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...