Tag: Writing
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Book review: White Leopard a gritty, graphic PI novel
by G. Robert Frazier Whether it’s shooting thugs in the kneecaps, punching them in the solar plexus, or chopping off their hands at the wrist, author Laurent Guillaume doesn’t pull any punches in his gritty and graphic English-language debut, White Leopard (Le French Book, $16.95). Guillaume’s anti-hero Souleymane (Solo) Camera…
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Around the Web: Bond, Star Trek franchises endure with new movies, books, series
by G. Robert Frazier Every day I scour the web for interesting articles about writing, reading, and other fascinating stories. I occasionally share those in this space, just because I’m such a cool guy. Today’s roundup consists of two movie franchises with huge fan bases, and no, I’m not talking…
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Around the Web: Bazaar of Bad Dreams has everyone talking about King again
by G. Robert Frazier Every day I scour the web and my newsfeeds for interesting articles about reading and writing. Because I’m such a swell guy, I then like to share the links to the best stories and most helpful advice I come across. Here’s a roundup of what I’ve…
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Review: Neil Patrick Harris’ autobiography a hilarious diversion
by G. Robert Frazier Choose Your Own Autobiography by Neil Patrick Harris (Three Rivers Press, $16) was a fun little diversion from the usual high-octane thrillers and hard-boiled detective novels I like to read. Every once in a while you need something a bit more light-hearted to sort of decompress.…
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Killer Nashville writers’ conference full of inspiration, fun
by G. Robert Frazier The Killer Nashville writers’ conference has come and gone, I’ve had a day or two to decompress, and now it’s time to share some takeaways. Overall, the conference was an enjoyable and educational experience. Kudos go to conference founder Clay Stafford, Jaden (Beth) Terrell, staff and…
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Killer Nashville: Mystery, suspense all about setting the pace
by G. Robert Frazier The pace with which you approach your work, as well as the pace of the work itself, emerged as a common theme at Day 2 of the Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference Friday. Running through Sunday at the Omni Hotel in Downtown Nashville, the conference brings…
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Pop quiz: You’re in an elevator with a literary agent. What do you do? What do you do?
by G. Robert Frazier Picture this: You’re a writer attending the Killer Nashville International Writers’ Conference in the luxurious Omni Hotel in Downtown Nashville, taking part in hour after hour of educational seminars on the craft and opportunities to network with fellow writers. Suddenly, as you make your way to…
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Mock crime scene a highlight of Killer Nashville writers’ conference
by G. Robert Frazier One of the coolest things about the Killer Nashville writers’ conference happening this weekend is the mock crime scene that participants will have an opportunity to solve. Not that crime is cool, of course, but playing amateur sleuth definitely is. And since mystery writers love to…
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Killer Nashville packed with informative panels, best-selling authors
by G. Robert Frazier This weekend’s Killer Nashville writer’s conference, which actually gets underway Thursday, promises four days of education, networking, and fun for mystery and thriller writers. Now that I’ve decided to attend (and catch the Austin Film Fest next year), I’m faced with another set of choices. Like…
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Review: Medical thriller Fatal Complications best left in the waiting room
By G. Robert Frazier Believable characters – and what motivates them to do what they do – are the key to any great story. If the reader can’t buy into the character’s actions, then the story is going to fail no matter if everything else is done well. Unfortunately, Fatal…
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