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THE GUILTY: Now in German!

My second Henry Parker novel, THE GUILTY, has just been released in Germany (where it has been retitled V.I.P.).

In UK stores now!

Starting today, my second Henry Parker novel, THE GUILTY, hits shelves all across the UK. THE MARK was a huge success across the pond, spending several weeks on the Bookseller's Heatseeker bestseller list and receiving terrific reviews. THE GUILTY is available from Amazon UK, Waterstones, Tesco, and many other fine stores.

UK praise for THE MARK

“Thriller fans, we have a hot new name on the block to shout about! Jason Pinter’s high octane, confident debut marks his card as ‘one to watch.” —The Daily Record

“The Mark has the kind of explosive writing that will put Jason Pinter up there amongst the top names, with its go-for-broke thematic attitude and foreboding atmosphere makes it a big reason why the book stands out amongst the crowd.” —ShotsMag

"A cracking debut." --The Daily Mirror

“At once chilling and shot through with humour, it boasts two very appealing protagonists. Pinter knows how to ramp up the tension so the reader is in that pleasurable zone of suspense, wanting to turn pages and yet not get to the end too soon. ” —The Sunday Tribune

“All the elements are there, plus that something extra special that makes this book a publishing phenomenon that’s definitely not to be missed. Go on, I dare you not to finish it in one sitting!” —CrimeSquad UK

“Pinter makes the most of it…an unpredictable ending with, along the way, fun and terror in a highly proficient debut.” –The Scotsman

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I just got covers for a few foreign editions, and felt like sharing them since it's easier than writing a full post. I'm often in the dark as to when my foreign editions are being released until they pop up on Google alerts. You can check out more foreign editions for THE MARK and THE GUILTY as well as Killer Year (I haven't seen any for THE STOLEN yet).

Italian edition of THE MARK

UK edition of KILLER YEAR

Australian edition of KILLER YEAR

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Read THE MARK--for free!!!

Through August 5th, you can read THE MARK online--for free! Click the "Browse this Book" link below to read the novel that's been nominated for the Barry award, the Strand Critics award and the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice award--absolutely free. BONUS: scroll down to see how you can personally be thanked in a future Henry Parker novel!

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Right as I’m about to die, I realize all the myths are fake. There’s no white light at the end of the tunnel. My life isn’t flashing before my eyes. All I can think about is how much I want to live.

I moved to New York City a month ago to become the best journalist the world had ever seen. To find the greatest stories never told. And now here I am–Henry Parker, twenty four years old and weary beyond rational thought, a bullet one trigger pull from ending my life.

I can’t run. Running is all Amanda and I have done for the past seventy two hours. And I’m tired. Tired of knowing the truth and not being able to tell it.

Five minutes ago I thought I had the story all figured out. I knew that both of these men–one an FBI agent, the other an assassin–wanted me dead, but for very different reasons.

If I die tonight–more people will die tomorrow.

And if you like what you read, check out the other books in the critically acclaimed Henry Parker series:

"Parker is a captivating and complex protagonist." --Publishers Weekly

Buy from Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Indiebound

"A brilliantly conceived, edge-of-your-seat thrill ride." --Chicago Tribune

Buy from Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Indiebound

Spread the word and be thanked for your efforts!

I want as many people as possible to read THE MARK for free. And I want readers to know how much I appreciate their efforts.

If you link to the free offer or embed the widget on your website/blog, or email five friends alerting them to this free read (and cc or bcc me at jason@jasonpinter.com on the email), you'll be personally thanked in the acknowledgments section of a Henry Parker novel to be released in 2009. So to reiterate, there are two ways to be thanked:

1) Email five friends about this free read (with a link to www.jasonpinter.com or jasonpinter.blogspot.com). Make sure to cc/bcc me at jason@jasonpinter.com on the email (this is only so I can keep track, the emails will not be used for anything nefarious).

2) Link to www.jasonpinter.com or embed the "Browse the Book" widget on your blog or website. Click the 'Add to your site' link on the widget for the html code.

Then see your name in the acknowledgments page of a 2009 Henry Parker novel.

