(July 29, 2019; New York, NY)–The Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction announced its shortlist today. The annual award is given to a writer whose work is set in the South, exemplifies the tenets of Southern literature—quality of prose, originality, and authenticity of setting and characters—and reflects, in the words of its namesake, Willie Morris, “hope for belonging, for belief in a people’s better nature, … Continue reading The 2018 Willie Morris Award for Southern Fiction Shortlist Announced

                      I had the opportunity to sit down with Spencer Quinn to discuss his latest book “Heart Of Barkness: A Chet & Bernie Mystery” which was released 7/2 by Forge Books.  Below is a summary of that conversation along with a quick biography. About the Author: Peter Abrahams is the Edgar Award–winning author of 37 … Continue reading Author Interview: ”Heart of Barkness” by Spencer Quinn

Release Date: 8/20/2019 Tom Kennedy, a grieving widower, believes a fresh start is just what he and his son Jake need. The town of Featherbank holds promise for Jake, a sensitive and creative child still struggling with discovering his mother’s body. However as tranquil Featherbank seems now, it holds a dark past. Twenty years earlier a serial killer terrorized the town – abducting and murdering … Continue reading The Whisper Man by Alex North

Release Date: December 17, 2019 Investigative journalist Jack Logan is contacted by a United States Senator for a meeting. It’s been a while since they last talked and the Senator is behaving irrationally. The senator foresees his own assassination and is seeking help for himself and his wife, Tracy.  Jack is left with a sealed envelope to be opened upon the senator’s his death. Shortly … Continue reading The Network by L.C. Shaw

Release Date: October 22,2019 Elise Watters is full of excitement as she returns home to celebrate her first wedding anniversary to her second husband, a successful doctor. Her life appears perfect – living on a small island off the coast of Washington, running her late mother’s business, and happily married. However, her idyllic life soon comes crashing down when she comes home early to surprise … Continue reading The Poison Garden by A. J. Banner

Release Date: June 25, 2019   About The Book: An American woman becomes entangled in the intense rivalry between iconic fashion designers Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli in this captivating novel from the acclaimed author of The Beautiful American. Paris, 1938. Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli are fighting for recognition as the most successful and influential fashion designer in France, and their rivalry is already … Continue reading Book Spotlight: The Last Collection by Jeanne Mackin

Release Date: June 18, 2019 Harper A Book Ending So Good, Even Psychics Can’t Guess It A new domestic thriller, THE PERFECT FRAUD, by re-careering writer Ellen LaCorte is a hit with fiction readers. The story centers around a female psychic named Claire, who comes from a generation of gifted psychics. The problem is that Claire isn’t one of them. Although she’s trained in psychic … Continue reading Q & A with Ellen LaCorte – author of ”The Perfect Fraud”