The Matrix for Teaching Writing: Narrative Voice

January 19, 2012

Narrative Voice From here, our writing matrix moves into a slightly different realm.  While most of the earlier matrix points concerned things to avoid — the passive voice, exposition, redundance, etc. — this next point is neutral, but that does not mean that it’s unimportant.  In fact, it may be the most important decision you [...]

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Interview on KQED

January 13, 2012

I was recently interviewed by Rick Klefel for The Agony Column, broadcast on KQED last weekend. You can listen to the interview by clicking here, or download the podcast by clicking here. You can also read the review on The Agony Column‘s website here.  

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THE HUNTER makes the NY Times Bestseller List!

January 12, 2012

THANKS TO ALL OF MY FANS FOR HELPING TO MAKE “THE HUNTER” MY FIFTEENTH NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. THE HUNTER debuts next Sunday tied for #15 on the NY Times List, and this is against some of the toughest competition I’ve seen in my entire career. You are all the best fans an author could want, and [...]

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The Hunter is available now!

January 3, 2012

THE HUNTER is now available! I’m hoping that you will all help turn THE HUNTER into my 15th New York Times bestseller, and DAMAGE into a paperback bestseller. Both books come out on sale today, January 3, 2012. In order to help you help me make “the list,” I’d like to urge all of you [...]

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Author Spotlight Interview

December 16, 2011

I was recently interviewed by suspense writer Russell Blake as part of his Author Spotlight series. Russell Blake: Your legacy of work is one of the most impressive out there. Where do you get your ideas from, and what’s your process for moving them from idea stage to where you’re actually writing? JL:  Right now [...]

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Interview on “Scene of the Crime”

December 11, 2011

J. Sydney Jones, author of the acclaimed “Viennese Mystery” series, recently interviewed me about the San Francisco setting of my novels. You can read the whole interview on his blog Scene of the Crime, which focuses on mysteries and thrillers with spirit of place. A brief taste: John, it’s great to finally have you on Scene of the Crime. [...]

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