Tag: Writing

• News & Notes

  Around the Web: Authors sound off on Trump’s America; awards season begins

  It’s been a while since I compiled one of these, and a lot has happened (such as a new president being elected), so here goes: If you just can’t get enough of President-elect Donald Trump, Publishers Weekly has compiled a roundup of its reviews for his books and books about…

  November 19, 2016
• Blog

  There’s no fantasy in The Dead of Winter

  

  by Jean Rabe If you search for my titles on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, you’ll discover I’ve written roughly three dozen fantasy, urban fantasy, and science fiction novels. I’ve been in the game a while, and it felt like now was a good time to acquire a new writing…

  October 23, 2016
• book reviews Uncategorized

  Books: Atlanta PD’s first black cops investigate murder amid racial prejudice

  

  Thomas Mullen’s Darktown is a novel readers won’t soon forget—not just because of its thoroughly engrossing, suspense-filled plot, but because of the historical, moral complexity contained within its pages. Read my interview with Mullen and my review, both at Bookpage.

  October 23, 2016
• News & Notes Uncategorized

  Around the Web: A curated list of book news, writing tips and more, because, well,…books.

  I read somewhere that bloggers like myself shouldn’t waste time with these sorts of curated lists. The argument is that it doesn’t say anything about you, the writer, and it potentially sends readers away from your site. I can see the point of that argument, but I don’t entirely agree.…

  October 22, 2016
• Blog

  Southern Festival of Books a slice of heaven for book lovers, writers

  

  By G. Robert Frazier One of the biggest challenges presented by events like this weekend’s 28th Annual Southern Festival of Books in Nashville is determining which panels or sessions to attend. It’s a good problem to have. Presented by Humanities Tennessee, more than 150 authors—from literary giants like Winston Groom…

  October 14, 2016
• authors Fiction horror Novels stephen king suspense thrillers writers Writing writing advice

  Stephen King entertains, scares Ryman audience

  

  Fans typically want to see Scary Steve, the mind behind such classic novels as It, Carrie, and Salem’s Lot. But Scary Steve doesn’t travel. He works three to four hours a day holed up somewhere in the wilds of Maine coming up with ways “to scare the shit out of…

  July 12, 2016
• Links

  Around the Web: Tennessee authors make lists, make news

  Compiled by G. Robert Frazier Every once in a while I like to pass along links to some interesting reads I’ve come across in the book industry or writing world. Hey, it’s what I do. So, herewith are some articles and missives to entertain and inform you at your leisure.…

  July 3, 2016
• Novels Reading writers Writing writing advice

  Around the Web: More advice and articles for writers and readers

  by G. Robert Frazier Every once in a while I like to share some of the stories and advice articles on writing I come across in my wanderings around the interwebs. So, for better or worse, here’s this month’s collection of links for your reading pleasure: Columnist Riki Cleveland offers…

  June 20, 2016
• News & Notes

  Around the Web: Inspiring advice for writers and readers

  By G. Robert Frazier Every once in awhile I skim through my favorite websites or newsfeeds in search of interesting stories on writing and reading. I like to share those articles for other authors and readers who may like to draw inspiration from them. I haven’t posted one of these…

  May 18, 2016
• book reviews

  Book Review: McGorin ‘Dusts Up’ more trouble for Detective Carrick

  

  by G. Robert Frazier Detective Doyle Carrick is a magnet for trouble. The hero of Jon McGoran’s latest novel, Dust Up (Forge Books), Carrick is at home with his girlfriend when a complete stranger appears frantically pounding on his front door, only to be shot down in cold blood. Homicide Detective Mike Warren embraces…

  April 26, 2016