There is a distinctive change in my signings these days: I'm actually making money.

Most of us who write never talk about the pay, which is usually abysmal. We write because we must, and we write because we have something to say and want people to hear it. Money is nice, but no one being realistic expects to make a fortune.

Most of my signings over the years have ranged from quiet to excellent: before this year, probably the best one took place several years ago at the Borders…

Next week, from July 25 through July 27, I'll be signing my books at the annual Bookstock Literary Festival, held in Woodstock, Vermont. The event brings together literary notables (former U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins this year), Vermont writers and publishers, and, most importantly, readers. 

This will also be the first public signing of my newest effort, "Terror Strikes Downtown," in which crime reporter Ace Herron investigates the causes of a series of explosions which tear up…

As the placid residents of Valentine, Vermont, prepare for a pleasant holiday weekend, a series of explosions tears up Main Street, killing and injuring dozens of people and changing their lives forever. Who could be behind this devastating attack, and what can they possibly gain? Crime reporter Ace Herron, armed only with his pen, his questions, and his lifelong knowledge of the town, is determined to get to the bottom of the case, no matter what.

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I'm delighted that Publisher, Bello, Pan Macmillan’s digital imprint is to sponsor CSI Portsmouth 2014

CSI Portsmouth brings together bestselling crime authors, police, crime and forensic experts to debate crime fiction versus crime…

Vincent Zandri has entered the "boxed set" arena with his first ever effort from Bear Media. The aptly titled PULP!...(click on the title to…

It is often difficult to find a new author and one whose novels you think you might enjoy but libraries are a great place for dipping your toe in the water, or rather for letting your fingers do the choosing and there is also a handy little book that can help with that. I came across this when I was appearing at Chichester Library recently with fellow crime…

Tickets are now on sale for CSI Portsmouth 2012 taking place on Saturday 3 November at John Pounds Centre, Portsmouth, England, the third year of this popular event where crime fiction meets crime fact.

At this year’s CSI Portsmouth international crime authors Stephen Booth, Ann Cleeves, Matt Hilton and Pauline Rowson join Crime Scene Manager Co-ordinator Carolyn Lovell from Hampshire Police, DC Terry Fitzjohn…

Book Title:  BABYLON

Author:  Stephen Sewell

ISBN:  9780522858464

Location:  Australia

Publisher:  Victory Books

Year of Publication:  2011



Mick, an English backpacker, heads to the north of Australia for sun, women, and a shot at making a fortune working the shrimp trawlers.



While looking for adventure, Mick hitches a ride with the enigmatic Dan who leads him into more trouble and depravity than even the most reckless traveller could stomach. As the…

"You truly feel what the author is trying to convey to the audience of readers as you become within yourself part of the hunt: Who, What, Where and How we're the murders committed. I highly recommend this book."

--Amazon Vine Program Reviewer



Pre-Order the novel that's based upon one of the most shocking axe murders to ever occur in Albany....MURDER BY MOONLIGHT:…

If you like Stephen King inspired, existential noir, this might be the "short" for you...

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Book Title:   THE DEVIL'S EDGE

Author:  Stephen Book

ISBN:   9781847444806

Location:   Peak District

Series:  Ben Cooper & Diane Fry

Publisher:  Sphere

Year of Publication:   2011



The newspapers call them the Savages: a band of home invaders as merciless as they are stealthy. Usually they don't leave a clue. This time, they've left a body. The first victim is found sprawled on her kitchen floor, blood soaking the terracotta tiles. Before long, another…

The new stand alone thriller SCREAM CATCHER is FREE all weekend long for your Kindle!

I review because I think we need serious, powerful reviews to help promote mystery and suspense writers.   So when I received Stephen Hamilton's really great thank-you, I was thrilled.  It's great to have my review appreciated. 

Interested in the review?  It's at http://www.buzzardbone.blogspot.com/. 

Enjoy,

Mary