I’ll be one of more than thirty writers participating in the Black Authors & Readers Rock Weekend. It kicks off Friday at 7pm with a reception, a book launch and a discussion of Pamela Samuels Young's latest novel, "Attorney Client Privilege."

Saturday I will be on two of the four panel discussions: "Is Urban Lit Really Literature," "So You Wanna Write," "What Impact has the Ebook had on Black Publishing," and "How to Start, Improve and Get the Most Out of Your Book Club." Then…

Bud Scott posted a five-star review of The Troubleshooter on Amazon.com. Because I found it interesting to see my detective Hannibal Jones compared to The Lone Ranger, I’ve made this the featured review on my web site. Check it out – http://www.ascamacho.com

Review of new crime novel Phantom by Jo Nesbo. At Murder Beach Mystery Reviews. http://billsmedia.blogspot.com

I had a great time and did a lot of valuable networking at the Western Maryland Indie Lit festival. The panels were fun, and I signed some books, but the best part was discussing the publishing business with a dozen other small publishers. Took some good photos too, so check our Facebook page.

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The October issue of Writers' Tricks of the Trade E-Zine is now available for download. Filled with interesting articles from contributing authors, a review by Martha Cheves, writer's conference listings, handy tips and techniques and helpful links to blogs and websites plus much mo

re, it is rapidly becoming the E-Zine that writers (and readers, too) love to read and contribute to. Share it with your writer friends and writer's groups. You can find the link to the current issue and…

Deadly Game Part #3 The Alibi

http://youtu.be/F_e9bypOzXA

Bad news for the prime suspects. Most have flimsy alibis and some have none at all. No matter, I'm sure you will get to the bottom of this and catch…

Today's guest blogger Sandra Bowman discusses writer's excuses to avoid writing on my blog, Another Writer's Life http://ascamacho.blogspot.com/

The new issue of Kings River Life Magazine is up early this morning with a review of Jeri Westerson's new Medieval Noir book "Blood Lance", a guest post by Jeri on knights, info on her book launch, a chance to win a copy of the book & a link to purchase it where a portion of the sales will go to a cat rescue…

Phxman posted this review of The Troubleshooter on Amazon: “A 21st Century Shaft. Cool under pressure, doesn't back down from a challenge, isn't always right, but he doesn't give up. This book has a good tempo, a good read. I can't wait to get the next in the series.”…

            W. S. Gager’s A Case of Hometown Blues follows Mitch Malone, award winning journalist, as he returns to the chaos and evil of the Michigan town where he grew up. Malone is a success out in the larger world, but when he comes home, he – like the rest of us – reverts back to the social status he had when he was in high school. And like for most of us, that’s not good.

            While he’s dealing with this reversion, he also has to deal with the murder of his old…

Video introducing #bestselling #author R. Barri Flowers.

http://youtu.be/kKvkXirbpgM

See my #interview on Blood, Lies & Alibis: The Love Slave Murders on Investigation Discovery on Monday, October 22nd, 7 pm, EST. I will discuss serial killer couple Gerald and Charlene Gallego and bestselling true crime book, THE SEX SLAVE MURDERS, now in eBook, audio, and print.

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Alternative marketing--and goats? See how John Brantingham ties the two together on this week's Round-Up. Meet "David," a virtual book reviewer (cyborgs really are taking over) and find out who the "Wild Woman" is in our publishing house. Sunny Frazier defends Fresno and talks about the Politics of Publishing, while Marja McGraw wants to know "How's Your Credibility." All that and more at the Friday…

Matt Dwyer posted a positive review of The Troubleshooter on Amazon.com. Even though he called my book an "easy read" he liked Hannibal Jones as a hero. I have made his full comments the featured review on my web site so you can read them for yourself. http://www.ascamacho.com

Crusher is Niall Leonard's debut novel.



Finn Maguire returns home from his dead end job at a fast food place to find his house dark.…

Rick Robinson, Sunny Frazier, and Sparkle Abbey.

Three authors (four actually since SA is actually two collaborators) to whom I must give credit for making me think about this week’s blog. Let me explain.

Many moons ago, I met Sunny Frazier, Oak Tree Press’ acquisition editor, at the Killer Nashville conference. She was personable, open, friendly and we became…

Today I offer some tips on how to get reviews on my blog, Another Writer's Life. http://ascamacho.blogspot.com/

Death Lies Beneath, the eighth DI Andy Horton marine mystery set on the South Coast of England, in the Solent area of Portsmouth, has received some lovely reviews in America  from Kirkus and Publishers Weekly.

American Book reviewer, Kirkus says, "Horton’s 8th is a treat for fans of the puzzle-box mystery."…