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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Veteran Book Reviewer Myles Knapp Loves “Rogue Island.”
Myles Knapp, a book reviewer for several west-coast newspapers, has weighed in with his take on my crime novel, Rogue Island. Here’s what he has to say: “Longtime newspaper columnist and reporter, now retired, Bruce DeSilva has a debut novel … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, Bruce DeSilva, coben, crime novels, lehane, michael connelly, Myles Knapp, mysteriies, noir, Providence, Rhode Island, Rogue Island, thrillers
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The Cleveland Plain Dealer Joins the Chorus of Raves for “Rogue Island”
The Cleveland Plain Dealer’s review of my crime novel, Rogue Island: This fresh, propulsive novel reads more like the work of an old pro than of a newcomer to fiction. Old-school journalist Liam Mulligan knows all the crooks and politicians … Continue reading
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Tagged arson, Bruce DeSilva, coben, crime novel, journalism, lehane, mysteries, noir, Providence, Rhode Island, Rogue Island, thrillers
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Former Mayor Buddy Cianci Interviews Me About My Novel, “Rogue Island.”
Former Providence Mayor Vincent A. “Buddy” Cianci Jr., now a talk show host in Rhode Island, interviewed me Thursday about my new Providence-based crime novel, Rogue Island. You can hear the interview by clicking on the link below. It was interesting … Continue reading
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Tagged Bruce DeSilva, Buddy, cianci, crime novel, mysteries, mystery, noir, Providence, Rhode Island, Rogue Island, thriller, writing
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The FOXnews Affiliate in Providence Interviews Me About “Rogue Island”
Either this TV interview just got posted online or I just found it, but in any case, here it is. Please give it a look:
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Tagged Bruce DeSilva, coben, crime fiction, lehane, mystieries, noir, Providence, Rhode Island, Rogue Island, thriller
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Giving Each Character In A Novel A Unique Voice
Real people don’t sound alike when they speak, and neither should the characters in a novel. If they do, I stop reading and look for another book. A mobbed-up bookie, an aged ex-fireman, a by-the-book police chief, and a 39-year-old … Continue reading
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Tagged coben, crime novel, desilva, lehane, mystery, noir, Providence, Rhode Island, Rogue Island, thrillers, writing
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Canadian Reviewers Love “Rogue Island,” Hey?
The Winnipeg Free Press and The Toronto star weighed in with glowing reviews of my crime novel, Rogue Island, this weekend. The former called the book “first-rate,” and latter says “DeSilva keeps everything on the boil in absorbing style.” Please … Continue reading
Check Out My “Men Read” Radio Interview
Author Karl Lenker and bookseller George Scott chat with me about my crime novel, Rogue Island, on their “Men Read” show on Red River Radio. If you have a little time, give it a listen:
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Tagged Bruce DeSilva, coben, crime novels, lehane, mystery, noir, Providence, Rhode Island, Rogue Island, thrillers, writing
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Coffee With a Canine
Marshal Zeringue, a blogger with a nice literary website, also has a website in which he interviews people, mostly writers, about mornings with their dogs. It’s called “Coffee With a Canine,” and it’s great fun to look at. Recently, he interviewed me … Continue reading
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Tagged bernese mountain dog, Bruce DeSilva, coffee, crime, dogs, mysteries, New Jersey, noir, Providence, Rhode Island, Rogue Island, thrillers, writing
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My Journey from Journalist to Crime Novelist
This entry first appeared on Sheila Deeth’s book blog. Bruce DeSilva offered to write a guest post here, so I asked him my favorite question, little realizing what a great read his reply would be. My question: Please would he … Continue reading
