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Author News & Interviews

Interview: J. Robert Lennon, author of Buzz Kill

Apr 3, 2025

When the shadowy circumstances of a relative's death are brought to light, Jane and Lila are plunged into the recesses of an underground drug operation with links to a burgeoning fascist movement. That’s the thrilling premise of BUZZ KILL, the second book featuring the Pool sisters, following the 2024 release of HARD GIRLS. In this interview conducted by Michael Barson, Senior Publicity Executive at Melville House, J. Robert Lennon talks about his decision to produce a crime series after years of writing stand-alone titles; gives a shout-out to some of his favorite noir novels; and explains how the publishing industry has changed since the publication of his debut in 1997.

Interview: Steve Stern, author of A Fool's Kabbalah

Feb 20, 2025

In the ruins of postwar Europe, the world's leading expert on the Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism goes on a hair-raising journey to recover sacred books stolen by the Nazis. That is the intriguing premise of Steve Stern’s latest novel, A FOOL’S KABBALAH, which features numerous real-life historic figures. In this interview conducted by Michael Barson, Senior Publicity Executive at Melville House, Stern talks about his decision to write the book, his research process, the state of the publishing industry, and what he’s working on now.

Interview: John Sayles, author of To Save the Man

Feb 6, 2025

TO SAVE THE MAN, John Sayles’ latest novel, sheds light on an American tragedy: the Wounded Knee Massacre, and the “cultural genocide” experienced by the Native American children at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. In this interview conducted by Michael Barson, Senior Publicity Executive at Melville House, Sayles talks about the extensive research he did for the book, the one person associated with the Carlisle School who he feels should be known to all Americans, how the publishing industry has changed for the good and the bad since he became a published author 50 years ago, and what he’s working on now.

Interview: Warren C. Easley, author of Deadly Redemption: A Cal Claxton Mystery

Jan 9, 2025

DEADLY REDEMPTION is the 10th and latest entry in Warren C. Easley’s mystery series featuring small-town lawyer Cal Claxton. According to Jeffrey Siger, the internationally bestselling author of the Chief Inspector Andreas Kaldis series, the book has “a never-saw-it-coming ending resolving long-haunting memories and guilt. It’s a not-to-be-missed work of literary art.” In this interview conducted by Michael Barson, Senior Publicity Executive at Melville House, Easley talks about why he changed settings for this installment, how he developed Cal’s backstory, the benefits and drawbacks of editing his own work, and the feedback he has received from readers.

Interview: J.D. Barker, author of Heavy Are the Stones

Dec 5, 2024

Facing the truth can be deadlier than facing the killer in J.D. Barker and Christine Daigle’s newly released thriller, HEAVY ARE THE STONES. In this interview conducted by Bookreporter reviewer Ray Palen, Barker talks about the importance of covering serial killers and how they operate, the major contribution that his co-author made to the novel, the religious motifs in the story and what they are meant to symbolize, the significance of the book’s title, and the exciting project that he and Daigle are currently working on.