Austin S. Camacho's Blog – July 2010 Archive (8)

Meet Me Tomorrow in VA

Tomorrow I sign my novels at the Borders in Tysons Corner from 2pm to…

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Added by Austin S. Camacho on July 30, 2010 at 9:42pm — No Comments

When I settle into writing mode I sometimes seem to lose touch with this reality entirely and step into another. Occasionally I wonder if I'm really creatively inspired or just dangerously under-medicated.

Added by Austin S. Camacho on July 29, 2010 at 9:29pm — No Comments

My Next Workshop

The Washington Examiner carried a nice feature on the upcoming Hanover Book Festival, where I will be giving a workshop on writing dialog. http://exm.nr/dDxZ9S

Added by Austin S. Camacho on July 28, 2010 at 9:34pm — No Comments

Author Update

I had a very successful signing at the Borders Express in Fair Oaks Mall. This is one of the most supportive stores and it was a great day for multiple sales.…

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Added by Austin S. Camacho on July 27, 2010 at 9:34pm — No Comments

The Most Mysterious Writers - Ghosts!

An enterprising author has launched a new trade association to help writers interested in finding and landing more ghostwriting work. Bestselling author and experienced ghostwriter Marcia Layton Turner has founded the Association of Ghostwriters to help us all tap into the growing demand for… Continue

Added by Austin S. Camacho on July 23, 2010 at 9:53pm — No Comments

A Writing Guide only an Idiot would pass up.

The lastest posting on my main blog features a writing guide that I can fully endorse - http://ascamacho.blogspot.com/

Added by Austin S. Camacho on July 12, 2010 at 9:26pm — No Comments

Meet Me this Weekend

Saturday I will be signing my novels at Borders Express in Fair Oaks Mall. In addition to my autographed mysteries and thrillers you'll find the newest hardcovers, paperbacks and audio books, as well as an exceptional selection of magazines, stationery and great gift ideas. It's the perfect stop for that empty day before Independence Day. The Mall is at 11713 Lee Jackson Hwy,…

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Added by Austin S. Camacho on July 1, 2010 at 9:31pm — No Comments

Big Machine

I'm one of the judges for the Shamus Awards this year and one of the submissions is Big Machine by Victor LaValle. The book seems to be an attempt to reinvent genre and pull it across the line into the land of serious literature. The novel's narrator Ricky is a janitor, an ex-junkie and a cult survivor. He’s also one of seven African Americans summoned to Vermont by a…

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Added by Austin S. Camacho on July 1, 2010 at 3:53am — 4 Comments