July 2025
Dale Berry – I return to the San Diego Convention Center for Comic Con International 2025, July 23-27, Space #E-02…and 165 thousand-plus folks at the largest pop culture event on Earth. If you watch it, play it or read it, fans from across the globe will be there.
Rhys Bowen – I have a couple of exciting months ahead.
- On July 17 I’ll be chatting with Louise Penny as part of the Book Passage mystery Conference.
- I will be on the faculty of lots of events around the release of Mrs. Endicott’s Splendid Adventure on August 5
- I have a book signing at Book Passage on Saturday August 9 at 4 pm. I look forward to seeing fellow MWA members there.
Randal Brandt – I contributed a critical introduction to the new edition of Make With the Brains, Pierre by Dana Wilson (Black Gat Books/Stark House Press), published on June 6th.
Originally published in 1946, the novel was written by a young struggling Hollywood actress, wife, and mother who later, after her second marriage, changed her last name to Broccoli and played a key role in establishing and shaping the most successful film franchise in history.
Mark Coggins – My latest novel Geisha Confidential was nominated for a Shamus Award in the Best Original Paperback category by the Private Eye Writers of America.
Also, my short story “Mockingbird,” a Sam Spade pastiche which picks up right where The Maltese Falcon ends, will be published by Eclectica Magazine in their July/August 2025 issue.
Jack Erickson – Thank you for all your support of the Milan Thriller Series.
But I’d like you to know about other books I’ve written—short mysteries, romantic suspense novels, mystery novels, ‘noir, and political satire. All are available at RedBrick Press and digital sites.
Claire Johnson – My historical mystery, Fog City, with Maggie Laurent as our intrepid protagonist, has been nominated for a 2025 Shamus Award by the P.I. Writers of America, and is short-listed for the 2025 Macavity Award by Mystery Readers International. The finalist for both awards will be announced at Bouchercon in September 2025.
The second book in my Fog City Noir series, City Lights, will be available for sale on July 15, 2025.
Leslie Karst – My story, “Curse of the Supertaster,” has been nominated for a Macavity Award for Best Short Story.
Laurie R. King – I will continue to talk up my newest, Knave of Diamonds, during July, with a special focus on libraries and a book discussion with my Facebook group on July 12.
July 12: Facebook Live discussion of Knave of Diamonds with The Beekeeper’s Apprentices, probably using the shiny new Book Club Discussion Kit.
July 18-20: at the Book Passage Conference in Corte Madera, talking about Creating a Compelling Protagonist, Bringing the Past to Life (Historical Fiction), and Writing Time & Place. Plus, of course, hanging out and schmoozing with all the other writers. Details here.
Lexa M. Mack – My first Historical Novel, Sing, Sing, Sing!, will be released by Indies United on July 16, 2025.