The Tao of Doo


In his kind and generous review of my first mystery, DEATH NOTICE, author James Reasoner said the plot was vaguely reminiscent of something found in Scooby-Doo, only played seriously. He meant it as a compliment and I took it Read more

BAD MOON Rises


Another October, another release date. Since BAD MOON is my second book, you would think I'd be used to it. But nope, I'm not. BAD MOON's publication date feels as surreal as DEATH NOTICE's did last year. For readers, the Read more

Writing With ... Louise Penny


I am thrilled beyond words to welcome one of my favorite writers, Louise Penny, whose Armand Gamache mysteries have appeared on bestseller lists worldwide.  Her last book, BURY YOUR DEAD, won the Ellis for best mystery in Canada, and Read more

Is Browsing Dead?


I'll be the first to admit that I was a nerdy teenager. Not pocket protector nerdy, but no sports star, either. I was bookish, I guess you could say. I read A LOT back then, and nothing pleased me Read more

Why We Left Earth


Outer space has always been a mystery. Even before mankind fully grasped its vastness, they wanted to go there. Early astronomers, fascinated by the stars, invented ways to get a closer view. Think Copernicus, Galileo, Cassini. Writers not content Read more

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Just For Fun

Hitchcock or Disney

Posted on 06/03/2011 by Todd Posted in Hitchcock or Disney, Just For Fun | 3 Comments

It’s no secret that I’m a diehard fan of the works of both Alfred Hitchcock and Walt Disney. I know, it sounds bizarre. No two men could be more different.

Or are they?

There’s a lot of humor in Hitchcock’s films, and more heart than he gets credit for. And some of Disney’s most famous works have a delicious dark streak to them.

To bolster my argument, I’m starting an occasional feature called Hitchcock or Disney. I’ll post a quote from a movie and you’ll have to guess who made it, Alfred Hitchcock or Walt Disney. (Bonus points if you guess the name of the movie.)

Here is today’s quote:

I warn you, dear child, if I lose my temper, you lose your head. Understand?

Think you know which man it came from? Post your guess in the comments section.

Bad Moon Giveaway Part II

Posted on 05/20/2011 by Todd Posted in Giveaways, Just For Fun | 4 Comments

It’s time to give away an advance copy of BAD MOON. Last week, I said I was going to put all the names of those who “like” my Facebook page into a hat and draw one at random.

I lied.

I actually put the names into a very large bowl. And all my Facebook friends were not eligible. To be fair to others, I left out family members and people I see on a daily basis. This giveaway was for fans only.

Still, that left a large pile of names to choose from. And the winner is….

Jamie Cotner Moretz!

Congrats, Jamie! You can send me your mailing address at todd@toddritteronline.com and I’ll send you a copy of BAD MOON.

A big thanks to all of you who were eligible. There’ll be more giveaways soon, so stay tuned.

 

Bad Moon Giveaway Part I

Posted on 05/13/2011 by Todd Posted in Giveaways, Just For Fun | 1 Comment

Although my second book, BAD MOON, doesn’t hit stores until October 11, I’ve got an advance copy to give away.

Here’s how I’m going to do it: Next Friday, I’ll put the names of everyone who follows my Facebook page into a hat and randomly pick one. Don’t follow me on Facebook? You can do it right here.

I’ll announce the winner in this very spot next Friday. Good luck to all who are eligible.

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