Astrology is a fascinating, and controversial, subject for many readers. Some call it bunk, others won't make a move without consulting their chart. For Connie di Marco, astrology created the perfect background for her Zodiac Mystery series, which begins with The Madness of Mercury."I think writers pull together stories from very diverse threads," said di Marco, "perhaps … [Read more...] about Connie di Marco and The Madness of Mercury
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A Conversation with Lindsay Faye About Jane Steele Excerpt
Last week, Putnam released "Jane Steele" by Lindsay Faye. As part of the launch, Putnam also sent out "A Conversation with Lindsay Faye About Jane Steele." Here is an excerpt, which gives insight into Faye's fifth novel and may serve as inspiration for writers who want to try something quite different.Q. What inspired the idea for this novel, and gave you the confidence you … [Read more...] about A Conversation with Lindsay Faye About Jane Steele Excerpt
Police psychologist tells story behind The Right Wrong Thing
Ellen Kirschman is a clinical psychologist and a volunteer clinician at the First Responders Support Network. She is the recipient of the California Psychological Association’s 2014 award for Distinguished Contribution to Psychology and the author of five books. In October 2015, Kirschman's mystery about what happens when a young officer kills an unarmed teenager and tries to … [Read more...] about Police psychologist tells story behind The Right Wrong Thing
The story behind The Pot Thief Who Studied Georgia O’Keeffe
J. Michael Orenduff says he grew up in a house "so close to the Rio Grande that he could Frisbee a tortilla into Mexico." He's a former professor who later became president of New Mexico State University. He took early retirement to write and delve into the world of archaeology and philosophy. In retirement, Orenduff became the award-winning author of The Pot Thief Who Studied … [Read more...] about The story behind The Pot Thief Who Studied Georgia O’Keeffe
Tim Dorsey wanted to write a wacky Easy Rider sequel
Tim Dorsey loves Florida news headlines. Those headlines, along with small towns and black humor, fuel the Serge Storms novels readers have come to love. Dorsey’s nineteenth book in the series is Coconut Cowboy, a wacky blend of Easy Rider, a corrupt Southern town, and a serial killer out to set the world right.For those unfamiliar with the movie, Easy Rider was a 1969 … [Read more...] about Tim Dorsey wanted to write a wacky Easy Rider sequel