#WhatsYourStory Featuring Michael McGarrity

A blog post by ex-police officer, former psychotherapist, and award-winning, New York Times Best Selling Author, Michael McGarrity.  ​ ​I’m not sure my fans and readers give a hoot about my journey to become a writer. If they do, they can easily research me on the Internet, or read the author’s bio on my website.  Either way, it won’t be complete because there’s a whole lot about my life that simply isn’t anybody’s business. What I do believe is that good fiction writers are invisible and they never show up raw and naked on the pages of their books. That’s the way it should be.  Readers really only care about the story. And it’s either good or it isn’t. That’s what counts. Being famous or a celebrity writer doesn’t mean a thing. Storytelling is everything.
 
If you’re interested in my writing and are new to it, what you need to know is that regardless of the genre, be it crime or historical fiction, all my stories are about family.  If you get into my books, you’ll soon find out what I mean.  
 
Don’t forget to patronize your local independent bookstore. They are a big part of the cultural bloodstream of your communities. Thanks, and keep reading!
An editorial note: I had the pleasure of working with Michael McGarrity on several programs for our local library in Alamogordo, NM. His warm and engaging personality, along with a pocketful of irreverent stories from both his writing career and prior law enforcement work, make him an entertaining speaker. His support for libraries is tremendous. If you haven't had a chance to read McGarrity's work, now's a great time. He's got a new book coming out for all you mystery buffs, and his family saga starting with Hard Country is a fascinating exploration of ranching life in New Mexico, and in particular, the Tularosa Basin where I was born. ​
​-Amy Rivers Residue Michael's next Kevin Kerney novel "Residue" will be out this fall. You can keep up with Michael and his books on both his website and his Amazon author page! Other Titles by Michael McGarrity Book Titles.

The Kevin Kerney Novels

TULAROSA
MEXICAN HAT
SERPENT GATE
HERMIT'S PEAK
THE JUDAS JUDGE
UNDER THE COLOR OF LAW
THE BIG GAMBLE
EVERYONE DIES
SLOW KILL
NOTHING BUT TROUBLE
DEATH SONG
DEAD OR ALIVE
RESIDUE (Coming October, 2018)

The American West Trilogy

HARD COUNTRY
BACKLANDS
THE LAST RANCH