by Kristopher | Feb 9, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From The Booking Desk: I was a fan of Dan Malmon’s reviews for Crimespree Magazine long before I connected with him online, which was long before I met him in person. Despite the fact that he is hug-a-phobic and lots of people are trying to kill him, you...
by Kristopher | Feb 2, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From The Booking Desk: There has yet to be a composite sketch where I didn’t learn something about the individual being profiled; and I have loved every one of them. But this one is special – and no, it’s not for the selfish reason you will suspect...
by Kristopher | Jan 26, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: I would venture to guess that the focus of this week’s composite sketch is a name unfamiliar to some of you – but I equally suspect that after reading her answers, you will be seeking out her work. Christine Carbo was first...
by Kristopher | Jan 19, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: I knew of Nadine Nettmann before I knew Nadine Nettmann – let’s face it, she writes a wine-themed mystery series, so that was bound to be on my radar. However, when I met her in person at various conferences, that was when I...
by Kristopher | Jan 12, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: In many ways, it seems that some corners of the crime fiction ceiling would collapse without Margery Flax. I first became acquainted with Margery via her organization of the Mystery Writers of America booth at BookExpo America. While other...
by Kristopher | Jan 5, 2018 | Composite Sketch
From the Booking Desk: I interact with Zack Wagman in his capacity as Executive Editor at Ecco Books. This imprint of HarperCollins has published some of my favorite books over the last few years, and Zack always ensures that I have easy access to those books when I...