Please pass this along to friends, family, and anyone you know who's looking for a good summer read. And I sincerely hope you enjoy the first Henry Parker novel.

Jason Pinter

P.S. A very sincere thanks to my publisher for making this happen.

Labels: contests, freebies, novels, THE GUILTY, THE MARK, THE STOLEN

Starting the week on a great foot

Paul Goat Allen reviewed THE GUILTY in his latest column in the Chicago Tribune.

"Murder, calamity and scandal are what sell newspapers, theorizes the head of the fictional New York Gazette in Jason Pinter's sequel to his 2007 debut, "The Mark," and heaping helpings of all three elements are what make "The Guilty" an addictively readable thriller."

Click here to read the full review and to see why I've been walking on sunshine all weekend.

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A Few New Reviews

A new review of THE GUILTY, and the first batch in from the UK...

"The author clearly did his research on gunslinger genealogy, and it makes for fascinating reading...well-executed gritty action...races along towards an ending of thriller proportions...Whether as journalist or crime stopper, Parker always manages to come out on top — and so has Jason Pinter, again."
--The Lincoln Journal-Star on THE GUILTY

'This is a great debut obviously written by someone who knows the genre very well. An innocent man caught up in a murder only to be hunted by both the police and the criminals alike. Yes, it does sound like familiar territory but Jason Pinter gives it a new, electrifying life that would make any writer in the genre jealous. The Mark has the kind of explosive writing that will put Jason Pinter up there amongst the top names, with its go-for-broke thematic attitude and foreboding atmosphere makes it a big reason why the book stands out amongst the crowd. And this oft revised scenario works with a darkly melodic power. I can’t wait for the next book in the series."

--ShotsMag UK on THE MARK

"A cut-above the norm in this area and a good start to what should develop into a terrific series."

--Lovereading.co.uk on THE MARK (May 2008 debut of the month)

"It’s a brilliant debut... the action simply blazes along and the reader is caught up in the ride. All the elements are there, plus that something extra special that makes this book a publishing phenomenon that's definitely not to be missed. Go on, I dare you not to finish it in one sitting!"
--CrimeSquad UK on THE MARK

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Authormagazine.org Interview Posted

I was interviewed on March 12th at Third Place Books in Seattle, where I discussed crime fiction, balancing editing and writing, the paperback/hardcover debate, and how I get my hair so silky-smooth.

The interview can be viewed here.

Labels: interviews, publishing, THE GUILTY

THE GUILTY: Down Under Edition

I'll be back from vacation Saturday night, and resuming my regular schedule thereafter. But for now I want to share the cover for the Australian edition of THE GUILTY. This is the first foreign art I've seen for my second novel, and I have to say it's pretty darn cool. Plus it looks great alongside the Aussie edition of THE MARK.

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New Vlog!

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A Wonderful Review

"The Guilty proves that Pinter knows what he's doing as his exciting plot grabs the reader from the first page. Pinter also bypasses many of the cliches and predictable storylines.

Pinter's series hero, Henry Parker, is a young, ambitious reporter with good news judgment and a sense of ethics. Fortunately, the newspaper he works for is more interested in actual news than the gossip that feeds its competition. The shooting of a celebutante at a nightclub opening is the beginning of a rampage by a sharp-shooter who uses an antique rifle. Henry uncovers a link between the killer and a legend of the Old West.

The Guilty is a fresh tale with original characters, as Pinter demonstrated in last year's impressive debut, The Mark."

--Oline Cogdill, Sun-Sentinel

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Awards, links, etc...

Last week I got the press release that THE MARK had been nominated for "Best First Novel" by the Strand Critics Award (you can check out the actual release here). This is the second nomination the book has picked up (the other being from Romantic Times magazine), and I'm really just thrilled and shocked by both. Most importantly, it means people have enjoyed the book. And for that I'm thankful.

And here are a few links to get caught up on:

THE GUILTY has gotten some wonderful notices recently. Here's the latest from Bookreporter.com. And you can check out the rest of the reviews here.

I arrived home yesterday to find galleys for THE STOLEN waiting for me. A very pleasant surprise. I plan on posting a sneak peek at the cover art shortly, but subscribers to my newsletter will get an early look. You can sign up in the handy box on the right side of this blog, or at www.jasonpinter.com.

