Writing is hard. Selling is harder!

I need your help

Every writer I know loves the compliments and congratulations on having successfully completed the writing of any book, but we all hate the follow-up question, “How are sales?” The thrill of accomplishment is rapidly diminished by the reminder that sales are disappointing. We may fumble through an answer...

Creating Suspense  

For exciting page-turners

In a previous Author Update, I commented on my recent attendance at Bouchercon-2023 in San Diego and noted the particular highlight for me of the opportunity to meet David Baldacci and listen to his comments. He’s recognized as a world-class storyteller with dozens of best-selling thriller and suspense novels, so I...

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...

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...

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

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 or Alfred Hitchcock Mysteries, or in collections like The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. They’re still worth reading. Other...

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...

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...

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....