Glen Erik Hamilton’s New Book Is Coming

Glen Erik Hamilton's EVERY DAY ABOVE GROUND
The new Van Shaw book, Every Day Above Ground, lands in stores this July! Congrats to Glen Erik Hamilton on book #3! (Photo courtesy Glen Erik Hamilton, Facebook)

We review books because we love reading them. But now that we’ve been doing this a while, we’ve also come to love the people who write them, the folks who publish them, and the army who publicizes them. It’s a fun group, and I’ve come to realize that most of us would do this without any accolades, simply because we love getting great books into the hands of the masses. And sometimes, when we’re especially on point (and because we have made great connections), we discover amazing new authors long before they become household names. Glen Erik Hamilton is one of those writers, and we are so excited for his success. Here’s why… Continue reading “Glen Erik Hamilton’s New Book Is Coming”

B-Daddy’s Pulled Pork Tacos [RECIPE]

B-Daddy's Pulled Pork Tacos
You can find pork in Texas, all you have to do is look. But here’s a tip: B-Daddy’s BBQ outside San Antonio is a great place to start! (Photo by Alison Miksch)

You can’t visit Texas without having a taco, or three, as they are served at B-Daddy’s. The deliciously tender and slightly sweet pulled pork is heaped in a warmed tortilla with creamy chipotle slaw. Continue reading “B-Daddy’s Pulled Pork Tacos [RECIPE]”

Witness Faces Her Worst Fears in ‘Dark Deception’ [REVIEW]

US Marshals
Determined to protect a woman in witness protection, U.S. Marshal Tony DeLuca races against the clock to keep her alive. (Photo by Shane T. McCoy, US Marshals)

When a deadly prisoner is released on a technicality, a woman in witness protection is forced to face her worst fears once again. Can the U.S. Marshal assigned to her case keep her safe until trial? Find out in Nancy Mehl’s second installment of her Defenders of Justice series, Dark Deception.  Continue reading “Witness Faces Her Worst Fears in ‘Dark Deception’ [REVIEW]”

NANCY MEHL: Writing About Serial Killers [GUEST POST]

Serial Killer
Why would an inspirational novelist write about a serial killer? Find out in this guest post from Nancy Mehl. (Photo by Giampaolo Macorig, Flickr)

Do serial killers belong in inspirational suspense and mystery? Some say yes, some say no. I just wrote Dark Deception, where I took on a serial killer for the first time. Why? First of all, serial killers exist. We can’t just pretend they don’t. Actually, many writers include serial killers in their novels without assigning them the title. If the bad guy in a mystery or suspense novel kills more than one person, we could call him (or her) a serial killer, couldn’t we? Of course, these villains are usually trying to cover up a crime – they don’t kill for some kind of perverse gratification. But murder is murder, right? Continue reading “NANCY MEHL: Writing About Serial Killers [GUEST POST]”

B-Daddy’s Chipotle Slaw [RECIPE]

B-Daddy's Chipotle Slaw
There’s something altogether crave worthy about the spicy flavors in B-Daddy’s Chipotle Slaw. (Photo by Alison Miksch)

B.R. and his son Kyle have perfected this creamy, spicy slaw to serve not only as a topping for a sandwich or taco, but also as a formidable side. If you can’t find chipotle salsa, simply blend up canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce until smooth. If you have time, it’s best to put this together a few hours before serving to really let the flavors meld. Continue reading “B-Daddy’s Chipotle Slaw [RECIPE]”