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NOVEMBER 20, 2016 updates on the way soon
It has been an extraordinarily busy year. While it may
seem like there has been radio silence for a while
here, there are some very exciting things in motion
behind the scenes!
Hollywood marches to its own beat and works in its own
time frame, but there are some new developments that
can hopefully be shared in the coming several months
that are going to make a profound difference to
several of our projects.
Thank
you so much for your patience, and looking forward to
spreading the exciting news soon!
DECEMBER 22, 2015 FRANCO/KILGORE MARCIANO FILM
ATTACHES ACTOR JEREMY RENNER
As
announced in
The Hollywood Reporter
and
Variety, Evan
Kilgore and Samuel Franco have teamed to write UNDEFEATED:
THE ROCKY MARCIANO STORY with Academy
Award-Nominated actor Jeremy Renner attached to star
as Rocky.
The
real-world iconic boxing legend retired with an
unprecedented 49-0 record, but his life and his story
stretch well outside of the ring. The film represents
the first feature adaptation of Marciano's life,
endorsed by the Marciano family.
Check
back for more updates on the project soon!
DECEMBER 14, 2015 MAYDAY 109 NAMED ON THE 2015
"BLACK LIST"
Evan and writing partner Samuel Franco's World War II
action-thriller, MAYDAY 109, based upon the
true, harrowing survival story of young John F.
Kennedy's military service aboard PT (patrol torpedo)
Boat 109, has been named to the
2015 Black List,
a compilation of Hollywood producers' and executives'
favorite not-yet-produced projects.
Evan and
Sam are incredibly thankful and honored for this
humbling recognition.
Read
more about the Black List, MAYDAY 109, and the other
fantastic projects that were also included on Variety
and
The Wrap.
DECEMBER 4, 2015 MAYDAY 109 MAKES THE TRACKING
BOARD'S 2015 "HIT LIST"
The Tracking Board has honored Evan Kilgore and
screenwriting partner Samuel Franco's spec script,
MAYDAY 109, on its annual Hit List, published this
afternoon.
From
The Tracking Board Website:
For the 6th year running, we are pleased to present
the 2015 Hit List, featuring the best spec scripts
of the year as voted on by industry professionals.
Check
out the
full list here.
Sam and Evan are deeply flattered to be recognized
among such a sterling collection of talented fellow
writers.
NOVEMBER 7, 2015 kilgore & franco named in
top 100 emerging hollywood writers
The Tracking Board has included Evan Kilgore and
screenwriting partner Samuel Franco on its annual
Young & Hungry List, published yesterday.
From
The Tracking Board Website:
Every year, The Young & Hungry List is
compiled from across the industry, proudly
showcasing those writers most eager to stake their
claim. Voted on by Hollywood’s most influential
players, each list distinguishes a fresh slate of
up-and-coming creatives preparing to take the next
step in their careers.
Whether it be a newcomer making their first big
splash, a sophomore writer coming into their prime,
or an established veteran returning to their roots,
they all share one thing: the unrelenting drive to
make their mark.
Check
out the
full article and list here.
Sam and Evan are deeply flattered to be recognized
among such a sterling collection of talented fellow
writers.
OCTOBER 20, 2015
Screenplay MAYDAY 109 Acquired by Thunder Road
& FlynnPictureCo. As
reported this morning by
Deadline Hollywood
and subsequently
Variety,
MAYDAY 109, a screenplay co-written by Evan
Kilgore & Samuel Franco, has been set up with
Basil Iwanyk's Thunder Road (The Town,
Sicario, John Wick) and Beau Flynn's FlynnPictureCo
(San Andreas, Hercules, Gretel: Witch Hunter).
Kent Kubena and Taylor Zea will be overseeing the
project for Thunder Road and Scott Sheldon at Flynn
Picutre Co. as they next attach a director and cast
the film.
Check
back for more updates on MAYDAY 109 and more
new project announcements soon!
SEPTEMBER 2, 2015 Updates
Soon!
Hang tight, everyone. The last few months have been
crazy, and there might be some very exciting news to
share on some brand new projects soon. Stay tuned!
