Elena Taylor

Book Blast: Sue Hinkin Releases Book 3!

Book Blast! Book Blast: Looking for something new to read? Don’t miss the third book in Sue Hinkin’s Bea Middleton & Lucy Vega Series! Want to read my interview with Sue when she launched her debut novel? Click the link here. The Author Sue Hinkin is a former college administrator, television news photographer and NBC-TV […]

One Hitwoman, One Debut Novel, and a Ghost

From Literary Horror to a Hitwoman, this debut novelist kills. The International Thriller Writers’ Debut Author Program runs from July to July, so if a writer’s debut novel comes out after the dates of ThrillerFest, they become a debut for the following year. That sometimes means an author is a debut when they have a […]

Modern-Day Ninja and a Debut Novel

Modern-Day Ninja I’m thrilled to introduce ITW Debut Author Tori Eldridge and her kickass female protagonist and modern-day ninja, Lily Wong. Do you love writers who bring their own experiences into their writing? Don’t miss my interview with SL Huang, a weapons expert, stuntwoman, and math genius turned novelist. Click the link here to read […]

Young Adult Novels: Author Kit Frick

Young Adult Novels Don’t Pull Any Punches Young Adult Novels aren’t just for kids. While the protagonists in YA are typically in the 13-18 year-old range, readers can be any age. YA Thriller Writer Kit Frick talks about writing for teens, her work as a poet and editor, and wrapping up her third book. Don’t […]

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 […]

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 Year, New Authors, New Books

Here we are in 2019. That means new debut authors to look forward to! I’m excited about the year ahead of us. So many great authors coming out with brand new books. As many of you know, along with my other posts, interviews, and writing tips, I try to interview all the incoming Debut Authors […]

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 […]

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