I must give a shout out to fellow Mira author Rachel Vincent, whose second book ROGUE just hit stores. Her first, STRAY, was a huge hit, and she's a pretty darn nice person as well (and a big help with my contest last month). Check out her terrific blog at urbanfantasy.blogspot.com, and then order a copy of ROGUE.

I'm in the midst of planning several trips. I'll be in Arizona on April 6th, signing at the renowned Poisoned Pen bookstore. I've never been to the Pen, and I'll be signing with C.J. Lyons. C.J. has been a friend for a few years, and her first novel LIFELINES was just released. C.J. has had a, shall we say, unique road to publishing her first novel, and I hope it's a huge success. Then I'll be at the Oklahoma Writers Federation Conference in May, and in June I'll be hopping across the pond to promote the UK release of THE MARK. I'm particularly excited for this, as my UK publishers have been wonderful and are working very hard to spread the word. They've lined up some very cool promotions, though a few of them will test my mettle as videographer and spokesman. I'll post links when I can (provided I'm not humiliated).

Labels: awards, bsp, conferences, reviews, THE GUILTY, THE MARK

Seattle: Not just coffee and Pearl Jam!

Enjoy the batch of photos from my trip last week to the city of Seattle, where I partook in a signing at Third Place Books and an interview that will run on authormagazine.org. First off, I have to give a special thanks to writer/reviewer extraordinaire Jeff Ayers, who was kind enough to show me around the city. Not to mention patient enough to wait in the car while I took pictures of the space needle. And without further ado...

Seeing THE GUILTY at the Detroit Metro Airport during my first layover. A cool way to start the trip.

The view of downtown Seattle outside my hotel room. No match for the brick wall view from my NYC apartment.

Oh, who am I kidding.

The Space Needle. Apparently there's a restaurant at the top. Of course there is.

I got a fever...and the only cure...is MORE SPACE NEEDLE.

According to Jeff, this is the hill where Frasier Crane lives. Yes, I know Frasier is not real.

The Needle, seen rising above the Seattle Science Fiction Museum. The museum was built by Paul Allen. Allen also owns the Seattle Seahawks, the Portland Trail Blazers, and Eddie Vedder.

Third Place Books, the store gracious enough to host my signing and interview. Any time a book store is the tentpole in a fairly large mall it's a good thing.

The placard for my signing. To the right there's a stack of about a bazillion Jodi Picoult books. Though my books fought hard to defend the onslaught, Jodi Picoult fights dirty.

With my buddy Jeff Ayers. If you're a Trekkie, make sure to check out his book VOYAGES OF IMAGINATION: The Star Trek Fiction Companion. If you're not a Trekkie, you stopped reading after "Jeff Ayers."

A pleasant surprise: one of my former editees, Alex Bash, made an appearance. Alex's first book, THE IMBIBLE, comes out in August. It's a flat out hilarious book. Bonus: you might get a hangover just reading it.

More needle.

A restroom at Minneapolis/St. Paul airport during my second layover. I swear, Larry Craig walked by the second I put my camera away.

Labels: interviews, signings, THE GUILTY

Friday Links

I'll post some photos from my Seattle trip on Monday, but for now here are links to two recent interviews.

I chatted with Ron Hogan of Mediabistro.com.

Part 2 of my interview with Writer Unboxed.

And if you missed it, here's Part 1.

Labels: interviews, random, THE GUILTY

Checking in....

...from the 18th floor in a hotel room in Seattle. I'm here for a signing and interview at Third Place Books. A more detailed account will come shortly. But I had to share this: apparently the hotel shampoo is called 'softening sea lettuce' and the body wash is called 'stimulating sea rocket.' Let's just say there are a few props missing from the XXX version of "The Little Mermaid."

And also...Eliot Spitzer's 'friend' Kristen has a MYSPACE PAGE!

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Writer Unboxed Interview:

less filling, now online!

I recently did an interview with Writer Unboxed, the first part of which can be read here. Along with my road to publication, I talk about the first book I ever tried to have published back in 2003. Which, in light of the recent fake memoir scandals, is pretty darn interesting.

