by Kristopher | Jul 5, 2019 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk I was first introduced to Jeff Siger by the one and only Judy Bobalik. We were all sitting in the concierge level lounge at Bouchercon — I believe in Albany — and of course conversation turned to books and panels, as things are wont...
by Kristopher | Jun 28, 2019 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: If you attend crime fiction-related conventions, you no doubt know Cathy Ace. Cathy is boisterous and witty, but also unassuming and unpretentious. Successful in writing across styles – from the cozy end of the spectrum to her more recent...
by Kristopher | Jun 21, 2019 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: Although I have yet to meet him in person, I have long been a fan of Angel Luis Colón’s social media presence. His constant support of other writers – especially those in under-represented communities – is inspiring and...
by Kristopher | Jun 14, 2019 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: Having made many trips to Lancaster, Pennsylvania in my youth, I have always been interested in the lifestyle of the Amish, so when Linda Castillo first launched her Kate Burkholder crime series (in 2009), I was right there ready to learn more....
by Kristopher | Jun 7, 2019 | Composite Sketch
From The Booking Desk: I became a fan of Ingrid Thoft during the first panel I saw her on. It was a Bouchercon, but I have absolutely no idea which one. It doesn’t really matter. What does is that I came away from that panel thinking “that is one really...
by Kristopher | May 31, 2019 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: Robin Agnew hardly needs an introduction. She will be familiar to most in the crime fiction community because she and her husband owned Aunt Agatha’s mystery bookstore in Ann Arbor. Like BOLO Books, the bookstore was awarded the MWA Raven...