Just a quick note for all the blog readers that MysterySequels.com might have a bit of a downtime these next few days. I am switching the domain registrar from Godaddy to Name.com and during the switch, while I try to do everything I can to keep things up, based on Murphy’s law, if things can…
The Bookpassage Annual Mystery Writers conference is here again! For the 21st time, a host of well-known names in the mystery writing industry gathers together to teach new authors the trade secrets that can turn a beginner into a pro writer in no time. If you are an aspiring mystery writer, or one who could use some professional…
Here is an interesting piece of news from the European side of mystery things. We were just given the longlist for the tenth Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award, for 2014. What is this award anyway, you might ask. Well, I think it is best explained on the Old Peculier Crime Festival’s…
Remember where I’ve been talking about the new Harry Bosch pilot based on some of Michael Connelly’s books? Well, we’ve been all eagerly anticipating the release of a full season, although we were never sure whether it would happen. Everyone who watched the pilot for free on Amazon was urged to review it on the…
This year marks the 205th anniversary of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe (January 19th), and what better homage to this great author than awarding the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction and TV produced or published in 2013 during the 2014 Edgar Allan Poe Awards. There are some popular names among the nominees, along with newcomers…
Amazon has just released their Best Books Of The Year picks in Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Romance, Cookbooks, Children’s books, and more book categories. There are some wonderful books chosen with Tart’s The Goldfinch being selected as #1 overall (congratulations Donna!). The author is well known for her novel The Secret History, which…
Michael Palmer, a physician and a great author of medical thrillers passed away of stroke and heart attack complications just a few days ago, on October 30, 2013, at the age of 71. The news came as a shock to many readers and lovers of his current 19 novels who used to await every new…
Amazon Studios has just announced that Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch books will be made into a TV series and the actor who will play Harry Bosch will be none other than Titus Welliver, who has played in TV series such as Lost, White Collar, Touch, Grimm, The Good Wife, Argo and several others. The TV…
Dennis Wheatley (1897 – 1977) was and is an English author who doesn’t need much introduction – at least not to the fans of mysteries who are also interested in the Gothic and the occult. Back in the day when I was reading lots of occult/black arts related books, dabbing in magic and learning all…
I’m quite excited as I’ve just launched today Mystery Sequels on Facebook. I’m filling up the page with information, posts, reviews and once I get it really going, will add competitions, giveaways and gifts linked to the site. So what does this mean to you? If you like to use Facebook as your favorite social…