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THE NEXT BIG THING
So I’ve been tagged in this kind of group question-asking recommendation chain called THE NEXT BIG THING. Authors answer questions about their work and then “tag” other writers to do the same. I got sucked into it by Alex Sokoloff, who tagged me along with Wallace Stroby, Michelle Gagnon and Zoe Sharp. (Click their names to read each of their ( Read more... ) -
The Last Word
Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the ongoing conversation about the NoirCon painting of me. That was my intention from the beginning, to encourage dialog about the default sexual stereotypes in our genre and ask people to think before perpetuating them, ironically or otherwise ( Read more... ) -
Mad Woman
Before you all tell me how sexy I am in this painting created for this year’s NoirCon, give me a chance to explain how I feel about it.
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Future of Publishing
Hey Angelenos, come listen to me and a bunch of other local writers talk smack about the future of publishing:
THE FUTURE OF PUBLISHING
Presented by the Mystery Writers of America, So Cal chapter
Saturday, November 3
1-2:30 pm
Sherman Oaks Branch Library
14245 Moorpark Street
Sherman Oaks, 91423
Please join this intriguing and engaging cross-section of ( Read more... ) -
Deadlines: RIP Chef Damon
As a full time writer without a day job, I work my ass off. I spend the majority of my time here at this desk, banging out the word count to hit one tight deadline after another. I'm a bad friend, often failing to return phone calls or emails and losing touch with people because I was too busy.
Today, I woke up to the news that my old friend Chef ( Read more... ) -
Girls School?
This article annoys me for a variety of reasons. Check it out. I’ll wait ( Read more... ) -
Hello Cleveland!
Despite the fact that my novel CHOKE HOLD is nominated for an Anthony Award, I was pretty sure I was not going to be able to make it to Bouchercon. This last year has been a tough one for everyone I know, and I'm no exception. I just couldn't afford the trip ( Read more... ) -
The Lost Future
You’ve probably all seen this by now, but if not, go check it out. I’ll wait.
Misogynistic politician is misogynistic!I was born in 1969, brought up by idealistic, intellectual hippie parents who fought for women’s rights and thought they’d won. They taught me that girls and boys are equal and I could grow up to be anything I wanted. That I had ( Read more... ) -
And the winner is...
I gave the Butch Fatale video contest a few extra days just to see if any other entries would come in at the last minute, but no such luck. Don't know if people were too shy, or reluctant to do the work required to shoot and upload a video, or maybe just intimidated by Max's awesomeness. Regardless, that makes Max the undisputed champion and the ( Read more... ) -
Where My Butches At?
Time is running out on my Butch Fatale video contest, and we only have one entry so far. If you think you've got what it takes to give Max a run for her money, submit your own entry before July 15th. Full details on the contest hereIf more than one entry is received by the cut off date, then readers will be invited to vote for who should play Butch ( Read more... )