I’m delighted to say that Andrew McFerrin has stopped by today! He’s narrated two of my books, Ante Up and The Little Library, and does really fantastic work. Could you tell us a little about yourself? How little are we talking? Ummm, I’m Andy, hi. Age 42, cis-gay dude, 6’4”, brown eyes, dark hair which I tend …
Sometimes people ask me whether my characters are anything like me. The answer is no. I’m boring and nobody wants to read a book about me. But now and then my characters and I share a small quirk. In the case of Daveth Blyd from Blyd and Pearce, that quirk involves footwear. Here’s what Daveth has …
If you’ve read Blyd and Pearce, you know that it takes place in Tangye, a city in a medieval fantasy setting. (And if you haven’t read it, why not?) Although I live in America—where few buildings predate the 19th century—I’ve been lucky to spend time in much older cities in Europe. Tangye is an amalgam of …
It doesn’t matter how many times I experience it: book release days are always exciting for me. And today it’s time for Blyd and Pearce! Here’s more info about the book, plus buy links. Also, make sure you join in on the blog tour. There’s a giveaway! Then go read the book! And after you do, …
Here’s the final set of photos from our recent Chicago visit. The Field Museum The alley where John Dillinger died Of course deep dish pizza was consumed. “That’s where they got that Picasso.” 103 stories up. The kid was too chicken to go out on the glass with me. We also got to hang out …
I’m excited today to share an interview with Kenneth Obi. He did a fantastic job narrating my book A Full Plate, and he has nearly two dozen other audiobooks on his roster as well. Thanks so much for joining me today, Kenneth! Could you tell us a little about yourself? Well, I’m 52 (almost …
I’m excited to announce the Blyd and Pearce blog tour, which begins today! Each stop includes original content, most of it related to noir films and fiction. There are also excerpts and a giveaway. So please join me! July 17 MM Good Book Reviews July 24 Boy Meets Boy Reviews July 25 Love Bytes July 26 …
My younger kid and I took the train 2000 miles east, then spent a few days hanging out in Chicago. Here are some pics of the city. . This is from a river cruise. Obligatory photos at the Bean. At the American Writers Museum, which we loved. At the Art Institute: American Teenage Gothic Have …
I mentioned two weeks ago that I was in the middle of a journey. My 15-year-old daughter and I took the train from Sacramento to Chicago, a distance of roughly 2000 miles. We spent a few days in Chicago before flying back. I thought I’d share some pics. Today, train photos! We got a bedroom …
The inimitable J. Scott Coatsworth has a new book out, and he’s here to talk about his inspiration. Magical Realism I’ve always had a fascination for magical realism, especially when it involves queer characters, but I haven’t found that much of it out there. One stand-out exception is Nancy Springer’s Larque on the Wing, in …