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Reviewers Love CRIME PLUS MUSIC!

CRIME PLUS MUSIC: Twenty Stories of Music-Themed Noir is a fantastic new collection edited by novelist and Wall Street Journal rock and pop music critic, Jim Fusilli (Three Rooms Press). The book is a collection of darkly intense, music-related noir stories by world-renowned mystery authors, including: Craig Johnson (The Cold Dish), David Liss (A Conspiracy of Paper), Val McDermid (The Mermaids Singing), Gary Phillips (The Darker Mask), and Alison Gaylin (Hide Your Eyes), plus notable authors from the world of pop music including Galadrielle Allman (Please Be With Me: A Song for My Father, Duane Allman), Willy Vlautin (singer/songwriter of indie band Richmond Fontaine), and more.

The Washington Post says, “There’s plenty here to chew on for fans of rock-and-roll and crime fiction.”

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Other reviewers are loving CRIME PLUS MUSIC as well:

“Fusilli’s music-themed anthology rocks with superb solos from a number of big-name mystery writers and others who deserve to be better known. . . . Splendid compilation.” – PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

“ Hits the mark . . . superb collection!” —LIBRARY JOURNAL

“ A strong lineup of talent . . . hilarious . . . raw . . . exciting!” —A LA BOOKLIST

“ The music behind the stories in this volume ranges from country to rock to pop to contemporary electronic dance music to (get this!) bagpipes . . . The stories are little gems.” —DEADLY PLEASURES

“ The lineup of authors is impressive . . . and crime of every form playing alongside music of every form is a great idea!” —BOOKLOONS

“ This short story collection could fill an Award shortlist all on its own. . . . Don’t-miss new writings from some of your favorite crime fiction authors— as well as some well-known folks from the music industry.” — BOLO BOOKS

“ In the hands of these modern masters of mystery fiction, CRIME PLUS MUSIC exposes the nasty side of the world of popular music, revealing it to be the perfect setting for noir.” — THE BOOK REPORTER

CRIME PLUS MUSIC exposes the nasty side of the world of popular music, revealing it to be the perfect setting for noir.

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Fantastic Early Reviews for This Way to the End Times!

If you’re a fan of science fiction, you won’t want to miss THIS WAY TO THE END TIMES: Classic Tales of the Apocalypse edited by Robert Silverberg, one of science-fiction’s most beloved writers.  This collection of 21 gripping stories about the not-too-distant demise of the earth as we know it, will be out on October 25, 2016 from Three Rooms Press.

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And what a collection! From rare classic tales by science-fiction legends Jules Vernes and Olaf Stapledon, intense works by Grand Masters Connie Willis, Jack Vance, Ursula K. Le Guin and Brian W. Aldiss, to haunting stories by contemporary authors Dale Bailey, Karen Haber, Alvaro Zinos-Amaro, and Megan Arkenberg, THIS WAY TO THE END TIMES paves the road to the fantastical future, alternating humor with grit, and hope with ghastly post-apocalyptic visions.

Early reviews from the book trade publications have been fantastic!

Booklist gave it a starred review and says, “With its range of contributors, this is a much needed volume that will both satisfy the high demand for apocalyptic tales and remind readers of the actual breadth and depth of this literature of the end of the world.”

Publishers Weekly also gave it a starred review and says, “These stunning stories contemplate survival while question whether life is worth saving.”

And Kirkus Reviews says “the variety of ways in which these stories choose to end the world offers a great deal—nightmarish, funny, lonely, or hopeful—for the imagination. Wonderfully written, surprisingly varied apocalyptic tales”

Add THIS WAY TO THE END TIMES to your Fall must-read list.  You can pre-order on Amazon today!

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June Recipes from Kitchenwise!

It has been a year since renowned cookbook author, Helen Nash, launched her website, Kitchenwisehn.com, and each month she continues to post uncomplicated and nutritious kosher recipes.  For those of you new to Helen Nash or her website, you will find plenty of healthy, delicious recipes that are easy to prepare.  All of the recipes are also a good reflection of Helen’s philosophy:  Eating well on a daily basis requires good planning, portion control, and an awareness of nutrition.  She especially likes to use fresh, seasonal ingredients.

This month, Helen features recipes that are perfect to serve during the upcoming Jewish holiday, Shavuot.  But they aren’t the traditional Shavuot recipes of blintzes and cheesecakes.  Instead she highlights some of her favorite dairy dishes including a Quinoa and Kale Pancakes, Farro Risotto, and a light, gluten free Flourless Almond Cake.  These recipes also great to serve all summer long.

Check back each month for new recipes and practical information to help you cook and eat well!

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John Breglio’s I WANNA BE A PRODUCER launches this week!

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It’s official! John Breglio’s I WANNA BE A PRODUCER is now out in bookstores, and John is appearing on national TV, radio and print to help spread the word:

  • This week, Bloomberg TV and Bloomberg Radio interviewed John about what it takes to be a Broadway producer.
  • The New York Times spoke to him about the upcoming Tony Awards.
  • Michael Riedel raves about his book in the New York Post.
  • Backstage Magazine talks to John about important lessons for the Broadway producer.
  • Center on the Aisle recommends I WANNA BE A PRODUCER to their legions of readers.
  • And Book Pleasures interviews John and discusses how he became interested in entertainment law.

This is only the beginning! Stay tuned for further media and event updates as they unfold.

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Three Rooms Press publishes the classic prison memoir, BAD by James Carr

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Today, Three Rooms Press  is releasing the updated classic prison memoir, BAD: The Autobiography of James Carr. Originally published in 1972, this book captures the pivotal point in American history when prisons decided rehabilitation wasn’t possible, and prisons became terribly punitive. Forty years later, we’re still trying to reverse the damage caused by the 1970’s criminal justice system. 

In honor of James Carr’s autobiography, here’s a list of Ten Books Spanning Five Decades That Demonstrate the Ongoing Need for Prison Reform:

  1. BAD: The Autobiography of James Carr by James Carr
  2. THE NEW JIM CROW: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander 
  3. COULDN’T KEEP IT TO MYSELF: Wally Lamb and the Women of York Correctional Institution by Wally Lamb
  4. IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST: Letters From Prison by Jack Henry Abbott
  5. SOLEDAD BROTHER: The Prison Letters of George Jackson by George Jackson
  6. INSIDE: Life Behind Bars in America by Michael Santos
  7. ALL GOD’S CHILDREN: The Bosket Family and the American Tradition of Violence by Fox Butterfield
  8. NEWJACK: Guarding Sing Sing by Ted Conover
  9. INSIDE THIS PLACE, NOT OF IT: Narratives From Women’s Prisons by Ayelet Waldman and Robin Levi
  10. ON THE YARD by Malcolm Braley

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