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THE CRIME FICTION WRITER'S BLOG
(Older posts are archived on the previous version of this Blog HERE)


BLOOD FICTION 2 Signing By the Author Contributors Sunday, October 8, Noon
BLOOD FICTION 2 signing by the Author Contributors Sunday, October 8, 2023, Noon Book Carnival 348 S.Tustin St Orange, CA 714-538-3210...
D. P. Lyle
Oct 1, 20231 min read


The Outliers Writing University’s Mini-Summit is Coming 10-12-23
The Outliers Writing University’s Mini-Summit is coming 10-12-23. 4 Zoom Classes taught by best-selling authors Plus 3 Bonus Zoom Classes...
D. P. Lyle
Sep 26, 20231 min read


Write2Thrill in Now Live
ITW has a new program called Write2Thrill hosted by John Raab and Jeff Ayers. Built by authors, for authors. Great interviews inside....
D. P. Lyle
Sep 26, 20231 min read


Upcoming Outliers Writing University Event
I have news about an upcoming event from Outliers Writing University. I constantly hear people say they have a story that should be told,...
D. P. Lyle
Sep 8, 20231 min read


Escape With A Writer Interview: CULTURED Jake Longly #6
Escape With A Writer Interview: CULTURED Jake Longly #6 Original Post: https://dbator.blogspot.com/2023/09/featuring-cultured-book-6-in-j...
D. P. Lyle
Sep 1, 20233 min read


Book Review: The Girl in the Eagle’s Talons by Karin Smirnoff
The small Swedish town of Gasskas is under pressure. A consortium plans a forest of wind turbines, a direct conflict with the pristine...
D. P. Lyle
Aug 29, 20231 min read


Book Review: North Of Nowhere by Allison Brennan
What makes a great thriller? Action, suspense, engaging characters, a convoluted plot, and a compelling setting like the Montana...
D. P. Lyle
Aug 8, 20231 min read


Criminal Mischief: Episode #55: Victimology
LISTEN: https://soundcloud.com/authorsontheair/criminal-mischief-episode-55-victimology From HOWDUNNIT:FORENSICS Victimology: The...
D. P. Lyle
Aug 8, 20233 min read


Surviving In Space Without a Spacesuit
This article appeared in a recent LiveScience post: How long could a person survive in space without a spacesuit?...
D. P. Lyle
Aug 5, 20234 min read


Book Review: Night Candy by Max Tomlinson
Pub Date: 7-25-23 It’s San Francisco. The 1970s are fading and the “Summer of Love” a distant memory. Maybe the 80s will bring something...
D. P. Lyle
Jul 25, 20231 min read


Book Review: Zero-Sum by Joyce Carol Oates
Is there any type of writing that Joyce Carol Oates doesn’t knock out of the park? Any genre, any form? Her skills are best displayed...
D. P. Lyle
Jul 18, 20231 min read


Why Podcasting?
Why Podcasting? This post originally appeared on Donnell Bell’s excellent blog: https://www.donnellannbell.com/why-podcasting/ The main...
D. P. Lyle
Jul 17, 20233 min read


Book Review: Sleepless City by Reed Farrel Coleman
Reed Farrel Coleman is one of the best existing crime writers. He masterfully wrote several of the late Robert B. Parker’s Jesse Stone...
D. P. Lyle
Jul 15, 20231 min read


Book Review: An Evil Heart by Linda Castillo
Pub Date: 7-11-23 I love this series, and Kate Burkholder. The entire series, all 15 of them, are not to be missed. AN EVIL HEART might...
D. P. Lyle
Jul 12, 20231 min read


Criminal Mischief: Episode #54: 15th Century Blood Transfusions
LISTEN: https://soundcloud.com/authorsontheair/episode-54-15th-century-blood-transfusions PAST SHOWS: https://www.dplylemd.com/podcasts...
D. P. Lyle
Jul 11, 20236 min read


The 2 Most Recent Jake Longly Books Are Kindle Deals July 1-14, 2023
The 2 most recent Jake Longly books, THE OC (#5) and the just released CULTURED (#6), are Kindle deals July 1 through 14, 2023. Only...
D. P. Lyle
Jul 2, 20232 min read


The Ins and Outs of Writing Humorous Mystery
The Ins and Outs of Writing Humorous Mystery Sisters in Crime, Orange County Meeting Saturday, June 24, 2023, 3 p.m. Book Carnival 348 S...
D. P. Lyle
Jun 15, 20231 min read


My First Thriller: DP Lyle: CrimeReads
From CrimeReads Cardiologist Doug “D.P.” Lyle kept telling himself he would write a novel someday—someday when he finally retired. His...
D. P. Lyle
Jun 12, 20234 min read


Criminal Mischief: Episode #53: Forensic Science For Crime Writers: Trace Evidence
LISTEN: https://soundcloud.com/authorsontheair/episode-53-trace-evidence PAST SHOWS: https://www.dplylemd.com/podcasts SHOW NOTES: Locard...
D. P. Lyle
Jun 6, 20231 min read


CULTURED Review by Book Review Crew
When ex-pitcher, current bar-owner Jake Longly and his longtime companion Nicole, a successful screenwriter are coerced into helping...
D. P. Lyle
Jun 3, 20231 min read
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