Tony Piazza's Blog, page 9
October 30, 2015
The Ghost of Kate Morgan Haunts the Del Coronado and My Latest Novel! By Tony Piazza
In a recent radio interview I mentioned the fact that as part of my research for a novel I try to visit the locations that I write about. I walk about the area making notes and taking pictures for latter reference when I begin the manuscript. This was the case for my recent mystery […]
July 23, 2015
The Curse of the Crimson Dragon on Kindle
“The Curse of the Crimson Dragon.” I’ve been approached by more than one person, that this would make a great movie. When I wrote it, I set out to provide all the thrill-a-minute action, suspense, romance, and humor that the old movie serials (for us older folk), or their clone, Indiana Jones (for those slightly […]
July 22, 2015
Murder is Such Sweet Revenge- Haunted Hotel and Honeymoon Murders
Video by Dave Watson, Davlin Studios, U.K. Voice provided by S.Michael Leier. Who says honeymoons aren’t dangerous? This one was murder! Private investigator Tom Logan and his girlfriend Rita finally tie the knot, choosing a turn-of-the-century beach resort on Coronado Island as their ideal honeymoon escape. Unfortunately what begins as a romantic getaway, ends suddenly with […]
Murder is Such Sweet Revenge- Not to Be Missed
Video by Dave Watson, Davlin Studios, U.K. Voice provided by S.Michael Leier. Who says honeymoons aren’t dangerous? This one was murder! Private investigator Tom Logan and his girlfriend Rita finally tie the knot, choosing a turn-of-the-century beach resort on Coronado Island as their ideal honeymoon escape. Unfortunately what begins as a romantic getaway, ends suddenly with […]
July 21, 2015
Romick Signs for Book #3 Tom Logan Series!
GREAT NEWS for Audio fans! James Romick has just signed on to do TOM LOGAN #3; “Murder is Such Sweet Revenge.” If you haven’t heard James, and his fine acting skills which brings characters to life, you’ll soon have three choices to do so: “Anything Short of Murder” available now on Audible, Amazon, and i-tunes; […]
July 17, 2015
MURDER IS SUCH SWEET REVENGE Has Been Released!
If you love the classic detective films of the 30s or 40s, I know you’ll enjoy “Murder is Such Sweet Revenge.” No zombies, handcuff use (except what they were meant for), or four-letter words. Just good old fashion entertainment that will leave you with a smile, and not guilt after you close its’ cover. Mystery, […]
July 1, 2015
Tom Logan Speaks!
WANT TO LISTEN TO A GREAT MYSTERY TONIGHT? “Anything Short of Murder” read by Broadway actor James Romick has been released on Audible. In the days to come it will be available on Amazon and i-tunes. IF IT’S ANYTHING SHORT OF MURDER, LOGAN’S INTERESTED! The minute the dame walked up to Logan, […]
May 26, 2015
First Novel Goes Audio Book!
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: “Anything Short of Murder” is being produced in NY as an audio book. James Romick will narrate the first book in the Tom Logan mystery series. Mr. Romick has been a professional stage actor for over thirty-five years- twenty-two and a half on Broadway, and is in my estimation the perfect voice […]
May 7, 2015
Steve McQueen’s First Screen Role
It’s interesting what you might discover when surfing the net. I was looking up the work and film adaptions of Roy Huggins- the creator of “77 Sunset Strip” and his detective Stu Bailey when I happened upon this clip. This film wasn’t one of Huggins creations- and I’m sure he would’ve counted himself lucky that […]
April 21, 2015
A True and Humorous Story by Tony Piazza
A TRUE AND HUMOROUS STORY by Tony Piazza The story behind this magazine cover photo is amusing. In fact, back in the sixties, S.F. Gossip columnist, Jack Rosenbaum wrote of the incident. It went like this: My father (who is the police officer on the cover- it was his occupation- and he was also […]
