Category Archives: Spotlight
Mystery Author Michael Guillebeau Blends Sharp Writing with Quirky Characters and Offbeat Humor
I first met Michael Guillebeau at Killer Nashville, where the manuscript for his first novel, Josh Whoever, was a top ten finalist for the Claymore Awards. That book was published by Five Star Mysteries in 2013 and received a starred … Continue reading
Literary Thriller Author Philip Cioffari Talks About The Bronx Kill
I heard Philip speak at Murder in the Magic City, a terrific little conference held every year in Birmingham, AL. He was articulate and personable, and you could tell that, not only did he have a passion for the act … Continue reading
J.H. Bogran’s Poisoned Tears
J. H. Bográn was born and raised in Honduras. The son of a journalist, José prefers fiction–specifically, thrillers with a touch of romance. I met him online when I began writing interviews for The Big Thrill, the online magazine published by International … Continue reading
Q&A with Edgar Winner Steven Womack: The Return of Harry James Denton
Almost every time I go to a book signing or festival, at least one person says to me, “You know who I like? That guy who wrote about that Nashville PI, Harry James Denton.” “Steven Womack,” I say. “And I … Continue reading
Larissa Reinhart: An Intrepid World Traveler with Georgia on Her Mind
Since there’s no way to top the bio on Larissa Reinhart‘s website, I’ll share a taste of it with you here. It starts like this: Larissa considers herself lucky to have taught English in Japan, escaped a ferocious monkey in Thailand, … Continue reading
Guest Author Jean Rabe: Do You Have O.C.W.?
I met Jean Rabe at Killer Nashville, where she and sometime writing partner Don Bingle racked up so many Silver Falchion awards in the paranormal category that I stopped keeping count. It was a lot. Or for those of you … Continue reading
Dark and Complex: Lisa Alber’s Lyrical Irish Mysteries
Like Chris Knopf, Lisa Alber is one of the Mysterious Eight, a contributor to Eight Mystery Writers You Should Be Reading Now. She lives in Portland, Oregon, but she sets her mysteries in Ireland, a country she’s come to love. … Continue reading