Hallie Ephron – A BOLO Books Guest Post

From the Booking Desk: I have been a fan of Hallie Ephron’s writing since I first read her novel Never Tell a Lie in 2009, so I am thrilled to feature her here today on BOLO Books talking about the new edition of her excellent non-fiction craft book on writing...

Riverdale – A BOLO Books Television Review

Who Killed Jason Blossom? This appears to be the lingering question that will propel viewers through the first season of Riverdale. Oh, in case you hadn’t heard, Riverdale is the new television show (airing on The CW) based on characters from the Archie comics. The...

Dark Entries – A BOLO Books Comic Review

From the Booking Desk: Hopefully by now you have heard that Ian Rankin will be participating in a rare US book tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his first John Rebus novel. He will be making several stops local to me – in Baltimore, Washington DC, and...

Rupture – Cover Analysis

From the Booking Desk: Fans of my blog know that I love a good cover design on a novel. If I had more time, I would certainly talk about many of the ones I love. In 2016, for the first time, I posted about my Top Covers of the year and I will likely do that for future...

Rupture – The BOLO Books Review

Rupture begins with a very unsettling and creepy set piece: Róbert – loving husband and devoted stepfather – is awoken by an unusual noise in another room. Going to investigate, Róbert finds the outside door to their home is open and there are wet footprints on the...

Bel Canto Discussion @ Jungle Red

From the Booking Desk: Don’t forget that today is the book discussion about Bel Canto over at the Jungle Red Writers blog. Even if you haven’t read the book, stop on by as I think that the discussion is one that you will find interesting and just might...

Lie With Me –
The BOLO Books Review

When the likes of Alex Marwood, Sarah Hilary, and Clare Mackintosh sing the praises of a novel, people listen – or at least this reader does. The most recent UK release from Sabine Durrant – Lie With Me – is just such a book, garnering positive critical responses from...

Peepland (Issue Two) – The BOLO Books Comic Review

Christa Faust and Gary Phillips return to the vintage Time Square setting for the second issue in their gritty, noir comic. When readers last left Roxanne Bell at the end of Issue One, she was watching the VHS tape that resulted in the death of her friend. Issue Two...

Writing Elements Round-Up

From the Booking Desk: Back in 2014, I had a short series of guest posts looking at the various elements of writing. With my growth in followers, I suspect that many folks missed these original posts, so I am sharing them here again. Also, if any authors have interest...

Her Every Fear – The BOLO Books Review

It is always nice when the new year begins with a book which is likely to stay in your mind for the remainder of the calendar days ahead. Her Every Fear, the third stand-alone from Peter Swanson, is just such a book. Swanson’s star has been on the rise since his debut...