Yep!
For all the news of my recent doings, check out the latest issue of my newsletter (and you can sign up for the next one if you’d like).
Many thanks for your interest and support! I thank you, and Ghost the Cat thanks you!
The Latest
Here’s What’s Coming Up!
July 6th, 2013
JULY 13: I host debut author Maer Wilson for a discussion and reading of her urban fantasy/supernatural thriller RELICS, at Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach! (time TBA)
JULY 14: Sisters in Crime Los Angeles July Meeting, I am a featured reader, MEET-AND-GREET: 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., PROGRAM: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., South Pasadena Library located at 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena CA
JULY 14: Noir at the Bar, Mandrake, 2692 S La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90034, Los Angeles CA, 8 PM — With Sara Gran, Tim Hallinan, Steph Cha and Anonymous-9!
JULY 19: NEW! I sign at Watershed Books in Lakeport, CA! (707) 263-5787,305 North Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453, 2 PM!
JULY 21: NEW! Discussion, signing and WINE! At Lake County Wine Studio! 9505 Main Street #1, Upper Lake, CA. 2 PM!
AUGUST 7: NEW! Reading, discussion and potluck at Janet Rudolph’s Literary Salon, Berkeley CA, 7 PM! (contact me for details)
Events Update!
June 12th, 2013
Here is the updated list of events I’ll be doing in support of HOUR OF THE RAT!
JUNE 15: Sisters in Crime Angeles Speakers Bureau Event: Lisa Brackmann, Naomi Hirahara, and Jeri Westerson will speak about writing novels set in international locales, 2:00 p.m. at the Santa Monica Public Library’s Ocean Park Branch, 2601 Main Street, Santa Monica.
JUNE 18: HOUR OF THE RAT OFFICIAL LAUNCH! Mysterious Galaxy Redondo, 2810 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 ~ 310-542-6000, 7:30 PM! (I am pretty sure there will be wine and cupcakes. And there’s plenty of parking!)
JUNE 22: Mysterious Galaxy San Diego, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite #302, San Diego, CA 92111 ~ 858-268-4747, 2 PM, with author Richard Lange!
JUNE 22: Mystery Ink, 8907 Warner Avenue, #135, Huntington Beach, CA (714) 960-4000, 6 PM, with Author/friend Tim Hallinan!
JUNE 23: Book ‘Em, 1118 Mission St., South Pasadena, CA 91030 626-799-9600 1-800-4BOOKEM, 2 PM!
JUNE 24: Joint appearance with debut author Ramsey Hootman at A Great Good Place for Books, 6120 La Salle Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, (510) 339-8210
JUNE 25: Joint appearance with debut author Ramsey Hootman at Books Inc.The Marina, 2251 Chestnut St., 415-931-3633, San Francisco, CA, 7 PM!
JULY 13: I host debut author Maer Wilson for a discussion and reading of her urban fantasy/supernatural thriller RELICS, at Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach! (time TBA)
JULY 14: Sisters in Crime Los Angeles July Meeting, I am a featured reader, MEET-AND-GREET: 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., PROGRAM: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., South Pasadena Library located at 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena CA
JULY 14: Noir at the Bar, Mandrake, 2692 S La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90034, Los Angeles CA, 8 PM — Confirmed!
JULY 19: NEW! I sign at Watershed Books in Lakeport, CA! (707) 263-5787,305 North Main Street, Lakeport, CA 95453, (time TBA)
JULY 21: NEW! Discussion, signing and WINE! At Lake County Wine Studio! 9505 Main Street #1, Upper Lake, CA. (time TBA)
AUGUST 7: NEW! Reading, discussion and potluck at Janet Rudolph’s Literary Salon, Berkeley CA, 7 PM! (contact me for details)
Coming Attractions!
May 7th, 2013
HOUR OF THE RAT launches on June 18th, which is starting to feel…soon. Very soon.
