One of the best things I've done for myself recently is attend the Books Alive conference in Bethesda, Maryland. It was not only a wonderful opportunity to attend various panels and learn new things, but I met some of the greatest writers. At lunch, two speakers were featured. The first was Kitty Kelley (known for her unvarnished and unauthorized biographies) who received an award. She was followed by Bob Woodward of The Washington Post and … [Read more...]
Debbi Mack Will Be at This Year’s Books Alive! Conference
WildBlue Press author Debbi Mack will be at the Books Alive! Conference, hosted by Washington Independent Writers, on Saturday, April 30th, 2016. Debbi will be on the Book to Film panel from 3:45pm-4:30pm ET and will be signing copies of her hit books, IDENTITY CRISIS and INVISIBLE ME. The event will be held at the Bethesda Marriott, on Pooks Hill Rd., in Bethesda, MD. If you are in the area, don't miss out! Find out more about the Books … [Read more...]
The HEADLOCK Release Issue; Winter Releases and Video from Your Favorite Authors
Your Guide to New Developments, Exclusive Content and Giveaways at WildBlue Press December, 2015 THIS WEEK'S CONTENT Burl Barer's classic PI mystery, HEADLOCK to be re-released by WildBlue Press in ten days Video: Burl Barer answers HEADLOCK FAQs Featured Blog Posts: Burl Barer talks about how he came up with the premise for HEADLOCK; Michael Streed helps solve the mystery of a famous escape from Alcatraz prison, … [Read more...]
Debbi Mack’s Identity Crisis Optioned for Film Adaptation; Plus Debbi Moderates a Panel on “Human Monsters Within Literature”
Since the release of the first book in her Sam McRae mystery trilogy, IDENTITY CRISIS, Debbi Mack has been up to exciting things; she has two screenplays that are getting attention and multiple events scheduled throughout October. The film option for IDENTITY CRISIS, is officially signed and paid for. The book was optioned by Lisa Tuvelo, a local Maryland producer. Debbi wrote and submitted the screenplay for this prospective mystery … [Read more...]
Fall Line Up Full of Mystery and Thrillers; Meet our Romance-Mystery Wordsmith
Your Guide to New Developments, Exclusive Content and Giveaways at WildBlue Press September 3, 2015 THIS WEEK'S CONTENT IDENTITY CRISIS a new mystery by Debbi Mack released on the heels of Cameron Bane's PITFALL Featured Blog Posts: Debbi Mack discusses her inspiration for writing IDENTITY CRISIS; plus chilling details from a crime scene in John Ferak's DIXIE Video: Detective Bradley Nickell kicks off a new Q&A … [Read more...]
My Inspiration for ‘Identity Crisis’
Mistaken and false identity aren’t new topics in the mystery fiction realm. One of my favorite authors, Ross Macdonald, often explored the complications that arise over identity issues. Macdonald’s wife, Margaret Millar, based the solution to the mystery in How Like an Angel on mistaken identity, revealed in a stunning twist in the very last line of the book. Since false or mistaken identity is a great device to use in mystery novels, it … [Read more...]
Debbi Mack’s Debut Novel, IDENTITY CRISIS: A Riveting Mystery Where Identity Theft Means Murder
New York Times Bestselling Author's First Book In The Sam McRae Mystery Series Explores The Homicidal Side Of Identity Theft IDENTITY CRISIS: A simple domestic abuse case turns deadly when the alleged abuser is killed and Stephanie Ann "Sam" McRae's client disappears. When a friend asks Sam to find Melanie Hayes, the Maryland attorney is drawn into a complex case of murder and identity theft that has her running from the Mob, breaking into … [Read more...]
IDENTITY CRISIS Author Debbi Mack on The Loneliness of the Long-Form Writer
"This is why we tell fictional stories. To connect with others at some level by creating worlds that express truths that facts alone cannot." Like many work-where-you-want professions, writing can have an isolating effect on one’s life. Many people may assume that being free of annoying bosses/co-workers and able to set your own hours would be a perfect way to live. The truth is that people are social animals. This is why we tell … [Read more...]
