Since I’m gearing up to promote two books in 2023, in order to get my ducks in a row (not real ducks!) I had this little book trailer put together for Exit Strategy, my 2022 novel. The book brings a hit woman into the exciting world of a high Read more…
I was so delighted to be interviewed by my friend and colleague the splendid novelist Dietrich Kalteis for his blog, “Off the Cuff.” Dietrich’s most recent book is Under an Outlaw Moon. The book is based on the true story of Depression-era bank robbers Bennie and Stella Mae Dickson. “She’s Read more…
In time for the scary season, I was so pleased to see Endings included in a powerful round up of novels from the perspective of killers. Writing for BookTrib, Judy Moreno writes: “… the seven selections below, even though they’re, thankfully, made-up, may keep you up at night with your Read more…
So excited to share the news that my critically acclaimed thriller ENDINGS has just been optioned for series development. I’m contractually restricted (!) from saying who all is involved just yet, but stay tuned! The option/purchase deal was handled by Mary Alice Kier and Anna Cottle of Cine/Lit Representations on behalf of Read more…
In a sea of beautiful words about my new book, Endings, some of the most trenchant came from the narrator of the audiobook version, the very talented and accomplished Jennifer Wren Pickens. It was on Twitter (so it must be true) but Jennifer wrote: Endings is fantastic. It’s a thriller Read more…
On Friday, Endings and I were featured on “Jungle Red Writers,” a blog hosted by seven “smart and sassy” crime fictionists, including the magnificent Hallie Ephron who early on gave Endings a blurb so lovely and succinct, it has been featured… everywhere. (See left.) Leading into my blog posted, Ephron Read more…
I am so delighted today to be the guest blogger at Rogue Women Writers, where I talk about my new novel Endings. International bestseller Gayle Lynds is one of the driving forces behind that blog and I was gratified when, after I’d asked her to read the book in manuscript Read more…
Did you ever wonder about how a nice lady ends up writing about a nice lady who ends up killing people for money? That story is at “The Rap Sheet” today. This part cracks me up: Now before we really begin, understand this: I am as close to a pacifist Read more…
With Endings’ publication date zooming towards us, it was super fun to get word of the first review for this book. It was especially nice since it was a lovely mention: a Starred Review in Publishers Weekly, no less. The highlight for me? This line: “Richards combines a damaged protagonist Read more…