Here are some events I’ll be doing in support of the release…I’ll be updating this page as new events are added. Details also on calendar to the right. Or will be. I’m getting there…
JUNE 6: Quiet Lightning, Neighborhood Heroes Edition, (RSVP HERE), at the Contemporary Jewish Museum, featuring Jane Smiley, Glen David Gold, Lisa Brackmann, Michael David Lukas, Susan Steinberg, Kevin Killian, Joseph Lease, Tom Comitta, Karen Penley, Chris Peck. 6:30 PM!
JUNE 15: Sisters in Crime Angeles Speakers Bureau Event: Lisa Brackmann, Naomi Hirahara, and Jeri Westerson will speak about writing novels set in international locales, 2:00 p.m. at the Santa Monica Public Library’s Ocean Park Branch, 2601 Main Street, Santa Monica.
JUNE 18: HOUR OF THE RAT OFFICIAL LAUNCH! Mysterious Galaxy Redondo, 2810 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278 ~ 310-542-6000, 7:30 PM! (I am pretty sure there will be wine and cupcakes. And there’s plenty of parking!)
JUNE 22: Mysterious Galaxy San Diego, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Suite #302, San Diego, CA 92111 ~ 858-268-4747, 2 PM, with author Richard Lange!
JUNE 22: Mystery Ink, 8907 Warner Avenue, #135, Huntington Beach, CA (714) 960-4000, 2 PM, with Author/friend Tim Hallinan!
JUNE 23: Book ‘Em, 1118 Mission St., South Pasadena, CA 91030 626-799-9600 1-800-4BOOKEM, 2 PM!
JUNE 24: Joint appearance with debut author Ramsey Hootman at A Great Good Place for Books, 6120 La Salle Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, (510) 339-8210
JUNE 25: Joint appearance with debut author Ramsey Hootman at Books Inc.The Marina, 2251 Chestnut St., 415-931-3633, San Francisco, CA, 7 PM!
JULY 14: Sisters in Crime Los Angeles July Meeting, I am a featured reader, MEET-AND-GREET: 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., PROGRAM: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., South Pasadena Library located at 1115 El Centro Street, South Pasadena CA
JULY 14: Noir at the Bar, Mandrake, 2692 S La Cienega Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90034, Los Angeles CA, 8 PM — not confirmed yet, but this is one of my favorite events to participate in and to attend, so I’m hoping!
Long Time No Blog…
January 6th, 2013
Greetings!
*blows off dust*
Last year was, um…a bit chaotic. This year, I’m aiming for a lot more productivity. Starting with…BLOGGING!
No, not my own blog (though I plan on reposting there). I will be blogging every Sunday on the wonderful international crime fiction blog, Murder Is Everywhere, featuring Cara Black, Leighton Gage, Caro Ramsey, Jeff Siger, Yrsa Sigurdardottir, and Michael Sears/Stanley Trollip AKA Michael Stanley. I’m taking over for Tim Hallinan (mighty big shoes to fill!), who promises to guest post when we need him (I’m thinking the week after next).
Anyway, my inaugural post is here!
Greetings from Bouchercon Cleveland!
October 5th, 2012
Having a fantastic time at Bouchercon Cleveland. So fantastic that I have forgotten to post my panel times.
Tomorrow, Saturday Oct. 6, 10:15, Grand Ballroom A — “Murder is Everywhere” — international crime fiction authors explore the countries where their fictional crimes take place, with Timothy Hallinan, Jeff Sigur, Yrsa Sigurdardottir, Michael Stanley, moderated by Peter Rozovsky.
Sunday Oct. 7, 10:15, Grand Ballroom A — “The Politics of Murder” — books with politically charged plots, with Allison Leotta, Pete Morin, Stuart Neville, Mike Lawson, moderated by me.
Also, my wonderful publisher Soho is hosting in the hospitality suite tomorrow from 12 – 2. And don’t forget Stuart Neville’s party celebrating the launch of his new thriller, “Ratlines,” tomorrow at 4 PM!
Book Launch! Photographic Evidence!
May 3rd, 2012
Mysterious Galaxy Redondo Beach! Book Launch for GETAWAY and PLAGUE TOWN!
