Some great news this week… The Day I Died is a nominee for the ITW Thriller Award for Best Paperback Original! This is truly thrilling news, my first Thriller Award nomination! I’ve definitely had more than my fair share of award nominations, but it’s exciting to be…
Had a lovely surprise today: The Day I Died is a finalist for the Simon and Schuster/Mary Higgins Clark Award! The award is given out alongside the Edgar Awards, announced today, on Edgar Poe’s birthday. Yes, that’s a thing that mystery writers know. It’s Edgar’s birthday. *confetti*…
Have you pre-ordered The Day I Died? If you’re that excited about the launch of The Day I Died, why not be rewarded for your enthusiasm? If you have pre-ordered The Day I Died, take a snapshot of your receipt showing the title and the date of…
My third novel is getting a new title. Before I announce that officially, a little story about that book and its title. A saga, actually. My third novel is actually my *first* novel, which was actually in its infancy a short story. In 2007, I started a…
Update on the title: None. I’ve put a lot of time into this, and I’m getting closer. Thanks to Mary Anne and James for making suggestions. Update on everything: Tired. Had a short but filled work day today at Major U and now really just want to…
OK, it’s go time, people. I have one newly slimmed-down manuscript in need of a new title. And I have no idea what to call it. Old title? Let’s not dwell in the past. That title made sense for the short story from which the novel grew,…
Writing in the morning before work. Cranberry orange bagels with plain cream cheese. Hot tea with milk.
Was cranky in my last post. Could you tell? I’m currently sitting in front of a hockey game, in overtime, but don’t be impressed. I’m mostly waiting for it to be done so I can write a bit more before bed. REVISIONS!(should be sung to the tune…
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