Nuclear Subs and Comedy Clubs

I’m interviewed on David Kentner’s blog.

Among other things, I talk about why I'm no longer invited to neighborhood barbeques.

Thanks, David!

Character, Plot, or Setting?

Today, I’m answering the following question at the Criminal Minds blog:

As a reader what comes first, character, plot, setting?

Click over and comment about what comes first for YOU!

A New Cover

As Zak Allen, I’ve e-pubbed two books: THE TASTE and FIRST TIME KILLER. I did it mostly as an experiment, so I could learn more about the ebook world (and there’s plenty to learn, and it changes every day!).

In keeping with that goal, I decided to tweak the cover of FIRST TIME KILLER.

The new version is below!

Oooh, Look! Another Shiny New Career!

Today, I offer six words to describe myself (my professional career, anyway) on the Criminal Minds blog. Click on over to see!

Not Much of a Sailor

Today, I'm visiting Jenny Milchman's blog, Suspense Your Disbelief, with a Made It Moment. Click over, leave a comment, and join the fun!

This and That

Today, on the Criminal Minds blog, I answer the question:

If I could no longer write mysteries, what would I write instead?

Where have I been?

I haven’t blogged much lately. Where have I been? Well, some pictures and links:

At the rainy and cold Kensington Book Festival, With Con Lehane and Kathryn Johnson:

At the terrific Malice Domestic Convention:

Keeping the panel I moderated in line (photo courtesy of Sasscer Hill)

With fellow MInkers, Cricket McRae, Jessie Chandler, and Beth Groundwater (photo courtesy of Kathleen Ernst)

And the rest of the MInker gang (photo courtesy of Beth Groundwater)

I was also at the Gaithersburg Book Festival, Click HERE to go to a photo on Bethesda Magazine.

I’ve also joined a new group blog, Criminal Minds. Click HERE to join the fun!

(Note: I’ll still be blogging here, but on a less frequent basis. Follow me on Facebook, where I’m much more active!)