by Clea | Oct 4, 2021 | Hold Me Down, Reviews
“…Simon’s pacing in this crime thriller offers more than plot and character: She reincarnates the demanding sexuality of the rock underground with the costs of fame and addiction. Page by page, scene by traumatic scene, there’s no guarantee...
by Clea | Oct 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
“If you have complete control of your work at all times, you’re not allowing that other element in—the magic or the subconscious.” Reviewing Hold Me Down, Abby Frucht wrote: “Clea Simon treats her important, weighty subjects with a light enough touch...
by Clea | Oct 1, 2021 | Hold Me Down, publishing, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing
Last week, I had an exchange with an old acquaintance. She’s a talented and disciplined writer, a real pro. But she hasn’t been able to get her book published and was feeling discouraged. My husband had been telling her about my new book, and from her...
by Clea | Sep 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
Join me over at Career Authors where I’m sharing the secrets I learned from playing in bands that help me with my writing today! Even in my musical heyday, I was never a rock star. Although my career as a bassist took me from cover bands to some pretty cool gigs...
by Clea | Sep 29, 2021 | Booklist, Hold Me Down, Reviews, Uncategorized
“Simon bring[s] a gritty reality to this dark suspense tale.” – Booklist So grateful for this Booklist review!
