Tag Archives: Barry Eisler
Why every man MUST read a romance – and every woman a thriller
In college, wise men with Einstein hair stood in front of lecture halls to tell you literature isn’t really about verbs, adverbs and dangling modifiers. No. Beneath the surface, lit-rah-sure asks a fundamental question that some believe is just as … Continue reading →
11 brutally useful posts on publicity for writers
As a public service, I wrote a series of posts about how YOU’RE DOING IT WRONG. Sorry. Pretty much a guarantee. Even folks who do publicity for a living struggle with the question: How does a noob bust through? You … Continue reading →
Who’s the toughest literary tough guy OF ALL TIME?
Criminal Element is a great mystery/thriller blog, done by professional peoples in the Manhattan. Go read these things I wrote for them. DO IT NOW. The Ten Least-Thrilling Thriller Clichés The Top Ten Action Mystery Clichés Death Brackets: The Contest and … Continue reading →
Top 10 facts about agent Cherry Weiner, who has a license to kill
Literary agent Cherry Weiner calls herself a dinosaur. If you went to PNWA (Pacific NorthWest Writer’s Association, pronounced “pawn-WAH” because I say so) this summer, you witnessed Cherry Weiner, heard her speak, perhaps even talked to her and shaken her … Continue reading →
