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  1. June 15: Michael to be interviewd by Fran Lewis for her Book Talk podcast.

  2. June 18 (2:30 p.m): Michael will appear with Rabbi Zoe Klein at a Book Talk and will discuss John B. Peoples. You can RSVP here: RSVP.

  3. December 27: Michael will be interviewed by Sarah Meckler on her Golden State Media Podcast (time TBD).

  4. May 26: Michael was interviewed by Marilyn Ball for her Speaking of Travel podcast. Will post here when the podcast goes live.

  5. May 14: It was standing room only at the Los Angeles book launch event at Village Well Books & Coffee. Meredith Louria was an outstanding moderator. Go the Blog page of this website for a picture of the event. 

  6. May 1: Literary Titan presented Michael Cowan with the Literary Titan Book Award. for John B. Peoples. That followed Literary Titan having given John B. Peoples a 5-star Gold review. The review describes the novel as "... a character study that feels persuasive, human and deeply affecting." Click here for the full review.

  7. April 29: Michael's article "6 Thrillers That Sit with Discomfort and Ethical Ambiguities" featured in Debbi Mack's Crime Cafe at click here.

  8. April 28: JBP featured in Fresh Fiction with a "Conversation in Character" where Michael pretends he is John Peoples. Click here. This was great fun to do!

  9. April 28: JBP featured in Michelle Bowles' What Is that Book About. Click here to see it. 

  10. April 23. Paul Semel's interview with Michael published. Click here to read it.

  11. April 21. This is/was the official release day! You can now order softcover, hardcover, and e-book versions of John B. Peoples ("JBP") via Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other booksellers. Use the "Order" button below.

  12. April 21. Writer's Digest published Michael's article "Writing Slow-Burn Suspense in a Fast-Content World: How Writers Can Build Momentum Without Relying on Shock. Click here to read it.

  13. April 20: Criminal Element published Michael's article "Crafting Suspense and Great Danger Through a Character’s Restraint, Hesitation or Silence – Or Through Action/Spectacle" [click here to see it]. Also on April 20, Criminal Element featured JBP as a New Read. Previously, Criminal Element featured an excerpt from JBP.  Click here to see it.

  14. April 19, Hasty Book List published Ashley Hasty's interview with Michael. Click here to see it.

  15. April 13: JBP was featured on Karen's Killer Book Bench. Click here to see it.

  16. April 2: Michael was interviewed by Mary Jackson for the "Cover to Cover on Brushwood Media" podcast. We will update this page to let you know when you can check out the interview. 

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