Crime Factory Vol. 2 No. 7

"Cash Laramie and the Painted Ladies" in issue #7 of Crime Factory.

Cam, Keith, Liam, and Jimmy have put together an incredible issue that includes the marvelous talents of Sean Doolittle, Todd Robinson, Matthew C. Funk, Chad Eagleton, Derek Kelly, The Nerd of Noir, Richard Thomas, Don Lafferty, Joelle Charbonneau, and many more.

Don’t waste another moment and go check it out!

Lawrence Block on Cash Laramie -- and Other News of The Outlaw Marshal

It’s been (and is going to be) a busy week for my noir western antihero Cash Laramie. First, acclaimed crime writer Lawrence Block tweeted yesterday that “Excuse me for a bit, tweeps. I just bought Adventures of Cash Laramie and I want to start reading it...” Now if that didn’t stop me cold in my tracks, his tweet the next day did, “…I did read & enjoy several stories in Cash.” Needless to say, I’m going to be framing a couple of Twitter tweets!

Chuck Tyrell is interviewed by Jeanne Bannon. I’ve been working closely with Mr. Tyrell on a Cash Laramie novel, and he offers you a tiny glimpse here.

I’m a big fan of what Keith and the boys are doing with Crimefactory. I’ve wanted to be in CF for years, and I’m finally getting my chance with “Cash Laramie and the Painted Ladies” in issue #7 coming very soon.

And on Jack Martin’s next Wild West eMonday, Cash’s “Gun Justice” appears. This is a short blood-splattered tale written with Chuck Tyrell.

And, of course, many thanks go to the Cash & Miles fans who took the time to leave comments on Amazon and post reviews on their individual blogs. I'm deeply appreciative to one and all.

7/28 update: Cullen Gallagher reviews ADVENTURES at Spinetingler.

7/29 update: WILD WEST eMonday - Let those wagons roll.

7/30 update: Wild West eMonday - The magnificent seven 1.

Cash & Miles Update

I've had a productive week finishing "The Outlaw-Marshal" and "Gideon's Challenge." Outlaw has been accepted by Flash Fiction Offensive and there will be more details on that soon. Challenge still needs to be polished and I may just add that to Adventures of Cash Laramie and Gideon Miles that will be realesed as an eBook in June. That collection also contains the never before released "The Bone Orchard Mystery" and "Under the Sun."

Also on tap is "Cash Laramie and the Painted Ladies" at the legendary Crimefactory, this May, in issue #7.

What is everybody else working on?

Crimefactory Magazine Presents: Kung Fu Factory!

From the far East-to-the backwoods of the American Nightmare - Crimefactory Magazine Presents: Kung Fu Factory! Crimefactory's hardest hitting pulpfest to date! Featuring new fiction and features by Christa Faust, Anthony Neil Smith, Frank Bill, Cameron Ashley, Duane Swiercynski, Chad Eagleton, Chris La Tray, Matthew McBride, Liam Jose, Jimmy Callaway, Garnett Elliot, Bryon Quertermous, the Nerd Of Noir, Michael S. Chong, and Joshua Reynolds!

I just picked up my copy. And you should too, dear consumer.

Lawyer and Painted Ladies

Another good writing day where I attained London's coveted one thousand palabras, finishing the rough draft of a western I'm calling "The Lawyer." This comes on the heels of good news, "Cash Laramie and the Painted Ladies" will appear in Crimefactory issue #7 scheduled for release in May. I'm pleased with the way this one turned out--a mixture of crime, western, and mystery--and then having it accepted in an esteemed publication like CF is gravy.

What are you working on at the moment?