TWO TO DIE FOR is out this week in ebook! Yeah me! There’s a story behind these stories … and it starts with SHATTERED. SHATTERED is my fourth Maxine Rever
Think your book is ready to publish? Maybe not.
This blog was originally published two years ago today at the Kill Zone, and the link popped up in my facebook feed. It’s not only as relevant as it was two year
This blog is for my writer friends. I went back and forth for two weeks about whether to publish this blog. I could leave quietly, and that would be that … but c
Terrific Trio: Ellison, Spindler, Kava are back!
See me jumping up and down? I have three of my favorite people on my blog! Not just three talented, amazing authors (who write about murder — double great!) but
My first book THE PREY was released on December 27, 2005 and my 30th book, MAKE THEM PAY, will be released on March 7th … only 3 short weeks away. I can write an
RT Book Reviews just published their March on-line edition … and MAKE THEM PAY received a Top Pick! I’m thrilled because I love this story and, considerin
Notes and Thoughts about SHATTERED
This weekend, I finished editing my copy edits for SHATTERED, the 4th Maxine Revere cold case mystery (on sale 8.22.17.) I received them on Monday the 9th, but didn
As my long-time readers know, my publisher cancelled my Seven Deadly Sins series after two books. While some readers loved the supernatural thriller series, it didn
ARROW is by far one of my top five shows these days. Season 2 is probably still the best, but Season 5 is fast becoming a close second … and depending on how th
I saw this on Brad Thor’s Facebook page and wanted to share, because I could have written this myself (except, of course, for having a wife and going on my Honey
In anticipation of Tuesday’s release of DEAD HEAT, the eighth Lucy Kincaid thriller, I thought you would enjoy a free read! Originally published two years ago in LOVE IS MURDER, an anthology of romantic suspense edited by Sandra Brown for the International Thriller Writers, “Vacation Interrupted” is a Lucy/Sean short story that takes place between SILENCED and STALKED. As fans of this series know, Lucy and Sean can’t relax anywhere without getting wrapped up in a mystery …
In 25 days DEAD HEAT will be available wherever books are sold. Yeah! I’m very excited about the eighth book in the Lucy Kincaid series.
It’s Friday, and I have nothing more to say (actually, I have a LOT to say, but it would be rants, so I’m going to be good and keep my mouth shut!)
For the weekend, I wanted to remind you that I have TWO free stories posted here on my blog. “Her Lucky Day” which was originally published in the Horror Writers Association anthology BLOOD LITE II: OVERBITE and “Killing Justice” which was originally published in KILLER YEAR edited by Lee Child, and is now available in my 3 story anthology by the same name. And at the end of the month, right before DEAD HEAT hits stores, I’ll be posting “Vacation Interrupted”, the Lucy Kincaid short story that was originally published in LOVE IS MURDER edited by Sandra Brown. So stay tuned!
Enjoy the freebies if you haven’t read them before, and have a wonderful weekend. To all the mothers out there … Happy Mother’s Day! I’ll be traveling all day Monday because I’m going to the Romantic Times Book Lovers Convention in New Orleans.
Yes, I’ve been out of the loop the past couple of weeks … book deadline, college trip with my daughter, novella I’m writing with Laura, my daughter’s 18th birthday, and just yesterday I received 11 pages of notes from my editor on COMPULSION (Max Revere #2). The good news is that she loves the book and the story — and the other good news is that I have lots of revisions! Yes, I love revisions. I can take a good story and make it the best it can be because of editorial input. Most of the notes are about specifics (specific comments about a scene detail, awkward phrasing, need to be clearer or cut repetition, etc.) The big notes are in the first two pages and I spent yesterday making my own notes on her notes so that I know exactly how I’m going to fix the problems.
It’s Tuesday, which means we’re touring Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois. I plan on blogging about our trip next week! I would have loved to have done a journal as we went, but I’m not bringing my laptop with me.
Max Revere and Lucy Kincaid are distinctly different characters. I love it, because I don’t want to get bored with either one, but sometimes going from Max to Lucy and back again can be a challenge. Right now, I’m writing a novella for Hit and Run, book two of the Moreno and Hart Mystery Series I’m co-writing with Laura Griffin. I love being able to write something completely different when I put one book aside before I start the next book. Why? It cleans the palette, so to speak. I can put Max out of my head before I start in on the next Lucy book.
Speaking of something different and totally cool, my friend Andrew Gross has a new thriller out this week! Everything to Lose has an amazing cover (I love all of Andy’s covers!) and some fantastic early reviews. What I love about Andy’s books is that he generally takes ordinary people and puts them in extraordinary situations … making for very real, very heart-pounding thrillers. Last year, I gave my mom one of Andy’s books and she asked for more — and if both me and my mom likes a book, you know it’s good!
BOOKLIST gave Everything to Lose a STARRED REVIEW and said:
“Gross skillfully keeps his plot moving forward through scenes of emotional richness, then jittery suspense. The characters are pushed by choices they make, not just the demands of the plot.”
It’s Friday, but my weekend is starting … as soon as I take my three youngest kids to the dentist for their annual check-up. Then, my oldest daughter comes home from Phoenix for Easter weekend! I just saw her when I was in Arizona, but it’s always great to have her home.
Yesterday, I took my husband to the Giants/Dodgers game. As many of you know, I love the Giants … and Dan loves the Dodgers. The Dodgers won, but that’s okay since the tickets were his birthday present. The Giants won the first two games in the series … 🙂
On Monday, I’m taking my daughter Kelly to visit three colleges on the East Coast — it’ll be a whirlwind three days, but that’s okay! She has a major decision to make buy April 30th … which also happens to be her 18th birthday.
I’m also finishing a novella this weekend, my half of the second book Laura Griffin and I are co-writing in the Moreno & Hart Mystery Series. HIT AND RUN will be out late July! But until then … Laura has FAR GONE out now, and my NOTORIOUS is still available. Also, book #8 in the Lucy Kincaid series — DEAD HEAT — is out on June 3.
Next week I have an exclusive excerpt from DEAD HEAT, plus a guest blogger on Wednesday. I’m hoping to post about my travel through the East next Friday … if I’ve recuperated enough! I’ll be posting pictures on my Facebook page, so check in there.
It’s a busy few weeks. I wish you all a blessed and safe Easter weekend.
Allison Brennan is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of nearly three dozen romantic thrillers and mysteries, including the Lucy Kincaid series and the Max Revere series. She lives in Northern California with her husband, five children, and assorted pets.
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