How it happened by allison leotta the thrill begins. With my second novel, discretion, launching last week, ive started my book tour. Author book signings aca bookstore booth 301 new orleans convention center thursday, march 24 5. Many bookstores list this information on their websites.
A graduate of harvard law school and michigan state university, she lives with her husband, michael, and their two sons in takoma park, maryland. Join facebook to connect with allison leotta and others you may know. Awesome book events in every state sarah nicolas jan 16, 2017. Drawing on her experience, she now writes legal thrillers, for which shes been dubbed the female john grisham. Share book signing and keto talk philadelphia with your friends. The familyfriendly festival includes author presentations, book signings and. Some exhibitors may be hosting signings that arent listed below, so be sure to check with your favorite press or magazine for details. Allison leotta books list of books by author allison leotta. How to approach a bookstore to set up a book signing. That brings to mind a stereotypical image of a hardened woman, more male than.
Given that the voice is an exfederal sexcrime prosecutor who combines professional expertise with a breezy prose style and a flair for. A novel anna curtis series book 1 kindle edition by leotta, allison. Allison leotta was a federal sexcrimes prosecutor in washington, dc, for twelve. Cross americas favorite tv crime drama with americas bestselling bdsm novel. Its a fictional story that its author, allison leotta, based on 12. Setting up a book signing as an independent author is harder than ever. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading law of. These days, shes a novelist, who writes with authority on crime. April 2015 allison leotta, novelist, former sexcrimes. Lisa unger, new york times bestselling author of ink and bone. When i published my first book, breathing god, through a printondemand company called publishamerica, i was actually able to set up two book signings at walden book sand borders with some ease. Book tour for ink and bone a note of thanks from lisa unger.
University student emily shapiro disappears in michigan after a sexual assault. Philadelphia preregister now for the make change book tour with shaun king. Allison leotta, novelist, former sexcrimes prosecutor, tv critic. A workshop for aspiring mystery writerslead by donna andrews, barb goffman, alan orloff, sandra parshall saturday, august 8, 14 p. Here is the full list of the library of michigans 2017 michigan notable books. Get your favorite books signed by the authors who wrote them at locations around the valley. Leotta has created a mystery novel that brings this issue to light through a gripping chase. Allison leotta expertly ratchets up the suspense and brings to life a fictional world that is cuttingedge current.
Leotta has written five novels chronicling the adventures of her protagonist, prosecutor anna curtis. Her book french silk was adapted into a television film in 1994. She states i started writing novels because i saw heartbreaking tragedies, acts of shocking evil, and vulnerable. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover allisons. Allison leotta was a federal sexcrimes prosecutor in washington, dc. I have read all 3 of her books in this series now and each one has been a delight. I started this book while i was waiting for the signing to start on thursday.
When i got engaged to the man whos now my husband, the first question friends asked was. Save book signing and keto talk philadelphia to your collection. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. Turn the page book signing allison leotta, novelist. Leotta is one of the very best crime writers today. Allison leotta will sign and discuss a good killing touchstone books. Attorneys office in washington, dealing with sex crimes and domestic violence. In 2011, she left the department of justice to pursue writing fulltime. I loved chatting about the book, spending time on stage with such stellar authors as allison leotta, lisa lutz, and pam iorio former mayor of tampa, and most of all connecting with readers who went out of their way to attend the book signings. Review by event staffer and mysterypeople contributor meike alana allison leottas latest thriller, the last good girl, tackles a subject thats been getting a lot of attentioncampus rape and the powerful effect it has on victims and their families. In 2011, she left the justice department to pursue writing full time. Prior to becoming a novelist, allison was a federal prosecutor in washington, d.
The last good girl was the second book i have read by allison leotta, and the 5th book in the anna curtis series. Leotta knows her stuff and this is her best book yet. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. Gaithersburg book festival set for may 18 montgomery. Author tries to shield her parents from the steamy sex scenes. Her father, alan harnisch of troy, who is a former federal prosecutor, and her mother. At wh smith, our key priority at this time is the health and wellbeing of our employees and customers. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Allison leotta is a master at creating tension and then mercilessly tightening it. Author allison leotta has used her 12year experience as a federal sexcrimes prosecutor in washington, d. The descriptions are provided by the library of michigan and edited for length by the free press. The anna curtis series written by author allison leotta consists of a total of 5 novels and 1 novella, which were published between the years 2010 and 2016.
