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Saturday, June 16, 2007

Meeting Two Favorite Writers on My Own Turf: Shane Gericke and Tim Maleeny

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I was really happy that two of my favorite writers came to do a reading in Chicagoland at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore in Forest Park. It couldn't get much more convenient! Yet here I was lucky enough to be able to sit and listen to Tim Maleeny--whose first book, Stealing the Dragon, has been stealing a great deal of attention in the publishing world--and Tim could not be a nicer guy. He told us some interesting tales about writing his first book and his experience living in San Francisco, right near the China Town location which features so prominently in this first Cape Weathers mystery. I've interviewed Tim before on this blog; to read the interview, click here: Tim's interview.

Shane has also been interviewed here (click Shane's interview) and is a noted best-selling author of two novels starring Naperville Illinois police detective Emily Thompson, who battles serial killers. The beginning of Shane's new book, Cut to the Bone, is a chilling description of an electrocution, and Shane discussed some of the research that he's done for his series, including reading about the history of electrocution and going on drive-alongs with the Naperville police.


Both writers agreed that while the research is interesting, it is sometimes possible to become so consumed by the research that they have to remind themselves to get back to the book, to the story, and to press on with their creative visions.

It's always interesting to hear authors talk about their methods and their challenges, and especially about the things that spark creativity. I'm looking forward to reading both of these books this summer!

What are you reading now?