Archive for September, 2009

Paperback

Posted in Thoughts on September 23rd, 2009 by David Fuller

SWEETSMOKE is out in paperback. 

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USA Today review

Posted in Reviews on September 10th, 2009 by David Fuller

Sweetsmoke
By David Fuller
Hyperion, 320 pp., $24.95

Sweetsmoke, David Fuller’s first novel, is bittersweet. Even though the slave Cassius is favored by his owner on Sweetsmoke Plantation, his punishment and degradation are startlingly brutal. But Cassius is smart, clever and, unusual in 1862, he can read. These are advantages when he tries to solve the murder of a free black woman whose involvement in the Civil War surprises him. The beauty in this book lies in the writing. Fuller also is a screenwriter, and his people, places and plot turns shine as vividly here as they would on the big screen. He creates characters complex enough for readers to pity, detest and, in some cases, even admire all at the same time.

— Dennis Moore

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Shortlisted and paperbacked

Posted in Thoughts on September 9th, 2009 by David Fuller

2009 John Creasey “New Blood” Dagger Award nominee is now in paperback. 

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Posted in Thoughts on September 8th, 2009 by David Fuller

SWEETSMOKE is out in paperback today. 

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Shortlisted

Posted in Thoughts on September 7th, 2009 by David Fuller

SWEETSMOKE shortlisted, in Great Britain, for the 2009 John Creasey “New Blood” Dagger Award!! 

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That secret

Posted in Thoughts on September 5th, 2009 by David Fuller

They told me it would be announced on the 7th.  Then, on their website, they said the 4th.  They changed that line on their website to the 7th, so apparently I have to wait until Monday to let everyone know. 

Hope y’all can wait. 

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Shortlisted

Posted in Thoughts on September 4th, 2009 by David Fuller

I hear it is a secret.  But then, I also read that the list was to be released today, September 4th.  SWEETSMOKE has been shortlisted.  In England.  For a very important award.  Stay tuned. 

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Oh Kenny; Mr. President, I feel your pain

Posted in Thoughts on September 1st, 2009 by David Fuller

I like Kenny.  I like what he tries to do.  But when I heard that he could have gotten Jake Peavy for a minor league pitcher, I was very sad to know how he got jobbed.  He gave away two starting pitchers, four pitchers in all, for a guy on the disabled list.  And that was a big part of the season unraveling.  Sure, you need to play defense.  You need to hit the ball.  But losing that starting pitcher when you didn’t need to, and having a great pitcher who can’t pitch.  Oh. Mr. President, I feel your… no, I share your pain.  Silly, careless White Sox.  Hard to be a fan these days.  

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