Mike Ricksecker, Author's Profile |
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| Age: | 33 years old |
| Sex: | Male |
| Location: | Maryland |
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| Height: | 0' 0" |
| BodyType: | Average |
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| Last Login: | May 19, 2008 (149 days back) |
About Me |
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| http://www.mikericksecker.com - The link takes you to my real site. Not only does it contain information about my writing but it also serves as a mystery genre website with updated news and links.
Autographed Copy $15.99 Read: Excerpt #1 Excerpt #2 Newsletter Signup Saying Earl Kiddering is rich is like saying Babe Ruth hit a couple of homeruns, but saying he’s dead is more accurate. A month after the billionaire drowns in his own swimming pool, Earl’s great-niece, Genelle Starr, hires private investigator Chase Michael DeBarlo to find Kiddering’s missing will while other family members squabble over the fortune. Dark family secrets are uncovered during Chase’s investigation, including adultery and tax evasion – and Earl’s death continues to look less and less like an accident. In the meantime, Chase feels obligated to help his mother’s friend, Stella Bordwick, a lounge singer that fears she is being stalked. He reluctantly takes the case, fearing it may infringe on his time with the Kiddering case – and it does. More work is doused upon Chase as Earl’s son, Eric, the only family member who doesn’t seem to be solely out for the money, hires Chase to find out if his father had any children through his adulterous affairs. Eric claims his righteous goal is to ensure all Earl’s children receive a fair share of the estate. Deadly Heirs explores the loyalties (and disloyalties) of family bonds, exposes a private investigator's time management crisis, and uncovers the corruption of a mysterious art market. How many more will die before Chase is able to solve the three cases he's taken on? |
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My Interests |
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| Writing (mystery), reading, baseball, computers | |
I'd like to meet:I originally signed up for MySpace to bug my cousin, but meeting new people and connecting with old friends is always interesting. I'm certainly interested in meeting other writers as well.If you'd like to meet me, however, here's your chance. Use the Eventful "Demand It" button below to let me know where you'd like to see me hold a booksigning. |
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Music:Enigma Underground (Radio) WinAmp / Media Player |
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Television:Lost, CSI |
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Books:Into Robert Crais, Ross Macdonald, Sue Grafton, among others in the mystery genre.Word Weavers Trading Card of the Week: Word Weavers is a supportive coalition of authors with a unique trading card program. Word Weavers MySpace Site |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| MaritalStatus: | Married |
| SexualOrientation: | Straight |
| Children: | Proud parent |
| Education: | Some college |
My Pictures |
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My Blog |
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Publishing Talk With Book Signing May 15 |
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| I'm going to be at the Florida Public Library in Florida, NY, at 6:30 PM on May 15, to discuss the publishing industry and sign copies of Deadly Heirs. I'll cover writing, methods of publishing, agent... Posted by Mike Ricksecker, Author on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:14:00 PST |
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Eternal Vigilance Feature |
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| I am being featured today on horror/sci-fi author Gabrielle Faust's Eternal Vigilance website. I took a few moments to sit down and answer questions about:- What drives me.- What I consider to be my m... Posted by Mike Ricksecker, Author on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:08:00 PST |
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New Book Deal! |
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| I've just inked a new contract with Schiffer Publishing to write a book about ghosts in Maryland. Although this isn't a deal for one of my mystery novels, I'm looking forward to digging into Marlyand'... Posted by Mike Ricksecker, Author on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:58:00 PST |
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"Failed Rescue" in Studies in Scarlet Anthology |
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| The Word Weavers mystery anthology Studies in Scarlet that was just released includes my short story "Failed Rescue." This is a Chase Michael DeBarlo mystery told from the perspective of police detect... Posted by Mike Ricksecker, Author on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:45:00 PST |
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Stepping Stones Feature |
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| I am being highlighted this month in Stepping Stones Magazine for Writers for my Word Weavers trading card. The article covers what author trading cards are, how they can be used, and provides links ... Posted by Mike Ricksecker, Author on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 07:39:00 PST |
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Just in Time for the Holidays! |
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| The line of available Deadly Heirs shirts has now been expanded to include those of a dark variety as well as different cuts. Long sleeve styles are now available for the cold winter months as well. A... Posted by Mike Ricksecker, Author on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:53:00 PST |
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Word Weavers Feature |
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| I'm being featured this week on the Word Weavers MySpace page. It includes a short bio, links, and a brief word about a new hobby I've started.While you're there, check out the other Word Weavers feat... Posted by Mike Ricksecker, Author on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:34:00 PST |
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Short Story Audio for Halloween! |
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| Now in audio format, "The Legend Beneath the Coal Bin" is a paranormal short story I wrote back in 2001, and is, at this point, my most appropriate short story for Halloween. "Legend" is actually loos... Posted by Mike Ricksecker, Author on Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:01:00 PST |
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Kakashis New Favorite Book: Deadly Heirs |
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| My kids are big-time Naruto fans so the inevitable was bound to happen. I'm not sure if he picked up on the autographed copy deal, but here is Kakashi reading his new favorite book:... Posted by Mike Ricksecker, Author on Wed, 17 Oct 2007 11:13:00 PST |
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Mystery Short in the Works |
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| As announced in my August newsletter...Just when you thought I had my plate full with writing, creating an ARG, going to game programming and design school, and, oh yeah, that day job thing, I've add... Posted by Mike Ricksecker, Author on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:54:00 PST |
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