Writing
Selected work by Nicholas Litchfield published in newspapers, literary journals, and websites.
Selected Short Stories
- “Paris Pickpockets.” Washington Square Review, Vol. 2, No. 3, Summer 2024, pp. 81-88.
- “Superstars of Today.” The MacGuffin, Vol. XXXIX, No. 3, Spring 2024, pp. 79-87.
- “Ruinous Acting.” Pennsylvania Literary Journal, Vol. XV, No. 2, Summer 2023
- “Old Tennis.” BULL, Jun 14, 2021.
- “Pickup on County Route 15.” Shotgun Honey, Jan 7, 2013.
- “Bloody Driving Gloves.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Issue 9, Mar 1, 2012.
Selected Interviews
- “A Conversation with Robert Garner McBrearty.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 63, Sep 2025.
- “A Conversation with Jerry Levy.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 59, Sep 2024.
- “A Conversation with Adam Berlin.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 59, Sep 2024.
- “A Conversation with Jim Daniels.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 57, Mar 2024.
- “Iliad on the Strip: PW Talks with Don Winslow.” Publishers Weekly. Feb 09, 2024. Note: A version of this article appeared in the Feb 12, 2024 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: “Iliad on the Strip.”
- “A Conversation with Robert Wexelblatt.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 53, Mar 2023.
- “A Conversation with Mary Donaldson-Evans.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 52, Dec 2022.
- “A Conversation with Mark Jacobs.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 51, Sep 2022. Note: This article was reprinted by Peace Corps Worldwide as “A Conversation with Novelist Mark Jacobs (Paraguay)” on September 19, 2022.
- “The Woodcutter: A Conversation with Sheldon Russell.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 41, Mar 2020.
- “A Conversation with Timothy J. Lockhart.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 38, Jun 2019.
- “A Conversation with Matthew P. Mayo.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 36, Dec 2018.
- “Return of the Railroad Bull: A Conversation with Sheldon Russell.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 33, Mar 2018.
- “A Conversation with Dietrich Kalteis.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 32, Dec 2017.
- “A Conversation with James R. Benn.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 28, Dec 2016.
- “A Conversation with Robert Garner McBrearty.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 24, Dec 2015.
- “A Conversation with Scott Dominic Carpenter.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 20, Dec 2014.
- “A Conversation with Sheldon Russell.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 18, Jun 2014.
- “A Conversation with Jay Parini.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 18, Jun 2014.
- “A Conversation with Matthew P. Mayo.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 15, Dec 2013.
- “A Conversation with Abby Frucht.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 14, Jun 2013.
- “Spurs, Stetsons and Stagecoaches: James Reasoner on Writing Westerns.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 13, Mar 2013.
- “A Conversation with Michael C. Keith.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 13, Mar 2013.
- “A Conversation with James Reasoner.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 12, Dec 2012.
- “A Conversation with Franz Wisner.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 11, Sep 2012.
- “A Conversation with Randal S. Brandt.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 10, Jun 2012.
- “A Conversation with Augustine Funnell.” Lowestoft Chronicle, Vol. 7, Sep 2011.
Selected Articles and Book Reviews
- “Roadside Night by Erwin S. Nistler & Gerry P. Broderick: a taut, character-driven page-turner – book review –.” Blackpool Gazette, Burnley Express, Lancashire Post, Lancaster Guardian, Sheffield Star, Wigan Today, and Yorkshire Evening Post. September 2, 2025.
- “The Squeeze/ —And the Girl Screamed by Gil Brewer: nail-biting, tightly woven suspense novel – book review –.” Blackpool Gazette, Burnley Express, Lancashire Post, Lancaster Guardian, Sheffield Star, Wigan Today, and Yorkshire Evening Post. August 5, 2025.
- “The Face of Evil by John McPartland: Full of tension, violent fistfights, and a dose of dry humour – book review –.” Blackpool Gazette, Burnley Express, Lancashire Post, Lancaster Guardian, Sheffield Star, Wigan Today, and Yorkshire Evening Post. July 21, 2025.
- “Book Review: The Problem You Have by Robert Garner McBrearty.” Colorado Review. July 17, 2025.
- “Book Review: Silent Light by Mark Jacobs.” Colorado Review. October 6, 2024.
- “Norfolk writer’s latest novel an engaging dive into politics, sex scandal.” The Virginian-Pilot and The Daily Press. May 2, 2021.
- “Book Review: Hsi-wei Tales by Robert Wexelblatt.” Colorado Review. October 7, 2020.
- “Book Review: A Forgotten Evil by Sheldon Russell.” Colorado Review. January 30, 2020.