MAY 27, 2015 BUTTERFLIES OF BILL BAKER Picks
Up Strong Reviews
"Butterflies of Bill
Baker satisfies by warming you up and then
hitting you hard with questions that buzz around in
your head. A rewarding watch." - The Movie Waffler
"An entertainingly
understated film."
- Unreal TV
MAY 8, 2015 BUTTERFLIES OF BILL BAKER Out
Now!
Check out the award-winning feature
film co-scripted by Evan Kilgore and director Sania
Jhankar, out today on DVD, iTunes, and Google Play!
Get it here!
APRIL 30, 2015
BUTTERFLIES OF BILL BAKER Now Available for
Pre-Order on iTunes!
Releasing on May 8, 2015 on iTunes, Amazon, Google
Play, and DVD, BUTTERFLIES OF BILL BAKER - co-scripted
by Sania Jhankar & Evan Kilgore - is now available
for
Pre-Order on Apple iTunes.
Get your order in today!
APRIL 12, 2015
BUTTERFLIES OF BILL BAKER Releasing May 8, 2015!
Get ready - BUTTERFLIES OF BILL BAKER - co-scripted by
Evan, will be releasing on iTunes, Amazon, Google
Play, and DVD on May 8th!
NOVEMBER 16, 2014 BUTTERFLIES
OF BILL BAKER Release Pushed to 2015
Hang tight - BUTTERFLIES OF BILL BAKER is still coming
to a screen near you, but the release has been pushed
to early 2015. More details to follow.
OCTOBER 11, 2014
BUTTERFLIES OF BILL BAKER To Get November 2014
Release
It's finally (almost) here! The feature
mystery/thriller film BUTTERFLIES OF BILL BAKER,
co-scripted by Evan, will be getting a limited
theatrical release and distribution in November, 2014.
Stay tuned for more exciting details soon!
Check Out WHO IS SHAYLA HACKER, Now With a
Soundtrack
MARCH 9, 2014
THE LAST MARCH OF NINE Releases Today!
Evan's fourth book, THE
LAST MARCH OF NINE, is out today - dubbed
"bizarre but brilliant" and guaranteed a "total
suspension of disbelief!" Get it in
paperback or
eBook on your Kindle or Kindle-compatible
iPad, Android, and more!
FEBRUARY 8, 2014 New Reviews and
Trivia on Books / Films / TV
More
reviews and information have been added to the
Books/Films/TV Page, along with a brand
new Trivia section for each title. Did you know a
number of characters make crossover cameos in other of
Evan's books? Check it out!
JANUARY 2, 2014 New Novel
Announcement: THE LAST MARCH OF NINE
Evan's fourth book, THE LAST MARCH OF NINE,
will be released on
March 9, 2014.
Can't
wait? Here's a taste:
On
a family vacation, Cleo's life is thrown into
upheaval when her older sister, Angela, vanishes.
More than ten years later, Angela reappears –
irreparably changed.
As
Cleo struggles to uncover the truth of what
happened, she begins to confront truths about
herself and the arrogant yet insecure genius, Jamus
March, who took her sister. How far will he go to
ensure the dissolution of free will for his own
selfish purposes, or has it already gone too far?
And why can’t Cleo shake the idea that she should
have been the one to disappear?
As
seemingly everyone around her begins to behave in
the same peculiar way, Cleo must risk her life in a
high-stakes race against time to finally save her
sister – and ultimately them both – before it is too
late.
-
New Web Site
Look
In
anticipation of an exciting year, this web site has
undergone an overhaul to make it easier to find out
more about Evan's new and upcoming projects. We hope
you like it!
WEDNESDAY JULY
31, 2013
MADE IN CHINA Guest Blogs and Interviews
Evan's third book, MADE IN CHINA, has been
racking up some solid reviews and press. Interested in
hearing more about how it was written, what Evan does
day to day for a living, and what he is working on
now? Check out some of the following press,
interviews, and guest blog posts for some exclusive
inside scoops:
Evan's feature film co-writing debut was named Best
Alternate Feature at the Manhattan Film
Festival, where it made its official debut.
BILL BAKER can be seen next at the KahBang Film
Festival in Bangor, Maine, on Sat. August 10th,
2013, at 6:30pm. Check out
the official trailer and morefestival
information
here.