It's called THE REAL LIFE OF JOHN GILLIS, and it's about a man whose life is manipulated by a literary agent to make his memoir more "salable." I'm thinking about posting some of it. Perhaps a few chapters. Maybe even the whole book.

I never considered it a novel about the publishing industry, but more about how lives these days are packaged, distorted, and the lengths people will go to in order to make lives more commercially appealing. I don't think it's a great novel--it's kind of a comedy/suspense mishmash--but I do think it's more timely than ever. And I still think the opening line of John Gillis's fake memoir might be my favorite I've ever written.

My name is John Gillis, and my life is in syndication...

Labels: interviews, novels, publishing, THE GUILTY

On Making a Career

Next Wednesday, I'm flying to Seattle for a book signing and interview session. This got me thinking about my career to date, where it's gone thus far, and where I want it to be.

I'm excited to for my trip to Seattle. I've spent very little time on the West coast, and have never been to Seattle in particular. It's always nice to see a city, especially such a prominent one, for the first time. Though I'll only be there for one night (try the veal), it should be a blast.

Of course there's a lot about this trip that I see as a small microcosm of my career to this point. I figured I'd break it into two parts.

Things I'm thankful for:

--I just published my second book.

--That my publisher had enough faith in me after a relatively short period of time to extend my original contract, so that I now have seven novels under contract. Additionally, I feel their promotional support has been outstanding.

--That I'm fortunate enough to be in a position--financially and with a supportive spouse--to be able to write full time.

--That the critical and reader response to my books has been, for the most part, very positive.

I'm grateful for all of these things. Yet at the same time, I want to grow as a writer. Both in terms of my ability and in terms of exposure. Listed below are the main issues I'm struggling with right now. Please refrain from playing the world's smallest violin. These are not complaints--again I am grateful--but in order to take the next step some, if not all of the following bridges must be crossed. Some must be crossed sooner, some will take time.

Issues that must be addressed:

--As of right now, my books are being published as paperback originals. While this has permitted terrific distribution and a likely far greater print run than I would have seen publishing in hardcover to date, there is a stigma attached to PBOs, both critically and commercially. Especially in the crime genre.

--It is very, and I mean very difficult, outside of trade magazines and websites, to get reviews for my books. I've made it into a few smaller places, but those have come more from being in the right place at the right time (one newspaper reviewer requested a galley via MySpace, one I met at a conference, etc...). I have a publicist for THE GUILTY who's lined up a bunch of cool stuff, including my first radio interviews, but the publicity and review issue is a big one.

--It is very hard to set up book signings for PBOs. The simple economics of publishing make it hard for stores to profit off of mass market signings unless the author is a major name or has a large enough following in the area. I tried to set up a signing at a favorite indie store in my hometown, but was told they couldn't unless I guaranteed 75 copies sold. While I do have friends and family in NYC, I didn't feel comfortable 'guaranteeing' that kind of turnout.

--I have never officially toured. Though I have a signing and interview lined up in Seattle, and will be going to the UK in June to promote my release there, in both cases I'm traveling on my own dime. Barring Ichiro promoting my Seattle signing, there's no way in hell I'm going to sell enough copies to cover the cost of that trip. I'm ok with this. I understand that you have to spend money to make money, and I'm more than happy to plant some seeds in the hopes that in the future that will bear fruit. The same goes for various conferences I'm scheduled to attend, where travel, hotel and bar tabs eat up a pretty penny.

--The long-term goal, of course, is for my books to be published in hardcover. My publisher, I believe, is making a smart choice publishing me in paperback first. Having worked in the industry, I've seen too many first novels come out in hardcover to a mediocre sell-through, from which the author's career might never recover. Starting the other way around, establishing a base readership who will (hopefully) follow my books into hardcover when the time is right seems a safer long-term option. The flip side is that there's a lot more money in hardcover than paperback (royalties are about $2.50-$3.75 on a $25 hardcover, versus $.64 on a $7.99 paperback). Again, I'm a younger guy with no children (unless you include Wilson), so I'm willing to take the slow, steady approach and hope it keeps me in the race longer. I look at other authors who've achieved success with this model (Harlan Coben, Laura Lippman, Jim Butcher), and hope the same happens here. I want to be writing as long as I'm alive, and whatever it takes to achieve that, I'm willing to do.

