by Admin | Aug 13, 2014 | Bernie Rhodenbarr, Reviews, The Burglar Who Counted the Spoons
A key aspect of any good mystery is that the author is able to hide the solution from the reader until the end, while still playing fair. That is, the author will leave a trail of crumbs that make it technically possible to piece things together, given the right...
by LB | Aug 10, 2014 | Jill Emerson
Jill Emerson’s in the spotlight this week, with Neda Ulaby’s mention on NPR’s Morning Edition: “Before Scudder, Block wrote lesbian erotica under the name Jill Emerson. While they may have been sensitive, they also had titles like Warm and...
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 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