Autographed Books Now
Available
Looking for a first-edition hardcover or paperback of
Evan's books with an autograph and a personalized
dedication? Shop
right here to learn how you can get an
autographed book shipped to you anywhere in the world.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2013
MADE IN CHINA Out Now!
Evan's new thriller, MADE
IN CHINA, has just been released in
paperback and
eBook. Get the novel that acclaimed
thriller author Brett Battles (THE CLEANER, THE
DECEIVED, SICK) calls, "[E]very parent's fear. A
terrifying journey of desperation that will be sure
to keep you up late into the night," and Carl
Ellsworth (RED EYE, DISTURBIA) calls "A riveting,
real-world ticking-clock page turner - Don't miss
it!"
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2013
WHO IS SHAYLA HACKER Now on Kindle
Evan's
debut novel, WHO
IS SHAYLA HACKER, has just been
re-released for the Amazon Kindle and the free
Kindle app (supported on devices such as the iPad,
iPhone, and Android). Check
it out for $2.99 and build your digital
library in preparation for some exciting new
releases coming soon!
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2013 BILL BAKER Makes
New York Festival Premiere
BUTTERFLIES
OF BILL BAKER premiered
at the Brooklyn Girl Film Festival, with most of the
cast as well as Co-writer/Director Sania Jhankar and
Producer Reema Dutt in attendance for a Q&A
session, following the screening. Look for more news
about BILL BAKER soon!
SUNDAY, NOV. 11, 2012 New Book: MADE IN
CHINA to Release in Spring 2013
Named
a Semifinalist in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts
& Sciences' Nicholl Fellowship, Evan Kilgore and
Sebastian Twardosz's thriller screenplay, MADE IN
CHINA, will be adapted and released as a novel
in eBook and Paperback this Spring, 2013. Stay tuned
for details!
SATURDAY, SEPT. 1, 2012 BILL BAKER Feature
in Post-Production
BUTTERFLIES OF BILL BAKER,
a psychological thriller feature film co-scripted by
Evan Kilgore and writer/director Sania Jhankar, has
wrapped principal photography in New York, and has
gone into post-production for a planned 2013
release. Check out the film's
IMDb page here, and stay tuned for more
updates soon.
SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012
MJMW Premiere Pictures
"MJMW," a short film Evan co-scripted with
writer/director Ajayender Reddy Loka, premiered in
New York this week. Check out pictures from the
party
here.
MONDAY, APRIL 9, 2012
New Video: MJMW Trailer
Director Ajayender Reddy Loka has just releasend a
trailer for his upcoming film, MJMW, whose screenplay
was co-written by Evan Kilgore. Check it out:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2011
Spec Script Named 2011 Nicholl Semifinalist
An original thriller screenplay, scripted by Evan
Kilgore (story co-written by Evan Kilgore &
Sebastian Twardosz), has been selected as a 2011
Nicholl Semifinalist by the Academy of Motion Picture
Arts & Sciences.
SUNDAY, September 18, 2011 New Short
Film in Pre-Production
Evan has joined writer/director Ajayender Loka in
co-scripting a new short film, MEET JAMES MATTHEW
WILSON, now in casting/pre-production in New
York City. Check back here for more details and
updates soon!
FRIDAY, September 2, 2011
New Site, New Projects, More Soon...
The
long-promised overhaul of this web site has been
completed and implemented. New project announcements
include BUTTERFLIES OF BILL BAKER, for which
Evan is joining forces with writer-director Sania
Jhankar and I Laugh I Cry Films to co-write the feature
screenplay, with additional new projects already on the
slate. Look for further announcements here soon.
- Upcoming
Contests Check
back soon for a chance to win free autographed 1st
Edition hardcovers and more - to be featured right
here on this web site. And be sure to join Evan on
Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads to stay up-to-date on
all the latest updates and exclusive features.
FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2011 Website
Overhaul, Updates Soon
A complete redesign of this web site is underway to
coincide with some exciting news about new projects,
features, and other updates. Keep checking back here for
the latest and greatest.
Find Evan on Facebook Evan
has launched an author page where news, special
features, and opportunities to connect will be hosted.
Head on over to "Like" Evan's Facebook page
here.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2011
New Video: DARK DESERT HIGHWAY
Check out the teaser to Esperanza
Productions' upcoming horror/thriller feature,
DARK DESERT HIGHWAY, written by Jason
Cuadrado and Evan Kilgore. Available here and on
the Media
page.
SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 13, 2011
New Video: SOFIA KADINSKY
Check out a scene adapted from a feature screenplay,
SOFIA KADINSKY, written by Louiza
Vick and Evan Kilgore, and performed here by Ashley
Cozine and Laura
Darrell. Available here and on the
Media page.
New Project: HAPPY MUSICAL
Evan has been brought in to work with writer/director
Andrew Le Pera on developing
HAPPY MUSICAL, a raunchy, ridiculous
feature film project set up to star Callum
Blue (Smallville, Dead Like Me, The Tudors),
and scored by The Black Eyed Peas' Apl.De.Ap.
Casting and pre-production underway for a 2011 shoot.
Live Twitter Updates to the Right
Want to stay up to the minute with Evan Kilgore?
Follow Twitter updates, live and in real time, right
here, or log onto your Twitter account and
follow Evan here: (twitter.com/evan_kilgore).
SATURDAY, MAY 22, 2010
Film Project: DARK DESERT HIGHWAY
Evan
is enthusiastic to have officially signed on in
co-writing feature horror/thriller DARK
DESERT HIGHWAY with Jason Cuadrado and
Esperanza Productions.
Pre-production is underway, and
more details will follow as attachments, shooting
schedules, and other elements fall into place.
Look for more exciting news and
updates soon.
SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2010
New Project Officially In Development
The gears are turning on an exciting new project in
the works. Look for more news and updates soon.
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010
In the Pipeline
Evan is at work on nailing down the dirty details on
several upcoming projects. Stay tuned in the next few
months for some exciting announcements...
Article on Writingin Spring 2010 MRJ
Evan was honored to join a slew of great writers in
contributing a brief article on writing in the latest
issue of Mystery Readers Journal. You can
check out the Spring 2010 issue - "African
Mysteries" -
here.
Find Evan on Twitter
Evan can be found proffering occasional moments
of poignant insight and vast tracts of inane, useless
squalor, served up for your dubious pleasure on an
irregular basis at @evan_kilgore.
SUNDAY, September 20, 2009
Upcoming Panel
Join Evan and a host of other authors at the West
Hollywood Book Fair on October 4th, 2009 at 3:45 for a
panel discussion entitled, "Dark and Twisted: Testing
the Limits of Taste and Depravity," at the Mystery and
Suspense Pavilion in West Hollywood Park. There is no
charge for admission to the event.
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2009
New Events
The Events page has been updated with new
signings, panels, appearances, and more.
The Children of Black Valley Review
The
Chicago Tribune has just whipped out a fresh review of
Evan Kilgore's summer thriller, The Children of
Black Valley. "[R]eaders will literally not be able
to put [it] down," according to Mr. Paul Goat
Allen. It has "a uniqueness that will keep readers
guessing until literally the very last pages." Check out the full review
in Media.
WEDNESDAY,
SEPT. 17, 2008
The Children of Black Valley Tidbits
The Children of Black Valley
picked up another solid review, this time from
BookBitch. You can check it out in Media.
Also - do you believe that
one page of a book can tell you the quality of the
entire story? How about Page 99? See how
The Children of Black Valley fares over at
the Campaign for the American Reader's Page
99 Test.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3, 2008
Trailer for The Children of Black Valley
Can't get enough of the Black Valley? Not sure
if you're ready to dive in? Check out the
official YouTube
trailer, written, directed, and produced
by Jaime
Nelson. Available right here on this
web site, on theMedia
page.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 2, 2008
Men of Mystery 2008
Evan will be joining the masses at this year's Men of
Mystery conference and luncheon in Irvine,
California. A day-long celebration of dark
stories and the mysterious men who write them, it will
be an unforgettable experience for all. Sign up
today!
TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2008
More New Events Scheduled
Thanks to the efforts of the officious Jaime at Bleak
House, Evan has booked several more new signings and
events in Southern California. Click here
to see if Evan will be in your neck of the woods.
MONDAY,
JULY 7, 2008
New Events & Reviews
New reviews of Evan's soon-to-be-released (this
weekend!) second novel, The Children of Black
Valley have just been posted to this web
site. Check out Mediafor more information.
