The Things You Wouldn't Believe
Donna Andrews, Viking. Woman killed by husband's coffin. And thoughts on a more serious subject.
View ArticleGlobe and Mail review
THE FRAILTY OF FLESH has been reviewed in THE GLOBE AND MAIL, which I believe marks a significant milestone in my career to date.
View ArticleInternational Day of the Book
Let's hold it early this year - I have a challenge for you, as well as at least one decent excuse to use for justifying buying a book.
View ArticleCanada, Eh?
Getting research right and getting it wrong, when it matters and when it doesn't, and a poll.
View ArticleStuff & Nonsense: Canadian Politics
When Canadian Politics is making the headlines on even CNN, something's up.There's commentary, but really, I just wish everyone would take a deep breath...
View ArticleCanada's Government Will Stand
Breaking News: the Governor General has supported Harper's move to prorogue Parliament.
View ArticleTrue Confessions
Patti recently tagged me with Brian's reading meme, and as a result I've been prompted to post a confession about my reading habits this year, and also a challenge. I hope some people jump on board.
View ArticleWiretaps, Bailouts and The Need For Print Media
In the wake of news about Tribune Co filing for bankruptcy, and the NY Times trying to organize financing, I've started to pull together my thoughts on the potential disastrous loss of print media from...
View ArticleBreaking The Reading Drought
What book did I finish this week? Plus: jokes about Canada.
View ArticleThought For The Day
While I ponder the Santa dilemma, I'm left wondering how someone who writes stories for a living isn't a better liar.
View ArticleNo Return
Borders and HarperStudio have made a bold move to eliminate returns. I'll be curious to see how this plays out in the coming months.
View ArticleDorothy L in my house
All I can say is, I'm glad I wasn't drinking during this conversation.
View ArticleBest Of
Who thought Linda L. Richards, Tom Piccirilli, Christa Faust, Val McDermid, Anthony Neil Smith -and Sandra Ruttan?! - should get top honours? Check out this varied, cross-genre best of list contributed...
View ArticleQuick Updates
WHAT BURNS WITHIN makes another top 10 list, I'm interviewed at Shots and there's a news story that may be of interest to some who follow the series.
View ArticleA Happy Holidays Meme
I have a new short story out, in the debut issue of Crooked and have done a short 'happy holidays' meme over at my blog.
View ArticleHappy New Year Indeed
Another stellar review of THE FRAILTY OF FLESH. Could there be a better way to close out the year and ring in the new one?
View Article16 Random Things...
I've been tagged, and I've shamelessly dragged Stuart MacBride, Tom Piccirilli, Patrick Shawn Bagley, Russel D. McLean and a host of others into it. I was just doing what I was told, so blame Linda. ;)
View ArticleUPDATE
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View ArticleThe Long Tail
Can a little book released in the midst of the year-end busyness, up against new releases from bestsellers, find an audience? It appears so.
View ArticleAmerica, America
I’ve been trying to remember if I’ve seen such a celebration since the marriage of Charles and Diana, and although I’m sure there may have been a few occasions in between I’m forgetting at the moment,...
View ArticleDon't forget
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