I managed to read quite a few books this year, despite the fact that I was getting one novel ready for publication, starting on a new novel, and working with the MWA-NY Mentor Program, among many other things. In other words, the usual caseload–but I always find time to read because that’s how I roll. Here, in no particular order, are a dozen mysteries and thrillers of 2015 that I particularly enjoyed: Continue reading
Author Archives: Tom Savage
The Art of Inspiration (or The Inspiration of Art)
Where does a writer find ideas? That is a question often asked of us, so I decided to tackle it, figuring that maybe I could find an answer. And I found one. Continue reading
What’s In A Name? Will the real Tom Savage please stand up?
Hi, I’m Tom Savage, the author. At least, I think I am. There suddenly seem to be more than one of me. Continue reading
Notes From the (Virtual) Highway
If you want to see a picture of Liam Neeson in drag, you’ll just have to follow my book tour. Continue reading
The “Look”: a tip for self-published authors
This post is for my self-published writer friends:
I have a new “look” and I’m very proud of it. No, I don’t mean my own look–I’m as shabby-looking as ever. But I just made new covers for my 8 backlist titles, and I must share. Here they are, along with Continue reading
Publication Day!
Today is October 6, 2015, and it’s a big one for me. My eighth published novel, Mrs. John Doe, goes on sale today. Does any writer ever Continue reading
Spoiler Alert! (Please.)
This is a difficult post for me to write. On the one hand, writers who have new books coming out should be grateful for early reviews and word-of-mouth, especially if the word is positive. And we are–we really, really are. On the other hand Continue reading
My Birthday Wish
Today is my birthday, and I’m not too happy about it. It’s a “milestone” birthday, for one thing, and that’s Continue reading
The Beatles Were Wrong: Money CAN Buy You Love
If you live long enough, all your dreams come true–even the bad ones. That was my first thought when I looked at my email today. Continue reading
Ann Rule: “Sending It On”
Ann Rule died today, and I’m thinking about her. Continue reading