IN THE BLOOD in Development as a TV Series!

IN THE BLOOD has been optioned by ITV Studios America and is being developed as a TV series adaptation by the stellar team of director Gary Fleder (Homefront, Runaway Jury, Kiss the Girls), writers Adam Targum (Banshee, The Dead Zone) and Chris Silber (NCIS: New Orleans), along with co-executive producer Mary Beth Basile (Life Unexpected)…

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Silver Falchion Award Winner

Wow, this is exciting news! I just learned that IN THE BLOOD won the 2015 Silver Falchion Award for BEST NOVEL: Crime Thriller. I’m so grateful and would like to thank “Killer Nashville” for this honor. Congrats, as well, to fellow nominees and my writer pals who won in other categories, including Hank Phillippi Ryan,…

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Goodreads Choice Awards 2014 Semifinals

IN THE BLOOD advances to the Semifinals in Goodreads Choice Awards 2014 for Best Book (Mystery & Thriller) Voting is open! This is a chance to vote again, even if you voted in the opening round. Thank you so much for your enduring support, and for spreading the word to friends and family! For Social…

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Goodreads Choice Awards 2014 Nomination!

IN THE BLOOD was just nominated for Goodreads Choice Awards 2014 Best Book (Mystery & Thriller.) I am over the moon, mostly because this is a readers choice award. So, thank you! I would be honored if you would vote for IN THE BLOOD. And it would mean the world to me if you could…

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IN THE BLOOD Optioned for TV!

A really stellar writer, director and producer team has optioned IN THE BLOOD for television! Director Gary Fleder (Homefront, Kiss the Girls, Runaway Jury) and executive producer Mary Beth Basile of Mojo Films will begin shopping the treatment soon!  Send good vibes and I will certainly keep you posted! About Gary Fleder (from garyfleder.com) Director Gary Fleder…

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Strand Magazine Interview with Lisa Unger

The following is my in-depth interview with The Strand Magazine, published in the Strand Magazine Issue 42: Spring 2014: STRAND MAGAZINE: So what is new from Lisa Unger this year? This year, my twelfth novel IN THE BLOOD released on January 7th. I have been on the road visiting with booksellers and fans from Key West…

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The Center for Fiction – Masters Class

New York City pals! Come chat with me about craft, process and getting published at The Center for Fiction Tuesday, March 25th at 7 PM.  I love talking about the journey from aspiring to published and everything in-between … and beyond.  This is a free event, open to the public, and seats are still available.…

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Liar, Liar

Why do people lie?  Let’s start with you.  When’s the last time you told a lie?  And I don’t mean a big one.  I mean a little one, say to protect a friend’s feelings, or to spare yourself embarrassment.  I consider myself an honest person, but I occasionally lie.  My daughter believes in Santa Claus…

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