Writer Ryan Lieske’s blog, “The Reading Life,” aka “La legado vivo,” asks writers all about reading — their earliest influences, books that inspired them, books they can’t read, books they love, and more. And this week it’s my turn in the barrel to describe my own “Reading Life!”
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Latest News about what I’m up to…new writing, new shows, new projects…
In The Guardian with my 10 Favorite Deranged Killer Novels…
The UK’s The Guardian just ran a column I wrote about ten of my favorite books about deranged killers. It was great dark fun to put together — read it here!
Bloody Flicks Gives Psycho: Sanitarium a Great Review…
Paul Downey of Bloody-Flicks.uk.co just gave Psycho: Sanitarium a grad review. ” It’s a very rare thing to have a novelisation in the horror genre that is worthy of its predecessors, but ‘Psycho: Sanitarium’ is that one rare gem.” Read the whole review here!
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…