Watching the writer at work on Deadly Lullaby
Posted on September 26, 2015 Leave a Comment
BooksChatter met up with Robert McClure, the author of the new crime fiction thriller, Deadly Lullaby, for an interview to find out what inspired him to write the book, what makes the book unique, whether his novel reflects any of his experiences, and more (click here). When asked to describe his writing process, McClure responded: “In a word, boring.” McClure said he rises very early to write, usually at 5:00 a.m., but often earlier with a lot of interesting and even weird thoughts swirling around in his head. But, he said that “[t]he mechanics of the process is boring to watch: I just sit at the computer and stroke the keyboard.” But one creature has been at his side during the entire process to watch it all . . .
. . . okay, well, maybe even he had a hard time staying awake but . . .
Ricky says it’s a really good read, even though the author, his “servant”, ignored requests to include him in the story.
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Crime fiction thriller, Deadly Lullaby . . . brawn, blood and . . . babes
Posted on September 24, 2015 Leave a Comment
When people talk about Babe and Leo Crucci they talk brawn, they talk blood, and they talk . . . babes . . . Deadly Lullaby, a story about tough men and bad women who are sooooo good.
Release date is Tuesday, 9/29/15. Pre-order it today for only $2.99 from one of the following eBook retailers:
Deadly Lullaby: A Thriller, is a rollicking crime novel of family and felony
Posted on September 21, 2015 Leave a Comment
Fresh off a nine-year stint in San Quentin, career hitman Babe Crucci seeks reconciliation with his estranged son, Leo, who just so happens to be a rising star in the LAPD. As Babe sits before him at breakfast, Leo realizes that although his knowledge of psychology is pretty basic, he doesn’t have to be Sigmund Freud to conclude that his father is a criminal sociopath in light of the morning’s jaw dropping events. What transpires later presents an even rockier path for Babe and Leo. Can there be any hope for reconciliation between father and son? Order it today and find out!
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Click here to read a review of this father-son thriller by Andrew Eichner. For additional reviews, click Reviews on the Menu above or click here.
Carrots, celery sticks and flank steak make for a healthy dose of crime fiction
Posted on September 19, 2015 Leave a Comment
There is a scene in my crime fiction novel, Deadly Lullaby, where our man Babe Crucci whacks a bad guy using a “twisted” technique he perfected using a carrot and celery sticks, all wrapped up in a flank steak and anchored in a vise. This lean meat and veggie combo might be good for some people, not so much for those who get on the wrong side of Babe. With all this in mind, Deadly Lullaby will be available on 9/29/15 and Babe strongly suggests that you buy it. Order it now from any of the following eRetailers:
Bouchercon 2015 / Murder under the Oaks
Posted on September 18, 2015 Leave a Comment
I’m looking forward to meeting up this October with many of my fellow crime fiction authors at the 46th annual, mystery and crime fiction conference, Bouchercon 2015. Here’s a special shout out to attendees who share my literary agent, Sobel Weber Associates, and with whom I hope to have a drink (or two) at Bouchercon: Tom Franklin, New York Times best seller Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter; Brian Panowich, Bull Mountain; Michael Sears, Long Way Down and Black Fridays; and Otto Penzler, anthologist, Best American Mysteries Stories (to whom I’m especially indebted).
French translation of crime novel, Deadly Lullaby by Robert McClure
Posted on September 15, 2015 Leave a Comment
Today I firmed up plans to meet with my French publisher of Deadly Lullaby, esteemed editor Robert Pepin of Calmann-Levy, the oldest publisher in France. Robert is also a renowned translator of American crime fiction authors, and though he is a very busy senior editor at Calmann-Levy, he has paid me the distinct honor of deciding to translate Deadly Lullaby himself. Robert was one of the first to believe in one of my favorite authors, Michael Connelly, who has authored many crime novel series, one involving lawyer Mickey Haller, the main character in The Lincoln Lawyer. Thanks a million to Robert for searching out and discovering new authors with works that inspire him. Vive Robert!