How Ten Bestselling Authors Introduce Their Protagonists in First-Person Narratives
John was featured on The Editorial Department Article entitled “How Ten Bestselling Authors Introduce Their Protagonists in First-Person Narratives” One option is direct self-introduction, where the narrator introduces himself by name to readers as Herman Melville does in Moby Dick. Our own John Cunningham used this approach to good effect in the first book of
The Caribbean Castaways Interview
The Caribbean Castaways podcasts interviews John on his latest release, The Last Raft. Listen here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d9ff321
The Last Raft is a best of September pick on frolic
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On Genre Jumping: An Interview
How long was The Last Raft collecting dust in your writing barn, and what made you go back to it? I wrote The Last Raft before I ever dreamed-up Buck Reilly. I had gone to Cuba in the Summer of 2001 just a few months before 9/11 to research the story. I was able to get a license
eBook Sale $0.99-$4.99
Tough times call for drastic measures, like working from home, and sheltering in place due to the pandemic. To help you endure that, I have cut the price of the 8-book Buck Reilly series so you can escape to Key West, St. Barths, St. John, St. Thomas, Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, Jamaica, Guatemala,
Signing 2/7 at Key West Island Bookstore
If you’re in Key West Friday, February 7 stop by Key West Island Bookstore between 6:00-8:00 pm for a book signing and a taste of Papa’s Pilar rum.
LITTLE TOWN BLUES at the Key West Film Festival
A short film written and directed by John will be the Key West Film Festival on November 11. ABOUT Relocated against his will to Key West and given a new identity as a clerk at a late night chicken stand, Jules, a former New York mobster, reinvents himself.
The 28th Annual Meeting of the Minds 2019
If you’re heading to MOTM 2019 in Key West this week, John will be signing WHITE NIGHT at the Mini-Mart on: 10/31: 9:00 – 12:00, 3:00 – 5:00 11/1: 12:00 – 3:00, 5:00 – 7:00 11/2: 9:00 – 12:00
Mystery Fest KEY WEST
Key West is no stranger to mystery and suspense. Consider the nickname “Bone Island,” bestowed upon Key West by Spanish settlers in reference to the Calusa Indian tradition of leaving the remains of their enemies on the beaches of the island. Creepy, right? How about the legend of Count von Cosel, the radiology tech whose
Writing Out Cancer
I lost my father to cancer. He was stubborn and wouldn’t get screened until it was way too late, even though he knew he had a problem. It’s not uncommon as most of us prefer the unknown to bad news. I’m hoping this will inspire you to not fall into that trap. I have also spent
Florida/Coastal/Caribbean Novels Sale
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Now on iTunes: Hanging out at Le Select – Single by Keith Sykes
Hanging out at Le Select by Keith Sykes and co-written by me is now available on iTunes.
SILVER GOODBYE SIGNING: 8th Annual Dante’s Pool Party
John will be at Dante’s 8th Annual Pool Party signing SILVER GOODBYE There’s a great musical lineup once again Papa’s Pilar Rum will be on hand for tastings and drink specials brought to you by Hemingway Rum Co. This years entertainment features Dave McKenney & Friends with performances by Jerry Diaz, Danny Rosado, Donald James,
SILVER GOODBYE: Signing at Key West Island Bookstore on 11/2
Save the date for a SILVER GOODBYE event sponsored by Papas Pilar: Date: Friday, November 2 Time: 5:30-7:30 PM Location: Key West Island Bookstore Address: 513 Fleming Street, Key West Head on over to the bookstore 1/2 a block away from the MOTM street festival when it’s done. RSVP on Facebook.
Kirkus Reviews on SILVER GOODBYE
“A fresh, snappy, and exhilarating adventure with a recurring hero.”–Kirkus Reviews As a hurricane rages, a treasure hunter searches Key West for a cache of drug money tied to his father in this seventh installment of a series. Though it’s been nearly a decade since his parents’ deaths, Buck Reilly is just now going through
Linda’s Book Obsession on SILVER GOODBYE
John H. Cunningham, Author of “Silver Goodbye” has written an amazingly face paced action adventure, filled with intense, captivating, intriguing and page turning information. The Genres for this novel are Adventure, Mystery, Suspense, and Fiction. The timeline for this story is around Hurricane Irma and takes place in Key West. This goes to the past
MW Ladies Who Lit on Silver Goodbye
*Review This was an absolute blast to read. Fast-paced, lots of exciting action, Hurricane Irma, and a treasure hunt. What more could you want for an end-of-summer read? Technically, this is book 7 in the Buck Reilly series. This being my introduction to author Cunningham and this series, I read it as a stand-alone and
BuffettNews.com on SILVER GOODBYE, a Buck Reilly Adventure
Readers of the Buck Reilly Adventure Series have a new novel to pack for end of summer trips with the release of SILVER GOODBYE. John H. Cunningham’s seventh novel in the acclaimed series finds Buck living comfortably at the La Concha Hotel in Key West and staying out of trouble for once in his life. However, there’s
My interview on the Rude Girl Show on WEOW-FM
John spoke with Rude Girl on WEOW-FM about FREE FALL TO BLACK and the annual Mystery Fest Key West Festival.
Great Thoughts: Word on the Street
From the book blog GREAT THOUGHTS. Word on the Street 4/28/17 Two wonderful books published on 4/25: Iris Johansen’s No Easy Target and John H. Cunningham’s Free Fall to Black. Love the hot Buck Reilly in Cunningham’s books! I’m in love with Mary Kay Andrews’ cookbook with comes out on Tuesday. How can anyone not love
MAROON RISING is FREE on Amazon Kindle
You can download MAROON RISING for free right now for a limited time on Amazon. Timeframe: April 28-May 2 Click here to download on Amazon.
Book Signing: Key West Island Books, May 12
John will host a signing for FREE FALL TO BLACK at Key West Island Books (513 Fleming St, Key West) on Friday, May 12 from 5-7 PM.
Listen: “Long View off a Short Pier” by Dave McKenney and John H. Cunningham
A little Caribbean Country… John’s latest collaboration is with Dave McKenney on “Long View off a Short Pier.” Check out Dave’s new CD Back in Time.
Listen: Rum Punch By Thom Shepherd and John H. Cunningham
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Listen: The Ballad of Buck Reilly by Matt Hoggat and John H. Cunningham
Listen to “The Ballad of Buck Reilly” release by Mailboat Records recording artist, Matt Hoggatt. Before becoming a national songwriting awards winner, viral YouTube subject, bourbon street performer and the focus of a Jimmy Buffett song, he was an Army soldier and a police detective from the Gulf Coast town of Gautier, Mississippi. Sound good
Kirkus Review of Maroon Rising
In the latest installment of Cunningham’s (Second Chance Gold, 2014, etc.) adventure series, Buck Reilly dodges bullets and faces off against kidnappers while searching for Jamaican treasure. Buck lost a bid for a Port Royal salvage site in Jamaica, but his ex–business partner, Jack Dodson, won it. Jack’s subsequent search for treasure there, hidden centuries
Author John H. Cunningham stops by Conversations Live
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes John on #ConversationsLIVE to discuss his literary journey, the success of his character Buck Reilly and his book MAROON RISING. Listen to it here.
PW Review of Red Right Return
Cunningham’s winning debut, a modern-day thriller with a Key West hero, will make readers welcome the prospect of additional Buck Reilly adventures. Reilly has come down in the world since the failure of e-Antiquity, his Internet auction site; instead of gracing the cover of the Wall Street Journal, he now struggles to run his new