On the Air (Is this thing on?)

I'm going to be on Donna Seaman's Open Books radio program this Sunday night (8 p.m., Central Standard Time). If you're in the Chicago area, tune in at 88.7 FM. If you're farther afield, you can listen online at www.wluw.org. And if you miss the show but want to hear it later, it will be archived at www.openbooksradio.com.

Donna knows what she's doing, but I'm going to need practice at this whole interviewee thing.

Photos from the Signing

A cold night for Cold Lessons -- about 8 degrees.

Standing-room only. (At least in this part of the store.)















Proof that, if you pay them, they will come.

Freed from the tyranny of the podium.

They do appear to be genuinely interested -- in knowing when it's okay to hit the buffet again.

Bill Ott, a veteran of the mystery scene -- and the author's boss -- gets an inscribed copy.

The author's wife shows her support.

Newcity Offers the 411

The new Newcity ("Lesson Learned") blurbs the reading/signing tomorrow:

Explains McCulloch, "I think 'Cold Lessons' will appeal to people who like dark but darkly funny takes on the detective story and stories that don't necessarily guarantee triumph at the end."

I forgot to add that it will also appeal to everyone who enjoys the act of reading.

Just a Reminder

Book Signing February 15

If you're fortunate enough to live in Chicago, you're cordially invited to my book signing. Actually, you're invited even if you don't live in Chicago, but you'll have to get here on your own nickel.

Thursday, February 15, 2007
5:30-7:30 p.m.
After-Words New and Used Books
23 E. Illinois
312-464-1110

I'll read a chapter -- a short one. And then let's have a drink!