‘What If?’: The Big Question
In a previous Huffington Post article, I discussed the almost dreamlike process by which I write a novel. There is a coalescence of past and present; the melding of my own and others’ experiences. The...
View ArticleA Book-World Wish List for 2014
As 2014 approaches, I think about what I would like to see happen in the world of books. I know they often say, “Be careful what you wish for,” but here are my wishes for the coming year. 1. The...
View ArticleWars of the Roses: A Talk with Conn Iggulden
Conn Iggulden is internationally known for his historical fiction. He’s written the Emperor series about the life of Julius Caesar, and the Conqueror series, based on the lives of Mongol warlords....
View ArticleDon’t Knock Thrillers
Thrillers are often viewed as “lesser” literature than other genres. But is this a fair assessment? Have you considered that Homer, Virgil, and Shakespeare were thriller writers? Let’s step back for...
View ArticleFlesh and Blood: A Fascinating Talk with Patricia Cornwell
Patricia Cornwell is the internationally bestselling and award-winning author of 33 books, the most famous and widely read being the 22 novels of the “Kay Scarpetta” series. In Flesh and Blood, Kay...
View ArticleRobert B. Parker’s “Kickback” A Conversation with Ace Atkins
Ace Atkins is well-known to thriller-lovers everywhere. He was a Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist, has written standalone novels, and is known for his Nick Travers and Quinn Colson series. Ace’s...
View Article“Disclaimer” A conversation with Renee Knight
Renee Knight worked for the BBC directing arts documentaries before turning to writing. She has had television and film scripts commissioned by the BBC, Channel Four, and Capital Films In April 2013,...
View Article‘The Cartel’ A Conversation with Don Winslow
Don Winslow is known to thriller lovers everywhere, especially after his extraordinary novel, Savages, which was made into a film directed by Oliver Stone. Don grew up in Rhode Island, and at age...
View Article‘Find Her,’ A Conversation with Lisa Gardner
Lisa Gardner is one of the best-known names in all of thrillerdom. She’s received praise from Lee Child, Karin Slaughter, Tess Gerritsen, among many others. With more than 22 million books in print,...
View ArticleThe Gold Award
I’m proud to announce The Lovers’ Tango has won the Gold Award in Popular Fiction for this year’s IPPA Benjamin Franklin Award. The award was announced last evening in Salt Lake City. It’s quite an...
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