I'll spend next weekend surrounded by mystery fans at Malice Domestic. Since 1989, Malice Domestic has been an annual fan convention near Washington, D.C., saluting the traditional mystery—books best typified by the works of Agatha Christie.…

I like to share comments I receive about my work. Today I want to introduce Linda Halliburton.



I met Linda at the Virginia Festival of the Book in Charlottesville, VA where she picked up a copy of The Troubleshooter. She read it the next day on her flight home and was kind enough to send me some feedback. I've posted some of her comments on my website as this week's featured review. Read Linda Halliburton's review of The Troubleshooter - then order your own copy. -…

I had a great time Saturday visiting with old pals and meeting new authors at the Maryland Writers' Association Writers' Conference. There were a number of excellent sessions but one of the highpoints for me was the wonderful keynote address delivered by award-winning novelist Roxana Robinson. She was both encouraging and inspirational.…

Saturday I'll join the cream of local authors at the annual Maryland Writers Association Writers Conference. From 8am…

I like to share comments I receive about my work. Today I want to introduce Ed Davis.

Ed picked up a copy of The Payback Assignment the last time I signed books in Richmond VA. He later wrote to me giving his opinion of the book, which was so positive I couldn't resist using his comments as this week's featured review on my web site.

Read Ed Davis' review of The Payback assignment. - Then order your copy!…

Starting today, and for a limited time, you can read Blood and Bone for just $2.99!



In this novel, 18-year-old Kyle needs a bone marrow transplant, and his only hope lies in finding his father, a man who disappeared before Kyle was born. Private eye Hannibal Jones has 2 weeks to find the missing man, but his search turns up much more: A woman who might be Kyle's…

A question about how writers use Facebook inspired the latest entry on my main blog, “Another Writer’s Life.” Check it out at http://ascamacho.blogspot.com/

Computers are marvelous tools. As a writer I'd have a hard time living without them, but they are not infallible. For example, if you try to force a disc into place before the machine is ready to accept it you could destroy the port. As it turns out, "RAM disk" is not an installation procedure.…

Today’s book signing is at Borders at the Village at the Dayton Mall, 2700 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton, OH, 6pm to 9pm.…

This week I'm away from home to make some new friends and fans. It starts tomorrow when I sign my novels at Borders at the Village at the Dayton Mall, just East of I-75. Their large seating in Seattle's Best Coffee Cafe and reading area centered on local books provide a comfortable place to meet with friends or enjoy your favorite read. And their eager staff is ready to recommend books, movies, or CDs for any interest!

I'll join them from 6pm to 10pm. Come get your Hannibal Jones…

Over the years I've learned not to get too excited when things are going my way. That way it's easier not to get depressed when things go wrong. And those years have taught me to be thankful to those who help, when things go well AND when things go badly. Valuable
learning, except for the "years" thing.

Age is a very high price to pay for maturity.

Saturday, I'll try to repeat last weekend's sellout event at another store that's an old friend, Borders in Bowie. Their children's department has books to stimulate your children's imagination. You can check out their bargain books for great values, and have a cup of your favorite hot beverage…