Today were going to do something a little different. Today I would like to introduce you to a new book which is being released by one of the authors I have previously interviewed.

RUSSIAN ROULETTE by Austin Camacho
Synopsis:
Washington D.C.’s professional troubleshooter, Hannibal Jones, is enraged when he is forced to take a case at gunpoint. His client is a Russian assassin who will kill Hannibal’s beloved, Cindy Santiago, if Hannibal refuses to help him. With no choice, Hannibal agrees to investigate the smooth, wealthy Algerian who has stolen the heart of the woman his new client loves. At first the case looks simple – what woman would not choose a rich African businessman over a professional killer? His view changes when evidence surfaces connecting the Algerian to Russian mob money and the apparent suicide of the girl’s father several years earlier. Further investigation reveals that the Algerian may not be who he says he is. Then more deaths follow, closing in on the Algerian and the girl. At first working only to protect Cindy’s life, Hannibal is soon chasing the truth for its own sake and must fight his way through past lies, present jealousies and the Red Mafiya to learn the real reason that death is stalking the couple. Hannibal peels the Algerian’s history like an onion, each layer revealing a false identity. His search for the truth leads to a dramatic shootout on Roosevelt Island, side-by-side with his murderous client.

Russian Roulette won’t be in any bookstores until June 13th, but you can already order it at Amazon.com and if you have a Kindle you can download it and read it today!
Get your copy here!

A Message From Austin Camacho:

If you live near the national capital region, come join the party!

IN VIRGINIA – You’re invited to a gala book release party on June 6th! I’ll share hors d’ oeuvres and wine with you from 2 pm to 6 pm at the historic Farr House, 10172 Main St, Fairfax, Va. Just go to http://anyvite.com/events/home/4wp4ib00ku to RSVP, so we can be sure to have enough food and drink for all.

IN MARYLAND – Borders Waldorf will host a book release event for Russian Roulette on Saturday, June 13th. I’ll sign copies of my new novel starting at 1 pm in the store at 3304-A Crain Highway, Waldorf, Md. They’ll also have my previous Hannibal Jones novels – The Troubleshooter, Collateral Damage, Damaged Goods and Blood and Bone – available for me to sign.

AUTHOR: Tina McKinney

1) Where are you from? Baltimore but live in Covington GA

2) When did you begin writing? I started writing officially in 2002

3) What inspired you to write this book? I read a book by Zane called Addicted

4) Are experiences from your book based on someone you know or events in your own life? Some of my books are loosley based on real life people.

5) How many books have you written? five

6) What do you like to do when you’re not writing? READ

7) Who is your favorite author? Not fair — too many, Carl Weber, Zane, Allison Hobbs, Mary Monroe

8 ) What are you reading now? Double Crossed by Darrien Lee

9) Do you have a website? www.tinamckinney.com

ISBN:141164588X

AFROETRY: AFROCENTRIC POETRY THAT EDUCATES & MOTIVATES, by Linda Hayes

1) When did you begin writing? I began writing poetry when I was about 13 or 14.

2) What inspired you to write this book? We were celebrating Black History Month at my previous job by having people read poetry from the books of various poets. When I was asked to participate, I asked if I could write a poem of my own. My co-workers loved it and encouraged me to keep writing and to get published.

3) What do you like to do when you’re not writing? I had my husband build me a home theater in our basement. When I’m not writing or fiddling around online, I’m in the basement watching my favorite movies.  I also enjoy bowling.

4) Do you have a website? Yes, I have several, but the one relating to this book is http://slendah.tripod.com

ISBN:1604582200

28 DAYS OF POETRY CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY, by Latorial Faison

1) Where are you from? I’m from a small town in Southampton County, VA known as Courtland.

2) When did you begin writing? I began writing as a young child, took some writing courses in college, but didn’t get serious about it until 2000.

3) What inspired you to write this book? As for my second book, “28 Days of Poetry Celebrating Black History 2″, it’s the second volume of the series.  I plan to do at least one more.  I was inspired to write this book by young children everywhere.  I wanted them to have an easy fun way to learn about Black History because it’s important.

4) Are experiences from your book based on someone you know or events in your own life? Experiences in this book are based on history, my concept of it, and pretty much how I view life through my own eyes.

5) How many books have you written? I’ve written four books: “Secrets of My Soul”, “Immaculate Perceptions”, “28 Days of Poetry Celebrating Black History”, and “28 Days of Poetry Celebrating Black History 2″.

6) What do you like to do when you’re not writing? When I’m not writing, and I haven’t written much in the last 9 months (I had a baby and lost my mother), I’m working as a full-time wife, mother and online college instructor.  I teach English.  As for my spare time, I like just sitting back and watching movies or hanging our with family.

7) Who is your favorite author? Not sure that I have ONE favorite.  I’m a fan of Toni Morrison, Alice Walker, Maya Angelou and Terry McMillan, but there are plenty more.

8 ) What are you reading now? The 2009 Farmer’s Almanac

9) Do you have a website? Sure do… http://www.latorialfaison.com

ISBN:1590805046

BLOOD AND BONE, by Austin S. Camacho

1) Where are you from? I was born in New York City but did most of my growing up in Saratoga Springs, New York.

2) When did you begin writing? I was writing stories, or trying to, in sixth grade.  I first broke into print in 1999.

3) What inspired you to write this book? As a military reporter I produced a television news story about the bone marrow donation program at Bethesda Navel Hospital.  I was moved by the courage and dedication of the people involved, patients, doctors and donors.  It also occured to me that finding a type match for a bone marrow transplant is a real-life mystery.  The story evolved from there.

4) Are experiences from your book based on someone you know or events in your own life? None of the actual events in the book are based on anything I’ve experienced.  Many of the characters are amalgams of people I’ve known.

5) How many books have you written? There are four novels in the Hannibal Jones series, plus two international thrillers and one non-fiction book: Successfully Marketing Your Novel in the 21st Century.

6) What do you like to do when you’re not writing? I watch way too much TV, but otherwise writing and reading are basically what I do for fun.

7) Who is your favorite author? All my favorites are old school.  Raymond Chandler, Ross MacDonald, John D. McDonald, Elmore Leonard.  But I love finding new voices too.

8 ) What are you reading now? My inter reading is “Square Snapper”, a fun romp set in Bermuda, penned by Deborah Middleton.

9) Do you have a website? My primary site is http://www.ascamacho.com but when you get there hit the link “Austin on the web” to see all the places you can find me.

Click here to watch video book trailer.

Austin’s next Hannibal Jones Mystery, “Russian Roulette”, will be released in June.

ISBN:0557016096

GRANDMA’S FIRST COMPUTER, by Linda Hayes

1) Where are you from? I’m originally from Brooklyn, New York but I now reside in New Castle, Delaware.

2) What inspired you to write this book? I was inspired to write this book after seeing my mom struggling to learn to use the computer and asking my son to help her.

3) Who is your favorite author? Stephen King, Dean Koontz and Tananarive Due.

4) How many books have you written? Four.  “Life is a Roller Coaster”, “Life is a Roller Coaster 2″, “Afroetry” and “Grandma’s First Computer”.  The first three are poetry books.  The last is my debut children’s book.

Click here to watch video book trailer.