Hello, Florida! Hey There, March!

I’m not sure how it got to be March 1st, but I don’t think the calendar is lying. Still, I can’t be sure: things have been a little hectic for the past couple of months. Oh, who am I kidding? Since THE DAMAGE DONE came out, I’ve been running like an amphetamine-addled lab rat on a giant Ferris wheel. It’s been crazy, but in the best possible way. Sadly, I’m behind on everything except book deadlines… which means my second novel, THE NEXT ONE TO FALL, is in production now. (Woohoo!)

Before the book came out, I was warned I’d have only an eight-to-ten week window for events, interviews, and other promotions, and then everything would grind to a screeching halt. It hasn’t quite worked out that way, and for that I’m truly grateful. One of my favorite interviews ever — a conversation between Brad “EYES OF THE INNOCENT” Parks and me — went up on the Mulholland Books site in February. Patti Abbott was kind enough to ask me to talk about how THE DAMAGE DONE came about over on her blog. Kathy Ryan had me stop by Women of Mystery for a Q&A. There’ve also been new reviews on Noir Journal (thanks to the very talented Todd Ritter), Crimeculture (thanks to the wonderful Kate Horsley), the Saskatoon StarPhoenix (thanks to… hmm, I have no idea how that happened), and other places. Here’s the updated list.

My travel schedule has slowed, but it hasn’t stopped.  I hit the road for a library conference in Toronto, then went to Florida for an event at the West Palm Beach Public Library. (The latter was with my wonderful but camera-shy friend Susan Shapiro, author of OVEREXPOSED.) I’ve also caught conference fever: I’ll be on a panel at the ASJA conference in NYC in April and at Mayhem in BookHampton in May. More is being planned. Stay tuned!

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3 Responses to “Hello, Florida! Hey There, March!”

  • Mike Cooper Says:
    March 1st, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    I’m impressed you’ve stayed on deadline throughout — in some ways, the most important accomplishment:) Congratulations!

  • Kathleen A. Ryan Says:
    March 2nd, 2011 at 7:10 am

    You must be exhausted, but in a good way. What a whirlwind it’s been since the release of THE DAMAGE DONE.
    It’s so exciting that THE NEXT ONE TO FALL is in production. Congrats!
    I almost made it to Mayhem last year; maybe this year ~ which will be exceptionally bright with you there 🙂
    Thanks for the link to our Q&A, and thanks again for participating.
    Best wishes always, Hilary ~ and make sure you get enough rest!
    xoxo

  • Neliza Drew Says:
    March 16th, 2011 at 10:38 am

    If you stay on the road as much for the next one as you did for this one, you might forget what your place looks like. Still, it was great meeting you and you look like you’re having a blast.
    I’m happy for you.
    Good luck and safe travels.
    D

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