Friends and Fans,

Just popping in to say hello and wish one and all a beautiful week.  My super-secret “Project X” is coming along nicely.  The weather has remained beautiful so I’ve been able to continue writing from the porch. I found the perfect Sauvignon Blanc and American IDOL reveals the finalists tonight.

Does it get any better than this?

XO,

Erica

I thought I’d take a break from Blood Vines to say hello and share that the novel is almost complete! Halfway through Day 2 of writing retreat and am 20 pages closer to The End. Am totally living through the trauma and drama with my characters–heart racing, the whole bit. I guess I know when I’m doing it right because I have to remind myself to breathe! XO, Erica

Hi Friends and Fans,

The golden retriever and I are once again in writing seclusion. Hoping to rough in the last chapters this week! Then on to more polishing. And polishing. Will be taking time out for IDOL tonight. Right now I’m rooting for Danny.

Any other fans out there?

Hello All,

Back at home, settling into my usual writing routine- fingers crossed it’s as productive as my retreat was- 37 pages completed! I hope my last entry wasn’t too much of a teaser. Even with the BLOOD VINES manuscript being turned in on April 1, it won’t hit the stands until early 2010. It takes the publisher 9 to 12 months to do their part–editing, cover art and copy, printing, binding, selling in to bookstores! It seems forever to me, too.

However, if you haven’t had a chance to read SEE JANE DIE or IN SILENCE, they will each be reprinted this year, one in November and the other in December. The new covers look smashing–I’ll post them soon.

Back to work!

-Erica

Hello all,

Sequestered myself at our lakehouse, just me, my golden retriever and BLOOD VINES, my Book in Progress. I’m thrilled to say, I wrote 12 pages yesterday and 8 so far today! Due date is April 1–wish me luck!

Hi friends and fans,

I’m so excited, I had to share this fabulous news! I got the best birthday present today- my UK publisher informed me that BREAKNECK debuted at #12 on the UK’s Nielson Hardback Fiction Chart. There was tough competition too- with Grisham, Patterson, and Tess Gerritsen in this week.

A huge thank you to my readers across the pond and those here at home.

No need to make a wish on those birthday candles today!

Cheerio!

Erica

Hi Friends and Fans,

Star magazine, the January 26th issue, included BREAKNECK in a winter thriller piece–and gave it a really good review. I’m so excited! Check it out if you have time . . .

Here’s a sampling of the latest buzz:

Melissa Cronin, Star Magazine

“The body count rises at a dizzying pace, and Spindler’s clean writing style keeps the plot moving along. Plus, the all-female detective team is likable and relatable.”

Diana Pinckley, New Orleans Times-Picayune

“Chapters like potato chips– you know you want just one more.”

Roseann Marlett, Romantic Times

“… a sure winner for readers who like to keep guessing all the way to the end.”

Betty Cox, Reader to Reader

“Spindler never disappoints the reader who expects high quality writing, exciting techno thrillers, and exceptional characters.”

Dear Friends and Fans,

My publisher is moving at BREAKNECK speed as well- I’ve just been told that books have shipped and are available in stores as we speak.

Hooray, the wait is over!

Erica