Book Expo America 2014
Recap Post
From The Booking Desk: This past week (from May 28-30), I was in New York City attending the annual Book Expo America Show at the Javits Center. I wanted to share a bit of the event with all of my blog followers. No words can really properly express what attending...
This week: Book Expo America
From the Booking Desk: Things may be a bit quieter than normal around here at BOLO Books this week. I will be in NYC attending Book Expo America. Because BEA is so all-consuming, I am unlikely to have much time to update the blog. Keep your eye on Twitter...
The Geography of I Am Pilgram
From The Booking Desk: As a spy thriller, it will come as no shock that I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes features an extensive set of international locations to serve as backdrops for its breakneck plot. The publishers and I thought it would be interesting to visually...
Anthony Award Nominations 2014
From the Booking Desk: The nominations have been announced for this year's Anthony Awards. These awards will be given out at this year's Bouchercon and celebrate books published in 2013. Congratulations to all the nominees! Best Mystery Novel Suspect - Robert Crais...
Are You Ready For I Am Pilgrim?
From The Booking Desk: Are you ready for what is being touted as the breakout thriller of 2014? It is already a sensation in the UK and next week it reaches our shores. The book is I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes and here at BOLO Books, we are going to have several...
Outlander – Televison Premiere Date
From the Booking Desk: Yes folks, we finally have a date for the premiere of the television version of Diana Gabaldon's epic Outlander. If anyone is looking for me, you know where I will be... Mark your calendars! AUGUST 9 @ 9 PM Are you ready for the epic love story...
Writing Elements – Character
Guest Post by Linda Rodriguez
From The Booking Desk: Today, I am happy to present the second post in our ongoing series covering the various elements of writing. (Be sure to read the first part of the series, with David Freed discussing Setting). I am thrilled to welcome Linda Rodriguez to BOLO...
Five Women of Mystery
at The Ivy Bookshop
From the Booking Desk: Last night, The Ivy Bookshop in Baltimore Maryland hosted an event featuring five women of mystery. I thought I would write a brief recap of the festivities for those that may be interested. This past weekend was Malice Domestic, a conference...
Agatha Award Winners –
Malice Domestic 26 (2014)
From the Booking Desk: Last night, the winners of the Agatha Awards were announced at the Malice Domestic convention in DC. In case you haven't heard, below, the winners are marked in red. Congratulations to all the winners! Best Historical Novel Heirs and Graces...
Writing Elements – Setting
Guest Post by David Freed
From the Booking Desk: Today's post is the start of a new series of posts detailing the various elements of writing and how various authors incorporate them into their work in a very practical way. First up is David Freed talking about Setting. David is the author...