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Richard Gazala
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Let's say you're assembling your authorial curriculum vitae — not for any particular reason, just something to tickle your fancy in a moment of periodic self-reflection and personal professional assessment. Keeping up with your inner Joneses, if you will. On your clean sheet of paper, you jot down your professorship in the English department of the University of Iowa for a decade and a half. Yo...
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Trust and Other Nightmares
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Blood of the Moon: A Thriller
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Blood of the Moon, A Thriller (Mystery & Thrillers)
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For your pleasure, this is the prologue from my new novel, a thriller titled "Blood of the Moon." I hope you enjoy it. Happy reading.
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Vietnam Veteran. Long-time D.C. insider. Financial Wizard. And if that's not enough for you, author of a gripping and disturbing new thriller, "Inside Out." Marvin McIntyre returns to the Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight with the second helping in his Mac McGregor series. Come taste the interview.http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2013/02/a...
Don't be fooled -- "Supreme Harmony" is not what it sounds like. Author Mark Alpert brings his brand new science thriller "Extinction" to the Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight. Very cool interview. Enjoy.http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2013/02/a...
With apologies to Bob Dylan, you don't need an accountant to know which way the wind blows. Read "Barnes & Nowhere", the new post on Gazalapalooza. http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2013/02/b...
I'm writing my new thriller, the sequel to "Blood of the Moon," in a world where iPads, Nexi, Nooks and Fires multiply with rabbity consistency. So who can blame me for thinking Steven Spielberg directs Marilyn Monroe in the sequel's enhanced e-book edition, while Dave Grohl whips up a killer soundtrack? "I Sing the Book Electric" is the new post at Gazalapalooza. Enjoy.http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2013/01/i...
International bestselling author and History Channel TV star Brad Meltzer visits the Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight to talk about his chilling new thriller, "The Fifth Assassin." Meltzer spent two years studying presidential death to write about a serial killer who's recreating the crimes of all the presidential assassins, from John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald. Enjoy the interview.http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2013/01/a...
A brand new thriller in the acclaimed Jack Swyteck series titled "Blood Money," not to mention the Casey Anthony trial, identity theft, and mind-reading Kardashians! All this and more in author James Grippando's triumphant return to the Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight. Enjoy the interview. http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2013/01/a...
What 's the Vatican's ancient secret hidden in the Ursuline Convent in New Orleans' French Quarter? Something paranormal and bloodthirsty, we're guessing. Thanks to our latest Author Spotlight with Bruce T. Jones and his new thriller, "The Lost Reflection," Gazalapalooza copped a clue. Now you can, too. Enjoy the interview.http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/12/a...
Baldacci! Berry! Rollins! Tolkien! Woods! 16 More Awesome Authors! Ring out the year with the Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight: 2012's Greatest Hits. So much authorial wisdom and wit in so little space has to be some kind of record. Enjoy yourselves. And Happy New Year to all.http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/12/a...
When movie stars Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford found the "studio system" intolerable, they created United Artists. What if authors did the same? Read "United Authors" at Gazalapalooza.http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/12/u...
After you're done catching up on his grandfather's Hobbit movie, check out how J.R.R.'s grandson keeps his family's literary legacy burning brightly. Simon Tolkien brings his brand new thriller "Orders from Berlin" to the Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight. Enjoy the interview.http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/12/a...
It's not too late to order your literate thriller-lovers signed copies of the award-winning "Blood of the Moon" in time for Christmas. Our focus groups show it will please the naughty ones on Santa's list as well as the nice, so win-win for all. www.richardgazala.com/store
Internationally bestselling writer Richard Doetsch brings his brand new Michael St. Pierre thriller, ”The Thieves of Legend,” to the Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight’s hot hot heat. Enjoy the interview.http://www.rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/...
Cracked.com editor and humor/horror novelist David Wong brings his new book, "This Book Is Full of Spiders: Seriously, Dude, Don't Touch It," to the Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight. Zombies! Spiders! Violence! Paranormal! Soy sauce?http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/10/a...
Amazon told me yesterday my $.99 short story anthology "Trust & Other Nightmares" has made me Amazon's 5,169th most popular horror author. Thin as the air is at these lofty heights, I think I can get my breath closer to Stephen King's neck, while you enjoy scary stories helping me do it. With your help, I can be #5168!http://www.amazon.com/Trust-and-Other...
International star novelist Stuart Woods has hit the NYT bestseller list with each of his last 35 books. Now Woods brings his brand new one, ”Severe Clear,” to the Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight. Enjoy the interview.http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/10/a...
Gazalapalooza’s interview with ReedAlong.com founder David Thompson. This is an interesting new site, designed for readers and authors to read and discuss those authors’ books together.http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/09/i...
Researchers predict that 10-15% of online book reviews will be bogus by 2014. Sock puppetry run amok! ”Unsocking The Puppets” is the new post at Gazalapalooza.http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/09/u...
Esteemed British author RJ Ellory revealed to be a sock puppet faking his own book reviews? "Sock It To You" is the new post at Gazalapalooza. http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/09/s...
Pulitzer Prize winner and thriller author Matt Richtel brings his brand new epub original "Floodgate" to the Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight. A computer-based conspiracy that threatens to obliterate the integrity of a hotly contested American presidential election? It's no stretch that "Floodgate" sounds like something ripped from tomorrow's scathing headlines.http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/08/a...
Acclaimed author Dan Fesperman brings his brand new international spy thriller "The Double Game" to Gazalapalooza's Author Spotlight. The man is dangerous with a dictionary!http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/08/a...
