Why did you choose to write about the horrific crimes committed by Wayne Lo, Lewis Lent Jr, and Nicholas Mangiardi? My interest in writing HIDDEN DEMONS did not start out to showcase the evil deeds of Lent, Lo, and Mangiardi. My intent was to highlight the story of a father and daughter, Owen and Amy Boyington, who apprehended criminals on the same day. The Boyingtons related their story to me many years ago, but it was only after I retired … [Read more...]
Meet Author Tiddy Smith
I am a New Zealand philosopher of religion who has always been fascinated with the strange and unusual. I hail from the town of Dunedin, a Scottish settlement in the lower portion of the South Island, where I earned my PhD from the University of Otago. I presently live in Jakarta with my wife, Ingrid, and I love to explore this enormous and diverse archipelago. In my professional life, I publish mostly on two topics: 1. Animism as a … [Read more...]
The SHADOWMAKER, an Explosive International Thriller, Set for Release 10/25/2022
I couldn't be more excited about the upcoming release of my latest novel, The Shadowmaker. Following my 2020 debut, The Medina Device, I set out to write an action-packed thriller that focuses on the mind of a criminal and the moral, soul-searching battle between good and evil. I wanted my main character to exude the confidence of a superhero, but also display the weaknesses and imperfections that make us all human. The Shadowmaker, Book … [Read more...]
Marla Bernard
A former police sergeant, Marla Bernard is a passionate victim's rights advocate, author, and public speaker. She received her Master of Arts with honors from Baker University. She serves as adjunct faculty for a national university where she has written several criminal justice courses and has been a contributor to national law enforcement publications. She and her husband were recently filmed for an upcoming true crime series in the … [Read more...]
T.J. Champitto
Hi there, my name is T.J. Champitto and I'm the award-winning author of The Medina Device, and The Shadowmaker. My debut released in 2020 and earned a Pencraft Award for Literary Excellence, a Maxy Award for Best Thriller, and was named a finalist for the Silver Falchion Award. Prior to becoming a novelist, I explored the globe as a travel blogger and journalist, with features in publications such as Destinations Travel, Kulkuri Magazine, and … [Read more...]
A Note From The Publishers Of RAW DEAL: The Untold Story of NYPD’s “Cannibal Cop”
At what point do we want law enforcement to spy on us and at what point do we want them to act? When Gil Valle and Brian Whitney approached us about publishing RAW DEAL, we were told that Gil wanted to tell his story “his way.” Our concern was that “his way” included graphic descriptions of the sexual fantasies that landed Gil in hot water in the first place and included the abduction, torture and murder of women, as well as cannibalism. As … [Read more...]
Author Debbi Mack on the Amazing Opportunities for Authors Onscreen
I just returned from the most amazing conference. I attended a Sisters in Crime event in Hollywood, California. There I learned that people in the industry are constantly on the prowl for great new works to adapt into movies or television shows. This gives authors all the more reason to write the best books they can for publication. However, keep in mind that adaptations aren't limited to just novels. A work can be adapted from a short … [Read more...]
Beach House Writing Salon III Offers Stimulating Day to Aspiring Authors
It was a stimulating and inspirational day at our most recent salon in Cardiff-by- the-sea (or so I’m told). I was thrilled that a couple of repeat attendees said they got even more out of this one than the earlier ones. Apparently, we are improving over time, so that’s great to hear. As usual, I keep the salon small so it is an intimate and personal day, which allows the attendees to get to know each other and also ask questions of the … [Read more...]
And Now for Something A Little Different by Author Caitlin Rother
Caitlin Rother, author of the hit mystery NAKED ADDICTION, discusses her new and upcoming works on Colloquium. Her most recent works include some shorter stories to keep readers entertained while she finishes her next book. Caitlin will also be writing a historical crime series of Kindle "shorts" through 2016. Make sure to read the full article for all the latest on WildBlue's Caitlin … [Read more...]
William Florence: The Origins of Max Blake
Back in the day when newspapers still prowled the earth, I was working for a metro in Oregon and had a serendipitous lunch one day with a couple of colleagues. We got to talking about books and genres and novelists, and what worked and didn’t, and folks who were in it for the long haul and those who were one-shot wonders. Louis L’Amour’s name came up, along with the eternal debate of whether a mere Western constitutes literature in any sense. It … [Read more...]