(so if anyone needs a kidney...drop me a line)

Labels: publishing, signings, THE GUILTY, writing

What to do...

This is my second experience of having a release week, and there aren't too many differences. Lots of fretting, hoping new reviews and/or publicity comes in, and hoping the reader response is positive. I had my very first live radio interview(s) on Tuesday, and aside from thinking don't curse don't curse can I get fined for saying 'damn' I thought they went well. And to all my new fans in Des Moines...what's up y'all???

Last night my parents hosted a launch party, and I hope to post some pictures later. It turned out the bookseller was the nephew of an author, Michael Wallis, whose book was instrumental in my research for THE GUILTY. That's gotta be a good omen, right?

And yesterday was one of the coolest experiences I've ever had as an author. I walked into my local b&n to buy a fantasy baseball magazine (my draft is approaching), and of course went to the new paperback section to see if the stack of copies of THE GUILTY had been depleted since my last visit. I approached to find a random guy perusing the racks. He picked up the new James Patterson, read the back cover, then put it down. Then he picked up my book. I was less than three feet away from this guy, silently willing him to go to the cash register...go to the cash register. He read the back cover, turned it over a few times, then, sadly, he put the book back on the shelf.

I go get my magazine, and as I'm waiting on line I look behind me to see, who else, the same guy from before. He's holding a book. I look closer, and it's a freaking copy of THE GUILTY. After I paid, I waited by the exit just to watch the guy pay for the book. He did, and thankfully I wasn't arrested. I've seen people pick up my book in stores before, but never witnessed someone actually buy it who wasn't related to me.

Now I know what Nora Roberts feels like twenty times per minute.

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THE GUILTY: ON SALE TODAY!

The long wait is finally over, as my second novel, THE GUILTY, officially hits stores today. Having survived the events in THE MARK, Henry Parker finds himself searching for a killer with a diabolical agenda, a man who not only threatens everything Henry holds dear, but whose very existence could rewrite history...

Read the back cover copy here
Read an excerpt here

The reviews so far have been off the charts. Here's a sample:

"...hair-raising...Tension mounts, bullets fly and Pinter's cool fusion of a new outlaw with blood ties to an old one hits the mark. The resolution is a ripsnorter, leaving thrill fans ready for the next Henry Parker newsflash."

--Publishers Weekly

"Newspaper reporter Henry Parker returns in Pinter's exciting follow-up to THE MARK...a suspenseful and shocking tale that will leave readers clamoring for the next Henry Parker novel."

--Library Journal

"In one of the best thrillers of the year, Pinter brings to life America's most legendary outlaw in an action-packed story. Parker is a hero we can cheer for without regrets...
a can't miss thriller, THE GUILTY is guaranteed to leave readers breathless for the next Parker mystery."

--Press & Sun-Bulletin

"Readers who enjoyed Pinter's first book, THE MARK, won't be disappointed with his followup. It's equally topical and well written."

--Romantic Times BOOKreviews

The past few months have been incredibly exciting, as notices keep rolling in for my debut novel, THE MARK.

--THE MARK was nominated for "Best First Mystery" by Romantic Times magazine.
--The Strand magazine named THE MARK one of its best books of 2007.
--THE MARK was optioned to be a major motion picture, with award-winning director Paddy Breathnach attached to helm.

I'll be doing several appearances to support THE GUILTY. If you're in the neighborhood, stop by!

February 27th, 2008 6:30pm
New York Noir: Urban Crime (view flyer)
New York Public Library
New York, NY

March 12th, 2008 7:00pm
Third Place Books
Seattle, WA

March 18th, 2008 6:30pm
New York, New York: It's a helluva town... to die in (view flyer)
New York Public Library
New York, NY

April 6th, 2008 1:00pm
The Poisoned Pen
Scottsdale, AZ

April 28th, 2008 5:00pm
Festival of Mystery
Mystery Lovers Bookshop
Oakmont, PA

May 1st-3rd, 2008
Oklahoma Writers Federation Conference
Midwest City Sheraton and Reed Center
Midwest City, Oklahoma

THE GUILTY is available to order from Amazon and Barnes & Noble, as well at your local bookstore. A writer wouldn't exist without readers, so if you enjoy my books please recommend them to your friends and family.

