David Cranmer's Blog, page 126
June 22, 2011
Honors Due
In Chess Hanrahan, Cline has created a man of thought and action, "a thinking man's Mike Hammer" who finds that beneath every crime lies a deadly idea.#
"Fans of detective fiction . . . will love this novel--and all of Cline's work." - David Pitt, Booklist May 2011
June 21, 2011
A Word of Thanks
I want to thank everyone who has purchased a copy of
Adventures of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles
and especially those who took the time to do a review. The support from the writing community has been nothing short of exceptional.
For the past two weeks, Adventures has been on Amazon's Top 100 westerns and quite often in the top twenty. As I said in a recent post, I'm humbled to be hanging out with McMurtry, L'Amour, and, good lord, Elmore Leonard!
I received an e-mail from a new Cash & Miles fan (that's another first for me) who asked if there were other stories and where he could find them. Well, the success of this first collection has spurred me on to release the remaining short stories in the months to come. It will probably be the same approach with five previously released adventures with two new ones.
While waiting for that next collection, Cash will be in Crimefactory, Gideon Miles will be in the forthcoming Western Fictioneers eBook, and another tale of the outlaw marshal written with Chuck Tyrell will be at the next Wild West eMonday.
But for now... thank you, folks.
For the past two weeks, Adventures has been on Amazon's Top 100 westerns and quite often in the top twenty. As I said in a recent post, I'm humbled to be hanging out with McMurtry, L'Amour, and, good lord, Elmore Leonard!
I received an e-mail from a new Cash & Miles fan (that's another first for me) who asked if there were other stories and where he could find them. Well, the success of this first collection has spurred me on to release the remaining short stories in the months to come. It will probably be the same approach with five previously released adventures with two new ones.
While waiting for that next collection, Cash will be in Crimefactory, Gideon Miles will be in the forthcoming Western Fictioneers eBook, and another tale of the outlaw marshal written with Chuck Tyrell will be at the next Wild West eMonday.
But for now... thank you, folks.
Dead Man's Revenge
Amazon.com: Dead Man's Revenge (Rancho Diablo) eBook: Colby Jackson: Kindle Store: "Western action explodes as Sam Blaylock fights to save Rancho Diablo. Has a dead man returned to take revenge against Sam, or is there something more human at work? Even the law doesn't seem to be on Sam's side as he takes on enemies that strike in the night.DEADMAN'S REVENGE is the third volume in the exciting Rancho Diablo series."
June 20, 2011
A Message from Robert J. Randisi and a Giveaway
A Good Summer
Bob Randisi
It's very hard for an author to choose his favorite among all the books he's written. It's especially hard for me, after 500+ books have been published.
Among my favorites have always been the two Nick Delvecchio novels, NO EXIT FROM BROOKLYN (1987) and THE DEAD OF BROOKLYN (1991). There are a few reasons for this. One, the books are set in Brooklyn, where I grew up. Two, there is more of me in Delvecchio than any of my other characters. And third, He sprang forth almost wholly formed in that first book, where as other characters—Jacoby, Keough, Gil & Claire—have needed a book or two in order develop. After 1991, Nick fell by the wayside, even though there was a third book planned, partially written and set aside for other things.
Now, 20 years after the fact, comes THE END OF BROOKLYN (Perfect Crime Books, 2011). This completes what is now a trilogy, though some reviews and bloggers don't believe I'm done with Nick. If there were going to be other books, though, they'd have to be well planned, because this is truly a self-contained trilogy. It ends the way none of my other series have ever ended. Which is the reason I won't reveal any of the plot here. The first two books are currently available in reprint from Ramble House and Amazon. THE END OF BROOKLYN is available from Perfect Crime Books, CreateSpace or Amazon.
My other favorites are among my most recent books. They are the Rat Pack series. Book #5 is I'M A FOOL TO KILL YOU (Severn House, Jan. 2011), which became available in January of 2011 in hardcover, and is now available in trade paperback. Meanwhile, the 6th book, FLY ME TO THE MORGUE (Severn House, June 2011), is now out in hardcover. #5 features Ava Gardner and just might be my favorite in the series, since I think Ava was one of the most—if not the most—beautiful woman in the history of the movies. #6 features appearances by Bing Crosby and his wife, with cameos by Bob Hope and Jack Benny.
I'm having a good Summer.
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David Cranmer here: Mr. Randisi has been kind enough to give away one copy of each of the above titles. You have until this Thursday at midnight to leave your name and e-mail in the comments section of this post and I'll put all the names into a hat and draw three lucky winners. I will announce the winners this Friday.
Bob Randisi
It's very hard for an author to choose his favorite among all the books he's written. It's especially hard for me, after 500+ books have been published.
Among my favorites have always been the two Nick Delvecchio novels, NO EXIT FROM BROOKLYN (1987) and THE DEAD OF BROOKLYN (1991). There are a few reasons for this. One, the books are set in Brooklyn, where I grew up. Two, there is more of me in Delvecchio than any of my other characters. And third, He sprang forth almost wholly formed in that first book, where as other characters—Jacoby, Keough, Gil & Claire—have needed a book or two in order develop. After 1991, Nick fell by the wayside, even though there was a third book planned, partially written and set aside for other things.
Now, 20 years after the fact, comes THE END OF BROOKLYN (Perfect Crime Books, 2011). This completes what is now a trilogy, though some reviews and bloggers don't believe I'm done with Nick. If there were going to be other books, though, they'd have to be well planned, because this is truly a self-contained trilogy. It ends the way none of my other series have ever ended. Which is the reason I won't reveal any of the plot here. The first two books are currently available in reprint from Ramble House and Amazon. THE END OF BROOKLYN is available from Perfect Crime Books, CreateSpace or Amazon.
My other favorites are among my most recent books. They are the Rat Pack series. Book #5 is I'M A FOOL TO KILL YOU (Severn House, Jan. 2011), which became available in January of 2011 in hardcover, and is now available in trade paperback. Meanwhile, the 6th book, FLY ME TO THE MORGUE (Severn House, June 2011), is now out in hardcover. #5 features Ava Gardner and just might be my favorite in the series, since I think Ava was one of the most—if not the most—beautiful woman in the history of the movies. #6 features appearances by Bing Crosby and his wife, with cameos by Bob Hope and Jack Benny.
I'm having a good Summer.
#
David Cranmer here: Mr. Randisi has been kind enough to give away one copy of each of the above titles. You have until this Thursday at midnight to leave your name and e-mail in the comments section of this post and I'll put all the names into a hat and draw three lucky winners. I will announce the winners this Friday.
ICANN's New Domain Policy Resets the Web
The promise of countless new Top Level Domains (TLDs) is sure to set in motion the second Internet gold rush. Full article here.
Hat tip: Steve Weddle.
Hat tip: Steve Weddle.
BEAT to a PULP Classic
HOW I CAME TO WRITE THIS STORY: Chad Eagleton on "Six Bullets For John Carter."
Congrats to John
Well deserved success for John Hornor Jacobs. One of the good guys, folks.
