Elena Taylor

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 […]

History With Your Mystery: Nancy Bilyeau’s Latest Novel

Love a good historical mystery? Don’t miss Nancy Bilyeau’s latest novel The Blue! Don’t forget to add this to your Want to Read list on Goodreads. Better yet – get it now and add it to your Reading Challenge!  Nancy Bilyeau on Goodreads click the link here. The Author Nancy Bilyeau has worked on the […]

Mystery Author Debuts a Brand New Series

So happy to introduce a fellow Camel/Coffeetown Press author. Welcome Priscilla Paton, and congratulations on the launch of your brand new mystery series!  The Author Priscilla Paton writes mysteries set in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Priscilla grew up on a dairy farm in Maine. She received a B.A. from Bowdoin College, a Ph.D. in […]

A New Holiday Cozy From Mary Angela

I love the holidays. It’s such a beautiful time of year. I love leaves changing color, the first snowfall, and cozy holiday novels! I feel very merry hosting author Mary Angela on the launch of A Very Merry Murder (Oct 1). The  third book in her Professor Prather Mystery Series. The Author Mary is a […]

LA to New York City: Best selling author L.A. Chandlar

Thrilled to host historical mystery author L.A. Chandlar back on my blog this week. You may remember L.A. from her debut novel, click here to read her interview. The Author L.A. Chandlar is the National Best-selling author of the Art Deco Mystery Series with Kensington Publishing. Her debut novel, The Silver Gun released August 29, […]

Writing and Publishing with Crime Writer Matt Coyle

The author…  Thrilled to have crime writer Matt Coyle join me today. Matt grew up in La Jolla, California. He earned a degree in English (he says he smuggled it out) from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Matt sold golf clubs and worked in restaurants and the sports collectible business. He lives in San Diego […]

Three Strikes, You’re Dead: Book Three for Eddie Shoes

Next weekend, the third Eddie Shoes Mystery launches into the world. I’m thrilled at the reception the first two novels have received, garnering excellent reviews and award nominations. I hope the momentum continues. These last couple years have been a whirlwind. From landing a book deal with my publisher, to extensive rewriting on the first […]

Catherine Bruns: Bestselling Author on Publishing

This week I’m very happy to have USA Today Bestselling Author Catherine Bruns join me. Welcome Catherine! Catherine is the author of nine bestselling cozy mysteries, including her most recent, Silenced By Sugar, which launched January 16. Bonus! If you purchase a copy of Silenced By Sugar, you can get a copy of her short […]

Dogs and Cats and Thriller Novels: Author Amy Shojai

This week I’m thrilled to interview author and fellow ITW member, Amy Shojai. Amy and I share a deep love for animals and adoration for International Thriller Writers! The Author Amy Shojai, CABC is the award winning author of more than 30 pet care books, and the September Day thriller series. She can be found […]

Eddie Shoes Wishes You Happy Holidays!

Greetings everyone, Eddie Shoes here. Elena asked me to write a guest post for the holidays, so here I am. This isn’t my usual form of communication, I’ve never actually done a blog post before, but I thought it sounded like fun. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m a private investigator up […]