May 2010 Blog Posts (129)

Blood, Guts, and Whiskey Launches May 25

Thuglit’s third anthology, Blood, Guts, and Whiskey, will be available to the public on May 25th, two weeks from today. Todd Robinson’s first two collections (Hardcore Hardboiled, and Sex, Thugs, and Rock and Roll) were widely acclaimed, each containing award-winning stories. The newest arrival promises to be just as good, as the appearance of several writers of renown (Sean Doolittle, Craig MacDonald, Stuart Neville, Dave Zeltserman, to name a few alphabetically) figures to balance out…

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Added by Dana King on May 12, 2010 at 4:51am — No Comments

Another Cool Review

I like to share comments I receive about my work. Today I want to introduce Jay Burruss.

Jay's wife bought him a copy of Russian Roulette the last time I signed books at Borders in Waldorf, MD, and he wrote me an email praising the books. Then, to my great joy they both stopped by when I was at that store Saturday, to chat with me and get more Hannibal Jones novels.

Jay's personal path parellels Hannibal Jones' in some ways. He's about to retire from the military and will… Continue

Added by Austin S. Camacho on May 12, 2010 at 1:22am — No Comments

John Lescroart Interview

Mystery novelist John Lescroart joins us on Hook'em and Book'em to talk about his latest novel, Treasure Hunt, and his writing journey. This New York Times bestselling author's writing path was not a straight shot to the top.

Mark Young…

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Added by Mark Young on May 12, 2010 at 12:25am — No Comments

Got Two Minutes? Read My Flash Fiction

Got a new flash fiction piece up at Flash Fiction Offensive. It's called "You're the Boss," and it's quick and brutal. I tried hard to make this piece unique. The reader is a character in the story.

Sound cool? Check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/29s3y4y

Hope you enjoy it! Let me know how much you… Continue

Added by Benjamin Sobieck on May 11, 2010 at 1:01pm — 1 Comment

Darkest Hours (A Joseph Hooks Novel)

The sequel to Lost Hours is finally here. Darkest Hours brings back Detroit's favorite PI's, Joe Hooks and Kool-Aid.…

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Added by D K Gaston on May 11, 2010 at 7:30am — No Comments

Working writers and new books....

Well, folks I'm about 2/3 finished with the main plot on my new novel, GHOSTS, set in SC in the 80s. I am thinking about posting weekly as I write, asking for pointers, and possibilities, as the plot gets thicker, so to speak. I have about 15,000 words done, and am setting up my project board with the timeline etc tonight after the Elaine Viets booksigning at Murder on the Beach bookstore in Delray Beach, FL at 7 pm.

The basic plot is a young girl was convicted of killing her…

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Added by Rebecca B. Swets on May 11, 2010 at 2:26am — 5 Comments

Made It Moments forum

The Made It Moments forum on my blog invites authors to answer the question, How did you know made it? all while getting the word out about their books. If you would like to write one, please contact me at jenny@wedeskyull.com. And in the meantime, please join me at Suspense Your Disbelief today to read mystery author and blues guitarist Peggy Ehrhart's Moment. Come on over and see what this writer has in common with Stephen King (hint: it's not the playing in a band).…

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Added by Jenny Milchman on May 11, 2010 at 1:47am — No Comments

Author Update

This past weekend was a very good one for signing books. I think I had my best event to date at Baltimore Washington International Airport. The manager and staff there always treat me well (Thanks Dave &…

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Added by Austin S. Camacho on May 10, 2010 at 9:48pm — No Comments

Hamas rebuilds in West Bank

Hamas is rebuilding its underground powerbase in the West Bank, stockpiling weapons and material underground, biding its time for a renewal of the conflict with its Fatah rivals.

Palestinian security officials have been telling me this for some time, and they are frankly filled with fear and foreboding. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas mentioned it again in an interview with the Arabic newspaper al-Sharq al-Awsat during the week, accusing Hamas of smuggling…

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Added by Matt Rees on May 10, 2010 at 5:10pm — No Comments

Don't Talk To Cannibals

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7RqX_AzvtU

I heard a noise and saw it was my friend.

He said he needed help and asked me if I'd lend

An alibi that would save his neck.

