Lisa Brackmann is the critically acclaimed author of the Ellie McEnroe novels, which are set in today’s China. The books include “Rock Paper Tiger,” “Hour of the Rat,” and “Dragon Day.” In “Dragon Day,” Brackmann says she posed serious questions. How much can people really change, especially in a positive direction? What does it take for them to do so?“My books generally … [Read more...] about Lisa Brackmann’s love of China drives her writing
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Behind the story with Mark Allen Smith
In my Examiner.com interview with Mark Allen Smith we discussed the story behind his new Geiger series novel, “The Confessor.” The novels are considered literary thrillers, but the plots are defined by the characters. Smith said, “When I’m working on a book, I very often listen to what my characters say and write it down. Kind of schizzy, yes—because I live with my characters … [Read more...] about Behind the story with Mark Allen Smith
Sujata Massey talks about The Kizuna Coast
Agatha and Macavity Award winner Sujata Massey’s latest novel is “The Kizuna Coast.” In this interview, the author of the Rei Shimura mysteries discussed “The Kizuna Coast” and how a natural disaster influenced the book.“Writing The Kizuna Coast was a way to recognize a significant change in the real world and my fictional environment,” said Massey. “My ten Rei Shimura … [Read more...] about Sujata Massey talks about The Kizuna Coast
Lori Rader-Day discusses Little Pretty Things
Lori Rader-Day’s first mystery novel, “The Black Hour,” has been nominated for numerous awards, including the Mary Higgins Clark Award, a Macavity, an Anthony, and the Barry Award for Best Paperback Original. For this interview, Lori Rader-Day is talking about her second mystery, “Little Pretty Things,” and why she believes it’s the characters, not issues, that drive a … [Read more...] about Lori Rader-Day discusses Little Pretty Things
Go behind the story with Brad Meltzer
Brad Meltzer’s first published book, “The Tenth Justice,” was an instant New York Times bestseller. Meltzer now has nine bestsellers to his credit. In this behind-the-story interview, Meltzer discusses his latest release, “The President’s Shadow.”Beecher White returns as the protagonist in “The President’s Shadow,” which is the third Culper Ring novel. Meltzer describes … [Read more...] about Go behind the story with Brad Meltzer