Go HERE for German version. Mainz — the birthplace of the printing press — is ready to become a UNESCO City of Literature. Let’s bring together authors, publishers, libraries, bookshops, schools, translators, illustrators,...
Read MoreThere was one thing that made this year’s CrimeFest a little different — a thoughtful gesture that felt like a love letter to long-time attendees. Included in every welcome bag was a limited-edition anthology,...
Read MorePost 3 of 4: The Uneasy Future of Publishing, as Told at CrimeFest 2025 If you’d asked me what I expected from CrimeFest, “existential dread about the future of publishing” wouldn’t have been high on the list. But sure enough,...
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Listen to the music that expresses best the mood, emotions and thematic flavor (sans suspense) of “Murder 1 Floor Up,” my current work in progress.
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These images capture the moods, themes and locations of my current work in progress, “Murder 1 Floor Up.”
Read MorePost 2 of 4: Star Encounters, Sibling Revelations, and a Bookish Surprise There’s a certain unwritten rule when it comes to literary festivals: the bigger the name, the more carefully orchestrated the appearance. The star author...
Read MorePost 1 of 4: First Impressions, Unexpected Encounters, and Finding My Place in Bristol I only discovered CrimeFest in 2024 – a little too late to make it. But then came the email: CrimeFest 2025 would be the last...
Read MoreBaching-it with Dad For several years, my little sister had ballet on Saturdays, and while she was dancing, Mom went fabric shopping. They’d be gone all day, eating out at a restaurant together. These were the best Saturdays of...
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