by Clea | Sep 21, 2021 | Hold Me Down, Library Journal, Reviews, Uncategorized
“VERDICT: A mystery that explores character motivations … For fans of Alexander McCall Smith and Janet Evanovich.” Thrilled that Library Journal got the essence of Hold Me Down – and what company to be in! – though, of course, I would argue that...
by Clea | Sep 19, 2021 | Hold Me Down, Polis Books, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing
The official publication date for HOLD ME DOWN has been bumped back two weeks – until Oct. 19 – because of the supply chain issues that are affecting everyone in the book business. But I have proof that the books have been printed because my author copies have...
by Clea | Sep 5, 2021 | Hold Me Down
This reader review on BookBub choked me up: “HOLD ME DOWN by Clea Simon is not my normal type of reading, grittier than my usual, and I don’t relate easily to the music scene, and yet . . . and yet . . . I came to care about Gal and her band, felt a bit dizzy at...
by Clea | Sep 2, 2021 | Hold Me Down, Reviews
“Simon’s evocative writing puts readers inside sweaty clubs,” says librarian Henrietta Verma, reviewing HOLD ME DOWN for First Clue Reviews. “For readers who enjoy dark stories and fans of music-themed mysteries.” (She names other high points,...
by Clea | Jun 25, 2020 | Hold Me Down, News, Polis Books, witch cats
Some of you noticed that second book in the announcement… Hold Me Down. Yes, I’ve written another music-world mystery, or as my publisher calls it, “a standalone novel of suspense.” It’s dark, it’s intense, and, no, there are no...
