Monthly Archives: November 2010

Veteran Book Reviewer Myles Knapp Loves “Rogue Island.”

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Bruce DeSilva

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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The Cleveland Plain Dealer Joins the Chorus of Raves for “Rogue Island”

Posted on November 27, 2010 by Bruce DeSilva

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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Look Who’s Reading “Rogue Island!”

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Bruce DeSilva
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Former Mayor Buddy Cianci Interviews Me About My Novel, “Rogue Island.”

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Bruce DeSilva

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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The FOXnews Affiliate in Providence Interviews Me About “Rogue Island”

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Bruce DeSilva

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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Giving Each Character In A Novel A Unique Voice

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Bruce DeSilva

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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Canadian Reviewers Love “Rogue Island,” Hey?

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Bruce DeSilva

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 →

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Check Out My “Men Read” Radio Interview

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Bruce DeSilva

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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Coffee With a Canine

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Bruce DeSilva

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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My Journey from Journalist to Crime Novelist

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Bruce DeSilva

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 →

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