If you know me, you know that I love pretty much anything Joe Lansdale writes, and I’ve been reading him since he started. He’s truly got a unique voice, tells a helluva story, and is one of the finest exponents of what I consider moral fiction. That’s not to say you won’t find nasty words and especially nasty deeds in Joe’s books, or that he’s beating the Bible or the Talmud or the Koran, or proselytizing in any way for organized religion. On the contrary, he has no time and no sympathies for that kind of thing. But there’s always a code of morality and a sense of honor working overtime in his stories, and particularly in these Hap and Leonard tales. Continue reading HAP AND LEONARD: BLOOD AND LEMONADE by Joe Lansdale
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Psycho: The Musical & Me on BBC Radio…
I had the pleasure of talking with Vic Minett on BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Radio (preceded by the agony of getting up at 6 AM to do so). I sounded a bit sleepy at first, but eventually woke up enough to discuss a film of their “Mystery Year” (1960) — Psycho, and, of course, Psycho: Sanitarium. We decided that a musical version would be a grand idea. Listen to it here. It’s three hours, but I’m 2:20:00 in, and it’s only posted for 30 days, so hurry…
A very different interview with Crime Thriller Fella!
I recently chatted with “Crime Thriller Fella” in the UK, who asked me the usual questions about Psycho: Sanitarium, but also covered some territory that other interviewers hadn’t delved into, such as the nuts and bolts of writing, lessons learned, authors I admire, and my advice to writers. Check it out here...
PSYCHO: SANITARIUM Review Roundup!
I’ve been finding the reaction to Psycho: Sanitarium to be delightful in the UK. The ebook publisher, Canelo, has gone crazy setting up interviews and getting copies out to bloggers, and the response to the book has been overwhelmingly positive. I’ve shared a few already, but here are some more that have come in… Continue reading PSYCHO: SANITARIUM Review Roundup!
PSYCHO: SANITARIUM Ebook 1 Pound to UK Readers!
For a very limited time, the ebook of PSYCHO: SANITARIUM is 99 pence (British pennies, I do believe) for UK readers. The special price is due to a BookBub promotion, and will last for only a short time, so strike while the iron is hot and the price is cheap. Buy it here, UK readers!
Crime Fiction Lover sends a little love our way…
Crime Fiction Lover recently interviewed me about PSYCHO: SANITARIUM. Find out what I’ve been reading recently and what writing projects are in the works right here…
Cemetery Dance Gives Psycho: Sanitarium its highest recommendation…
Frank Errington’s review of PSYCHO: SANITARIUM in Cemetery Dance Online gives the book its “highest recommendation.” Thanks! Share in the joy here…
SHOCK TILL YOU DROP reviews PSYCHO: SANITARIUM
Shock Till You Drop just reviewed PSYCHO: SANITARIUM, and very favorably, I might add. Norman and Mother were both quite pleased. Read the review here…
Interview with the UK’s SCIFI NOW…
I recently had the pleasure of talking with Jonathan Hatfull at the UK’s SciFiNow. Read the interview here…
On Thorne & Cross: Haunted Nights, with all things Psycho…
I had a fun hour tonight talking with Tamara Thorne and Alistair Cross on their “Haunted Nights” podcast. Give it a listen and hear me read from Psycho: Sanitarium about the dangers of taking showers.