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Left Coast Crime panels!
March 8th, 2012
Here is my panel schedule for Left Coast Crime:
Friday March 30, 10:15 AM in the Magnolia Room: “Tough Chicks,” moderated by Sophie Littlefield, with Denise Hamilton, Julie Kramer and Helene Tursten!
Saturday March 31, 2:45 PM, in the Magnolia Room: “Been There, Wrote That–A Game Show,” moderated by Gar Anthony Haywood, with Bruce DeSilva, Catriona McPherson and Brad Parks!
I can’t wait!
Quiet Trouble
March 1st, 2012
Underground Party
(Todd, me and Tony, after a set, some gumbo, and a few Sierra Nevada Pale Ales)
I thought I’d post a song that isn’t so political. This one was recorded in a hurry, but for the most part I like the way it came out. If I were going to change anything, it would be some of my lyrics, which seem a touch whiney to me now. But the tune has one of my favorite choruses ever, and features an amazing guitar lick by Tony Mandracchia!
Waiting in my mailbox!
February 21st, 2012
Books! From the UK! Check out the gold foil! Yes, it’s YEAR OF THE TIGER, aka ROCK PAPER TIGER. It’s a real kick seeing how different the US and the UK versions of the book are. The great folks at Harper did some really cool things with this version. I love the gold tiger on the spine and elsewhere in the book! AND you get a preview of my next book, DAY OF THE DEAD aka GETAWAY!
I have a mailbox address that’s about a half hour’s walk from my house, where I have things like this sent. I decided to check it today, and as usual, I walked — it’s a nice thing to do after sitting on the couch all day.* I was thrilled to see that I’d gotten a package. I was not, however, expecting it to be quite this big. So, a half hour’s walk home with a big box of books weighing 6.2 KG (that’s British for close to 14 pounds).
I feel well-exercised…
And I might just have to do some kind of contest…
*NOTE: the couch AKA my office
Venice Beach in February
February 16th, 2012
Venice Beach in February
I took this with the camera in my iPhone. It was even more gorgeous in real life…
GETAWAY is still a few months out…
February 10th, 2012
But I already have some events scheduled!
Specifically, my official launch party at Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach!
But wait, there’s more! It’s also the Los Angeles launch party for Dana Fredsti’s first Ashley Parker novel, PLAGUE TOWN!
The connection? You’ll just have to come to the party to find out…
Next up, I will be attending Mysterious Galaxy San Diego’s 19th Birthday Bash! To wit:
“On Saturday, May 8, 1993, a new store opened in Clairemont Square, dedicated to the staff’s passion for books of “Martians, Murder, Magic and Mayhem.” Today, 19 years later, that passion continues. We invite you to join us on Saturday, May 5th, for our annual all day celebration, featuring some fantastic spotlight authors, special bargains, and, of course, cake!”
Other upcoming events: Left Coast Crime in Sacramento! (March 29 – April 1, details to come)
Literary Orange in Irvine! (Saturday April 14) — I’ll be on a panel at 2:30 with Gar Anthony Haywood and Gary Phillips!
Complete information on the handy calendar widget to your right!
