David Thayer

It’s EDGAR week and crime fiction takes center stage in the hearts and minds of the staff at the D&L. Cornelia Read, author of the forthcoming A Field of Darkness, has agreed to an interview. We expect to see her nominated for an EDGAR next year. Her debut novel will be released from Mysterious Press in early June. Eddie at Eddie’s Book Nook loved the arc as did Lars Kierkegaard, Publicist of Doom. Cornelia will be touring with Lee Child this spring; Lars hopes to have his 940 in top shape by then.  “Always it’s brake pads,” sez he. “I hope Lee Child drives a Volvo.”

The recent sunny weather is wreaking havoc in Ballard, Lars reports. “No rain, no clouds. Ballard Drugs sold its only tube of sunblock to vistors from Los Angeles. And so, we suffer.”

Lars handled the Earl’s book tour last Autumn. What would he have done differently? “I think the bookstores should know in advance when a great author is coming. My cellular phone did not work in the high desert and so the crowds were sparse. Our slogan “He’s No George Pelicanos” confused some people who thought Pelicanos was touring. The French philosopher bobble head dolls were a hit though. I’d do more outlet malls.”

Indeed the Earl was mobbed at the Redding Outlet Mall. “We gave away twenty dollar bills,” Lars recalls. “The free oil change was popular too.” Any advice for authors on tour? “Have the rotors measured not just the pads. Use genuine Volvo parts. Always be sure they validate parking…call Ballard Auto and Publicity if you want the real skinny.”

Thanks Lars.

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