


A Few Words With: Debut Author Mike Houtz
As for most debut authors, the path to publication for thriller writer Mike Houtz has been a series of incredible learning experiences. I sat down with him recently to talk about his new book “Dark Spiral Down,” the joys of going with an independent...
A Few More Words with: Dick Belsky
We don’t do a lot of second takes here at the Open Mic, but then some folks are always worth hearing from again. Such is the case with R.G. “Dick” Belsky, who dropped by recently to talk about his latest crime thriller, “Below the Fold,”...
A Few Words with: Agent Extraordinaire Angela Rinaldi
Every author knows that getting a deal with one of the Big Five publishers – Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster – starts with earning the eye of a reputable literary agent. But with competition more fierce...
A Few Words With: Freelance Editor Kristen Weber
As a child, Kristen Weber thought she wanted to be a cop. Thankfully for the literary world, her love of books eventually won out.