Elena Taylor

Sherry Knowlton Launches Her Fourth Book

Thrilled to host veteran author Sherry Knowlton on my blog to chat about her writing process and her latest mystery, Dead of Winter. Sherry is one of the authors on my January post about new books in 2019. To read the full list, click the link here. The Author Sherry Knowlton is the author of […]

New Mystery and Thriller Books for 2019

So many exciting books coming out in 2019. Here’s just a few mystery and thriller titles guaranteed to tantalize your reading taste buds! The Titles January The Rigel Affair by LM Hedrick Abandoned by his part-Cherokee Ma, Charlie Kincaid escapes servitude with his uncle. He jumps a boxcar, accompanied by his schoolmate Roxy, who is […]

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 […]

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 […]

Math Genius turned Stuntwoman turned Bestselling Author

This week I’m branching out a bit from my usual Mystery/Thriller/Suspense authors to include a Sci-Fi thriller writer! Introducing S.L. Huang. The Author S. L. Huang has a math degree from MIT and is a weapons expert and has worked as a professional stuntwoman on Battlestar Galactica and a number of other productions. Her short […]

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. […]

Killer Nashville: Crime Writers & Live Music at Puckett’s

Mystery Writers Conference Killer Nashville Last weekend I attended Killer Nashville, one of my favorite writers conferences of the year. As you can guess from the title, the conference focuses on crime fiction. Located in Cool Springs, Tennessee, it’s also a great excuse to drive out to Leiper’s Fork and catch live music at Puckett’s. […]

Writing On Boats: Sage Webb on Her First Novel

I’m thrilled to introduce one final Debut Author from the International Thriller Writers‘ Debut Author Program class of 2017/2018. Soon, I’ll be introducing the Debuts from 2018/2019. Hard to believe I’m starting my fourth year as a member of ITW and my third year of working with debut authors. Time flies when you’re having fun. Congratulations […]

Baron Birtcher: On Music and Writing in Hawaii and Oregon

Thrilled to have author Baron R. Birtcher with me on my blog today! Such a fun interview … The Author … Baron R. Birtcher spent a number of years as a professional musician, guitarist, singer and songwriter and founded an independent record label. His first two hardboiled mystery novels, Roadhouse Blues and Ruby Tuesday were Los Angeles Times and […]