Guest Blogs

The Author’s Desk: A House Full of Books

The Author’s Desk: A House Full of Books Writers are readers. That probably doesn’t come as a shock to most of you. What surprised me, however, when I first started doing writing-related events–talking to readers in bookstores and schools and at book clubs–is how interested readers are in Read More →

The Author’s Desk: Why I Write

Anemone I spent ten days vacationing on the Oregon coast earlier this month and figured out, after seven years of writing full-time, why I write. As you might imagine, writers write for different reasons.  Some write to put food on the Read More →

The Author’s Desk: Temporary Jobs Can Lead to Murder

Help wanted How many of you have ever worked jobs that you knew were temporary, something to pay the bills while you interviewed, studied or plotted to get the job you really wanted?  Most of us, right?  Believe me, I never planned Read More →

What’s Missing on a Vacation

Lori Guest Post I took ten days off from writing this month. Gasp!  Shudder.  The world did not come to an end.  I didn’t miss any writing deadlines (although I came darn close with this blog post), and Oprah didn’t call while I Read More →

Testimonials

DIE BUYING has an original heroine, a clever concept and a lively cast of characters. Put this series at the top of your shopping list.

- Elaine Viets, author of PUMPED FOR MURDER

SWIFT JUSTICE has rapidly become my favorite new P.I. puzzler. It’s smart and sassy with tons of humor and a whole lot of heart.

- Chris Grabenstein, Anthony- and Agatha-award winning author

Laura DiSilverio is a tremendous new talent, and her Charlie Swift is a feisty heroine you’ll root for from the very first page. A magnificent series debut.

- Cornelia Read, author of Invisible Boy

SWIFT JUSTICE may appeal to fans of Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum and Lula. DiSilverio deftly mixes light, zany humor with the darkness of the crimes.

- Booklist, Starred Review