Feb 26, 2014 | Books, television, writing
It’s been a little busy in the day job department, as some of you may know. Writing-wise, I’m deep into revisions for the second Pete Fernandez book, DOWN THE DARKEST STREET, making it really nice to see that SILENT CITY is still on the radar, and getting...
Feb 16, 2014 | Books, writing
I was ecstatic when CRIMESPREE MAGAZINE reviewed SILENT CITY on their website – and liked it. Reviewer Dan Malmon had this to say: Alex Segura nails the mood his first time out with his debut novel, SILENT CITY. He takes the reader on a rough and tumble tour of...
Jan 13, 2014 | Books, writing
Over at LIZ LOVES BOOKS, blogger Liz Wilkins had some nice things to say about SILENT CITY, calling it “a terrific start” to a new mystery series and more: Set in Miami, the city comes to life in the author’s hands – rich and vivid with a definite...
Jan 7, 2014 | Books, writing
Happy New Year! I can’t really complain about the frigid NY weather (though, I guess this serves as a passive way of doing so), considering I spent a few weeks in the Florida sun over the holiday break. Lots of stuff happened while I was there, too –...
Dec 19, 2013 | Books, writing
I’ve said before and I will say it again: COUNTRY HARDBALL is a great book. One of the best books I’ve read this year. Steve Weddle channels the best of Woodrell, Crumley and Carver to create a wonderful narrative pieced together by a series of jarring...