Back in 2013, I cut demos of several of my compositions. Now the songs come to live on "The Lost Songs of Katy Shayne," inspired by my novel "A Song for Katy Shayne. The album is available to order now: tinyurl.com/mtpt7rjd
"A Song for Katy Shayne" is available via your favorite online bookseller.
Album, featuring six songs written by Katy Shayne, arrives March 27. Pre-order now from your preferred music vendor. (Actually, I wrote the words and music...)
Purchase my novel "A Song for Katy Shayne" here tinyurl.com/5ce5r3ba or from your favorite bookseller.
In-depth multimedia reporting exposes the Trump administration's "other war" - on Americans.
"A WSJ investigation tracked the U.S. citizens caught in the crosshairs of an aggressive government campaign to detain and demonize dissenters."
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"Soon" is March 27. Check out the first two singles on your favorite streaming service.
Seat 11A: The Windowless Inside Joke at 30,000 Feet www.nytimes.com/2026/03/07/u...
Top National Symphony Leader Quits in New Blow to Kennedy Center www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/a...
Jazz pianist discovers and explores the wonders of Brian Wilson's "California Girls": tinyurl.com/38exknz3
Man on the Run shows McCartney's effort to define himself outside The Beatles' shadow: "Paul making this documentary was a way of coming to terms with that whole period," says director Morgan Neville. n.pr/40Hxvf8
An astute, generous review of "A Song for Katy Shayne" with links to "The Lost Songs of Katy Shayne" tracks on Spotify. Heartfelt thanks to Kristopher Zgorski, award-winning critic whose BOLO Books is a much valued space for reviews and news about mysteries and crime fiction.
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Just saw the list of latest nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. That Björk hasn't already been elected and isn't nominated this year (again) is ridiculous. I don't know what the qualifications are, but I doubt there are any that she doesn't meet or exceed. tinyurl.com/sy2hc333
Born on this date in 1943: Kent Haruf, one of my favorite novelists. His "Plainsong" is a miracle with characters so vivid I often forget I didn't actually visit them. In this address, Haruf offers invaluable advice to any novelist whether establishing or aspiring. youtu.be/gtbTLfJ6NEE?...
An NPR investigation finds the public database of Epstein files is missing dozens of pages related to sexual abuse accusations against President Trump. n.pr/4qTItsU
My guest on this episode of Writers at Work is Don Winslow. His latest, “The Final Score,” marks his return following his announced retirement in 2022. It’s a six-story crime collection Stephen King called “the best crime fiction I’ve read in 20 years.”
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An author interview the way they should be. (Might spice up Writers at Work if we booked guests like this...) youtu.be/bcsIJqhGkB4?...
The South Bronx bandleader took the Latin genre to new heights while recording for Fania Records. n.pr/4kLTCKV
My guest is book critic Ron Charles. After two decades – and having received a National Book Critics Circle Award – Ron was let go by the Post and the paper's Book World section was shut down.
What's the function and future of book reviewing in mainstream media? tinyurl.com/5ek26f59
Streaming now: "Girl I Remember," the second single from the album "The Lost Songs of Katy Shayne" inspired by my novel "A Song for Katy Shayne." tinyurl.com/38hytyuf
"The Lost Songs of Katy Shayne" arrives March 27. My novel is available via your favorite online bookseller and select bookstores.
Spent the afternoon at the Public Theatre with an absurd, frantic, hysterical, ridiculous and brilliant rendition of “Ulysses.” There’s nothing like an Elevator Repair Service production of a literary classic.
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A collage of book covers with a central white box displaying the text "100 Books We're Anticipating in 2026" above the PEN America logo.
2026 is already shaping up as an unforgettable year for book lovers, packed with new works by favorite authors and exciting debuts that we at PEN America can't wait to dig in to.
Here are 100 books we can't wait to get our hands on: bookshop.org/lists/pen-am... #books #newbooks #readinglist
My guest on this episode of Writers at Work is Don Winslow. His latest, “The Final Score,” marks his return following his announced retirement in 2022. It’s a six-story crime collection Stephen King called “the best crime fiction I’ve read in 20 years.”
tinyurl.com/2nje4ttt
If you're thinking about dialing an 800 number for medical advice, you'll want to listen to this episode.
Elizabeth Chamblee Birch is author of “The Pain Brokers: How Con Men, Call Centers and Rogue Doctors Fuel America’s Lawsuit Factory," an infuriating, heartbreaking tale.
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If only Trump knew anything about the arts and American popular culture...
Damning-with-faint-praise quote: “'This year alone, we have seen enthusiasm for high-caliber programs with broad appeal,' said Roma Daravi, the vice president of public relations at the center."
www.wsj.com/business/ken...
The shortest month of the year is packed with highly anticipated new releases, including books from Michael Pollan, Tayari Jones and the late Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa. n.pr/4qt3Dxu
What Happens in a Performer’s Brain While Playing Music? www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/a...
Haruki Murakami Isn’t Afraid of the Dark www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/b...
