Books
Criminal Minds on CBS
OMG! I was quoted on Criminal Minds last night! From BEAUTIFUL LIES: “The universe doesn’t like secrets. It conspires to reveal the truth, to lead you to it.” How cool is that??
Read MoreLana Granger | In the Blood
I am always excited, nervous and full of anticipation as each release draws near. And I’m as breathless about my twelfth novel as I was about my first. So, I wanted to be the first to tell you a little bit about the new book that will release in Jan. 2014. Lana Granger,…
Read MoreThrillerfest 2013
Thrillerfest 2013 — I connected with old friends, made new ones, learned lots and was moved and inspired in so many different ways at Thrillerfest in New York City last weekend. One of the best conferences I have attended! Here are some photos!
Read MoreThrillerfest VIII in NYC
Are you attending Thrillerfest in NYC next week? I’ll be speaking on a panel moderated by Gayle Lynds (one of the founders of International Thriller Writers) at 4PM on Sat. July 13th. I’m looking forward to it and hope you can join us!
Read MoreBad Location: How Dark Settings Make For Memorable Stories
I have always been a sucker for big, scary settings… places with personality problems, dark agendas, and haunting ghosts. So, I especially enjoyed writing this piece for Weekly Lizard… If character is king (which it is), and plot flows from character (which it does), then what about setting? Well, it doesn’t often get the same kind…
Read MoreBookExpo America 2013
Come join me at BookExpo America 2013! I will be at the Simon & Schuster booth (#2639) this Friday at 10 am! Touchstone is giving away ARCs of my brand new release IN THE BLOOD (Jan 2014) and I’ll be signing them. Can’t wait to connect with my bookseller, librarian, blogger, media, author and publishing pals! BookExpo…
Read MoreBook Club on a Yacht!
Last night, I had the pleasure to join a wonderful group of women from Palm Harbor, Florida for a book club discussion of HEARTBROKEN — aboard a beautiful 60 ft yacht. Over the years, I have joined many book groups in person or online for discussions of my work, and I have always had a great…
Read MorePre-Pub – The Days Before a New Release!
The days before a new release are so super-charged! I’m doing lots of interviews, guest blogs, posts and getting ready to go on the road. Meanwhile, I’m knee deep in revisions on the next book. Crazy times! I’m excited and nervous all at once! You’d think after so many years of doing this, I would…
Read MoreWhat's It Worth to You?
In the controversy over e-book pricing, it might be important to recall that when you buy a book, the form it takes is the least important element of the purchase. You are buying a story, a work of art. It takes the author a year (or sometimes much longer) to create something that will transport,…
Read MoreThe Ones That Got Away
I take the business of endorsing other authors very seriously, because I feel so fortunate to have had support from some of the most important writers working today. Harlan Coben, Lee Child, Michael Connelly, Laura Lippman, Karin Slaughter, Tess Gerritsen, Lisa Gardner, Jeff Abbott, and other fantastic authors have all taken the time to read…
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