Burl Barer is the Edgar Award winning author of both true crime and crime fiction. He has written multiple hit books including WildBlue Press's MAN OVERBOARD. Burl's rave-reviewed private eye novel, HEADLOCK, is being republished by WildBlue this December 22nd! Read the full article from the link below for Burl Barer's take on incorporating one of the big "no-no's" of mystery writing and the challenges of writing his novel from a first person … [Read more...]
Author Burl Barer Reveals the Real People Behind His Characters in HEADLOCK
Burl Barer on the Inspiration for His Crime Fiction Novel HEADLOCK
Richard Godwin: Internationally Acclaimed Crime Fiction, Horror and Noir
"There is recognition and alienation wrapped up inside horror. Extreme crime evokes a horror that is more real than something a reader knows does not exist." --Richard Godwin in A thin line between Crime and Horror Fiction for The Thrill Begins Richard Godwin is the critically acclaimed author of Apostle Rising, Mr. Glamour, One Lost Summer, Noir City, Meaningful Conversations, Confessions Of A Hit Man, Paranoia And … [Read more...]
A Conversation With Richard Godwin: Author Interview for the A Twist of Noir Blog
"When I sit down to write a story I do not plan, sometimes it can start with a voice, a character talking, or an image, a variety of forms that seem to be demanding growth. Sometimes a story takes shape immediately and others need pruning." - Richard Godwin for A Twist of Noir on June 5th, 2012 Source: http://a-twist-of-noir.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/conversation-with-richard-godwin.html Richard Godwin is know for his noir, mystery, and horror … [Read more...]
Richard Godwin’s A Thin Line Between Crime and Horror Fiction
"I was invited to share my thoughts with you about the line between crime and horror fiction. Many purists argue that they are two distinct forms. I disagree. My own writing has often been described as a blend of crime and horror fiction, and I want to look at what the connections are." - Richard Godwin for The Thrill Begins on April 12th, … [Read more...]
Author Caitlin Rother Explains How to Make Book Soup
I am often asked what is involved in putting together a true crime book and how long it takes. Well, if I were writing a cook book on how to cook up a book (now that’s a mouthful), I might give this answer: pour several truckloads of research into a large caldron, add a barrelful of interviews, a gallon of storytelling pizzazz, a dash of hope, and a pinch of justice. Consume many glasses of full-bodied patience, determination, and flexibility … [Read more...]
Burl Barer’s HEADLOCK Cover Contest
Help Us Finalize A New Cover For Burl Barer's Private Eye Novel HEADLOCK Please vote on the cover for Burl Barer's HEADLOCK that you think works best for the synopsis below. The synopsis: HEADLOCK: A Jeff Reynold's Mystery A paranoid recluse lures private eye author Jeff Reynolds into a complex web of deception, where delusions are deadly, life after death can be hell, and all roads lead to the McFeely Tavern. Several popular … [Read more...]
WHEN FALL FADES Release Scheduled for The Day Before Halloween; New True Crime Authors and a New Mystery Series
Your Guide to New Developments, Exclusive Content and Giveaways at WildBlue Press October 2015 THIS MONTH'S CONTENT Amy Leigh Simpson's Romantic Mystery WHEN FALL FADES Released October 30th Meet Two New True Crime Authors and The Author of the Max Blake Mystery Series Featured Blog Posts: NY Times Bestselling Author Caitlin Rother Hits Ten Book Milestone; Mystery Author William Florence Describes the Origins of Max … [Read more...]
NYT Bestselling Author Caitlin Rother Hits Ten-Book Milestone
As I'm about to go on tour for the release of my tenth book, THEN NO ONE CAN HAVE HER, I have been asking myself this existential question: Just how many books does an author need to publish in a lifetime? I haven't really come up with a good answer. I'm proud to have reached this personal milestone, but I also know that I'm still getting better with every book. Why stop now? THEN NO ONE CAN HAVE HER tells the true story behind the Steve … [Read more...]