In addition, Evan has booked several new
events, and signings. He will be moderating a
discussion panel entitled, "“High-Octane
Thrillers: How Authors and Screenwriters Fuel the
Genre," at this year's West Hollywood Book
Fair. Check out Events
for more information.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008
Book Expo America
If you're one of the thousands of authors, publishers,
agents, reviewers, or industry professionals
converging on the Los Angeles Convention Center
this weekend, stop by and say hello to Evan.
He'll be signing with the Mystery Writers of
America on Friday, May 30th at 1:30pm and with Bleak
House Books on Saturday, May 31st at 2:00pm.
Look forward to seeing you there!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2008
Children of Black
Valley Reviewed
Curious what kind of book "picks up speed and chaos with
the smash-mouthed ferocity of a Bruce Willis
epic...[and] a crash-bang finale" - ? "Nuke the
popcorn," Kirkus
Reviews says, for The
Children of Black Valley, a book in which
"every road taken is the scariest."
Hitting the shelves
next month.
FRIDAY,
MARCH 7, 2008
New Events Added
The spring is heating up. Check out the Eventspage to get the latest on Evan's upcoming
calendar engagements.
MONDAY,
MARCH 3, 2008
COBV Synopsis
& Cover Art
Preliminary cover art and a synopsis have now been
released for Evan's Summer 2008 release, The
Children of Black Valley. You can check
out the new stuff here
at the updated Black Valley web page.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2008
Discussion Forum
Bleak House Books has just launched a public
discussion forum that gives readers and visitors the
opportunity to throw out questions to authors and to
the publisher. It's a great resource.
Check it out here.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2008
The good folks at Bleak House Books have just launched
the Future is Bleak Book Club. This spring, one
title will be chosen - by you - to be featured
and discussed by the author in an online Q&A.
And that's not all. The first 10 to
register will get free copies of the winning book, and
everyone else who joins can get it at a discount.
Want that free book to be Evan's brand
new, not-even-off-the-presses-yet The Children of
Black Valley - ? You've got to VOTEfor it between now and March 15th.
Head on over to Bleak
House's web site to learn more.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2008
Get the very first glimpse at Evan's next book, The
Children of Black Valley
(due out Summer, 2008), with a sneak peak
teaser - the first chapter, available now in PDF,
exclusively on this web site. Check
it out.
The Children of Black Valley page
has also been updated with a picture of some
pre-release author notes - a behind-the-scenes glance
at the writing process.
MONDAY,
DECEMBER 31, 2007
The Year Ahead
As the last of 2007 funnels through the hourglass, it
draws to a close twelve of the most eventful months in
this web site's short history. The next twelve
are shaping up to be even more exciting.
Just around the corner, in the
Spring of 2008, Evan's second novel, The
Children of Black Valley, will be hitting
the shelves, courtesy of the good folks at Bleak House
Books. In addition, Evan is already at work on
several other projects that, if all goes well, should
bring more announcements soon.
On the eve of December 31st, the
future stands without limit. To the lucky and to
the less fortunate, to the happy and to the hopeful -
may 2008 bring a happy New Year.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Second Novel
Announced
Bleak House Books and Evan Kilgore have recently
solidified details on Evan's next book, The
Children of Black Valley, to be released in
June, 2008.
Visit the book's brand new web site here
as more details become available, and be sure to keep up
with the latest updates right here in News.
New Site Unveiled
As regular visitors may notice, this web site has
just undergone a major graphical renovation to
celebrate and accommodate the new and upcoming
projects Evan is now embarking on. New
features include the Blog section (to the
right of this article, previously found only on Evan's
MySpace profile), as well as the
new-and-growing site for Evan's next novel, The
Children of Black Valley.
Further updates will follow in the
coming weeks about even more new and exciting
projects currently underway.
Thursday,
November 16, 2007
Exciting
Announcements & New Design
A complete graphical renovation is on the way for this
web site, and with it, several exciting new
announcements about some of Evan's upcoming
projects. Stay tuned for the latest updates. And
in the meantime...
Get Signed Hardovers of Shayla Hacker
Available only while supplies last, Bleak House Books
is offering a limited stock of signed hardcover First
Editions of Evan's debut, Who is Shayla Hacker.
