When is the next Mercy Gunderson book releasing?
February 1st, 2012Good question — and one I answered today on Murder She Writes — follow the link 
Happy New Year 2012!
January 26th, 2012Uh, yeah, I realize I’m 26 days late…last time I was this late on anything? I was pregnant. So better late than pregnant never, eh?
I’m striving to be more active on my personal blog in 2012 — but I will link to the Murder She Writes blogs, send you over to the Lorelei James site (my naughty erotic romance writing alter-ego) when I have interesting news, and add some new categories of fun things to share here. Probably gun related stuff, just because I can
Next week I will answer the question — WHEN THE HELL IS THE NEXT MERCY BOOK COMING OUT????? — that I’ve been asked ten billion times.
And in the next few weeks I will have news about a short story Julie Collins project that’s coming up — more info as it becomes available!
BLOOD TIES Free for kindle and nook!
October 21st, 2011My publisher is making the first book in the Julie Collins mystery series, BLOOD TIES, (which was nominated for a Shamus Award for Best First Novel) available for free as a digital download for two weeks from Oct. 21st through Nov. 3rd for both amazon kindle and Barnes and Noble nook!
SD Festival of the Book — Oct 7th – 8th — Deadwood!
October 7th, 2011This is where I’ll be this weekend, hope to see some of you there
(FRIDAY Oct. 7th) 6:00 – 8:30 PM ~ SPECIAL EVENT
Martin & Mason Hotel, 1898 Ballroom
“Literary Feast: An Evening of Crime and Mystery”
with Lori Armstrong, CJ Box, Margaret Coel, Craig Johnson, and Jim Reese.
Hosted by Sandra Brannan
TICKET REQUIRED ($45)
And I’m doing a panel on Saturday afternoon the 8th, by my little self, at 3:00, in the Lead/Deadwood elementary gym, entitled, “From Romance to Violence in Western Writing” where I’ll talk about the differences in my writing life as Lori Armstrong and as Lorelei James, and the differences and similarities in writing mystery and erotic romance.
There are multiple book signings at this event also, at the Deadwood Pavillion, Friday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:00 and Saturday afternoon from 12:30 to 2:00 — so if you’re out and about, track me down!
NO MERCY WINS SHAMUS!!!!!!!!!
September 19th, 2011I’m STILL in shock that NO MERCY won the 2010 Private Eye Writers of America award for Best Novel.
The award is beautiful
I sort of babbled in my acceptance speech, well, because I had nothing prepared because I honestly did not think I’d win. Robert Crais was very gracious, especially after I confessed how much I loved Elvis Cole and how much that character inspired me — totally true. I was very humbled to accept the award in front of Robert Crais and Sara Paretsky — another one of my writing idols.
Whoo-boy, I did some hard core celebrating Friday night with my writer pals when I got back to the bar at the Bouchercon hotel.
Have I mentioned I’m stunned?
Off To St. Louis and other news!
September 14th, 2011I’m off to St. Louis today for Bouchercon, the international mystery conference. I did a post about it today on the Murder She Writes site, and there’s a contest for a $25 gift card, so pop over and leave a comment.
Spirit of St. Louis Blog Post at MSW
The Shamus Award ceremony is Friday night. I don’t have a prayer of winning, but I am honestly honored to be in such great company with the other nominees.
Also, I found out last week that NO MERCY was a finalist for the 2011 WILLA Cather Literary Award in the hardcover fiction division! How cool is that? I’ve won the award once and been a finalist one other time, so I’m thrilled to have this new series recognized too.
NO MERCY nominated for a SHAMUS Award!
August 24th, 2011I’ve been a little slack on this blog, and I realized I hadn’t even mentioned that I found out last week the first book in my Mercy Gunderson series, NO MERCY, was nominated for a Shamus Award, by the Private Eye Writers of America, for Best Hardcover Fiction. I was stunned. And thrilled. And really excited.
Anyway, I’ve posted about it at two different places today with two chances to win a signed copy of the book. Follow the links if you’re so inclined:
Gone Fishing Post at Murder She Writes and News!
July 20th, 2011It’s my regular blog day at Murder She Writes, and I’m talking about all things fishing.
And I’m happy to share that the anthology NO REST FOR THE DEAD hit the USA Today Bestsellers list!
Not only that, the 11th book in my Rough Riders series, CHASIN’ EIGHT, written as Lorelei James, my alter ego, hit #20 on the NY Times ebook Bestsellers list AND it hit #83 on the USA Today Bestsellers list!
NO REST FOR THE DEAD ANTHOLOGY- new release!
July 6th, 2011I was asked to participate in a serial novel, NO REST FOR THE DEAD, and I’m pleased to announce it released yesterday!
Wordpress is being a serious pain today and won’t let me upload the cover or the information, so I’m directing you to the Murder She Writes blog site:
Murder She Writes Blog Post and Contest
Or you can find the information on the main page of my website: www.loriarmstrong.com
Romantic Times Wrap Up
April 13th, 2011I wrote a brief wrap up of my Romantic Times experience (with pictures!) on Murder She Writes — check it out:
RT 2011 Wrap Up at Murder She Writes
And leave a comment about your favorite western and you’ll be entered to win a prize!