These days the news is filled with stories of sexual assault on college campuses. Preregister now for the make change book tour with shaun king. She has been dubbed the female john grisham but has stated that she instead wishes john grisham to be dubbed the male allison leotta. Allison leotta is an american novelist, former prosecutor and blogger, best known for her popular legal crime thrillers. Her goal is for grisham to be dubbed the male allison leotta. View allison leottas profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The college boy, dylan, is almost a parody of a rich bad boy, emilys parents are unbelievable in their reactions to their.
Readings, book signings, panel presentations, exhibitors, writers workshops, activities for children and young adult readers, and a wide range of other literary events for many interests and all ages. Leotta knows her topic and it showsshe was a federal sex crimes prosecutor in washington, dc before. Interview and introduction by mysterypeople contributor scott butki allison leotta has done it again. October 2012 allison leotta, novelist, former sexcrimes. Each and every book in this series features the lead character in the form of anna curtis, who is described by the author as a legal prosecutor working at the office of the u. Anna curtis series books by allison leotta and tavia gilbert from. Allison leotta was a federal prosecutor in washington, d. First of all, you need to find out if a bookstore you are interested in actually hosts book signings. Discretion book tour allison leotta, novelist, former. Allison leotta author of law of attraction goodreads. Michael palmer, new york times bestselling author of oath of office discretion is full of treachery and betrayal, but its the characters who rule these pages. We continue to follow government guidance regarding covid19 and as a result, we have taken the decision to postpone a number of our upcoming events. What counselors need to know gerald corey, creating your professional path and clinical supervision in.
My latest book, a good killing, got off to a great start because of you. Leotta, who grew up in franklin and farmington hills, and attended harvard law school, always can depend on two people to help generate interest in her book signings in metro detroit. Author allison leottas complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Alumna allison leotta visited midmichigan for her 4th book tour in may, promoting her latest book, a good killing. Manhattan gets the substance, staten island gets snooki. My fifth book, the last good girl, will be released this. Discretion book tour allison leotta, novelist, former sexcrimes. My fourth book, a good killing, comes out may 12th. The author was a former sex crime prosecutor, and tackles the subject of college campus rape in this gripping novel. Allison leotta is an american author of legal thriller and romantic suspense novels. Reallife crimes turn prosecutor into crime thriller novelist honors. Leotta puts her former profession into play in her series about anna curtis, a federal sex crimes prosecutor.
Allison leotta is a former federal prosecutor who specialized in sex crimes. She does a wonderful job of making her characters very realistic. In the last good girl, allison leotta tackles the fraught subject of campus rape. As a huge book nerd and a hardcore extrovert, book events are my shangrila. From allison leotta, the highly entertaining storyteller george pelecanos who writes in a. Beatley central library alexandria, va free and open to all, but registration is strongly suggested to reserve a space. For 12 years, allison leotta, a detroit area native and michigan state university grad, worked as a prosecutor in the u. An interview with federalprosecutorturned novelist. Cross americas favorite tv crime drama with americas bestselling bdsm novel, and youve got one seriously kinky svu episode. Now that im a writer, the first question many folks ask is. How to set up a book signing as an independent self. While creating a story is satisfying, i love getting out of the house, having an excuse to put on some mascara, and talking to readers and friends. The gaithersburg book festival will take place on may 18 from 10 a.
Most of my time is spent at my kitchen table, typing away, alone. Book and author continued allison leotta allison leotta was a federal prosecutor in washington, d. In 2007, her flair for writing earned her a place in the creation of murder by the book, a television court series. Visit the bookfair to meet your favorite authors and attend signings hosted by our exhibitors. Anna curtis series books by allison leotta and tavia gilbert learn about the anna curtis series.
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