- “Book Review: When I Can’t Sleep by Robert Garner McBrearty.” Colorado Review. November 19, 2020.
- “Book Review: Stories in the Key of Me by Michael C. Keith.” Colorado Review. July 11, 2019.
- “Madball – Fredric Brown By Nicholas Litchfield: Enjoyable Screwball Story That Is Full of Dark and Devious Humour – Book Review.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancashire Post; Lancaster Guardian; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), June 26, 2019.
- “Book Review: To the Bones by Valerie Nieman.” Colorado Review. June 4, 2019.
- “The Man Who Got Away With It and The Three Widows by Bernice Carey – Book Review.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancashire Post; Lancaster Guardian; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), May 20, 2019.
- “Book Review: Smoke City by Keith Rosson.” Colorado Review. May 1, 2019.
- “The Hoods Take Over by Ovid Demaris – Book Review: Highly Engrossing, Briskly Paced, and with Colourful and Convincing Characters.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancashire Post; Lancaster Guardian; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), April 29, 2019.
- “Pirates by Timothy J. Lockhart – Book Review: It’s Anyone’s Guess Who Will Make It Alive out of Lockhart’s Gruesome, Exhilarating Adventure.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancashire Post; Lancaster Guardian; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), April 23, 2019.
- “Book Review: Adiós to My Parents by Héctor Aguilar Camín, Translated by Chandler Thompson.” Colorado Review. April 19, 2019.
- “No Law Against Angels, Doll for a Big House, and Chorine Makes a Killing by Carter Brown – Book Review: Heavy on Action and Playful Repartee, and Chock-full of Trigger-happy Gangsters and ‘well-stacked’ Dames.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); Peterborough Telegraph; The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), April 16, 2019.
- “The Made-Up Man by Joseph Scapellato – Book Review: Surprising and Innovative and unlike Any Other Novel You Have Seen before.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancashire Post; Lancaster Guardian; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), March 4, 2019.
- “Lead With Your Left and The Best That Ever Did It by Ed Lacy – Book Review: A Riveting, Stimulating Novel, with a Particularly Engaging, Likeable Protagonist.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancashire Post; Lancaster Guardian; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), February 11, 2019.
- “End of the Line by Bert and Dolores Hitchens – Book Review.” Lancashire Post, December 4, 2018.
- “The Action Man and Terror Tournament by Jay Flynn – Book Review.” Lancashire Post, Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), November 27, 2018.
- “So Many Doors by Oakley Hall – Book Review: An Unforgettable Story of Spurned Love, Flawed Passion and Pride, Caustic Obsession, and Distrust and Despair.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), November 22, 2018.
- “The Outfit: Outlawed! by Matthew P. Mayo – Book Review: Fun and Fiercely Entertaining.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), November 13, 2018.
- “The Red Scarf and A Killer Is Loose by Gil Brewer – Book Review: Full of Frantic Characters, Anguished Prose, and Impending Terror.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), October 31, 2018.
- “The Count of 9 by Erle Stanley Gardner – Book Review: Intricately Plotted and Continually Entertaining.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), October 22, 2018.
- “Cape Diamond by Ron Corbett – Book Review: Dark, Gory, and Cinematic, with a Constant Ominous Tone.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), October 22, 2018.
- “Book Review: Let Us Now Speak of Extinction by Michael C. Keith.” Colorado Review. September 24, 2018.
- “Book Review: Mademoiselle Bambù by Pierre Mac Orlan.” Colorado Review. September 20, 2018.
- “Solemn Graves by James R. Benn – Book Review.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), September 19, 2018.
- “Poughkeepsie Shuffle by Dietrich Kalteis – Book Review.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), September 10, 2018.
- “French Exit by Patrick DeWitt – Book Review.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), August 28, 2018.
- “You’ll Get Yours by William Ard – Book Review.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), August 22, 2018.
- “Book Review: Sleeping Dragons: Stories by Magela Baudoin.” Colorado Review. July 30, 2018.
- “Hostage for a Hood and The Merriweather File by Lionel White – Book Review.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), July 24, 2018.
- “Book Review: Fugitive from the Grave by Edward Marston.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), June 26, 2018.
- “Book Review: No Harp for My Angel, Booty for a Babe, and Eve, It’s Extortion by Carter Brown.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), May 30, 2018.
- “Book Review: Timberline by Matthew P. Mayo.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), May 2, 2018.
- “Book Review: Petites Suites by Robert Wexelblatt.” Colorado Review. April 12, 2018.
- “Book Review: The Broken Angel and Backfire and Other Stories by Floyd Mahannah.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), March 27, 2018.
- “Book Review: Flight to Darkness and 77 Rue Paradis by Gil Brewer.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), March 21, 2018.