If you enjoyed THE MARK, I guarantee you'll be up all night reading THE GUILTY. So pick up a copy, and remember that the line between good and evil, and the difference between innocence and guilt depends on who's holding the gun...

Jason Pinter
www.JasonPinter.com

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In one day, the guilty will be punished...

Justice is as fast as a bullet…

As I lie in bed with Amanda, ignoring another late-night call from my ex, a shot rings out in the New York night and a beautiful starlet dies outside the city's most popular nightclub. This is the kind of story I was born to chase—but I never dreamed this story began over a hundred years ago.

Suddenly another life is taken, the bullet fired from one of the deadliest guns ever made. Both victims are highly controversial, their murders more like public executions. My search leads me into the twisted world of The Boy—a world defined by a demented code of honor and shocking, long-buried secrets of the world's most infamous outlaw.

When this assassin realizes I'm getting too close to the truth, uncovering the past could jeopardize everything I care about. Because in his world there's a fine line between good
and evil, and the difference between innocence and guilt depends on who's holding the gun.…

1881-2008

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Lindsay Lohan gets naked for literature

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"...one of the best thrillers this year..."

I'm back from a short vacation. Batteries recharged, my skin only slightly crispy. And I have a freshly copyedited manuscript on my desk that requires urgent attention.

In just one week my second novel, THE GUILTY, hits stores. I'm feeling butterflies just as I did when THE MARK came out last summer. These are slightly different butterflies, since as a writer you want to progress, write better stuff, and nobody wants to see the words "sophomore slump" in a review. The story for THE GUILTY is more complex than THE MARK. It required more research and a tighter hand weaving several storylines together, hoping all the threads created one taut narrative rope.

So when I read reviews like this one, from Kevin Lucia in the Press & Sun-Bulletin, those butterflies do a happy little butterfly dance of joy.

Just one week to go...

Labels: bsp, reviews, THE GUILTY, writing

Your GUILTY PLEASURE winners!

The winners of the very first GUILTY PLEASURES contest are:

Rita Ianetta

danetteb

Harry Markov

Email me at jason@jasonpinter.com with your mailing address and your choice of Guilty Pleasure from the list here. I'll also send over a signed copy of THE GUILTY, which won't be in bookstores until February 26th.

Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to everyone who entered. Stay tuned for more. And on February 26th, pray for the guilty...

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Win your own GUILTY PLEASURE: Just One Day Left!

You have until 11:59pm EST to submit your entry for the Guilty Pleasures contest. Entries have come in fast and furious from all corners of the globe, including New Jersey. There are less than 30 hours to submit your chance to win all the guilt-inducing pleasures listed here, as well as a brand new, signed copy of my second novel, THE GUILTY (in stores February 26th!).

To enter, just post a comment on the original blog, or email me at jason@jasonpinter.com. Good luck!

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Newspapers, For Shame

I was reading one of my local New York papers this morning when I came across a review for a new movie called "The Hottie and the Nottie." In case you, like me, had not heard of this "film," it's because it stars Paris Hilton. I'm not going to go into plot details, because it stars Paris Hilton. In an unironic manner. That's all you need to know.

Anyway, I'm calling out all the legitimate newspapers who actually reviewed this movie. Is there nothing you could have done better with that space? Covered some underreported, deserving story? Hell, sold ad space? Book review sections are being slashed like a Freddy Krueger victim, and yet somehow legitimate newspapers still find room to vomit up 500 words on a Paris Hilton movie? Just despicable.

A shameful glance goes to the:

New York Newsday

Arizona Republic

Worcester Telegram and Gazette

New York Press

Sun Publications

Philadelphia Inquirer

Washington Post

Village Voice

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Tribune

New York Post

New York Observer

New York Daily News

The New York Times (!!!)

Los Angeles Times

Boston Globe

Miami Herald

If your local newspaper has sunk low enough to review this abomination, let me know and I'll add it to the list.

