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 […]
Two Independent Bookstores, A Greyhound Bus, and Flying First Class
Authors often do live events at bookstores, libraries, and conferences. Travel is part of the package in this career. Travel is both exciting and exhausting. From the crowds at conventions to the anxiety about whether or not anyone will show up for a book event, it’s a challenge, but one I love to undertake. My […]
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 […]
Prison to Print: Author James L’Etoile
This week I’m thrilled to be joined by author James L’Etoile. James L’Etoile’s crime fiction work is recognized by the Creative World Awards, Acclaim Film, the Scriptapalooza Television Script Competition, Killer Nashville Reader’s Choice, and The American Book Festival Awards. At What Cost was released by Crooked Lane Books in 2016 and Bury The Past (a […]
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 […]
Terry Shames: Big Stories in Small Towns
I’m very excited about all the author interviews I have coming up in 2018. And I’m starting off the year with a bang! First up, Terry Shames, author of the award-winning Samuel Craddock series. THE AUTHOR Terry Shames has been nominated for the Strand Critics award, the Macavity, and multiple Lefty awards (Left Coast Crime). […]
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 […]
Demons, Debutants, and a Murdered Politician: A Recipe for Three Killer New Authors
This week I’m thrilled to introduce my readers to three ITW Debut Authors, Jessica Bayliss, John Copenhaver, and Saralyn Richard. Young Adult (YA) to Adult fiction, there’s a little something for every reader. From horror to historical to hanging out with high society there’s plenty of murder and mayhem to go around. Drum roll please […]
Writers Beware: The Perils of the Publishing Industry
I’m very happy to host mystery author Mark S. Bacon on my blog this week. A little about Mark … Mark S. Bacon began his career as a southern California newspaper police reporter. After working for two newspapers, he moved to advertising and marketing when he became a copywriter for Knott’s Berry Farm, the large […]
Write Like a Gold Miner: Novels from Coal
As this year in writing comes to an end, I’m looking forward to having the third book in my Eddie Shoes Mystery Series launch in April. It’s hard to believe that before April 15, 2016, I wasn’t a published author and by April 1, 2018, I’ll have three books out. But April 15, 2016 wasn’t […]