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Authors on Twitter

Mashable has put up a list of 100+ of the best authors on Twitter, and I'm pleased to make the cut (even though the KILLER YEAR anthology seems to have two different subtitles). Check out the list here.

And of course follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/jasonpinter.

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Exclusive Updates on Twitter

I just announced an updated UK release schedule for the next two Henry Parker novels on Twitter. For the chance to follow my semi-witty banter with other Twitterers--plus more exclusive updates--follow me at www.twitter.com/jasonpinter .

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Genreality

Starting today, I'll be part of a brand new group blog called Genreality. I'll be posting on Saturdays (beginning January 24th), joining Alison Kent, Joseph Nassise, Carrie Vaughn, Sasha White and Lynn Viehl.

Reality: the totality of real things and events

Do you want to know where ideas come from? Or what a day-in-the-life is like? What about how a person can beat back their doubts and insecurities to become a best-selling author, or how to take your ideas and make tangible stories out of them?

If you want an honest look at what it’s like to make a living as an author, and how these authors get the job done, then GENREALITY is the place to be.

Get to know these best-selling authors as they share not only their ups and downs of living the dream, but tips and advice on how you can too.

Check out www.genreality.com. Post your comments, and read about the realities of being a genre author.

Labels: bsp, novels, publishing

Edgars, Interviews, and a new blog

First things first, a big, hearty congratulations to all the nominees for the 2009 Edgar Awards.

I did a pretty lengthy interview with Christina Radish over at MediaBlvd.com. Topics discussed include the last few Henry Parker novels, tips for writers, the future of the series, and what I'm working on now. If I do say so myself, it's worth a read.

Lastly, starting next week I'll be joining a brand new group blog called Genreality. I'll be posting on Saturdays (beginning January 24th), joining Alison Kent, Joseph Nassise, Carrie Vaughn, Sasha White and Lynn Viehl. What's cool about this blog is that it features authors from all different genres (mystery, erotica, horror, romance, science fiction and urban fantasy), and should offer a lot of interesting perspectives about books and writing from authors across many spectrums. The blog officially opens its virtual doors on Monday, January 19th, so please come check us out at www.genreality.net.

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I'm on Twitter

Since apparently there are still social/networking sites I'm not a member of, I've shortened that list by joining Twitter. You can follow my feed at www.twitter.com/jasonpinter.

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The Strand likes THE STOLEN, and R.I.P. Michael Crichton

I'm thrilled to say that The Strand magazine has selected THE STOLEN as one of the best mysteries of 2008. I'm thrilled and humbled by this considering the talent on the list. THE MARK was on their best of '07 list, and it feels wonderful to know that the Henry Parker series, though young, is still going strong (though I truly feel what's in store for 2009 raises the bar). Special thanks to Andrew Gulli, managing editor of The Strand for his support. Here's the whole list:

1. THE MURDER NOTEBOOK by Jonathan Santlofer

2. CHILD 44 by Tom Rob Smith

3. THE WHOLE TRUTH by David Baldacci

4. MASTER OF THE DELTA by Thomas H. Cook

5. BETRAYAL by John Lescroart

6. CARELESS IN RED by Elizabeth George

7. THE RESURRECTIONIST by Jack O'Connell

8. THE BROKEN WINDOW by Jeffery Deaver

9. THE COMFORTS OF A MUDDY SATURDAY by Alexander McCall Smith

10. THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO by Stieg Larsson

11. THE LIKENESS by Tana French

12. THE STOLEN by Jason Pinter

And I'm so saddened to hear about the passing of Michael Crichton. He was so much much more than a thriller writer, he was a novelist who created some of the most popular books and scenarios in the last half century and inspired an entire genre unto himself. There are few novels that were more influential to a genre than THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN and JURASSIC PARK. And many of his other novels, CONGO, SPHERE, DISCLOSURE, were simply terrific stories that pushed the boundaries of what science could do to make a fantastical realty seem that much more possible. He was not afraid to challenge dogma on many issues within his books, including global warming and cloning (which was hardly a blip on the radar until JP was released). He will be missed.

Labels: bsp, THE STOLEN

Wednesday BSP

Check out the transcript of my chat at DetectToday. We talk about the Henry Parker novels, how much Henry has in common with traditional PIs, what I'm currently working on, and which New Jersey author I most enjoy spending time with on an airplane (it's not who you think).

Bill Crider has posted video of Marcus Sakey, Dave White and I from our event at Murder by the Book.

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Catching Up

I'm back in town after a week in Israel, and trying to get over some severe jet lag (we were asleep by 9:00 last night). Needless to say Israel was a far different experience than my last time in the country fifteen years ago (this time I didn't have to memorize a Torah portion, and a plate of Chinese food was not dumped on my lap by a family member). The wedding was a wonderful affair, and we spent lots of time on the beach and seeing historic sites in Haifa and Tel Aviv. I even got yelled at by a Rabbi at the Western Wall (for donating money to the synagogue, but not enough money). A sincere thanks for the hospitality of my generous hosts, you know who you are!

