Black Lives Matter

This should be obvious, right? And yet our fellow citizens – people of color – continue to be killed by those who are supposed to uphold the law. It has to stop. We have to be better than this, or there is no hope for any of us. Black lives matter. I’ve marched...

“A Burning” by Megha Majumdar

Honored to review this timely debut novel in last Sunday’s Boston Globe. No, I didn’t think it was flawless, but it is thrilling – and an important read. For that reason, I’m posting it here: Furies and fates A propulsive debut ponders life on the...

#NoContact Book Tour with Tracy Clark

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Best for me, because I get to host multiple-award-winning author Tracy Clark here on the #NoContact book tour. Tracy’s third Chicago mystery – What You Don’t See – is just out, bringing back investigator...

Missed it? Catch up now

Wow, that was a blast – six authors, questions, chat… I read from my upcoming HOLD ME DOWN and the feedback was wonderful (thanks so much, all!). If you want to view the event, you can see a recording here. powered by Crowdcast powered by...

Virtual Noir at the Bar (join us?)

Can the cat writer go dark? Tune in tomorrow and find out… Free, of course, but register here: https://bit.ly/3cRD54b  EDIT: If you missed it, you can watch the replay below! powered by Crowdcast

#NoContact Book Tour with Claudia Long

Welcome to the #NoContact Book Tour! While we all stay inside and stay safe, books have become even more important. But book events and conferences, alas, are canceled. To do my own small bit, I’m running interviews with authors whose tours must now be virtual....