I grew up a fan of mystery novels and shows. Agatha Christie was my favorite mystery author and the Rockford Files my favorite detective show, though I read and watched them all. Today my lifelong dream of becoming a mystery writer has become a reality. Final Judgment: A Jericho Novel, is the first book in …
We grew up on the less than wealthy side of the tracks. No complaints, simply a statement of fact. How do I know this? Spam was a staple for dinner, along with a box of macaroni and cheese, homemade mashed potatoes, and whatever vegetables were in season. Spinach with vinegar made the cut often. Small …
FandomFest day 1 is in the books and I had a great time interacting with fans of the Victor McCain thrillers, cos players and making fun of DC comic fans (I moderate Marvel vs DC today at 10 am room C103 so guess which side I'm on). We have a ton of space at …
Some may come to FandomFest to see Carrie Fisher. I mean, who doesn't love Princess Leia? Or maybe you're a Jay and Silent Bob fan and want to get laid back with Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes. Hell, you might even be coming to meet the people who play the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Maybe. …
I will be at the Barnes and Noble at the Paddock Shops (formerly The Summit) in Louisville, Kentucky, today from noon until 9 pm. If you're looking to pick up my books for a Christmas present, drop by and I will write a note of Christmas cheer inside. Hope to see you later today!
This week the PGA Championship is being held at Valhalla Country Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Right in my backyard. This week I will be out at the course everyday checking out some of the best golf on the planet along with several great friends. On Monday, I filmed two pieces of video on my iPhone. …
Things got started right with the opening bell with The Hobbit: Book versus Movie panel. People do love their hobbits. The panel discussion was lively and turns out I'm the only one who liked the movie better than the books (I loved The Hobbit, but it's a kids book and I liked the more adult …
Panels! Day two of FandomFest found me sitting on two panels: Game of Thrones, TV versus the Books, and Marvel versus DC Comic Throw Down. Both were great fun. The Game of Thrones people really knew both their books and show. The discussion was lively and we were asked great questions by the audience. The …
If you live in the Louisville area and need someone to do some bush hog mowing, I have someone to recommend. Onkst Bush Hog Mowing. I know Jim personally and he will do a great job. Here's a link to his site. http://bushogmowing.wordpress.com/2013/09/20/welcome-to-onkst-bush-hog-mowing/
Today will be a busy day. I start off in Madison, Indiana at That Book Place, taking part in a huge tent sale, where literally thousands of books will be on sale. I will be signing The Hand of God, from 10 am until 3:30 pm. Then I'm off to the Dark Carnival Film Festival in …
Tony Acree 