2007 will be a Killer Year

Old news here, but I wanted to mention it anyway... A group of debut crime novelists, with books all coming out in 2007, has banded together to form a collective called Killer Year.

They're trying to cross-promote each other's work and hopefully gain some publicity for the group as a whole. Definitely a nice idea. It's incumbent upon authors these days to search for creative ways to gain attention, and this is an innovative one.

In an attempt to help out, I've decided that I will read and review all of the books put out in 2007 by Killer Year novelists. I can't guarantee everyone a newspaper review, unfortunately, but at the least, I can write about them here on the blog.

Once the last of them is published, I'll pick my favorite of the bunch and anoint it the Killer Book of the Year. (How's that for a remarkable act of hubris?)

For the record, I've already read two of the books and they're both quite good. So I'm expecting big things for this bunch.

Watch this space for more on the Killer Year books -- and definitely check out what the group is up to. There are some fine writers participating.

(By the way, I've opened up comments on this post, so you can tell me if I'm getting too big of an ego.)

Comments

[Brett Battles]

WOW! Thanks, David. We definitely appreciate it!

[Bill Cameron]

Wow, this is wonderful. I am quite humbled by what you're doing for us, David. Thank you!

[Dave White]

awesome

[toni mcgee causey]

Wow, David, you totally rock. I am blown away by what you're doing for us -- thank you!

[Sandra Ruttan]

One of the best things about being part of the group is that you get to celebrate everyone's achievements and I really appreciate all the support we've received. Thank you.

[cj lyons]

David, you are truly a gentleman and a scholar!! It's support like this that not only helps thriller writers but also helps readers find new authors and great books.
Thanks, so much!

[Gregg Olsen]

I'm always the last to come to the party...David, thanks supporting for Killer Year!

[Gregg Olsen]

Apparently, I've already been to the party given that last post. Well, you know what I mean!

[tem2]

Hi, David. I don't know if you ever review children's or young adult books, but we have a similar collective group called the Class of 2k7. There aren't any classic mysteries or thrillers among our books, but mine does deal with a missing persons case... :D

[David J. Montgomery]

You might want to wait to thank me until you read my reviews... :)

Greg, I've never reviewed any children's or YA books. I've talked about it, now that I'm a father, but realistically I probably don't have the time.

[tem2]

Well...we'd be happy to know you're at least keeping the option open as a remote possibility. :D

Thanks.

[patry]

Since the prevailing wisdom is that even a bad review is better than none at all, I'm going to go for it and thank you in advance. You are awesome!

[David J. Montgomery]

How does one review a kids' book anyway? Do you mainly just say if you liked the story and the pictures? Seems like they'd be damn short reviews -- maybe I should write some!

[Elaine Flinn]

Of course David is awesome! And he's a great supporter of new writers - which I know very well. I owe much of my exposure to David. Even so, he's a hell of great guy besides.

[JT Ellison]

David, just returned from vacation and heard about your generous offer. Thanks so much -- having this exposure is incredible. Hope your darling little girl is doing well!
All the best,
JT

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