Join Me at the 2016 Writer’s Digest Conference

Writer's Digest 2016 Manhattan New York City

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To prove once again to my peers, the government, blood relatives, my creditors and other interested parties that I am indeed a real person and not a figment of an overactive imagination, consider this your official reminder to come see me at the 2016 Writer’s Digest Conference on Aug. 12 to 14 in New York City. All the information you need is right here. Continue reading

Come See Me at the 2016 Writer’s Digest Conference

2016 Writers Digest Conference New York City Tickets

I’m thrilled to officially announce I’ll be speaking at the 2016 Writer’s Digest Conference, which takes place Aug. 12 to 14 in New York City. This is Writer’s Digest‘s premier event, and one of the foremost conferences in the world of writing. You can see the full rundown of the speakers here, as well as the day-by-day schedule of events here. Continue reading

Readers of This Blog: Lend You My Ears

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Booms, Busts and Books: A Video Interview on Debbi Mack’s Crime Cafe

The title says it all.

Debbi Mack Crime CafeWith thanks to Debbi Mack’s Crime Cafe for graciously allowing me to talk about this blog, The Writer’s Guide to Weapons, The Invisible Hand, Chase Baker and Vincent Zandri, and Cleansing EdenBe sure to check out her site for more interviews like this one (minus me, of course).

Weird Questions Writers Send Me About Guns and Knives

Questions About Guns and Knives

I think that statement would be more effective if it ended in a question mark, but we’ll call it even. (Image via sxc.hu)

(Photo by Dietrich Gesk Photography)

(Photo by Dietrich Gesk Photography)

Since it’s Christmas Eve and all, but also my usual day of the week for new blog posts, I figured I’d go a little lighter with the content. You’ll get your fix of guns and knives at your various holiday family gatherings, especially if crazy Uncle Eddie shows up again loaded on torpedo juice and a bad attitude. Merry Christmas!

In all honesty, 2015 was a terrific year for me, and I have much to be thankful for in life. Our son celebrated his first birthday, my Writer’s Digest book on guns and knives in fiction found wonderful success, many new writing projects got underway and I’ve made some terrific friends through this blog.

On the other hand, all that attention brought out some unusual requests about guns and knives. I’ve summarized them below. Sarcastic replies are free of charge.

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