Thanks to everyone who came out to my signings recently. This Thursday I'll be signing copies of THE STOLEN at the world famous Murder by the Book, alongside fellow Killer Year mates Marcus Sake y and Dave White. Then on Friday, I'll be in Clinton, NJ for a signing at the Clinton Book Shop with Dave (again) and Duane Swierczynzki.

Anywho...a few pieces of press to catch up on:

Jason Boog was kind enough to come to the Borders signing and videotape some of it for The Publishing Spot. I also participated in his feature, "Five Easy Questions." They certainly didn't allow for easy answers.

I did a podcast interview for eHarlequin, which can be listened to here.

Labels: bsp, interviews, signings, THE STOLEN

News and Notes

Library Journal chimes in on THE STOLEN:

"An intriguing mystery plagues reporter Henry Parker, who risks his career to find the truth in Pinter’s third series entry. This thriller proves truly scary as it explores every parent’s worst nightmare. It’s also great to see favorite characters back in action; the next book can’t come fast enough."

I wrote an article for John Scalzi's "The Big Idea." Check it out over here.

Plus I just received word that THE MARK has been nominated for the Salt Lake County Readers Choice Award. The nominees are chosen by the 18 libraries and over 650,000 residents of the Salt Lake area, so this is really a very cool honor. If you live in the Salt Lake area, vote early and often!!!

Labels: awards, bsp, reviews, THE MARK, THE STOLEN

THE MARK audiobook:

half-price for a short time only!

A lot of people have inquired as to whether my books are available on audio. I'm happy to be able to answer yes (and sometimes 'affirmative' or 'bingo').

Anyway, Audible.com is holding their annual half price sale, and THE MARK is available for a limited time for just $12.48. That's NINE HOURS AND NINE MINUTES of listening pleasure for just $1.27 an hour!

Think about what a truly incredible deal that is. For 1.27 you can:

--Park your car in a garage for 13 minutes
--Download 1 song on iTunes
--Buy 0.3 gallons of gas
--Watch the first 23 minutes of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" (8 minutes if you include previews)
--Subscribe to the Wall Street Journal for 2 days

So if your MP3 player has a hankering for a good thrill, check out THE MARK on Audible.com.The sale only lasts one week!

Affirmative.

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THE MARK hits the UK

Today marks the release of my debut novel, THE MARK, in bookstores across the United Kingdom. I'll be traveling over there from June 2nd to June 8th to promote in England and Ireland, attending the CrimeFest convention in Bristol while there. Once I have a more specific itinerary I'll post it. Oh yeah, and you can buy the book at Amazon UK.

The UK publishing team has done an otherwordly job promoting this book, and I wanted to point out some very cool things happening:

Virgin Radio is running an amazing contest where the winner receives a trip for two to NYC, along with other assorted goodies. Check out the contest details here.

I wrote an article for Publishing News (the UK equivalent of Publishers Weekly). It's available online here.

And here are some reviews that have recently come in:

'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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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

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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"...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

Big News...

I've had to keep this quiet for a few months until all the contracts were signed, t's dotted and i's crossed (or something like that), but after long last here's the official announcement from Publishers Marketplace:

Film rights to Jason Pinter's THE MARK, about a young reporter who finds himself accused of murder and must clear his name while being hunted by the cops, the mob, and a ruthless assassin, has been picked up by Dublin based outfit Treasure Films. Paddy McDonald and Rob Walpole are producing with Paddy Breathnach (Shrooms, Blow Dry) attached to direct. The rights were sold by Joe Veltre at Artists Literary Group.

Now having little more experience in the film industry than in waste management, I have no idea if a movie will ever actually get made. I'm certainly crossing my fingers. But I have spoken to the producer, who was very, very cool and excited and made it seem like a real possibility. True story: the producer bought a copy of THE MARK at LAX, read it on his flight, then called my agent. And I was at dinner for my Dad's birthday when the call came.

Hopefully all of that bodes well, and you might see Henry Parker on the big screen.

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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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Five Writers, One Killer Event

The place: Partners & Crime bookstore (44 Greenwich Ave., NY, NY)

The time: 7:00 pm tonight

The culprits: Lee Child, MJ Rose, Jason Pinter, Dave White and Duane Swierczynski

The crime: Penning one of the best-reviewed anthologies of crime fiction in recent memory

Come meet us and get your copy signed tonight!

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Ro-man-tic

I received word that THE MARK has been nominated for "Best First Mystery" by Romantic Times magazine. This is extremely cool and I'm just thrilled. Thanks to the good folks at RT and all the readers who made this happen!

Labels: awards, bsp, THE MARK

KILLER YEAR: On Sale Today

Buy from Amazon, Barnes & Noble or your local Booksense store

Check here for Killer Year signings

Read the terrific reviews for this one-of-a-kind anthology

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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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