World Enough And Crime ~ daily Feature: The Ultimate Mystery, by M.H. Callway

***Coming soon*** WORLD ENOUGH AND CRIME***, (Carrick Publishing, Fall 2014) At Carrick Publishing, we're thrilled to be working once again with a group of talented professional authors. It's been a hell of a ride, and we're not there yet, but by October we'll be ready for the release of this exceptional Crime anthology! Meanwhile, allow… Continue reading World Enough And Crime ~ daily Feature: The Ultimate Mystery, by M.H. Callway

Coming soon: World Enough And Crime — the second in our EFD Anthology Series!

And now, at last, EFD2 is on the runway! With a fabulous cover by our own designer Sara Carrick, World Enough and Crime, our multi-author Crime anthology, is well underway. Featuring such exceptional authors as Kevin Thornton, Bloody Words finalist Joan O'Callaghan, John Thompson, M.H. Callway, Steven Moore and the Arthur Ellis Award winner Melodie… Continue reading Coming soon: World Enough And Crime — the second in our EFD Anthology Series!

Exciting news from Donna Carrick and Carrick Publishing!

Some exciting news to share with you all today: The Short-List nominees for the prestigious Arthur Ellis Awards (Crime Writers of Canada) were announced last night. I was thrilled and honoured to learn that my story Watermelon Weekend from our crime anthology THIRTEEN was short-listed in the Best Short Story category, along with fellow THIRTEEN… Continue reading Exciting news from Donna Carrick and Carrick Publishing!

The Dance of Fiction

One of this century's masters of literature, Barbara Kingsolver, (The Poisonwood Bible, Harper-Collins, 1998) has this to say about the art of fiction: "The writing of fiction is a dance between truth and invention." There are those purists in the literary industry who insist on fact above all -- who will brook no deviation from… Continue reading The Dance of Fiction

Readers on the Couch: Why do people love mysteries? ~ guest blogger Cecilia Dominic

First, a huge thank you to Donna Carrick for inviting me to write this post!As a psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist, I hear the following three complaints most often in my practice:1. I can't sleep. 2. My mind won't stop racing. 3. Why is this anxiety/depression/sleep problem happening to me?I address the first two… Continue reading Readers on the Couch: Why do people love mysteries? ~ guest blogger Cecilia Dominic

EFD1: Starship Goodwords is coming to Print!

Good news, Anthology fans! The first in our Carrick Publishing series of anthologies, EFD1: Starship Goodwords, is coming to Print! The expected release date is October 30. Stay tuned for availability news! Buy From Amazon, Kindle Carrick Publishing is pleased to present: EFD1: Starship Goodwords, the first in a series of cross-genre anthologies brought to… Continue reading EFD1: Starship Goodwords is coming to Print!

Thirteen — the making of a great Crime anthology!

On September 1, Carrick Publishing will be pleased to release THIRTEEN, an anthology of Crime stories by the Mesdames of Mayhem. But, you may ask, what goes into the creation of such a collection? First, you need a project manager with a clear, realistic vision; one who can express ideas coherently. She must also possess… Continue reading Thirteen — the making of a great Crime anthology!

Sales Rankings — Not just a number…

Whether you're in the market for a great e-book on corporate survival, like Suits And Ladders, by Suzen Fromstein, or a gripping literary thriller for the sunny summer days ahead, chances are you've encountered Best-Seller Rankings within the Amazon book and e-book retail machine. How important are those rankings, really? The answer to that question… Continue reading Sales Rankings — Not just a number…

Carrick Publishing presents: Teeter-Totter Between Lust and Murder, by Steven M. Moore

One of the greatest benefits of being an Independent e-Publisher is enjoying the opportunity to meet a myriad of talented writers. Such is the case with my friend and fellow-author Steven M. Moore, creator of the Chen and Castiblanco Detective Series. In his latest e-novel, Teeter-Totter between Lust and Murder, (Carrick Publishing, 2013) Steve continues… Continue reading Carrick Publishing presents: Teeter-Totter Between Lust and Murder, by Steven M. Moore

Spring in Canada — a wonderful time (and place) to be a Crimewriter

With all the buzz this month about the up-coming Arthur Ellis Short-list (Short List Events take place April 18, 2013 in cities across Canada), I'd be a naughty little Crime Writer if I didn't pay homage to the CrimeWriters of Canada (CWC) and their exceptional work in raising the profile of the Crime Fiction and… Continue reading Spring in Canada — a wonderful time (and place) to be a Crimewriter