Sheena Kamal Talks about First Novels, Writing for TV and Film, and Writing Daily
This week we get to visit with ITW Debut Author Sheena Kamal. Sheena was born in the Caribbean and immigrated to Canada as a child. She holds an HBA in political science from the University of Toronto, and was awarded a TD Canada Trust scholarship for community leadership and activism around the issue of homelessness. Kamal […]
Novelist and Short Story Author, Simon Maltman, on what it takes to Get Published!
This week I’m thrilled to have ITW Debut Author Simon Maltman on to talk about the experience of shifting from short story author to novelist. Plus one of the funnest author pics I’ve had on my blog! Simon Maltman is a writer and musician from Northern Ireland. A Chaser on the Rocks is his debut novel after […]
Classes, Conferences & Community: Author Sheila Sobel talks about Writing
I’m pleased to have a guest blog today by ITW Debut author Sheila Sobel. As a Senior Auditor for Warner Bros., Sheila oversaw production costs for films including “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” the “Matrix” trilogy, “The Dark Knight” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” After working on 70+ Independent and Studio movies, Sheila […]
Kaite Welsh discusses Feminism, Victorian Edinburgh, and The Wages of Sin
This week I’m thrilled to host ITW Debut Author Kaite Welsh. Kaite Welsh is an author, critic and journalist living in Scotland. Her novel The Wages of Sin, a feminist historical crime novel set in Victorian Edinburgh launched March 7. It is the first novel featuring medical student, fallen woman and amateur sleuth Sarah Gilchrist, with two further […]
Edgar Award Nominated Debut Author Lili Wright talks about writing, teaching, and travel
This weekend I’m excited to spend time with ITW Debut Author, Lili Wright. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Newsweek, Down East, The Cincinnati Review, The Normal School, Cream City Review, and many other publications. She has lived a year in Paris, a year in Italy, and two years in Mexico—and now mixes […]
LS Hawker talks about Writing, Publishing, and the beauty of Kansas
To shake things up a bit this week, I’m including an added bonus interview. LS Hawker debuted her first novel, The Drowning Game on September 22, 2015. Her second, Body and Bone came out May 6, 2016, and her new novel, End of The Road launched January 31, 2017, all with HarperCollins Witness. Not only is LS a fantastic writer, but she’s also […]
Writer Shaun Coen joins me to talk about The Bronx and Publishing his first novel!
Continuing my series on the Debut Authors Program from the International Thriller Writers, I had the opportunity to visit with Shaun Coen. I love that Shaun is a fellow playwright! Shaun Coen is an award-winning playwright, columnist and feature writer. The Pot O’Gold Murder is his first novel. The Interview You have worked as a playwright, […]
What Does a Venezuelan Jail, Gang Members, and a Brand New Novel Have in Common? Christina Hoag!
Today is the last day of my amazing blog tour. What a fantastic experience, thank you Escape With Dollycas! You can read all about my final stop- Cassidy’s Bookshelves – by clicking on the link here. But now it’s time to look forward to new things. I’m very excited to be launching a new blog series. I […]
Eddie Shoes travels around the US on her very own Blog Tour!
Come with me on my virtual book tour! Between now and February 5th, Eddie Shoes and I will be speeding across the Internet for a series of reviews, guest blogs, spotlights, and interviews. I hope you will join us as we travel the cyber highway. Thank you Escape with Dollycas for planningthe perfect tour. January 23 – A […]
A Writer’s Room on a Sunny Day: Catastrophic Thinking and Death
One of the things I love best about my writing room is I look out on trees. The back of my house faces the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River, and if I sit up straight, I look down on rushing water. Across the river is a high bank covered in evergreens. The tops of […]