by Admin | Aug 9, 2014 | For Writers, Nonfiction, Reviews
It’s not so much that Block is dispensing hitherto-unknown wisdom – more the sheer amount of excellent advice given, and the way in which he puts it across. Click here to read the review TELLING LIES FOR FUN AND PROFIT is a also favourite book (click here...
by Admin | Aug 7, 2014 | Interviews + Guest Blogs, Matthew Scudder, News, News + Events
As part of their “Crime in the City” series, LB talks to NPR Morning Edition’s Neda Ulaby about New York, Matthew Scudder, and Jill Emerson.
by Admin | Aug 7, 2014 | Matthew Scudder, News
Over at Screenwriter’s Utopia, Scott Frank talked at length about writing and directing A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES. It’s a fascinating Q&A! Click here to read the interview
by LB | Aug 6, 2014 | News
Beginning of May I spent a few hours with Neda Ulaby of National Public Radio, and the resultant profile will air on NPR’s Morning Edition Thursday, August 7th. (That’s tomorrow as I post this, but may be today or yesterday by the time you get around to...
by Admin | Aug 6, 2014 | Books, Borderline, Non-Series Novels, Reviews
This book stands up to the test of time and does this author proud. Click here to read the review
by Admin | Aug 5, 2014 | Bernie Rhodenbarr, Books, Interviews + Guest Blogs, Matthew Scudder, The Burglar Who Counted the Spoons
In this post, LB answers four questions, each one a gem… Click here to read the post
by LB | Aug 3, 2014 | Store
I don’t know, maybe that exclamation point’s more than the occasion warrants. But I’m thrilled to be able to report that the inestimable David Trevor is back in town, after a month spent elsewhere, doing God knows what. He’ll report for work...
by LB | Aug 1, 2014 | Newsletter
Those are the magic words, aren’t they? So let’s look at some things that are undeniably New, and arguably Improved—and, yes, Free. Why do I get the feeling we’re gonna hear about Kindle Unlimited? You’re just a deeply intuitive human being, that’s why....
by Admin | Jul 31, 2014 | Books, Matthew Scudder, Reviews, Short Stories
As ever, Block’s writing is crisp and classy. This is pure pulp fiction: there’s no faffing around with detailed back story or sprawling social commentary. Instead we cut straight to the chase, in an urban American cityscape of the late 20th century, where you still...
by Admin | Jul 30, 2014 | Books, Matthew Scudder, Reviews
My version of a perfect crime novel, this book incorporated everything that makes a particular book or a series successful. Click here to read the review
