Elena Taylor

A Philosopher, a Biker, and a Crime Writer Walk into a Bar

The Philosopher Crime Writer Lee McIntyre, philosopher by day, crime writer at night. Throw in a friend who is an outlaw biker and you have the story of his debut novel . . . Love people who use their real life experiences to infuse their crime fiction with strong, realistic characters? Don’t miss my interview […]

Crooked Lane Launches Debut Author Eliza Nellums

Crooked Lane Debut Author Thrilled to host fellow Crooked Lane author Eliza Nellums on my blog to talk about her debut novel, All That’s Bright and Gone. I’m so excited to be launching my next novel with Crooked Lane – have you seen my gorgeous cover? Click the link here to see the cover reveal. […]

Tech Thriller Combines Fiction with Current Technology

Tech Thriller Tech Thriller author Tom Chatfield is the latest ITW Debut Author to visit my blog. An expert in contemporary technology and digital culture, he’s here to chat about how truth can sometimes be stranger than fiction . . . Welcome Tom! Do you love Tech Thrillers and Thrillers with a sci-fi or technological […]

International Thriller Writers Debut Authors of 2020!

International Thriller Writers Debut Authors are getting ready for a fantastic year. Through the end of this year and until July 2020, I’ll be posting as many interviews with members of the 2020 Debut Author Program as possible. I love supporting new writers and ITW. Want to read about this year’s ThrillerFest? Click the link here […]

Son of a Serial Killer: Murderabilia, A Debut Novel

Serial Killers, Deadly Fathers, and Copycat Killers, Oh My! Carl Vonderau’s debut novel focuses on the son of a serial killer facing a copycat only his father can understand. Read on for my interview with the latest ITW Debut Author Program Author. Want to catch up on all my other author interviews and writing posts? […]

Thomas and Mercer Author and her Debut Mystery

This week, I’m thrilled to introduce Thomas and Mercer author Dea (DH) Poirier. A member of the ITW Debut Author Class, Poirier’s Next Girl To Die launches May 1. Missed some of my other author interviews? You can scroll back through previous posts by clicking the link here. The Author Dea (D.H.) Poirier was raised […]

Edgar Award Nominees + Debut Author Laurel Hightower

Continuing with my announcements of award nominations and debut authors, this week I bring you the prestigious Edgar Awards and ITW Debut Author Laurel Hightower. Don’t miss last week’s interview with JJ Shelley and the Lefty Award Nominees. A great way to find new books! The Author Laurel Hightower grew up in Kentucky, attending college in […]

Lefty Awards and the Debut Author of Hot Water

Award season has begun! The Lefty Awards are fan awards from Left Coast Crime. Anyone registered for this year’s LCC or who attended last year can nominate books published in 2018. Attendees of the 2019 conference will vote for the winners during the conference March 28-31. Awards will be presented at the Saturday night banquet. […]

Two Debut Mysteries For a Cold Winter Night

This week I’m thrilled to introduce two debut mystery authors. Carol Potenza and Loretta Goldberg. The Author Carol Potenza lives in southern New Mexico with her husband, Leos, and love for the desert southwest. She has a breathtaking view of the Organ Mountains from her backyard. Her day job is teaching biochemistry to undergraduates at New Mexico […]

New Books, Debut Authors, Plus Series Author Matt Goldman

Continuing on my quest to interview all the ITW Debut Authors each year, I’m pleased to present Kit Frick and Tristan Drue Rogers. So happy to have them spend some time with us and talk about their new books. If you missed the first interviews of the 2017/2018 Debut year, visit my post by clicking here. […]

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