2004 EVENTS
 

How cool is that?
 

For more info about Wordsmiths, visit HERE.
 

I was at the Red Lion Pub , 2446 N. Lincoln Avenue (across the street from the Biograph Theater) in Chicago at 5:00pm in conjunction with Twilight Tales to help launch their latest anthology Spooks, edited by John Everson and Tina Jens, which features my scary ghost story Redux.

Pick up your copy today--it's a great antho.
 

I did panels on Independent Booksellers, First Novelists, Conflict, and Sex and Violence. This is a great con. Check it out next year.
 

For more about this event, visit www.themysterycompany.com.
 

Yes, I wrote a cozy. And yes, it's just what you expect. Read it at: www.shotsmag.co.uk/shots23/shots23.html
 

1501 Ellinwood St. Des Plaines, IL 60016, 847-376-2811
 

I met a few hundred fans, spent time with dozens of authors, did two panels, and auctioned off a character name in an upcoming novel for chairty, getting $750. Not bad for an unknown guy whose first book just came out.

Next year its in Chicago. I hope my liver recovers by then.
 

Check it out! Pick up you copy HERE. What are you waiting for? This is a wonderful magazine, and deserves your support!
 

For more information contact Joan Hansen at 714.892.3995.
 

The premise? Dozens of famous horror writers have contributed stories under 500 words. This is a collection for the ADHD generation, or a bathroom reader for those who eat a lot of Mexican food. Lots of fast, funny, and scary stories in here, including three good ones from me.

Buy your copy today at: www.apfuchs.com/cgrantsmallbitesordering.html
 

The story is pretty extreme, and I'm thrilled AHMM chose it for their wonderful magazine. Those who know me will understand my excitement--I've been trying to get into Hitchcock for years.
 

As you can see, the shop had a few more copies of Barry's books than of mine.

The store is located at 2109 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee WI, 414.347.4077, and Whiskey Sour is still available. Barry's titles, however, have sold out.

Thanks to Jon Jordan for the picture!
 

There are some big names involved in this collection, and I'm contributing three stories. More info as it comes in.

I'll also have a story on the webzine Shots.co.uk this month. Details soon.
 

I just received the cover art for the second book in the Jack Daniels series, Bloody Mary.

When some extra body parts begin turning up at Cook County Morgue, Jack realizes that Chicago has another serial killer stalking the streets... and it's someone Jack knows.

To compound matters, Jack's mother moves in--much to the annoyance of Jack's boyfriend, Jack's ex-husband comes back, Jack's partner has a mid-life crisis, and Jack becomes involved in the Trial of the Century.

And, of course, Harry McGlade is back, determined to get Jack to sign away the rights to her life for his new TV series.

Funnier. Scarier. And in this one, not everyone gets out alive...
 

Besides selling the 61, I also signed some extras. Head on over to 100 ORLAND SQUARE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462, (708) 460-0345 to pick up a signed copy.
 

Well... you can!

Just go here , here , or here and download to your heart's content.
 

JA stuff coming soon: Futures Mysterious Anthology Magazine Winter 2004, Spooks Anthology by Twillight Tales Press, Cold Flesh Anthology by Hellbound Books, plus upcoming stories in Shots Magazine and Surreal Magazine and a new article for Writer's Digest.
 

You can still get signed books. The store is located at RIDGELAND & 95TH ST., CHICAGO RIDGE, IL 60415, (708) 424-9190.
 

Books & Company is located at 1039 Summit Avenue in Oconomowoc, WI 53066. It's a wonderful store, and they may still have a copy or two of Whiskey Sour left.
 

Border's is located at 1540 Golf Road , Schaumburg, IL 60173 , 847.330.0031
 

Schuler's should have signed copies of my book in stock.
 

Then, at 7pm, we visited the Border's Books in Normal,   200A N. Greenbriar Ave.
Normal, IL 61671 309.888.4246 for a panel and signing.
 

More info at www.ofdarkandstormynights.com.
 

The party was a lot of fun, and Sue Petersen from Brain Snacks Books sold 110 copies of my book, along with T-Shirts and magazines. I'll post pictures soon.
 

"Lieutenant Jack Daniels is a welcome addition to the group of female crime busters. The plot is well driven and, while the villain is chillingly horrific, the book has humor and witty dialog."-- Holly Frakes, Schuler Books and Music.
 

The book is gorgeous-looking; embossed color cover, blurbs all over, great design. I can't thank Hyperion enough for the wonderful job they've done.

Brilliance Audio has also done a terrific job, and has released the novel on CD, cassette, and in MP3 format. The packaging is beautiful, and they've included a bonus JA Konrath short story, read by yours truly, as an extra after the novel ends.
 

Rush right out in a buying frenzy!
 

I'm extremely pleased about this, because I think Street Music is, hands-down, the best thing I've ever written. I'll post more info when I know the pub date.
 

This collection, called Trouble is What I Do, will be coming soon from Point Blank Press, with an introduction by yours truly. More info as it comes in.
 

It's available in bookstores, and online. Get your own copy today!
 

This year, I went in with all guns blazing, determined to win the damn thing. And I did. Here's a picture of the coveted award, Raven the Nodding Goth Girl.

I'd like to thank the judges; the extreme writing trio of Ed Lee, John Pelan, and Michael Slade, and the insane, inebriated horror fans who embraced my revolting reading with love.

If you'd like to take a look at my winning story, you're out of luck. The only copy was unfortunately lost in a tragic ballooning accident. But take my (and the audience's) word for it; it was pretty gross.
 

Run, don't walk, to your local bookstore and pick up a copy, or grab one online here.
 

How could I refuse? You can see the blurbhere.
 

Lots of work and lots of fun. I made new friends, touched base with some old ones, and gave out a ton of free stuff. When I get some free time, I'll add some pictures to the website.

I'll be there next year, and I hope to see you there. For more info, go to www.loveismurder.com.
 

For info on both classes, click HERE.