- “Book Review: The Men from the Boys by Ed Lacy.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), February 27, 2018.
- “Book Review: The Body Looks Familiar and The Late Mrs. Five by Richard Wormser.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), February 6, 2018.
- “Book Review – Island of Point Nemo by Jean-Marie Blas de Robles, translated by Hannah Chute.” Colorado Review, 19 Dec. 2017.
- “Book Review: The Bridge Troll Murders by Sheldon Russell.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancashire Post; Lancaster Guardian; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), December 18, 2017.
- “Book Review: Never Say No to a Killer by Clifton Adams.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancashire Post; Lancaster Guardian; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), November 28, 2017.
- “Book Review: The Desperado and A Noose for the Desperado by Clifton Adams.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), November 20, 2017.
- “Book Review: Day In, Day Out by Héctor Aguilar Camín.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), November 6, 2017.
- “Book Review: Zero Avenue by Dietrich Kalteis.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), October 2, 2017.
- “Book Review: The Devouring by James R. Benn.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), September 27, 2017.
- “Book Review: Eve and More Deadly Than the Male by James Hadley Chase.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), September 4, 2017
“Book Review: The Pyx by John Buell.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancashire Post; Lancaster Guardian; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), September 1, 2017.
“Book Review: The Last Notch by Arnold Hano.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer). August 21, 2017.
- “Book review: Virgin cay and a night out by basil Heatter.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), 26 July 2017.
- “Behind the mask: An anthology of heroic proportions.” Colorado Review, 17 July 2017.
- “Book review: Smith by Timothy J. Lockhart.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), 20 June 2017.
- “Book review: The affair of lady Westcott’s lost ruby and the case of the unseen assassin by Gary Lovisi.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), 23 May 2017.
- “Book review: Stranded by Matthew P. Mayo.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), 16 May 2017.
- “Book review: Mrs. Jeffries rights a wrong by Emily Brightwell.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), 4 May 2017.
- “Book review: The delight of being ordinary by Roland Merullo.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), 24 Apr. 2017.
- “Book review: My Italian bulldozer by Alexander McCall Smith.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), 4 Apr. 2017.
- “Book Review – The Phantom of Thomas Hardy by Floyd Skloot.” Colorado Review, 3 Apr. 2017.
- “Book review: Saratoga payback by Stephen Dobyns.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), 28 Mar. 2017.
- “Book review: Celine by Peter Heller.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), 14 Mar. 2017.
- “Book review: Date with the executioner by Edward Marston.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancaster Guardian; Lancashire Post; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), 3 Mar. 2017.
- “Book review: Big lonesome by Joseph Scapellato.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancashire Post; Lancaster Guardian; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), 1 Mar. 2017.
- “Fragments of a mirror: Selected essays by Knud Sønderby, translated by Michael Goldman.” Colorado Review, 27 Feb. 2017.
- “Book review: Angel’s flight by Lou Cameron.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancashire Post; Lancaster Guardian; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), 27 Feb. 2017.
- “Book Review – A Garden Fed by Lightning by Marshall Moore.” Colorado Review, 20 Feb. 2017.
- “Book review: North of forsaken by Matthew P. Mayo.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancashire Post; Lancaster Guardian; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), 15 Feb. 2017.
- “Book review: The Bertie project by Alexander McCall Smith.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancashire Post; Lancaster Guardian; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), 9 Feb. 2017.
- “Book review: World, chase me down by Andrew Hilleman.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancashire Post; Lancaster Guardian; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), 6 Feb. 2017.
- “Book Review – Massive, Cleansing Fire by Dave Housley.” Colorado Review, 9 Jan. 2017.
- “Book review: Death and the naked lady and the lady and the cheetah by John Flagg.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancashire Post; Lancaster Guardian; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), 4 Jan. 2017.
- “Book review: The knife slipped by Erle Stanley Gardner.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancashire Post; Lancaster Guardian; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), 9 Dec. 2016.
- “Book Review: Sinner Man by Lawrence Block.” Blackpool Gazette; Burnley Express; Chorley Guardian; The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times; Fleetwood Weekly News; Garstang Courier; Lancashire Post; Lancaster Guardian; Leigh Observer; Leyland Guardian; Longridge & Ribble Valley News and Advertiser; Lytham St. Annes Express; Pendle Today (Nelson Leader; Colne Times; Barnoldswick and Early Times); The St. Helens Reporter; The Visitor (Morcambe); and Wigan Today (Wigan Post; Wigan Observer), December 1, 2016.
- “Book Review – Children of the Country by Abigail R. Shaffer.” Colorado Review, 2 Nov. 2016.
