Fostering Thriller Writers: Hollywood, Theater, and Death
Three Exciting New ITW Debut Authors Hollywood, Theater, and death help foster the careers of these debut thriller writers: Deborah Goodrich Royce, Caleb Smith, and Layne Fargo Find out how life in Hollywood—from actress to Miramax—helped Deborah Goodrich Royce pen her debut. The Author Deborah Goodrich Royce was an actress for ten years, starting with […]
Debut Novel from Canadian Author Vanessa Westermann
There’s nothing more exciting than the launch of a debut novel. And sometimes I think it’s even sweeter when the journey to get to that date wasn’t an easy one. Just as I wrote about in a recent post about authors who persevere (click here to read the post) this week’s author trusted her work […]
Perseverance Pays Off in the Publishing World
Two novelists who found the perseverance and went the distance for their first novels. Thrilled to have Kris Frieswick and Maureen Joyce Connolly on my blog today. Read about more debut authors and other writing posts by clicking the link here. First up, Kris Frieswick! Ghosts, Inspiration, and Agents, Oh My! Inspiration and agents, two things […]
The Newest Fictional Detective You Need to Know
Author Interview A lot of us crime readers love a good detective. Even better is the start of a new series. I’m thrilled to introduce debut author John McMahon on my blog this week. Welcome John! The Author John McMahon studied Creative Writing at The University of Arizona. In his role as an ad agency creative […]
Debut Author Richie Narvaez on Writing and Publishing
Author Interview Debut Author Richie Narvaez admits something a lot of us writers have in common. We write a lot, it’s the finishing that’s tricky! Learn more about Richie in my interview for his first book! The Author Richie Narvaez is the author of the award-winning fiction collection Roachkiller and Other Stories. His work has appeared […]
Tennis Pro Turned Thriller Writer on His First Novel
I’ve discovered my first tennis pro turned thriller writer! (So why the boxer image? Read on to find out!) Plus, I’m so happy to introduce readers to another International Thriller Writer Debut Author. The Author Born in Durban, South Africa, David Albertyn immigrated to Canada with his family when he was ten years old. Since […]
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 […]
New Authors & New Books for the New Year
So pleased to introduce three new Debut Authors from the International Thriller Writer’s Debut Author Program publishing books this month. Introducing, Wendy Heard, Rick Treon, and A.M. Halvorssen. Wishing everyone who celebrates, a very Merry Christmas. The Author Wendy Heard is an author of psychological thrillers. She was born in San Francisco but has spent most […]
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 […]
Three Debut Crime Writers: Three Independent Presses
Continuing my tradition of interviewing ITW Debut Authors, I’m thrilled to introduce Steven Max Russo, Liz Milliron, and Deirdre Feehan. All three authors demonstrate that Independent Publishers are viable paths for mystery/thriller/crime writers to follow. Love to read about new authors? Don’t miss my earlier interviews with multiple debut authors. You can scan through my […]