R.J. Ellory, author of A QUIET BELIEF IN ANGELS, at ThrillerFest 2009 in New York

R.J. Ellory, author of the forthcoming A Quiet Belief in Angels (September 2009) will appear at ThrillerFest in New York on Friday, July 10. Sponsored by the International Thriller Writers organization, Thrillerfest is an annual celebration of the thriller world, and a meeting place for authors, readers, budding writers, and publishing industry professionals. Click here for registration details.

Ellory will appear on the Friday morning panel "What's So Great About Thrillers?" moderated by Richard Doetsch. Panel participants include Steve Martini, Carla Neggers, Shane Briant, Andrew Gulli, and H. Terrell Griffin. He'll also sign advance reading copies of A Quiet Belief in Angels from 11:50am - 12:20pm. Don't miss this rare opportunity to meet the author and get a signed copy of his new book!

The Buzz Builds for Kris Saknussemm's PRIVATE MIDNIGHT

The buzz for cult-novelist Kris Saknussemm's Private Midnight is starting to snowball – it’s so strange that everyone wants a chance to weigh in – and it’s sure to generate all the controversy deserved by a psychoerotic noir thriller that Kirkus calls “off-the-wall strange and surreal—and definitely not recommended as a Mother's Day gift.”

Leland Cheuk of MostlyFiction.com just reviewed the novel, saying “his trademark capriciousness restrained and his imagination disciplined and purposeful, Saknussemm has delivered his most mature work of fiction to date.”

In addition, a fascinating piece by Saknussemm called "It's All in Your Head," in which he tells the back story of this mind-bending novel, was published on About.com.

Largehearted Boy also posted a Book Notes feature on the book, saying “part erotic thriller, part speculative fiction, Private Midnight is a showcase for Kris Saknussemm's talents for crafting a well-told tale with surprising twists and turns.”

Saknussemm will be kicking off his 9 city tour in Seattle on March 24th, and additional dates can be found here. He can be followed via his website, Facebook, twitter, or right here on the Overlook Blog.

Meet LAURA JOH ROWLAND at Thrillerfest in New York on July 12

Laura Joh Rowland, author of The Secret Adventures of Charlotte Bronte, will appear at the third annual Thrillerfest conference in New York on Saturday, July 12. Laura will participate in a panel, "Real or Imagined: Historical Thrillers," and discuss her latest novel, set in Victorian England, and featuring the famous and fascinating Bronte family. Thrillerfest is sponsored by the International Thriller Writers association.