by Clea | Jun 6, 2024 | A Mighty Blaze, Bad Boy Beat, Interview, interview, News, News, online event, Uncategorized
Wow! I just got to chat with the great (and NYT-bestselling) novelist Caroline Leavitt on A MIGHTY BLAZE! We talked about strong female characters, writing fiction, and what makes a telling detail…. It’s too late for you to ask us your questions. But you...
by Clea | Jun 5, 2024 | Bad Boy Beat, News, News, Reviews, Severn House
“Put yourself into Clea Simon’s hands and prepare yourself for one heck of a journey…” That’s just some of the praise BOLO Books showers on Bad Boy Beat. “[R]eaders will quickly find that the twists and turns of the plot more than...
by Clea | May 28, 2024 | Blue Butterfly, Hold Me Down, News, News
Remember Hold Me Down? Named a “must read” by the Massachusetts Center for the Book, this dark rock ‘n’ roll novel of suspense was briefly orphaned when publisher Polis Books went out of business. But now Bloodhound Books has picked it up and will re-publish...
by Clea | May 23, 2024 | Bloodhound Books, Hold Me Down, News
As some of you know, dear Polis Books has called it quits. That left us Polis authors out in the cold… but I’m thrilled to announce that Bloodhound Books has picked up HOLD ME DOWN! This UK publisher will re-publish my dark rock ‘n’ roll...
by Clea | May 20, 2024 | Bad Boy Beat, Bristol Public Library, News, News, Reviews, Uncategorized
Bristol Public Library librarian and book blogger Jeanne Powers loves BAD BOY BEAT! Her in-depth review concludes:B “Good mystery, strong characterization, some fast-paced action and a few twists and turns make for a most enjoyable read.” Read the full...
by Clea | May 11, 2024 | Bad Boy Beat, interview, News, Reviews, Uncategorized
“If you want a swift mystery with plenty of clues, you’ll enjoy this,” writes Kings River Life critic Claire A, Murray. “Bad Boy Beat brought me back into the heart of Boston—night club life, numbered alleys, and an incredible lack of parking...