And on a brighter note, there are 3 days left to enter the GUILTY PLEASURES contest. Either post a comment on the blog here, or drop me an email at jason@jasonpinter.com.

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Win your very own GUILTY Pleasure!

In advance of the release of my second novel, THE GUILTY, today is the start of my "Guilty Pleasures" contest. Three winners will receive their very own assortment of Guilty Pleasures, sure to brighten up any rainy (or sunny, or boring) day.

You can enter the contest by:

a) leaving a comment here

b) sending me an email at jason@jasonpinter.com

The drawing ends at 11:59 EST on Sunday, February 10th. At that time three winners will be selected at random, and notified on Monday, February 11th. In addition to receiving a signed copy of THE GUILTY, each of the three winners can choose one prize from the following list as their own Guilty Pleasure:

1) A $25 gift card from Godiva Chocolatiers

2) "The Best of the 80's" and "The Best of the 90's" albums from iTunes

3) any four mass market paperback romance novels

4) any four mass market mystery/thriller/suspense novels (#'s 3 and four can be mixed and matched)

5) any two trade paperback chick lit or mystery novels

6) any two of the following DVDs: "Say Anything," "Cocktail," "Can't Buy Me Love," "Pretty Woman," "Varsity Blues," "Dirty Dancing," "Road House," "Better Off Dead," "The Running Man," "When Harry Met Sally," "Bloodsport," or "The Princess Bride."

7) Limited edition gift pack from Bliss Spa (includes bath and shower gel and body butter)

8) Any season of "Family Guy" on DVD

9) Any season of "Sex and the City" on DVD

10) A one year magazine subscription to "CrimeSpree," "In Style," "Entertainment Weekly," "Vanity Fair," "ESPN," "Cosmopolitan," or a two-year subscription to "Esquire," or "GQ"

To to reiterate, three entries will each win a) a signed copy of THE GUILTY, and b) their choice of the "Guilty Pleasure" selections above.

The contest ends at 11:59 EST on Sunday, February 10th. Please forward this to any friends or family members who might be interested (they might even invite you over to watch a DVD they win). So submit your entry for the chance to win your own customized GUILTY pleasure package!

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New review for THE GUILTY

"New York newspaper reporter Henry Parker returns in Pinter's exciting follow-up to THE MARK. Living with his girlfriend and trying to bury memories of the traumatic events recounted in the first book, Henry gets an assignment that will put him and his girlfriend in jeopardy again. A celebrity is shot outside a nightclub, and a note from the killer quotes a line from one of Parker's articles. More famous people die, and Parker sees a terrifying pattern: the weapon used to commit the murders is over 100 years old. The further Parker investigates, the more he becomes part of the story, a suspenseful and shocking tale that will leave readers clamoring for the next Henry Parker novel."

--Library Journal

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THE GUILTY--The first review is in!!!

The Guilty
by Jason Pinter
Still relatively fresh out of J-school but already a hot scribe at the New York Gazette, Henry Parker (from Pinter’s The Mark) files another hair-raising story in the Big Bad Apple. This time the juicy journo’s on the trail of the Boy, a sharpshooting serial killer who kills his prey using an antique Winchester 1873, “the gun that won the West.” The first victim is celebrity diva Athena Paradis, and the killer leaves a note quoting a piece of Henry’s. Henry’s research reveals a bizarre connection between Henry and a long-dead outlaw of the American West, and, as victims pile up, Henry wonders if the Boy is out for vengeance. The intrepid journalist must think fast on his feet to stop him, even if it means asking for help from a rival Dispatch journalist, the lovely Paulina Cole. Tension mounts, bullets fly and Pinter’s cool fusion of a new outlaw with blood ties to an old one hits the mark. The resolution is a ripsnorter, leaving thrill fans ready for the next Henry Parker newsflash.
--Publishers Weekly

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Finally Finally Finally

And here is today's moment of zen, the final, official cover for my second novel, THE GUILTY, which hits stores everywhere on February 26th. I love this bad boy. Love the coloring, love the type, love that curl of smoke.

And, yeah, I think the book is the bee's knees too.

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