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  • Paul D. Brazill: Punk Fiction +Bonus Interview

    Paul D. Brazill: Punk Fiction +Bonus Interview

    I’ve been wanting to feature Paul D. Brazill for some time now, and it’s finally come together. Punk Fiction – a short fiction sampler, is Brazill’s latest work featuring: A Case Of Noir, Too Many Crooks, Shots In The Dark and A Round Of Shots. All jammed into a collection of singular entertainment. In true…

  • Matt Phillips – Countdown Q&A

    Matt Phillips – Countdown Q&A

    San Diego > Toronto Communiqué A large part of my interest in noir crime fiction is the background story. Why these characters, why this place. So Matt and I did a little Q&A for you regarding Countdown. Here’s what went on in his head for this book. And can you equate that smile in his…

  • Literary Book Gifts 20% off with MurderinCommon20

    Literary Book Gifts 20% off with MurderinCommon20

      A Canadian’s American Thanksgiving Quick Link to Literary Book Gifts   I’m lucky that I get to celebrate Thanksgiving twice every year. In October in Canada with our sons, and November in the U.S. with friends. The mix changes each year and it is always a lovely time. For many of us, Thanksgiving is…

  • Review of 2017: June Lorraine Roberts

    Review of 2017: June Lorraine Roberts

    The ‘Amazing Brit” Vic Watson has kindly allowed me the last word prior to her 2017 Annual Review

  • An Interview with: Trace Conger

    An Interview with: Trace Conger

    A mighty fine writer After finishing Trace Conger’s third book I knew it was time to talk to him about characters and the writing process. I first wrote about him in September 2015 when he released The Shadow Broker and he’s been extremely busy since then. Conger generously found time to answer questions. Tell us about Finn…