Except for the grey clouds that I might fly through on any given flight, as an airline pilot I deal with a world that is mostly black and white. Checklists. Procedures. Protocols. The cockpit is not an environment for a philosophical discussion. If an engine chooses to catch on fire, pilots are not apt to have an open conversation about the merits of shutting it down. We follow strict guidelines for flying the airplane and strict guidelines for … [Read more...]
Les Abend’s PAPER WINGS Featured In Flying Magazine!
An excerpt from Les Abend's upcoming aviation thriller, PAPER WINGS, was featured in Flying Magazine on December 15th, 2016! Abend is a veteran airline pilot and aviation analyst whose writing has frequently appeared in the hit magazine over the last 15 years. Check out the article here! PAPER WINGS is now available from WildBlue Press! Order your copy today! “Wow! Les Abend’s PAPER WINGS rockets through a beautifully intricate plot – a … [Read more...]
LOCKOUT’s John J. Nance Discusses How He Comes Up With His Bestselling Book Plots
As an author whose stock in trade is telling exciting stories and, hopefully, keeping you up past midnight (the way a great thriller always keeps ME flipping pages till dawn), I love it when you guys are interested enough in the backstage machinery to ask how I come up with plots like LOCKOUT. I could be flippant and say it takes a lot of scotch and cigars sitting on the back deck, but in reality, it’s more of an orderly procedure. First, I … [Read more...]
Now Is Your Chance to Get Ron Franscell’s Mystery Novel THE DEADLINE For FREE!
For a limited time, get Ron Franscell's hit crime fiction novel, THE DEADLINE, for free! But hurry, this offer only last from September 13th through September 17th. THE DEADLINE is the story of newspaperman Jefferson Morgan's struggle with his own conscience to tell a story no matter the consequences, dig deep into the town’s past, and unveil a killer who’s managed to remain hidden in plain sight for almost 50 years. From the book: “Jefferson … [Read more...]
Romantic Suspense Author Janice Boekhoff Gives Six Humorous Writing Dos and Don’ts
Have you ever wondered how writers endure hours of solitude, 1,001 rejections, a myriad of bad reviews, and even worse insecurities? The not-so-surprising answer is humor. If we didn’t laugh at this writing life, we would go crazy. So, here are some humorous dos and don’ts to lighten up the writing life and help those of you who don’t write to understand what makes writers just a little bit different. 1. Don’t shred your first rejection … [Read more...]
Suspense Author Janice Boekhoff: Are Writing and Storytelling the Same Thing?
All of us who write love to pour our words onto the page in new and different ways. We strive to get just the right image, just the right tone, just the right nuance. But are these efforts in vain? Has anyone ever recommended a book because of the tone? Sometimes when I get book recommendations from friends, this is what it sounds like: Friend: You’ve got to read this book by so-and-so (name withheld because I don’t want to get sued … [Read more...]
Richard Godwin’s SAVAGE HIGHWAY Receives Great Review from Dead End Follies
International bestselling author Richard Godwin's new thriller noir book, SAVAGE HIGHWAY, received a great review from the Dead End Follies blog. SAVAGE HIGHWAY follows the mystery of the disappearance of women from a truck stop on a remote highway in Arizona and was released from WildBlue Press on January 19th, 2016. Get your copy of SAVAGE HIGHWAY today! "Richard Godwin writes the extreme and the disturbing very well. He's very good at … [Read more...]
And Now for Something A Little Different by Author Caitlin Rother
Caitlin Rother, author of the hit mystery NAKED ADDICTION, discusses her new and upcoming works on Colloquium. Her most recent works include some shorter stories to keep readers entertained while she finishes her next book. Caitlin will also be writing a historical crime series of Kindle "shorts" through 2016. Make sure to read the full article for all the latest on WildBlue's Caitlin … [Read more...]
HEADLOCK: A Jeff Reynolds Mystery
The updated edition of Burl Barer's classic mystery noir with a streak of insanity. Available Now! A WildBlue Press Mystery Classic A paranoid recluse lures private eye author Jeff Reynolds into a complex web of deception, where delusions are deadly, life after death can be hell, and all roads lead to the McFeely Tavern. Several popular mystery writers, including G.M. Ford and Tony Fennelly, make cameo appearances in this clever and … [Read more...]
Debbi Mack’s Debut Novel, IDENTITY CRISIS: A Riveting Mystery Where Identity Theft Means Murder
New York Times Bestselling Author's First Book In The Sam McRae Mystery Series Explores The Homicidal Side Of Identity Theft Buy IDENTITY CRISIS: Kindle Paperback Audible iTunes IDENTITY CRISIS: A simple domestic abuse case turns deadly when the alleged abuser is killed and Stephanie Ann "Sam" McRae's client disappears. When a friend asks Sam to find Melanie Hayes, the Maryland attorney is drawn into a complex case of murder and … [Read more...]
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