by Kristopher | Jan 19, 2023 | Composite Sketch
Deb Well can often be found at crime fiction conventions by the side of her “partner in crime” Gabriel Valjan, but make no mistake about it, she is also a huge fan of the entire genre. Always approachable, gregarious, and full of interesting information,...
by Kristopher | Jan 17, 2023 | Composite Sketch
Having seen Wanda M. Morris’ performance on one of those lying panels, where authors try to trick the audience into believing a story that is completely false, I would say always be cautious around this one–She’s got game! That said, the honesty and...
by Kristopher | Nov 30, 2022 | Composite Sketch
Let’s close out November with one more Composite Sketch. I’ve been a fan of John Copenhaver’s books since his debut, Dodging & Burning. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, his stories always reflect that viewpoint, but from a historical...
by Kristopher | Nov 29, 2022 | Composite Sketch
I was fortunate to meet Curtis Ippolito at the 2022 Left Coast Crime where I was the fan Guest of Honor. I had recently read and reviewed his excellent crime fiction debut, Burying the Newspaper Man, so I was very happy to have a few moments to chat with Curtis,...
by Kristopher | Nov 28, 2022 | Composite Sketch
There are fans and then there are Fans, with a capital F. Tammy Barker most certainly belongs in the latter category. Along with her own writing, Tammy is a devoted reader, loyal to the authors she loves, always willing to go above and beyond to make someone’s...
by Kristopher | Nov 23, 2022 | Composite Sketch, Interview
Headed into the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, let’s squeeze in one more Composite Sketch in this 10th anniversary celebration of BOLO Books. I knew as soon as I heard the early descriptions of Heather Levy’s Walking Through Needles that it would be a book...
