Some news to share from across the pond. Denise Mina, author of the Garnethill trilogy and Deception, is expecting in August. If you haven’t read any of her work, start with Garnethill and read all of her books. These are US titles. The UK and Commonwealth have their own titles, except in New Caledonia and parts of the Outer Hebrides.
Simon Kernick is a London based crime writer. Simon asked if I’d seen his latest release titled The Crime Trade. I haven’t but I’ll track it down. His US publisher is St. Martins.
Kevin Wignall, author of For the Dogs and People Die, has updated his web page to include his short story The Window published in EQMM. Kevin also says he’ll be included in an anthology titled Greatest Hits to be released in November. The Forty Third Earl is a big Kevin Wignall fan, often reading his books instead of attending to his prize winning garden.
Under the terms of my probationary status as head writer here, I offer the following heartfelt apologies: Jude Law, you don’t have to read Dante. To all Luxembourgoise: I love fried egg pizza. And, finally, to the Marlboro Assizes Magistrate and members of the XX Augusta Legion stationed near Bath, good luck in your war with the Celts! Remember the Thames Valley Police take a dim view of cavalry assaults during peak traffic hours. Off peak, boys.