My next novel, California Bear, will be released by Mulholland Books on January 9, 2024. My previous novel, Revolver, was published way back in July 2016, the same month I moved my family to California. Why the long gap between books? you might be asking. Have I been on a seven-year cocaine bender? Was I trapped in the sub-basement of the Writers Building on the Warner Bros. lot, forced to crank out mindless straight-to-VOD action movies under a variety of Alan Smithee-style pen names? Or have I simply been lazy, spending all of my time at the
this is a horror/sci-fi/crime/mystery/record book/record store that has hosted some cool signings i've been to. cynthia pelayo, stephen graham jones etc... turn-outs can be small but it's the right audience and they probably already carry your books
city lit
nice indie store though they don't lean much into crime/mystery. they don't do a ton of signings but when they do they're often a big deal. went to a neil young signing there a few years ago.
Duane, I'd just like to encourage you to set more books in Philadelphia. I understand why it might feel weird, having moved away. But I just read Lion and Lamb and Canary and it was such fun to have books set here. I read a ton of mysteries and thrillers, and it was so nice to be able to really truly envision where characters were, be it in Rittenhouse Square, the Melrose, etc. There are so few books set here and yet it's such an interesting setting.
Dec 23, 2023·edited Dec 23, 2023Liked by Duane Swierczynski
I'm reiterating my invite to St. Louis (I'm sure you could add it right along with Chicago.)
St. Louis County Public Library (or St. Charles) hosts a ton of author events, but the Novel Neighbor and Left Bank Books also host them (usually in collaboration with the public library.) Recently talked to Megan Abbott about you at one of these. :-)
I’d invite you to U.K. but we need a U.K. publisher to help... anyone?
Happy holidays,safe travels,can’t wait for the new book👍🏻
some chicago signing suggestions:
bucket of blood
this is a horror/sci-fi/crime/mystery/record book/record store that has hosted some cool signings i've been to. cynthia pelayo, stephen graham jones etc... turn-outs can be small but it's the right audience and they probably already carry your books
city lit
nice indie store though they don't lean much into crime/mystery. they don't do a ton of signings but when they do they're often a big deal. went to a neil young signing there a few years ago.
Duane, I'd just like to encourage you to set more books in Philadelphia. I understand why it might feel weird, having moved away. But I just read Lion and Lamb and Canary and it was such fun to have books set here. I read a ton of mysteries and thrillers, and it was so nice to be able to really truly envision where characters were, be it in Rittenhouse Square, the Melrose, etc. There are so few books set here and yet it's such an interesting setting.
We're glad to have you back!
Hooray for the vampire line!
I'm reiterating my invite to St. Louis (I'm sure you could add it right along with Chicago.)
St. Louis County Public Library (or St. Charles) hosts a ton of author events, but the Novel Neighbor and Left Bank Books also host them (usually in collaboration with the public library.) Recently talked to Megan Abbott about you at one of these. :-)
Would love to see you.
But congratulations either way. Can't wait.
Look forward to the new book Duane - if you ever want to come to the west coast of Canada, we’d love to have you!
Pre ordered and cannot wait to read it. Welcome back buddy. I’ve missed your books.
Hey, just got a message from Amazon, I’ll get the new book today, can’t wait brother👍🏻