It's Blatant Self-Promotion Time!

I'm very pleased to announce the next standalone Maynard Soloman short story, "Maynard Soloman Fixes Social Security and Eats a Pony." After two previous installments, I finally feel like this series has hit its rhythm.

Once again, Trestle Press is offering this short story as an ebook for 99…

Paul Brazill's eagerly anticipated Drunk on the Moon series of e-books kicked off earlier than anticipated, hitting the stores yesterday - and it's already racing up the Amazon charts. The first in the series, written by Paul himself, is a humdinger of an opener, introducing werewolf PI Roman Dalton and the mean streets he prowls. Paul's writing…

Many light years ago, upon the planet Gelati, a young mother and father tucked their beloved son within a womb-like capsule.  On either side of him rested a microphone and a strange looking gadget that would later be known as a Kindle.  With final kisses upon the cheek and forehead, the mother and father gently and firmly latched the capsule’s door.  With a click, clack and roaring sound, the engine of the capsule was started and launched within space.  Traveling through planets,…

Friday and Saturday I'll be at Thrillerfest, the premiere thriller writers event on the planet.  For two days the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City will host a star studded collection of popular authors with panels and presentations every fan and author will want to see.

Among them will be "Who's in the Crosshairs?  Where Are Military Thrillers Going?"  I'll sit on that panel Saturday at 2pm.  The aforementioned John Gilstrap will moderate so I know it will be a blast.  Read…

The world of forensic psychology is a dynamic one that involves ongoing research and debate regarding the motivations behind crimes, the role of mental illness, and proper place of medical professionals in determining someone’s punishment.  The contributions made by psychologists are not without their run-ins with controversy.  For instance, the latest edition of the Diagnostic and…

Getting my fix of Maynard always puts a smile on my face. My wife has really gotten into him too. The dialogue Benjamin Sobieck has come up with for Maynard Soloman is so unique and captivating it is hard not to just like the character but to love him. I have been fortunate to have had the author on my blogtlak show The G-ZONE a number of times now; please go back into the show’s archives to enjoy one of the interviews. I think you will quickly find out where Maynard gets his sense of…

The week just keeps building and building as the novels just keep coming fast and furious. Michael Wiley dusts off my buddy Joe Kozmarski, P.I., for another installment of his great series. I had the chance a little bit ago to yap with Mr. Wiley about his latest novel on my blogtalk radio show, The G-ZONE. Here is the link for you:…

I met Dennis LaRaja at Borders Express in Dulles Center a few months ago.  He bought The Troubleshooter and Russian Roulette.  Later he wrote to tell me he enjoyed both and regretted not picking up my other titles when he was there.  He visited me at a later book signing at the same store and

completed his collection of my novels, telling me that he really loved my characters.  For his support I have made Dennis' comments the featured review on my web site.…

Last night P.I. Vito Colucci interviewed me on Crime Time Radio.It was a great interview. It was broadcast on several radio stations nationally and is archived on the Business Talk Radio site. DIRECT LINK:

http://archives.warpradio.com/btr//Crimetime/070323.mp3 

The show starts with news and commercials, and I'm on…

NEWSFLASH- On July 4,2011 The King Of Mystery/Thriller Kindle, Vincent Zandri, has decided to do a monthly character series  and has signed on with Trestle Press to produce it. The series will begin running this September and will run opposite the new and intense Hard-Boiled Detective/Paranormal/Noir/Horror series by Paul D. Brazill that launches this week, “Drunk on the Moon”.  Mr. Brazill’s series may run on the first of the month, Mr.Zandri’s the fifteenth and Trestle Press will continue…

My book signing at Borders Express in Montgomery Mall was not all it could be. It seems that very few people want to be in the Mall on the day before the 4th of July, but I had fun nonetheless with those people who did stop by.

Also, my review of Threat Warning is in the latest issue of The Big Thrill, the newsletter of the International Thriller…

I just finished three pies for our church ice cream social, held on the Fourth every year. I like making pies. They require a little expertise, they look pretty if they're done well, and they get you all sorts of compliments from people who hope you will make more.

On this Fourth, the pies reminded me of my novels. They, too, take some expertise, and I've worked many, many years, days, and hours to get to the point where I know that I will need to work many more years, days and hours.…