David Healey's Blog, page 8
August 8, 2018
If you haven’t tried an audiobook, listen up!
It seems like readers everywhere—or maybe that should be listeners—are really getting into audiobooks. Why is that? I think that a huge factor is technology. It’s so easy now to listen to an audiobook. Simply click on a title and … Continue reading →
August 6, 2018
The Great American Read
Maryland Public Television recently gave me a chance to talk about my favorite book from the Great American read list.
July 16, 2018
This is the online home of David Healey, author of thrill...
This is the online home of David Healey, author of thrilling historical fiction and regional histories. Over the years, quite a lot has been added to the site, so this page will help you get started with navigating HealeyInk. Please … Continue reading →
July 1, 2018
The Fairfax Incident by Terrence McCauley
By David Healey Set in 1933, THE FAIRFAX INCIDENT by Terrence McCauley seems at first to be a traditional noir detective story with a Raymond Chandler-like vibe. However, it soon becomes apparent that Charlie Doherty is an evolved and nuanced … Continue reading →
May 31, 2018
Ellicott City flood of 1868 offers some historical perspective
The beautiful and historic town of Ellicott City was devastated again by a flood on May 26, 2018. The Washington Post did an interesting historical piece to give the recent disaster some perspective. Above, a Harper’s Weekly illustration of the … Continue reading →
May 16, 2018
Canal Town Writers Conference Announced
The Canal Town Writers Conference sponsored by the Eastern Shore Writers Association will offer an opportunity for engaging with fellow writers and energizing your own writing in the beautiful setting of historic Chesapeake City, MD. Set for Saturday, September 22 … Continue reading →
May 15, 2018
An interview with Sunshine State noir author Jeffery Hess
Published in The Big Thrill By David Healey Florida and crime fiction go together like windshields and bugs on a summer night while speeding down Alligator Alley. A good plot is like that oddly satisfying smack against the glass, leaving … Continue reading →
May 9, 2018
WWII stories inspired Iron Sniper author
By Kris Kielich kkielich@chespub.com Though we look to fantasy to provide us with enthralling tales of heroism, most times, history provides us all the stories of action and heroes that we need. Such is the case with Chesapeake City author … Continue reading →
April 26, 2018
Listen to Chapter 1 of Red Sniper
The audiobook of Red Sniper narrated by Ray Bader is now available! Please click on the audiobook cover below to listen to the first chapter. A limited number of free ebooks are available. If you would like a free copy, … Continue reading →
March 29, 2018
The best movies are in your head
Whenever I need a bit of inspiration, or when I just feel like some serious procrastination, I tend to go on over to YouTube and watch a few movie trailers. Stirring music, exciting images … sometimes the trailers are better … Continue reading →
