Everyone who registers for the Creatures, Crimes & Creativity conference will get a free copy of our exclusive anthology with stories by John Gilstrap, Christopher Golden and 23 other great writers. But to get it you’ve got to attend.

Writers who want to have their story in that prestigious volume must register and send in their story by February 29th. Get details on the C3 web site.…

Les in New Mexico posted a review on Amazon about The Troubleshooter: “Entertaining action story. Well written action romp. In this story we get to know Hannibal Jones, a tough hero with a social conscience. He can "take a licking and keep on ticking". He's too good to be true, but interesting and entertaining. Overall, a good light read staged around some serious issues.…

Today’s guest, Ken Myers, has some good tips for writing dialog on my blog Another Writers Life.
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I was interviewed about my writing and my latest thriller, The Piranha Assignment, on the web blog 2012 Writers Alive! Check it out!
http://2012writersalive.blogspot.com/2012/12/austin-camacho-and-piranha-assignment.html

Why haven’t you registered for the Creatures, Crimes & Creativity Conference? Check the web site and tell me what would make you want to attend.
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M. Simpson "Kindle Lover" posted a very positive review of my novel Russian Roulette on Amazon, even though Hannibal pretty much goes it alone in that book without his usual support team. Her words are the featured review on my web site. Check it out!
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Tomorrow I will be one of the featured authors at a holiday party put on by the Reading Divas book club. The Wine & Cheese Holiday Gathering will be my last public reading and signing for the year, so stop by at the Overdue Recognition Art Gallery, 6828 Race Track Rd, Bowie, MD from 7 to 9pm.
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Book signings on college campuses carry extra perks. Aside from selling books at the Northern Virginia Community College bookstore I got to meet a student from Romania, talk with a woman in the intelligence community about my characters going undercover, and chat about Russian Roulette with a fellow from Azerbaijan. BTW, Russian Roulette is still free on Kindle.…

For 5 days Russian Roulette is free on Kindle. In it, Washington D.C.'s professional troubleshooter, Hannibal Jones, is forced to take a case at gunpoint. His client will kill Hannibal's beloved, Cindy Santiago, if Hannibal refuses. to help him. His search for the truth leads to a dramatic shootout side-by-side with his murderous client.…

Tomorrow I’ll kick off December at the “Rolling out the Red Carpet Book Signing Event” put on by the Delta Sigma Theta sorority alumnae in Prince William County. After the Meet and Greet several local authors will read excerpts from our works. At the reception that follows you’ll really be able to get to know the writers. This literary event will take place from 1pm to 4pm in the Prince William Association of Realtors building, 4545 Daisy Reid Ave., Woodbridge VA.…

Superstorm Sandy interfered with my last signing at the NVCC Annandale Campus bookstore so I'm back there Wednesday with copies of my newest mystery - Russian Roulette - AND my latest action thriller - The Piranha Assignment. They are perfect gifts for the literate student or parent, signed and personalized by the author. Find me on the 2nd floor of the CA Building, 8333 Little River Tpke, from 11am to 3pm.…

Writing from “Somewhere in the Bible belt” Cherie Hiles posted a five-star review on Amazon.com about Damaged Goods. After saying she was sorry it ended she explained why, in such a cool way that I was happy to post it as the featured review on my web site. Check it out! http://www.ascamacho.com

This weekend I will be signing my mystery novels and thrillers at the Virginia Beach Christmas Market along with over 250 fine artisans and crafters from more than 25 states. Aside from my novels - the perfect gifts for literate friends - featured artisans will offer fine arts, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, wood, toys, photography, fiber arts, thousands of Christmas collectibles and more. Whether you’re searching for unique one-of-kind Christmas gifts, personalized stocking stuffers, or a…

I always enjoy having lunch with the Belvoir Officers Spouses Club, and last week was no exception. I did sign books there, but the turkey was the best part of that event.

The same group sponsored the Holiday Craft Boutique and Family Fun Fest Saturday. The George Mason field house was jammed with 150 vendors. I signed another bunch of books while enjoying the live music and performances. Another good time!

And I am featured in the video produced by Book Case TV from interviews…

Daniel Munroe posted this review of The Troubleshooter on Amazon: “Loved it. I'll admit I didn't think much of the first couple of pages. The action seemed too easy for Hannibal to execute, and I was worried the story might end up being a little glib. However, within a chapter or so, I found the characters growing on me, and I thoroughly enjoyed being along for the ride during Hannibal's challenges, sharing his successes, plus enduring his failures ... and failings. I also very much liked…

Not only did I have a great time at the Northern Virginia Christmas Market, but it was the most successful event of the year so far.  I got to talk to a lot of readers, and people with friends who like to read.  I also chatted with a librarian who needs writers to speak at her library, a couple people who remembered me from last year and several who said they would download me onto their Kindle…

I give this author’s view of book signing at craft fairs today in my blog, Another Writer’s Life.
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Today I discuss the first sponsors for the C3 conference - and the hunt for more - on my blog, Another Writer’s Life http://ascamacho.blogspot.com/

Julz64 posted this review on Amazon: “I enjoyed Collateral Damage. Unlike some other books I've read, this one jumped right in to the story and had me wanting to get to the next chapter immediately. I would certainly read other books in the Hannibal Jones Mysteries series! …

Kick off your holiday shopping at the Northern VA Christmas Market where I will be signing my mystery novels and thrillers for your more literate friends and family to find under their trees. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 300 fine artisans from more than 25 states will gather in the South Hall of the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA. The result: a very diverse selection of fine arts, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, wood, photography, fiber arts, and thousands of one-of-a-kind Christmas…