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Author News & Interviews

Author Talk: Jeffrey Zaslow, author of The Magic Room: A Story About the Love We Wish for Our Daughters

Jan 5, 2012

THE MAGIC ROOM by Jeffrey Zaslow tells the emotional stories of eight of the countless brides who have passed through Becker’s Bridal, a small-town bridal shop in Michigan that has been in the same family since 1934. In this interview, Zaslow describes the process of finding the shop and delving into its history, shares his thoughts on the bridal industry and those who dedicate their careers to it, and explains the most challenging part of writing such a personal and heartfelt book.

Interview: Neal Baer, author of Kill Switch

Dec 16, 2011

In Neal Baer and Jonathan Greene’s debut novel, KILL SWITCH, forensic psychiatrist Claire Waters takes on a troubling case that leads her directly into a maniacal killer’s path. In this interview, the former executive producers of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” discuss the process of developing their book, which began as an idea for a feature film. They share how they met and began collaborating, discuss the different processes of writing for television versus penning a novel, and give advice to aspiring authors.

Interview: Raymond Khoury, author of The Devil's Elixir

Dec 15, 2011

Raymond Khoury’s THE DEVIL’S ELIXIR marks the return of FBI agent Sean Reilly and his girlfriend, Tess Chaykin, who now find themselves in a deadly race against time to trace the long history of a secret, dangerously powerful drug. In this interview, conducted by Bookreporter.com’s Ray Palen, Khoury shares his research and opinions of the “war on drugs” in the United States and Mexico, describes the process of writing in the first person for the first time, and gives a glimpse into two planned sequels.

Author Talk: Michael Connelly, author of The Drop

Dec 1, 2011

In Michael Connelly’s new Harry Bosch novel, THE DROP, the LAPD homicide detective simultaneously takes on two cases. Both deal with shocking deaths, and both go back years --- even decades --- into the past. In this interview, Connelly sheds light on the triple meaning of the title. He also discusses the extensive research he conducts through real crime cases, how he balances Harry Bosch with the protagonist of the Lincoln Lawyer series, Mickey Haller, and the evolution of Bosch’s character over the past 20 years.

Author Talk: Sue Grafton, author of V is for Vengeance

Nov 17, 2011

Sue Grafton’s latest Kinsey Millhone mystery, V IS FOR VENGEANCE, finds Kinsey on the case of a shoplifting ring that may be associated with a murder. In this interview, Grafton shares her personal thoughts on the ideas of vengeance, crime and addiction. She also gives insight into her writing and research processes, sheds light on Kinsey’s character, and discusses her plans for future novels.