Here’s an excerpt from the introduction to the new release of Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon that I wrote: Back in the seventies—when hair was long, fashion was questionable, and social justice movements were gaining real momentum—I joined my high school newspaper, the Rebel. I must have taken the name a little too seriously, because […]
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The insider’s guide to SPOOK SQUAD: With a little help from my friends
I picture Abbey on the stage in front of a large audience accepting some award. Her first words? “I couldn’t have done it without my friends.” If there’s a theme running through all three of the Abbey novels, it’s that things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a friend at your side. But […]
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The insider’s guide to SPOOK SQUAD: Ghost Hunting
Let me just put this out there: I’m a big fan of Twin Cities Live. For over 15 years, this local lifestyle show is all about Minnesota food, fashion, and fun. The fun can include everything from State Fair foods to local music, psychics, and ghost hunting at local landmarks. When I was writing Spook […]
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The insider’s guide to SPOOK SQUAD: Shanghai
Spook Squad is the third book in the Abbey series after Abnormally Abbey and Class Clown. For those unfamiliar with Abbey, she is a 14-year-old gifted/cursed with the ability to interact with the dead. Ghosts have been coming to her since she was a child, but it’s not as glamorous as it sounds. Life can […]
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Writing Strong Teen Heroines: How Abbey Fights Ghosts and Grows Stronger in Abnormally Abbey
When I think of strong teen heroines, I immediately think of Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins), Hermione Granger (Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling), Tris Prior (Divergent series by Veronica Roth), and, of course, Buffy Summers (Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series created by Joss Whedon). What do they have in common? […]
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Killer Smile coming soon!
My new novel, KILLER SMILE, is coming in September. This is the follow-up to the serial killer thriller, Killer Blonde. Published by Immortal Works Press, it will be available as a trade paperback or Kindle e-book. When the idea came to me while I was on the treadmill at the Y and it gave me […]
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Abbey & the Photogenic Psychic
Here’s a short story to introduce you to the spooky world of Abbey. Some of my earliest memories were of playing with our cat, Bojangles. Cute, playful, and entitled, he was always at my side, demanding attention. I was seven years old before discovering we didn’t have a cat. Yeah, I see ghosts. The thing […]
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Author appearance
Come meet Allan Evans, the author of Class Clown, Abnormally Abbey and Killer Blonde. Friday, August 26, 10:00 till 11:30 am or so in front of the Lake Country bookstore! Allan will be autographing copies of his latest novel, CLASS CLOWN, as well as ABNORMALLY ABBEY and KILLER BLONDE. Located in the heart of charming […]
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Class Clown reviews
“Dramatic, eventful and full of twists and turns. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this and the character development was really well done. I liked the adventurous side of it and the smart strong character.” “Abbey is really a great, strong, fun character and carries the story incredibly well. I love her sense of self, her snarkiness, her […]
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Interview with the author
I was interviewed by my publisher, Immortal Works. Here’s a taste: What inspired you to write Abnormally Abbey? After writing several adult thrillers, I wanted to write something my kids could read. I decided to name the main character after my daughter Abbey and use several of her friends’ names as well in the book. […]
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