Trailer for my new book: "The Unseen"

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Check out this event: Unseen Pages Project

Hosted By: TL Hines
When: Sunday Sep 21, 2008
at 7:00 AM
Where U.S. and Canada
BILLINGS, MT 59102
United States
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Check out this event: TL Hines at Lewis & Clark Library

Hosted By: TL Hines
When: Thursday Sep 18, 2008
at 7:00 PM
Where Lewis & Clark Public Library
120 S. Last Chance Gulch
Helena, Montana|27 59601
United States
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Check out this event: One Book Billings: Waking Lazarus

Hosted By: TL Hines
When: Saturday Jan 19, 2008
at 11:00 AM
Where: Parmly Billings Public Library
510 North Broadway
Billings, MT 59101
United States
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Check out this event: TL Hines - Fiction Reading & Signing
Category: Writing and Poetry

Hosted By: TL Hines
When: Sunday Nov 04, 2007
at 2:00 PM
Where: Barnes & Noble
530 S 24th Street West
Billings, Montana 59101
United States
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It’s A Book. It’s A Song. It’s Two, Two, Two Projects in One.
Current mood: Strategerific
Category: Strategerific Writing and Poetry

Look for The Dead Whisper On, my latest thriller, on shelves. And look for Hope Killed the Shadows (The Dead Whisper On), the new single from Pivitplex, on the charts.

You can buy the single now on iTunes. Or, if you want to win a FREE download of the song from iTunes, take your chances at www.deadwhisperon.com. But beware: there are strange things going on there.

Hope Killed the Shadows (The Dead Whisper On)
Jeremy Bose, Scott Brownson, Joby Rudolph

I feel my heart is beating- just like my head is a drum/ (and) the song is done
And yesterday is talking- just like death had a tongue/ and I'm feeling numb
My thoughts crawl out to play- an army on parade- they rule the day

Chorus:
Hope killed the shadows. Oh, what a day; when I (turned) the other way. (Forever never let me down)

Break down the trepidation- my hand can block out the sun- until the day is done
And now I'm starting over- just like the crack from a gun- a new life begun
My lungs fill up with air- the tallest veil will tear- new day beware

Hope killed the shadows. Oh, what a day; when I (turned) the other way.

Here, there, or in the air?

Currently listening : Carnavas By Silversun Pickups Release date: 25 July, 2006

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"Waking Lazarus" Makes Library Journal "Top 25 of 2006" List

Proof that miracles do, indeed, still occur: in its January 15th issue, "Library Journal" named "Waking Lazarus" one of the Top 25 Genre Novels of 2006.

Guess I owe the editorial staff at LJ a nice steak dinner.

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Did I Leave An Odd Comment in Your Profile?

In my journeys through the land of MySpace, I've noticed 90% of the comments are of the "thanks for the add," "check out my music/cd/book/get-rich-quick scheme," "have a great weekend," or "just dropping by" variety.

The remaining 10% also fit into one of these categories, but include obnoxious seizure-inducing glitter graphics of some kind.

Really, can't we do better? I've taken it upon myself to make each and every one of my friends' profiles just a bit more interesting by writing at least one odd, unexpected comment. If I've left such a comment in your profile, please return the favor. If I haven't left a comment in your profile and you're on my friend list, rest assured: you'll get an inane comment from me soon. Very soon.

So feel free to leave a profile comment. You know the rules: nothing you'll find on other profiles. Something weird, wacky, off-the-wall or funny. Preferably all of the above.

Currently reading : The Zero: A Novel By Jess Walter Release date: 29 August, 2006

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Reviews from Publishers Weekly, Library Journal (Starred Review), Kirkus and Others

"Hines handles the numerous flashbacks and switches in point of view well, and has a deft touch in knowing just how much information to give and how much to withhold...not for the faint of heart. Readers who consider most faith thrillers too tame should find this satisfactorily chilling."

--Publisher's Weekly (Read the full review at Amazon, with a mild SPOILER ALERT. If you'd rather read the Publisher's Weekly review without a key plot twist revealed, I have an edited version of it on my blog.)

(STARRED REVIEW) "This taut inspirational thriller will keep readers guessing as to the identity of the perpetrator. Some disturbing scenes of children in peril may upset sensitive readers, but those who stick with this first-rate work populated with intriguing characters will be well rewarded with an exciting read. Highly recommended for CF and suspense collections."

--Tamara Butler, Library Journal (Read the full review - subscription required)

"The story of Jude's existential crisis and his gradual redemption...is compelling... [A] well-paced suspense narrative populated by dynamic characters. Particularly well-drawn is the villain..."

--Kirkus Discoveries (Read the full review)

"Hines makes the most of his unusual tale, characterizing his hero realistically but with humor and holding on to his secrets to the end."

--John Mort, Booklist (Read the full review - subscription required)

"(4 1/2 stars) T.L. Hines makes a grand entrance onto the novelist stage with his first book, Waking Lazarus...Not many books have me hooked with the first sentence, but this one did...spiritually challenging, complex, creative, intelligent."

