Books
Little River, At What Cost, Bury the Past, Black Label, Dead Drop, Devil Within, Face of Greed
Book Series
Detective Penley Series, Setective Nathan Parker Series, Detective Emily Hunter Series
Genre
Thriller
Topics
Craft, Subject Expertise
Public Speaking Details
I've presented sessions on character development, establishing a relationship with a bookseller, critiquing that important first page, and intro to the short story. I've also spoken on the ins and outs of prison, parole, and probation for writers.
Biography
James L’Etoile uses his twenty-nine years behind bars as an influence in his award-winning novels, short stories, and screenplays. He is a former associate warden in a maximum-security prison, a hostage negotiator, and director of California’s state parole system. His novels have been shortlisted or awarded the Lefty, Anthony, Silver Falchion, and the Public Safety Writers Award. Face of Greed is his most recent novel. Look for Served Cold and River of Lies, coming in 2024. You can find out more at www.jamesletoile.com