He rushed through my front door and told me of the wreck.

They were "ambushed by a gang of mean men."

What they did to his girl, he called: "the darkest sin."

They roasted her, ate her flesh off bone.

They forced him to…

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Added by Mike on May 10, 2010 at 2:06am — No Comments

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all who qualify! Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. It may seem a thankless job, but Mildred Vermont reminded us that b… Continue

Added by Austin S. Camacho on May 10, 2010 at 12:17am — No Comments

Citizen's Police Academy

Emerging mystery writer Karyne Corum has been guest posting on my blog, suspenseyourdisbelief.com. The fourth in her series is up today http://www.jennymilchman.com/blog/?p=717

Please come visit, say hello and peruse the site--I regularly feature authors in the Made It Moments forum (the best-selling Moment-er sold seven copies of his book ;) and would love to meet CrimeSpace authors interested in appearing!

My… Continue

Added by Jenny Milchman on May 9, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments

new amazon.com review of RELICS

I love stories of castles and knights, but there is so little good stuff written about this part of our history. Desjarlais is a master of historical fiction--weaving vivid descriptions of the food, clothes, beliefs, politics and habits of the time into a story that grabs hold of your imagination and doesn't let go! For the guys, there's plenty of swordplay, action and intrigue. For the girls, there's romance and uncertainty. I never knew what a key role the collection and preservation of… Continue

Added by John Desjarlais on May 9, 2010 at 2:27am — No Comments

'See you in Hell' is up on A Twist of Noir

A story of mine featuring a hitman named Smitty is up on A Twist of Noir. The story is called 'See you in Hell.'

Don't read it if you're squeamish. A .50 caliber bullet can be messy.

http://a-twist-of-noir.blogspot.com/

Added by B.R.Stateham on May 9, 2010 at 1:30am — No Comments

Another Cool Review

I like to share comments I receive about my work. Today I want to introduce Glenn Anderson.

Glenn picked up a copy of Russian Roulette at a book signing I did at Borders Express in Fair Oaks Mall. After reading it he wrote to let me know how much he enjoyed it. He said the book kept him guessing, and he liked that the pace and excitement kept building.

Glenn was nice enough to take the time to post a review on Amazon.com. Thanks, Glenn for your kind words. I've added your… Continue

Added by Austin S. Camacho on May 8, 2010 at 11:09pm — No Comments

I'm a Kindlette!

I just found my e-book, GO HOME AND DIE, is now available on Kindle. That's so cool.

Now if I just had a Kindle of my very own!

Added by Peg Herring on May 8, 2010 at 2:08am — 3 Comments

Aussie Crime Novelist Adrian Hyland at SCENE OF THE CRIME

Mystery Down Under: Adrian Hyland’s Outback

May 7, 2010 by Scene of the Crime |…

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Added by J. Sydney Jones on May 8, 2010 at 1:33am — No Comments

No More Heroes? My CrimeFest Panel on 21 May 2010

I'm looking forward to my appearance at CrimeFest on Friday 21 May where I am on a panel with fellow crime writers, J. G. Goodhind, Linda Regan, Neil White and Lindsey Davis. We'll be discussing No More Heroes: Today's Sleuths & Crime Solvers between 10.10 - 11.00, so do come and join us if you're there.

CrimeFest…

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Added by Pauline Rowson on May 7, 2010 at 9:55pm — No Comments

Meet Me Tomorrow in MD

Saturday I'll make my long-delayed return to the Borders in Waldorf. This is the Borders store furthest south in the state of… Continue

Added by Austin S. Camacho on May 7, 2010 at 9:37pm — No Comments

The Biggest Liar in Los Angeles

I want you all (and everyone else in the world), to know that The Biggest Liar in Los Angeles, book one (chronologically) of the Tom Hickey California Century series, came out on May 1. Set in 1926 (guess where), it features a lynching, dubious law enforcement and other sorts of misbehavior; and bigshots such as W.R. Hearst and Sister Aimee Semple McPherson.

I’ll be visiting in Scottsdale, Tucson, Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, Pasadena, Portland, Seattle, and San Diego. If you live or… Continue

Added by Ken Kuhlken on May 7, 2010 at 5:22am — No Comments