Tampa Book Buzz

news and notes:smith, lynskey, sanders

• Local author and blogger Joy V. Smith’s media critters collection is scheduled for display at the children’s room at the main Lakeland library in June.
• Washington, D.C. crime-fiction writer and poet Ed Lynskey wrote to let me know that his new mystery Blue Cheer was released April 30.  “P.I. Frank Johnson has moved to Scarab, West Virginia, drawn by the promise of lazy days and the lure of its tranquil mountains. What he finds instead is a Stinger rocket exploding over his back yard. His ensuing investigation uncovers a cult called the Blue Cheer, a racist group with ugly terrorist plans. As events heat up, blood starts to spill, and for Frank it all gets real personal real quick. With the help of his bounty hunter pal, he sets out to bring the Blue Cheer to justice — any way he can!”  Visit his website to learn more.
• Chicago author Deon C. Sanders wrote to let me know about the e-book release of his second supernatural horror novel I Am.  His novel is about Lucifer’s war with God and His army of angels and the real — secret – reason why Lucifer was so jealous.  “It was an unknown evil, just as powerful as God.  Its name was “No Name,” it was neither good nor evil, and it was neither merciful nor malicious.”  Click here to learn more about Sanders’ new e-book.