Not a bad start to the week. Also, saw Mad Max over the weekend. Seriously, please go see it. Thinking of writing a little something about it. Anyway, click the link and enjoy a disturbing bit of slapstick southern noir. Now go buy, read, love.

News and views about the written word. Short and Linked Story Collections. The Latest from Carolina Book Beat. The Moon and the Other. Kessel and Lafferty in studio.

Traditional Mysteries and Cozy Mysteries.

My experiences with all things Italian, from Italian friends, to the beautiful language, to the wonderful country of Italy. Ah, beautiful Chianti! I had never been to the Chianti region so Umberto and Francesca decided to spend a Saturday showing me around a bit. What did I buy? Greve market, Mmm. ciligie secco! Panzano has that old world charm we see in photos of Italy. It is not a town that sees .

If you and your family loved to stay outdoors, then it is important that you always keep yourselves warm, especially during the long cold season. Having said this, in keeping yourselves warm, you should forgo making a bonfire for safety reasons, and instead use patio heaters instead.

The launch party at the Library Bar in DTLA for LADIES NIGHT was awesome and thanks to everyone for attending. Get it on your Kindle or buy the print version. Look for my noir novella Cleaning Up Finn.