Been awhile since my last post. Time, there's not enough of it and what there is, goes by like a damn heat seeking missile.
Well, 2013 is gone and it was a mixed bag of ups and downs, as most years are. On the upside, among other things, was Blood on Blood and Queen of Diamonds. The two books just kept chugging along and while you can never seem to sell enough, they still seem to have strong legs. The downs? I'll keep them to myself. For now.
More upside is that 2014 will bring the third book in the Zafiro/Wilsky series. It's appropriately titled Closing the Circle and here's a sneak peek at the cover. We love it and feel that Eric Beetner has once again worked his magic. More details to follow on the book launch and availability but we're very close. Frank and I are really excited about this book and we hope everyone will give it a try.
I'm also working on my first solo crime novel. No training wheels and no experienced co-pilot with me on this ride. I look to have it done and out on the market by mid-year.
I wish everyone a great and productive 2014. Happy New Year!
-JW
Hey now, THIS this was fun! Nigel Bird (one of the nicest guys you'll ever come across) and I had a ton of fun with this quasi interview/short story/something. We just winged it and let go of the reins. By the way, when you're over there, check out Nigel's growing collection of books he's written. He's nice and talented as hell....I'd settle for being one of those.
Anyway, very fun and very thankful to Nigel putting it up over at his place, Sea Minor. And I mean wayyy over at his place.
Thanks again Nigel.
JW
Eddie Vega of NOIR NATION stopped by (okay, virtually -- this is the age of the Internet, after all) and asked me a few questions. I answered honestly, which of course shows my naivete...but hey.
[Yeah, I stole the 'but hey' from Jim but he's a great writer and it works, so hey.]
Back to the interview. It is focused on the release of Queen of Diamonds, the second book Jim and I wrote together. However, Vega asks some great questions and it was fun and thought-provoking to answer them.
For the interview, go here.
NOIR NATION, which features the tag line of "Crime fiction, film noir, and tattoos", is a cool place to hang out, and has been for a couple of years now. In addition to the blog that features news and interviews like mine, Vega publishes short fiction collections in a magazine format, and crime novels. With Vega's nose for good crime stories, your odds of hitting pay dirt on a title he endorses are pretty high.
So check out the interview and stay for the party!
~Frank
I'm awful proud to have a series up currently at The Big Adios. Many thanks to Ron for accepting my long short story Thin Shafts of Light. Parts One, Two and Three are up so far. Really like you to stop over there and check it out. Ron's done a great job with The Big Adios and the western stories and authors he's featuring make me feel lucky to be there.
-JW
Well, if 81 short stories written by some of the very best authors out there sounds like good reading to you, then by all means click HERE.
I received my two free copies yesterday and I'm thrilled and honored to be in this one. And lucky. To even be there. There's a reason my story is last - besides the alphabetical order thing.
When you read the author list it's pretty damn impressive. Edited by Otto Penzler. Big names, big talent. Kindle price of $3.99! Talk about a bargain.
-JW
A new Short Sharp Interview is up over at Paul Brazill's great blog. He's a fantastic guy. A talented writer and a tireless supporter of crime fiction writers everywhere. Many thanks to him as always. The interview can be found here.
- JW