You can learn more and order yours today at the Bleak
House web site, right here.
Saturday, November
3, 2007
Lots Brewing
Though updates have been spotty over the last two
months, Evan has kept very busy with several exciting
new projects. Look for some official
announcements and developments soon...
Saturday, September
1, 2007
New Tour Date in
Los Angeles
Evan will be attending the West Hollywood Book Fair
and signing at the Mystery Writers of America (MWA)
booth. Check out Events for more
information.
Friday, July 27,
2007
New Review: Who
is Shayla Hacker
The good folks at Booklist have given Shayla
Hacker a look and forwarded their thoughts, now
available at the Press
& Extras section. An
excerpt: "Balancing
always on the edge of surrealism, the novel is a
kind of existential thriller, an exploration of what
makes a person whole, posing as a story about a
bunch of people looking for a mysterious woman.
Intriguing stuff."
Tuesday, July 17,
2007
New Interview
Barb from Front
Street Reviews gets down to business in a
New
Interview with Evan exploring inspiration,
the written process, and much more. It can also
be found in the Press &
Extras section, right here at
EvanKilgore.com.
New Tour Date at USC
Evan will be stopping by his alma mater at the
University of Southern California Bookstore for a
signing on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 12pm.
It is at the University Park (central) Campus.
Check Events for
address and details.
Sunday, July 15,
2007
Back from the
Midwest
Freshly returned from his adventures in Chicago,
Milwaukee, Madison, and St. Louis, Evan brings a
couple of pictures
from along the way. Check them out in Press
& Extras.
Thursday, July 5,
2007
New Tour Dates
As he prepares to embark on his Midwest mini-tour,
Evan has also set up a signing in Seattle at the end
of the month. Check out Events
for more details, and be sure to come see Evan in
Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and St. Louis this coming
week!
Saturday, June 30,
2007
Site Updates: Press
& Extras
Now you can find all reviews of Evan's work, plus some
exclusive bonus extras in one, convenient
location. Press &
Extraswill henceforth be the home for
any new publicity, reviews, and bonus materials
available nowhere else.
Evan's tour schedule has also been
updated in the Events
Section.
Thursday, June 28,
2007
Kirkus Reviews
Shayla Hacker
To be published in the July Edition of Kirkus Reviews,
Who is Shayla Hacker has received another
great review from the fine folks at Kirkus. "Twin
Peaks meets The Da Vinci Code in this
surpassingly weird debut." Check out Press
& Extras for more.
Monday, June 11,
2007
Who is Shayla
Hacker: The Lost Chapter
To be available exclusively from this web site, a
never-before-seen chapter from Who is Shayla
Hacker will be coming soon. Keep checking
back here for more information.
Los Angeles Launch Party
Thank you to all who stopped by and helped make Shayla
Hacker's first official signing event a great
success. Evan had a great time seeing old
friends and meeting new readers. For more
information on upcoming opportunities to meet even,
check out the Eventspage.
Evan
signing a copy of Who is Shayla Hacker, at
The Mystery Bookstore in Los Angeles, on June 9,
2007.
- Front
Street Reviews Shayla Hacker
The gang
at Front Street Reviews has posted a review of Who
is Shayla Hacker. Here are a few
excerpts...
"After the first couple pages the hook has been
set...other books get set aside. The fascinating
plot premise evolves as 5 different people, in
different parts of the country, for different
reasons, become obsessed with a girl they have
never met.
"[I was] up late into the night, not able to put
the book down....This book is well worth the
energy to follow the characters on their quest to
find the elusive Shayla Hacker. As a mix of
mystery, thriller, sci-fi and adventure, Evan
Kilgore seems to be creating a new genre.
"This
is an author whose writing progress will be
interesting and, probably, noteworthy."
Monday, May 7,
2007
Crime Spree
Magazine Reviews Shayla Hacker
The fine folks at Crime Spree Magazine have
weighed in on Who is Shayla Hacker.
Here's an excerpt from their review (available in
Issue #19).
"Evan Kilgore’s debut novel is an amazing piece
of work. From the fist few lines it feels like
something a little different, something special...
