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May.15.2013
John DeNardo of SF Signal interviewed me for his Kirkus Reviews blog on the topic of growing short fiction into novel length work. Definitely worth a read if you want to know how other writers did it.
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Nov.08.2012
I'm very excited about the latest editorial reviews I've received for Severed Threads and thought I would take a moment to share them. :)
"In this romantic suspense novel, a woman and her ex fight to recover a mysterious relic from a wrecked ship—and maybe salvage their relationship along the way....
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Oct.26.2012
Okay, here is a fun guy, witty and sharp. I had the pleasure of meeting Richard at the annual Florida Writer's Association banquet. We shared a few laughs and talked shop (writers do that, ya know). So, I tell Richard that I write fiction, mostly fantasy. He tells me he writes metafiction.What?...
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Sep.20.2012
Kirkus Reviews asked me out of the blue if I'd like to write about "How I Did It"--about how I achieved a level of success as an independent publisher. Considering that I've been knocking on Kirkus's door for years to have a book reviewed there, this was a nice surprise. Here's what I wrote for...
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Jul.08.2011
I just wanted to let folks know that Kirkus Reviews, a trade publication and company that describes itself as "The World's Toughest Book Critics," gave my forthcoming book a thumbs up! Here's the review they posted: CARTEL The Coming Invasion of Mexico's Drug Wars Author: Longmire,...
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Jun.18.2011
Lately, I've been reading, and commenting, on posts about paid reviews. This seems to be a sore spot with most amateur writers, and maybe even some professional writers. Writers will gratefully and happily, albeit with a wince, depending on their financial situation, pay for editing, critiquing,...
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Jan.18.2011
I'm tickled pink--and red and yellow and orange (fireworks colors!)--to announce that I've received two wonderful reviews for my March 8 release, Deadly Currents, the first book in my RM Outdoor Adventures mystery series.
The first is from Publishers Weekly. Here's the first line:
"This...
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Dec.29.2010
I'm honored to announce that Lotus Eaters was among Kirkus Reviews Best Debut Fiction for 2010. For the complete list, go to:
http://www.kirkusreviews.com/lists/best-debut-fiction-2010/
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Feb.14.2010
Peek at the Kirkus Reviews Editorial Calendar By Jason Boog on Feb 12, 2010 12:23 PM
This week we reported that Herbert Simon--the owner of the Indiana Pacers and "chairman emeritus" of the Simon Property Group--has purchased Kirkus Reviews. We wondered, along with the publishing world...
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Jan.05.2010
Magazine asks publishers to send galleys for review-- Publishers Weekly, 1/5/2010 7:45:00 AM
In an email to colleagues today, Kirkus Reviews managing editor and nonfiction editor Eric Liebetrau said the publication, which last month was said to be closing with staff leaving by the end of 2009, is...
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