On November 19 at 8:00 pm, EST (5:00 pm, PST), I'll be talking about the 12 Scams of Christmas with Authors on the Air host Pam Stack. This promises to be a fun time and you can even phone in with questions. There are so many scams that really ramp up during the holidays that this is a perfect time to brush up on what's hot in the scam department this year.If you … [Read more...] about The 12 Scams of Christmas at Authors on the Air
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Debut mystery author Kathy Aarons launch party
On Saturday, September 6 at 4:00 pm, Mysterious Galaxy will host a launch party for mystery author Kathy Aarons and her new novel, “Death is Like a Box of Chocolates.” The party will be at Mysterious Galaxy, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, Suite #302, San Diego.When Berkley publishing told Aarons they wanted a mystery set in a combination book and chocolate shop, she said her … [Read more...] about Debut mystery author Kathy Aarons launch party
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
Two days until the Tucson Festival of Books
The Tucson Festival of Books, which is expected to draw in excess of 100,000 visitors this year, has grown into one of the largest book festivals in the country. The event, billed as “where Words and Imagination come to life,” will take place on Mar. 15 and 16 at the University of Arizona campus in Tucson, AZ. Each day, the event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Last year, … [Read more...] about Two days until the Tucson Festival of Books
Genre LA Conference almost here
The Genre LA writing conference will be here on Saturday, February 8 and 9. The conference features writing workshops in a variety of genres. The conference is intended for literary and screen writers devoted to the craft and business of writing in specific genres and subgenres. Individual workshops and sessions focus on: Thrillers and Mysteries; Science Fiction, Fantasy, and … [Read more...] about Genre LA Conference almost here