Posted on June 5, 2008 at 4:36am —

Thanks and a Question

First many thanks to all who congratulated me on my expectations of being a father. Very sweet and much appreciated. Baby Torres adds her good wishes. She also says that she thinks she'll be able to provide everyone with presents once she arrives in September...

Also, many thanks for those who have followed the links: youtube interview

In for Questioning… Continue

Posted on May 24, 2008 at 4:07am —

On Writing...

Tomorrow I'll write something. Haven't written anything since about August. I mean not a single word written in anger since that time. I tried rewriting a book I finished in July, but frankly I should have started a different book altogether. Plenty of ideas. No time for starting a new project - not with a rewrite needed. And nothing is less attractive to me than rewriting. Therefore, complete and utter paralysis. Not writer's block, mind you. Not if writer's block is equal not having ideas.

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Posted on January 3, 2008 at 11:55am —

Another Book Giveaway

Don't forget to visit my blog for another book giveaway. This one is good for about another five hours... That's 6pm NYC time.

Posted on December 27, 2007 at 3:55am —

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At 6:33am on February 7, 2009, Marcia Divack said…: Thank you for the warm welcome. :-)

At 4:47am on February 2, 2009, roger smith said…: Hi Steven. I'll look out for your work.

At 12:54pm on March 26, 2008, Jennifer Colt said…: Hi Steven. How nice to hear from you. I trust all is well. Congrats on the award. Johnny D. would be proud! (Going to check out the blog. . .) Cheers, J

At 11:49am on March 26, 2008, L.J. Sellers said…: Hi Steven
Congratulations on your award. I hope you started that new writing project. It's such a great feeling to get going on a story after a long period of not writing. For me, it's almost like a sense of relief, as if the story had building pressure inside until I let it flow onto the page.

At 8:37am on February 22, 2008, JackBludis said…: Did you start your Jan 3rd project yet?

At 4:30am on December 21, 2007, Bernd Kochanowski said…: Hi,

I read your blog regularly, so I realized that you wrote about my post. Sorry that my English is not good enough, otherwise I would write sometimes posts on crimespace.

Indeed, I never read IJ Parker, but I realized that she is active on crimespace and often comments on "contemporary nomad".

Concerning Winspear: If I understand you correctly Maisie Dobbs wasn't your cup of tea (She won the Agatha). I agree, but I was really impressed with her description of (and attitude to) the "great war" and due to her I bought me a book with verses from Wilfred Owen - fine stuff.

At 1:40am on December 21, 2007, Bernd Kochanowski said…: It's a Pity, that I cannot leave a commentary on your blog (I blog with Wordpress and have no Blogger-account).

But: Winspear did not receive an Edgar. She was as often as Bruen nominated for it.

At 11:34pm on December 15, 2007, Stephanie Luxmoore said…: Thanks a bunch! Always nice to know people's barks are bigger than their bites :) Let the writing begin..!

At 8:14pm on November 15, 2007, Bernd Kochanowski said…: Hello Steven,

in case you care. Just posted my review of "the concrete maze". The link ist here http://krimileser.wordpress.com/2007/11/15/kurzrezension-steven-torres-concrete-maze/

i Liked it, quite a amazing ride.

At 4:56am on November 12, 2007, Bruce Findleton said…: Just got my copy of The Concrete Maze. Most grateful. Thanks.

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