Monthly Archives: January 2017

Who’s Reading “The Dread Line” Now? Acclaimed Children’s Author R.L. Stine!

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Bruce DeSilva

R.L. Stine’s books have sold more than 350 million copies worldwide, making him one of the best-selling children’s authors of all time. I snapped this photo of him at a writing conference last fall. You can learn more about him … Continue reading →

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Who’s Reading “The Dread Line” Now? Chicago Bluesman Lil’ Ed!

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Bruce DeSilva

Lil’ Ed (last name Williams) is the singer-songwriter and guitar-playing frontman for one of the last authentic Chicago blues bands, Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials. My wife Patricia and I met him on a Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Howard Frank Mosher, For Your Friendship And The Inspiration Of Your Life’s Work

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Bruce DeSilva

Yesterday, I was reading The True Account: A Novel of the Lewis & Clark & Kinneson Expeditions, one of couple of Howard Frank Mosher novels I hadn’t yet gotten around to, when I received word that the author, and my … Continue reading →

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Forensic Outreach Names Me One of the 50 Top Crime Writers

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Bruce DeSilva

My thanks to the Forensic Outreach website for naming me one of the 50 top crime writers. I know it’s from 2014 but I hadn’t seen it before. Being included on a list that includes the likes of Lee Child, … Continue reading →

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Who’s Reading “The Dread Line Now?” Blues Guitar Sensation Damon Fowler!

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Bruce DeSilva

Damon Fowler is a sensational blues guitarist from Florida who performs solo as well as with fellow guitarist JP Soars and keyboardist Victor Wainwright in a great band named Southern Hospitality. My wife Patricia and I got to meet Damon … Continue reading →

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Who’s Reading “The Dread Line” Now? David Hidalgo of Los Lobos!

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Bruce DeSilva

David Hidalgo is best know as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist with the group, Los Lobos. He’s also a member of the Los Super Seven and another group, Latin Playboys, that includes several other Los Lobos members. I snapped the … Continue reading →

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Who’s Reading “The Dread Line” Now? Brilliant Blues Guitarist JP Soars!

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Bruce DeSilva

JP Soars, who toured with heavy metal bands before coming home to the blues, has a unique playing style. I love his music. You can learn more about him by clicking here. I slapped this photo when my wife Patricia … Continue reading →

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NPR’s Scott MacKay Names “The Dread Line” Among the Best Books of 2016

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Bruce DeSilva

My thanks to Scott MacKay of Rhode Island’s National Public Radio affiliate for including my latest crime novel, The Dread Line, on the list of his favorite reads in 2016. Scott, a fine reporter and avid reader, had this to … Continue reading →

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Who’s Reading “The Dread Line” Now? Atlanta Bluesman Tinsley Ellis.

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Bruce DeSilva

Tinsley Ellis, an Atlanta blues singer and guitarist, founded The Heartfixers in 1981, and carried that band to regional fame before leaving for a solo career, releasing recordings with Alligator Records, the groundbreaking blues record label. His new album was … Continue reading →

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