Hollywood Bilker is almost set
The end is in sight. I know I’ve talked about the fact that I have started work on The Mensch but I am still a
September 17, 2021
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What to do?
With still a little editing to do on my part (and a lot of work for my editor, Melanie), my mind is turning to the
September 03, 2021
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The final curtain
I am pleased to report that I have finished the first draft of Hollywood Bilker: ‘just’ the editing left to do. This means that I
August 27, 2021
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It’s a Hard-Boiled August…
If you have been receiving this newsletter for a while, you will recall that last year I was prone to let you know about free
August 20, 2021
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1968 and all that
There are many stories about Californian water. The movie which captured that experience best, to my mind, was Chinatown where the dark side of the west
August 13, 2021
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A quick favor
I have a favour to ask of you and it will only take a couple of minutes of your time. The overall score on my
July 31, 2021
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Why did Jack Ruby shoot Oswald?
As I know I’ve mentioned in the past, I am working on book 6 of the Alex Cohen series, Hollywood Bilker which takes place in
July 31, 2021
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Happy Birthday to Him
Back in 1962, Jack Kennedy held a Democrat fundraiser just before his birthday and Marilyn Monroe sang him a shimmery Happy Birthday. It’s worth a
July 09, 2021
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When will Hollywood land in my email?
I thought I’d let you know that I am currently aiming at having Hollywood Bilker ready for sale by October, although I will do my
June 25, 2021
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Knock-knock
I thought I’d let you know that The Bowery Slugger is now available in a hardback version. Right now it can only be purchased from
June 01, 2021
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