Calling All Guitar Heroes
I’m working on a project where I need to reach some rock guitar heroes. Some of these guys were staples of the eighties and are now not as well-known. Some remain rock stars on certain levels. I’m working through various personal websites, record companies, publicists, and other gatekeepers to track these guys down. But if…
continue readingWorking with a Publicist
Here’s a great article on what you should know about working with a publicist to promote your book. Great inside details in this piece. [via Galley Cat.]
continue readingHannah Puts on His Silk PJs and Slippers
I am officially declaring a temporary moratorium on “I read it for the articles” jokes for this post. It’s too easy and obvious. But I was thrilled to see Barry Hannah’s name on the front cover of the latest issue of Playboy. No, they’re not doing some kind of layout with writers standing around looking…
continue readingDark River Unleashed
Yesterday was the official release date of John Twelve Hawks’s new novel, The Dark River. I’m intrigued to see how this novel fares. Twelve Hawks’s first book, The Traveler, received a huge amount of pre-pub hype, debuted strong to largely good reviews, and then quickly ran out of steam. Or, at least according to some…
continue readingFree Copy of The Dark River Claimed
The free copy of John Twelve Hawks’s The Dark River was claimed by a lucky reader in California. Thanks to everyone who emailed!
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