Tag Archives: film noir
Bouchercon Countdown!
In about three weeks I’ll be on the way to Indianapolis and my third Bouchercon. I can’t wait! CITY OF DRAGONS got the push off from goal to paper after my first Bouchercon in Anchorage, in 2007. I now have … Continue reading
Cover Love
It’s been an eventful few days! Ever feel like the days pass too quickly for you to grab–that they blend and weave, and before you know it a week has gone ahead of you? Yup. Just happened to me. Here’s … Continue reading
Marathon!
This is late and will be briefer than normal … especially for me … but for all good reasons! I’m on several deadlines at the moment, leading up to Thrillerfest in New York. I‘ve been running so hard, I’m getting … Continue reading
Climbing the Noir Walls
“Murder! Infidelity! Brain damage!” That could’ve been the tagline for the MGM (yes, they made dark stuff too, not just glossy musicals) noir High Wall (1947). Y’see, High Wall is a terrific example one of a fascinating film subgenre … … Continue reading
A Forgotten Corner
Before I talk about Cornered, a little-known Dick Powell noir, I need to confess. I’m not in a very noirish mood. NOX DORMIENDA was just nominated for a Macavity Award–the Sue Feder Memorial Historical Mystery Award–and, well, I’m happy. Joyful. … Continue reading
Agricultural Noir
Today is Cesar Chavez day, a state holiday in California, where our Golden State bounty still depends on migrant farm workers, willing to do the back-breaking work of gathering lettuce and hand-picking tomatoes for urban and suburban dining tables. Now, … Continue reading
The Unconventional Convention!
I’m on my way to Hawaii tomorrow–first time there. This year’s Left Coast Crime is the “unconventional convention” and it promises to be a slap-bang load of fun and frolic and originality … and with events like movie nights and … Continue reading
Noir City Wrap Up
Those who know me know I take film noir very seriously. I was honored to find our friends at The Rap Sheet give a nod to WID and my Noir City reporting in late January. And then … and then … Continue reading
That’s the Press, Baby! – Noir City Opening Night
Last night it rained in San Francisco. It always rains in San Francisco for two weeks in January–when she opens the Golden Gate to murder, lust, corruption and cheap cigarettes. Yes, it was Noir City night at the Castro Theater, … Continue reading
Unsuspected Noir
So here it is, Monday night. My book just came out (if I repeat it enough it may sink in) … I spent a wonderful Saturday afternoon at the Hayward Public Library on a Sisters in Crime panel with the … Continue reading
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