In May 2009, I started this website. At that time, I used it mostly to put up pictures for family so they could follow us on trips. In 2010, I started providing tips on how to avoid scams and cons and did some author interviews. Today, those scam tips reach a broad audience and I’ve been fortunate to interview many of today’s top authors including Lisa Gardner, Phillip … [Read more...] about Shooting hoops – polar bear style
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When a series takes on its own life
I was asked by Kings River Life to write an article about writers who take over a series for other writers. It sounded like a fun assignment, but I really had no idea. Once I started doing research, I realized how often this happens. It became necessary to start leaving out examples, but the five that ended up in the article are blockbusters, including Dick Francis, Robert … [Read more...] about When a series takes on its own life
In the hot seat – interview at Authors on the Air
Tonight I'll be in the hot seat with radio talk-show host Pam Stack of Authors on the Air. I've been interviewed by Pam before and it was a wide-ranging interview. What crazy subjects will we cover this time? I don't know, but it's sure to be lots of fun.You can bet I'll want to discuss "Con Game," but also we'll surely get into the next McKenna Mystery, "Big Island … [Read more...] about In the hot seat – interview at Authors on the Air
License to Lie a finalist in San Diego Book Awards
License to Lie has been selected as a finalist in the Action-Thriller category of the 2014 San Diego Book Awards. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony to be held on June 21, 2014. To date, License to Lie has received twenty reviews on Amazon, seventeen of which are 5 stars. Independent reviews have also been very good, including this one from San Francisco Book … [Read more...] about License to Lie a finalist in San Diego Book Awards
Con Game released!
The “Con Game” is on! The sequel to “License to Lie” was released just this week. In honor of the occasion, I’m trying out a little giveaway. You can enter to win a soft cover copy of “Con Game” if you live in the U.S. (sorry, but the international postage is a killer). If you’re not in the U.S., fear not, you’ll be eligible for a Kindle version. About Con Game Con artist … [Read more...] about Con Game released!