--Mary Fairchild, about.com (Read the full review)

"Waking Lazarus will be in my top ten 2006 picks...T.L. Hines debut novel is stunning. His writing is crisp and fast paced. The characters are fully developed and the plot is spiritually complex and fascinating. It is original suspense at its finest."

--Andrea Sisco, Armchair Interviews (Read the full review)

"Waking Lazarus, by first-time novelist T. L. Hines, is a fast paced and satisfying spiritual thriller. I'd say that once you pick it up you can't put it down, but I made the mistake of starting it too late in the evening and had to set it aside until morning because it was creeping me out.

--Orrin Judd, brothersjudd.com (Read the full review)

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BEA Musings: Day Two

I think most authors harbor a secret fear that they will do a signing event, and no one will WANT the book. Such was certainly the case for me--I pictured myself sitting at a table with a giant stack of books, looking forlornly at a sea of people waiting in line for the latest "Lemony Snicket" book. (I, myself, would have liked to wait in line for the next "Lemony Snicket" book. But there are only so many things you can do--too many books, too many booths, too many people, and not nearly enough time.)

The good news: I signed 150-ish books. Yeah, 150 books. Part of that was due to the fact that Linda and Tim, fine folks from the Bethany House team, were old pros at the book signing thing. They put up a poster, they handed out sticky notes for people to spell their names on and give to me, they handed me books opened to the title page for signing. As I said, they had it down to a fine science. (I even found out, after comments from a few people in line, that Bethany House had run an ad for the book in that day's "Publisher's Weekly," highlighting my signing.) Met a lot of nice library folks, a lot of nice bookstore folks, and a lot of just plain nice folks in general. One woman admitted she always reads the last page of any mystery book first. Blasphemy! In my inscription, I told her she couldn't read the last page of the book first; she seemed to think it was funny.

So, the signing was great. But so was the whole day. I stood in a few autographing lines myself, waiting for books by Christopher Moore and Joyce Carol Oates. I told Christopher Moore my name was "Ozymandias" when he asked how to inscribe the book, and he didn't bat an eye. Of course, he also waited for me to give him my real name. Joyce Carol Oates, while signing my book, asked if I was from Michigan (she'd looked at my badge, which listed Michigan--location of my publishing house--on it). I told her I was actually from Montana. "Ah, Montana," she said as finished signing a book and handed it to me. And that was it.

I'm not sure if she liked Montana or not.

Early afternoon, I met Steve Wozniak, who was at a booth promoting his forthcoming memoir "I, Woz." I found his name in the program too late, and rushed to the booth five minutes past his allotted time. He was chatting with one person, so I waited patiently for a few moments. When he was free, I told him I just wanted to shake his hand, and that I was sorry I'd missed out on getting a signed ARC from him. "Oh, I'm sure we have a copy of the book left around here someplace, don't we?" He turned to his publicist. Then he turned back to me. "Just kidding--we didn't bring any books. We're just here for a meet and greet."

Quite the jokester, that Woz.

I told him I've been a big fan of Apple, and a Mac Evangelist, since the very beginning. "Well, then, you'll have to read my book to find out what made the Apples so special." Good one. "And," he added, "I didn't say anything bad about Steve Jobs at all."

"Yeah, I'll bet," I said. He responded with a hearty laugh.

You gotta love this guy.

While waiting to start my signing at 4:30, I sat in the "Green Room" for a few minutes. F. Paul Wilson, author of the Repairman Jack series (and other books), walked in shortly after me. I went over, introduced myself, told him I was signing at the same time as he was, and asked if I might be able to get a signed copy of his new RJ novel immediately after the signing. He invited me to sit down, and so I was able to visit with him and his publicist (who was very kind) for about 10 minutes. We chatted about the show, Montana, Christopher Paolini, whiskey, the World Horror Convention in SF, and International Thriller Writers. While we chatted, Newt Gingrich walked into the Green Room and sat down at the table next to us. Kinda surreal, being seated between FPW and Newt Gingrich. I'm happy to say, however, that I got my personalized copy of the new RJ book.

Unfortunately, I didn't get to seek out Dennis Lehane; to tell the truth, I'm not even sure if he was there or not. Seemed like a fair amount of schedule changes and flip-flops happened throughout the conference.

As I said, I missed a lot of things I wanted to see/attend. At the top of that list was a signing event from International Thriller Writers, for their new "Thriller" anthology edited by James Patterson, and featuring stories from a bazillion ITW writers. I probably SHOULD have been at that event (being an ITW member), but I was instead standing in line to get a copy of "Fairest," the newest book from Gail Carson Levine, for my lovely young daughter. (And I'm quite glad I did--my daughter will love the book.)

I spent a fair amount of the day with author Bob Liparulo, an old pro at these trade shows, who shared a lot of advice, information and tips he's learned from promoting his first book. And I listened because, after all, he's under contract for nine more. I think I owe Bob a big steak dinner.

In the evening, I had a great dinner with Linda and Tim from Bethany House; we found a nice Chinese restaurant in, oddly enough, Chinatown.

All in all, it had a good beat, and you could dance to it. I give BEA an 87.

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