Crimespree 7

Well the new improved earlier deadline freeeeaaaaaked us out a bit, but # 7 is locked and loaded and the proof approved. Good stuff coming in this one. Interview with David Bowker by Jennifer Jordan Footprints: Father Knox’s Rules by Ruth Jordan Award Nominees...

Dark and Stormy Weekend

This is a great place to spend a Saturday if you are aspiring to be a published author. A whole day of classes with published mystery authors teaching. Ruth and I went down to interview guests of honor Charlaine Harris and Laura Lippman. While we had a great time...

Of Dark And Stormy Nights

Dark and Stormy is almost upon us! For those of you who live in the Midwest or anyone who wants to experience one of the most intense, rewarding days you could possibly imagine, this mystery writing conference will take place Saturday, June 11 at the Hyatt Regency...

More on Arcs

I find it curious the type of things they put on Arcs and the flyers that go with them. I totally understand that they are trying to sell books. To do this they hope to achieve two main things with the advance reading copies, Get bookstores to order the books, and get...

Jon Thoughts: More on Arcs

The kind of things they put on arcs and the flyers that go with them are curious. I totally understand that they are trying to sell books. To do this, they hope to achieve two main things with the advance reading copies: Get bookstores to order the books, and get...

My Mailman Must Hate Me

We’ve been getting flooded with books. It’s that time of year and all the publishers are sending out books to get reviewed. Gregg Hurwitz – THE TROUBLE SHOOTER great addition to the Rackley series Blake Crouch – LOCKED DOORS – super...

Rick Riordan

July will see Rick Riordan ‘s first young adult book hit the shelves. I’ve got an arc and it is wonderful. Buy it, read it, buy another for someone you love.

All West Wing, All The Time

Next week starting Monday morning, at ten a.m., Bravo is showing all the episodes of West Wing starting with the pilot episode. If you need me I’ll be in the recliner with a couple bags of Doritos and a stack of comics under comforter.

Crimespree Editor to Marry

Our Entertainment Editor Jeremy Lynch is getting married this Friday. He and Jill are a perfect match and we wish him all the best. If you’d like to send a card or gift, email me and I’ll get you the address. jon@crimespreemag.com