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CWC and David Baldacci at Bouchercon-2023

CWC and David Baldacci at Bouchercon-2023 Canadian Crime Writers were conspicuous participants at Boucheron-2023 in San Diego, August 30th to September 3rd. The gathering of 1700 writers and readers at Bouchercon in San Diego was another great success at bringing people together to make connections, learn from each other, and be inspired to read more and write better. Organised and Continue Reading

Author Update #2023-19 – Back to school!

Author Update #2023-19   Back to school! With Labour Day approaching we must be nearing the end of another summer, then it’s back to school and back to work. I hope you enjoy the remaining restful and relaxing lazy days by the pool, on the beach, or under a shady tree, reading a good book! I’m trying hard to do Continue Reading

Author Update – Only $0.99 for all my books!

Author Update   Only $0.99 for all my books! Special summer reading prices @ $0.99 for E-book editions of all my books! Ending soon, so buy now, read later. Three novels and two business books @ only $0.99. Available NOW at online bookstores everywhere.   In other news: I’m very happy to report that I recently had a short story Continue Reading

A few good stories. Even if they’re short! 

A few good stories. Even if they’re short!  You can skip my author note below and go directly to free E-books for more mystery, crime, & suspense at: https://books.bookfunnel.com/mystery_7_2023/v1far33voo Many of the original crime fiction detective stories, mystery and suspense, were delivered as short stories, often published in popular newspapers of the day or in specialty mystery magazines like Ellery Queen Continue Reading

More book sales & more giveaways!

More book sales & more giveaways! And you can help You can skip my author note below and go directly to free E-books at: https://books.bookfunnel.com/mystery_7_2023/v1far33voo Selling books is hard – So I’m asking for your assistance. I’m very pleased and grateful for the several thousand readers, friends and fans following me on my mailing lists and social media channels, but Continue Reading

Selling books is hard. Free books for readers is easier.  

Selling books is hard Free books for readers is easier   You can even skip the author update below and go directly to free E-books – mystery, crime, suspense at: https://books.bookfunnel.com/mystery_7_2023/v1far33voo Selling books is hard This is not just me complaining. Selling books is hard for everybody! Authors, agents, publishers, distributors, and booksellers all have challenges to get good books Continue Reading

The Thriller Formula Revealed

The Thriller Formula As described in my Blog post of May 12th, here’s my version of the Thriller Formula published with the latest feature articles at Mystery & Suspense Magazine. Have you found your own version of the formula? See: Mystery & Suspense Magazine The Thriller Formula

Now I have answers. And some recommendations.

Now I have answers.  And some recommendations for you and for me Last week I asked two questions. Who are you? And why are you here? Now I have some answers and I’m willing to share them with you. And, of course, now that I know more about who you are and what you want, I can do better delivering Continue Reading

I have questions. Do you have answers?

I have questions Do you have answers? Free E-books for you to share if you have answers! If you’re here, I’m assuming it’s either because you’re curious and just clicked on this link, or you’re a regular reader and subscriber to my author mailing list, or a follower, associate or friend on one of my social media platforms – LinkedIn, Continue Reading

Notes from ThrillerFest – 2023

Notes from ThrillerFest – 2023 Information, inspiration and fun!   Last year was such a rewarding experience at ThrillerFest in NYC that I was excited to go back again for more information, inspiration, and fun! (Plus the opportunity to pitch my fourth novel to the agents and publishers there looking to meet new authors.) Last week’s event did not disappoint. Well-organised and Continue Reading