Washington Post Review: Matthew Quirk’s Cold Barrel Zero
The Washington Post published my review of Matthew Quirk’s new thriller Cold Barrel Zero. The novel is swiftly paced and […]
Malice: Agatha & More
As I write this, I still can’t believe my great good fortune over the weekend. At this year’s Malice Domestic,
Malice, Chesapeake Crimes, and More
This weekend is one of my favorites of the year—the annual Malice Domestic convention, April 29-May 1 in Bethesda, MD.
Conversations and Connections, Arlington, April 23
The always-popular Conversations and Connections, a conference that offers “practical advice on getting published,” relocates its DC-area event to George
Here, There, Everywhere
Well, maybe not everywhere, but…. As my busy semester at George Mason University has overwhelmed my schedule lately, I’ve fallen
Celebrating with Laura Ellen Scott
Laura Ellen Scott, a friend and fellow professor at George Mason University, celebrates the release of The Juliet, her second
Events in Charlottesville, VA, and Washington, DC
This weekend, I’ll be appearing with a number of fine authors on two panels at the Virginia Festival of the
Writing/Publishing Panel at Burke Centre Library
Laura Ellen Scott, Steve Weddle, and I will be talking about writing and publishing across various genres and diverse forms
Mystery Scene: Fave Raves
The latest issue of Mystery Scene invites the magazine’s regular critics and contributors to celebrate some of their favorite reads
“The Blanketing Snow” in Shotgun Honey
Shotgun Honey has published my very short story “The Blanketing Snow”—a story which first appeared in the anthology One Paycheck
Loudoun County Book Club Conference • Saturday, March 5
The Loudoun County Public Library hosts “Book Club Conference: Building a Community of Readers” on Saturday, March 5, 1:30 p.m.
Criminal Minds: Tears, Fears, and Cheers
In this week’s post at Criminal Minds, I answer the question: “What’s the last book that made you cry? Laugh