by Kate (and Dan) | Dec 6, 2012 | Comics
Kate: We seem to read quite a few DC books around here. I was thinking, this being an election year and all, we should reach across the aisle and give some love to the new Marvel NOW! books. Dan: Dude, you are so right. I’ve been checking these out, and I can honestly...
by Crimespree Magazine | Dec 5, 2012 | Books, News
When I was in 6th grade, I was given a paperback copy of THE DEEP BLUE GOODBYE by John D MacDonald. Travis McGee, the hero, was a tough dude clad in shorts and living on a house boat. It sounds like the ideal life and I became a lifelong fan of the P.I. genre (Mcgee...
by Crimespree Magazine | Dec 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
by Crimespree Magazine | Dec 5, 2012 | Features, TV
For the second time, TNT’s LEGENDS has a lead. Sean Bean (HBO’s GAME OF THRONES, LORD OF THE RINGS) will play Martin Odum in the TNT pilot. The project, which is based on the novel by Robert Littell, previously had Brendan Fraser slated to play Odum, but...
by Crimespree Magazine | Dec 5, 2012 | Books, Five Things
I’ve never been asked what music I listen to as an author/screenwriter, so this is a fun one for me. I always listen to music while I write, which my assistant can attest to as it is usually blaring. Here are my favorites… 1. RUSH – Moving Pictures. This...
by Crimespree Magazine | Dec 4, 2012 | TV
DCI BANKS, the series featuring Peter Robinson’s Inspector Alan Banks, will debut on public television in January. Actual times will vary from market to market, so check with your local station. The 4 episode run will start with Aftermath (novel published in...
by Crimespree Magazine | Dec 3, 2012 | Books
COLD CITY – F. Paul Wilson Nov 2012 – TOR Repairman Jack won’t fix a leak or put on new cabinet doors for you. He’s not that kind of fix-it man. However, if you have a problem and no one else will help you, he’ll fix it in interesting, and...
by Crimespree Magazine | Dec 3, 2012 | Awards, Books
Just announced this morning: Ken Follett and Margaret Maron have been chosen as this year’s Grand Masters by Mystery Writers of America (MWA). MWA’s Grand Master Award represents the pinnacle of achievement in mystery writing and was established to acknowledge...
by Crimespree Magazine | Dec 3, 2012 | Books, Pet Spotlight
My wife and I live with our three hounds Wilbur, a basset, Roxie a bloodhound and Riley, a basset/bloodhound mix. We also have two cow cats, CC and DC. Since I’ve gotten published we’ve toured the country selling my books at basset rescue events and giving...
by Crimespree Magazine | Dec 3, 2012 | Uncategorized