"Kilgore has a wonderful ability to draw in the
reader...The characters are people that you are
instantly interested in and care about, and the
way they keep circling each other is pure genius,
like a avant-garde ballet choreographed by a
genius madman. The descriptions in the book took
me to the place the characters went and are still
in my head. This book is going to stay with me for
some time to come."
Thursday, May 3,
2007
New Events Section
If you're looking for where Evan will be putting in
his next appearance, an
EVENTS section has just been added to this
web site, detailing his forthcoming tour
schedule. From now on, signing and other
information of that nature will appear there, instead
of here.
Sunday, April 22,
2007
LA Times Festival
of Books4/28-4/29
Evan will be attending the Los Angeles Times
Festival of Books at UCLA's main campus in Westwood
next weekend, April 28th-29th. He'll be
stopping by the Mystery Bookstore booth, as well as
making the rounds at a number of other
exhibitors. Be sure to stop by and say hello
if you're in the area.
Monday, April 16,
2007
Evan Interviewed on
Podcast
Evan has an interview on Bleak House Books' shiny
new Podcast, The Future is Bleak. You
can check it out right
here and catch the answers to some of those
burning questions you might have. Thanks to
Ben, an excellent host and interviewer.
Sunday, March 18,
2007
Who Is Shayla
Hacker Page Updated
The official web page for Who is Shayla Hacker has
been updated with new cover art and a stylish,
themed look. Check it out here.
Thursday, March 8,
2007
Book Expo of
America in New York
Evan will be launching Who is Shayla Hacker at
the Book Expo of America in New York city on May
31st-June 3rd, 2007. If you're in the
vicinity, drop by, say hello, and pick yourself up
an autographed first edition of the novel.
Thursday, February
1, 2007
This Weekend in
Seattle
As a reminder, Evan will be in Seattle, Washington,
this coming weekend to promote Who is Shayla
Hacker at the Left Coast Mystery
Convention. If you're in the area, be sure to
stop by and say hello.
In the News...
Who is Shayla Hacker is set to appear in the
soon-to-be-published features in latest issue of the
Library Journal. You can check them out online
right here.
What Editing Looks Like
The editing cycle has arrived for Who is Shayla
Hacker, as galleys prepare to go out in the
coming month, and the presses are warming up for the
book's June release. Though it arrives in the
summer, the fairer weather is already here in Los
Angeles, and Shayla is getting a spit and
polish in the poolside sun.
Just for fun, here's a glimpse of Evan
at work on whipping the final draft of the book into
shape... Who is Shayla Hacker,
in-progress by the pool (left), and on the balcony
(right).
Monday, January
15, 2007
Who is Shayla
Hacker Podcast Online
Now you can hear Evan read from the first chapter of
his forthcoming novel, Who is Shayla Hacker.
You do not need an iPod or any special software to
listen to the recording. Check it out here,
and thanks to Paul Toth and his Tothworld web site
for hosting the program.
Wednesday,
December 20, 2006 Left Coast Crime Mystery
Convention Evan
will be attending the Left Coast Crime Mystery
Convention 2007 in Seattle, WA, from February
1st through 4th, 2007. Be sure to
stop by and say hello if you are in town. For
more information on the event, please visit the
Convention's official web site at www.lcc2007.com.
MySpace Profile Launched
Evan
has added a MySpace profile with updated information
on upcoming author events, as well as exclusive
excerpts from works in progress, and more.
Check out the page at www.myspace.com/evan_kilgore.
Los Angeles Times
Festival of Books Evan
will be attending the Los Angeles Times Festival of
Books in Westwood this May, 2007. Be
sure to stop by and say hello if you are in town.
Wednesday, August
23, 2006
Bouchercon 2006
Evan Kilgore will be promoting his forthcoming book
at this year's Bouchercon book festival in Madison,
Wisconsin. Come meet the author and get a taste of
the book from September 28 - October 1, 2006.
Visit here
for the official festival web site.
Monday, February
20, 2006
Site Officially
Launched
Though more updates and information are to follow,
this marks the official launch of this web site. In
the future, you can expect enhanced commentary on some
of Evan Kilgore's upcoming projects, exclusive
material you won't find on bookstore shelves, and a
variety of premium content still under development.
Please check back here often for
news and updates on Evan Kilgore's work.
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