Here it is, the first collection of Smitty stories.  Ten short stories, two novellas.  All featuring the actions of the dark eyed, smoothly efficient hit-man, Smitty.

If you're looking for a good read, you've found it.…

I think I have written the best 'Smitty' short-story so far.  I decided to reboot the original 'Call Me Smitty,' the story that brought this dark eyed hit-man into existence.

Come over to my blog and check it out.  Tell me what you think.…

On my blog today is a conversation with author/playwrigt C.E. Lawrence.  She's talking about her new novel, Silent Kills.  Come over and check it out.…

In my blog today I interview a truly fascinating man; super lit agent Chip MacGregor.  Had to ask a few questions about the publishing world, both traditional and ebook, and hear his assessment on the health of the industry.

Come over and check it out.  I think  you'll find it interesting.  Find it here:…

If you've never read one of my 'Smitty' stories, here's your chance.  Over in Aldo Calcagno's excellent Darkest Before The Dawn 'zine is my story, 'First Kill.'  A little history about Smitty goes a long way, kiddies.  Take a look.  Hope you like it.

http://www.darkestbeforedawn.net/?q=node/116

Number nine in the series. Call Me Smitty, First Kill is now available at most places where one can buy ebooks.

Three short stories featuring an assassin who has a very strong since of biblical-styled justice in him.

The cover is the new cover we'll be using during 2012 for the series.  Kinda grabs your attention, doesn't…

Over in my blog today is a freebie;  a 'Smitty' short story to read for your consideration.

For those of you who aren't familiar with Smitty, you'll find a hit-man of different qualities.  A dark soul with a streak of Justice in him.

You'll also find an experiment.  Short punches to the gut for emphasis instead of sentences.  Hard imagery.

Check it out…

Come over to my blog and meet Jesus and Javier Carmona.  Brothers who hail from Madrid, Spain.  They're not professionals . . . yet.  And that's good for you . . . you can hire their services for a VERY reasonable amount.

Check'em out here;…

I'm not saying this is the greatest novel since Dick and Jane Spent the Night Together.  But it's pretty damn close.

For all you hard boiled police-procedural fans out there, you might discover a jewel in the rough with this one.  And while you're at it, maybe a review?…

Today in my blog I interview our own Matt Rees, the creator of the Omar Yussef novels.  Come over and take a look.  It's a great interview.

http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/12/another-friend-of-mine.html

Vincent Zandri graciously agreed to let me interview him.  Turns out to be be a fascinating discussion.  Come over to my blog and take a look for yourself.

http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/vincent-zandri-checks-in-for-few.html

Had a GREAT interview with Jon Loomis; the author who writes about Detective Frank Coffin.  Come over to my blog and take a peek.  I think you'll find it interesting.

http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/one-of-best-out-there.html

Call Me Smitty: Carnival, number seven in the series featuring a hit man with eyes as black as a madman's soul, is now available through Amazon and other ebook stores.  Three short stories.  I highly recommend all three--but the second one called, 'Terrible'--is a really good one.

Check out the newest edition of Pulp Metal Magazine.  Several Crimespace writers are featured in it.  Including me.  Come over and check a story of mine entitled, 'Cracker.'

http://pulpmetalmagazine.wordpress.com/2011/11/12/cracker-by-b-r-stateham/

In my blog today I interview another rising talent in the Brit crime scene.  Ian Ayris.  Come over and check it out.  And bookmark his name.  He's a good'un.

http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/another-british-bloke-book-meister.html

The war of the sexes has just gone nuclear.  Meet Marissa Hamm and Mike Bean.  Two cops, each having a personality that would make Attalia the Hun look like a snotty-nosed brat needing his dirty diaper changed.  Think of the evil doppelganger to a Nick and Nora Charles.  Or a neurotic male/female version of a Laurel and Hardy.   Whatever they are, together (when they're not…

I.J. was gracious enough to allow me to pummel her with six questions about writing, and about her writing her Sugawara Akitada series.  Interesting reading. Go check it out here: 

http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/2011/11/historical-detective-master-ij-parker.html

My blog today has an interview with an up-and-coming writer of psycho-noir, Julia Madaleine.  Thought you might be interested in scanning it.  Find it here.

http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/

You write muliple characters.  One character is 'discovered.'  Others are not.  Why?  Some musing of this over on my blog.  If you're interested, go check it out.

http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/

In today's blog I had an interesting talk with Brit writer of dark noir, Paul D. Brazill.   Thought you'd be interested.  It's here:

http://noirtaketurner-frank.blogspot.com/