A few months back I accidentally agreed to help out with the social media for Bouchercon 2013. Mostly, this has meant managing the Facebook page…digging up answers to questions, sharing information, and trying to come up with interesting posts that will make...
Two years ago, an incredible thing happened to me. I got to pose questions to one of my favorite authors, James Lee Burke. Much to my continued amazement and heart-felt appreciation, this annual interview has become something of a tradition, and the latest is below...
Like the rest of the world, I was surprised last Saturday night to learn that Robert Galbraith, debut author of THE CUCKOO’S CALLING, is actually JK Rowling. I case you’ve somehow missed the news, THE CUCKOO’S CALLING came out last April to little...
Earlier this week, I had a fascinating email conversation with an author about Facebook Profiles vs. Pages. It got me thinking… Our conversation started because this author has a Facebook Profile, but not a Page. She doesn’t use Facebook much, but she has a book out...
A quick note on reviews: I have been woefully behind in posting reviews for several months now. I’m going to make a concerted effort to catch up, because I’ve read some fantastic books that I want to tell you about! If you’re inclined, you can...
We’ve all, at one time or another, looked down our collective noses at Florida. Yes, even those of us who live here. After all, from botched elections to some of the world’s most spectacularly stupid criminals—not to mention being God’s Waiting Room—Florida...
Last year, I did two posts like this (here and here), and it seemed to work…so here’s this year’s group of guaranteed books. Here’s the deal: I’m so confident in these stories, that if you buy one of the books below and don’t like it, I will buy you a replacement...
Several recent experiences have underscored for me that while the rampant “solve a problem” marketing works for some products and services, it is not ideal for books.Ask any MBA, and she will tell you that in order to have an effective marketing plan, you must first...
I’m a fan of lists, and I’ve been having fun lately making lists using Riffle. Here are some of the award lists I’ve made, of both nominees and winners…enjoy!
Down the road from the Yorkshire Dales in the north of England, one can find a gorgeous idyllic small town called Harrogate. Each July, Harrogate welcomes thousands of crime fiction readers, authors, publishers, and assorted other folks who are passionate about tales...