"The Shining" is my favorite of Stephen King's novels. I'm also a big fan of Stanley Kubrick's movie version of the book. So this appealed to me -- a page from Kubrick's copy of "The Shining," complete with his annotations.http://i.imgur.com/FjDBx.jpg
David Vinjamuri's Forbes article is excellent. It should be required reading in every circle of book publishing. While all of the article resonates loudly, the first of his "Three Predictions for the Future" stands out. I wrote about that issue not long ago. http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/01/t...http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidvinj...
Star crime novelist Stephen White brings his brand new thriller ”Line of Fire” to Gazalapalooza. Many thanks to Stephen for an excellent (and funny) interview.http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/08/a...
Australia's internationally bestselling thriller author Matthew Reilly accepts the Gazalapalooza challenge. Enjoy the interview.http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/08/a...
Help Kickstart the eFiction monthly magazine high into the literary stratosphere. Explore eFiction, and show your support for this ground-breaking multi-genre magazine, by checking out the link below. All you admirers of the well-written word will be so be glad you did. Enjoy.http://kck.st/PcXamw
Does Penguin's acquisition of Author Solutions have to suck like a black hole? "Enter The Penguin" is the new post at Gazalapalooza. If penguins eat food for thought, then this is today's special. http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/07/e...
Bestselling author Catherine Coulter braves the Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight with her brand new FBI thriller, "Backfire." Enjoy. http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/07/a...
Is Burroughs' "Tarzan of the Apes" really one of The 88 Books That Shaped America? The Library of Congress says so. Read the new post at Gazalapalooza. http://www.rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/...
Star adventure/suspense author James Rollins visits the Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight to talk about his brand new thriller, "Bloodline," among other interesting things. Don't miss it.http://www.rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/...
Here's a weekend treat -- a free sample from an award-winning thriller! We posted a new excerpt from "Blood of the Moon" at Gazalapalooza. Enjoy, and happy reading. http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/06/e...
NYT bestselling author John Gilstrap braves the Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight's heat with his brand new Jonathan Grave thriller, "Damage Control." A great interview with a man who is NOT a big fan of "Moby Dick." Enjoy the ride.http://rgazala.blogspot.com
Thanks Richard for the friend accept! I'm looking forward to reading your books.... They look scarey... Oh goody!
International intrigue and exotic foods fill Salma Abdelnour's new book, "Jasmine & Fire: A Bittersweet Year in Beirut." She's Gazalapalooza's latest Spotlight Author. Enjoy the interview. http://www.rgazala.blogspot.com
Too many book trailers, not enough celebrities? Read "Will Chuck Woolery Do My Book Trailer?", the new post at Gazalapalooza. It's 100% paparazzi friendly! http://www.rgazala.blogspot.com
Bestselling author Steve Berry visits the Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight with his very intriguing brand new thriller, "The Columbus Affair." Can Berry stand the heat? Read the interview, and see for yourself.http://www.rgazala.blogspot.com
Last Sunday, Austrian authorities found the body of former Libyan Oil Minister Shukri Ghanem floating in the Danube River in Vienna, dead under mysterious circumstances. Life imitates art -- it sounds like something straight out of "Blood of the Moon." Read the award-winning thriller and see for yourself. http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Of-The-Mo...
Brainstorming for my next book's cover, we came up with this "stop the oil wars" logo. The design might not become the book cover, but we got many requests to put it on tee shirts. We always listen to our readers, so here it is, hot off the presses. Find it at www.richardgazala.com/store.html and wear it loud.
Internationally best selling author David Baldacci braves the Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight to discuss his brand new thriller, "The Innocent." We think he held up well under the lights. Come see for yourself at Gazalapalooza. http://www.rgazala.blogspot.com
"The College Common Application: Ruminations On A Racket." What happens when essay-writing is deemphasized for the vaunted sakes of simplicity, standardization and efficiency in the college application process? Read the new post at Gazalapalooza.http://www.rgazala.blogspot.com
The newest Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight broils Newcastle crime fiction author Malcolm Holt. See if he breaks a sweat. http://www.rgazala.blogspot.com.
My friend John Gilstrap's excellent novel "Threat Warning" has been nominated by the International Thriller Writers for a Thriller Award in the best paperback originals category. Congratulations, John. http://www.amazon.com/Threat-Warning-...
Author Kieran Shields braves the Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight with his gripping debut thriller, "The Truth of All Things." http://www.rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/...
Oil's coasting up to $110 a barrel. $5 a gallon gasoline is coming soon to a pump near you. If you're lucky, you only spent $70 filling up your car's tank today, and it won't be long before it's $80. You're told no one's to blame, while everyone points fingers. The truth is, the culprit is the Myth of Oil. But what if everything you know about oil is a lie? Read the award-winning international conspiracy thriller, "Blood of the Moon," and find out. http://www.amazon.com/Blood-Moon-Thri...
Bestselling author Bob Mayer says this month is the month traditional book publishing died. "The distance and time between the author and the reader is no more than the WiFi connection." http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2012/...
The Washington Post's Gene Weingarten shares dirty book publishing secrets at a book festival in Tucson, AZ. http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifesty...
Digital publisher Nicholas Callaway on the rapid and inevitable evolution of transmedia storytelling. http://www.digitalbookworld.com/2012/...
Award-winning author Tim Wendel undergoes the Gazalapalooza Author Spotlight's heat, talking about "Summer of '68." http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/03/a...
Looking for an NCAA bracket edge? Gazalapalooza has the answer - Battle of the Authors Edition. The pen is mightier than the hoop. http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/03/m...
What happened 20 years before his four "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" murder trials to make Jim Williams seek Savannah hoodoo for acquittal? Gazalapalooza knows. http://rgazala.blogspot.com/2012/03/w...
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