A Swiss Colony in America
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit an Alpine village in Switzerland, but can't afford the trip to Europe? If so, I have the next best place for you to visit: New Glarus,...
View ArticleNew Mystery/Thriller Novel
If you are a fan of the late great mystery writer, P.D. James, or the late French mystery writer. Georges Simenon or even, John Grisham, have I got a treat for you. My mystery/ thriller, "Dead in the...
View ArticleFree New Mystery/Thriller Excerpt: "Dead in the Water"
In my most recent post of December 20, 2014, I wrote about my soon-to-be published mystery/thriller, "Dead in the Water." Dead in the Water is about the disappearance of a new bride on her honeymoon...
View ArticleDragon 13
I hate to write anything negative on this blog but I encountered the worst experience trying to install and use Nuance's Dragon 13 Naturally Speaking software. It simply does not work and everyone who...
View ArticleDead in the Water
My new suspense thriller, Dead in the Water, is now available on Amazon. I hope you will enjoy reading it. I would appreciate any comments you may have on the the story.
View ArticleDead In The Water--Free on Amazon
For a limited time, beginning tomorrow, March 13, 2015, my suspense/thriller, Dead in the Water, will be free on Amazon. I hope you will enjoy it and review it on Amazon. Thanks.
View ArticleDead in the Water-Still Free
Thanks to all who have downloaded my suspense thriller, Dead in the Water, from Amazon. It will be available for free only through tomorrow, March 15. If you like it, please take a moment to submit a...
View ArticleDead in the Water and Cuba
My new mystery novel, Dead in the Water, is set in part in Miami's Little Havana, particularly in Domino Park. The news today on television featured Domino Park in connection with the announcement of...
View ArticleGoodreads Giveaway
Goodreads Book Giveaway Dead in the Water by AJ Basinski Giveaway ends June 14, 2015. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to Win
View ArticleThe Chinese and the drug called "spice"
Here is an interesting article from today's New York Times that discusses the connection between the Chinese and a very powerful and dangerous new drug that is available in the United States and which...
View ArticleLieutenant Morales Series
A number of you have inquired about the next Lieutenant Morales novel in the series following "Dead in the Water.". I just wanted to alert everyone that I am working on it right now and hope to have...
View ArticleGoodreads Giveaway Ends Today
Today is the last day to enter to win a free copy of my mystery thriller, Dead in the Water, on Goodreads. Only 5 copies are available.
View ArticleFree book: Dead in the Water
My mystery thriller, Dead in the Water, will be free on Amazon for the next three days. If you decide to download the book, I would be extremely grateful if you would please write a...
View ArticleNews Release: Lieutenant Morales is a Success
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reviewers Demand More of Lieutenant Morales, the new Hero of the Mystery Thriller, Dead in the Water PITTSBURGH, PA (July 27, 2015)---Readers of A.J. Basinski’s debut mystery...
View ArticleBeach Essential: Dead in the Water
Please see the attached photograph courtesy of my friend, Dave Wentley, the son of my mentor, Dick Wentley. What a great idea!
View ArticleWhirl Magazine
I just wanted to let everyone know that an article about my book, Dead in the Water, appears in the August 2015 issue of Whirl Magazine. Take a look at page 29 which features and article entitled...
View ArticleDead in the Water hits the Amazon Best Seller Lists!
Mystery FinancialAs of today, my book, Dead in the Water is ranked No. 5 in the Mystery/Suspense/Thriller/Financial category for Kindle books. Please see the above link. Many thanks to all of you who...
View ArticlePraise for "Dead in the Water"
My mystery novel, Dead in the Water, has received some excellent reviews and for those, I could not be more grateful. One of those very recent reviews was particularly kind. In the review, the...
View ArticleA View of Life
Some people say you should live every day like it is your last. I say live life every day like it is your first.
View ArticleFree Book
If you haven't already read my legal mystery, Dead in the Water, you are in luck. For the next three days, from September 18 through September 20, it will be available for free for Kindle on Amazon....
View ArticleNew Book: A Reservation for Murder
A Reservation for Murder A Lieutenant Morales Mystery “Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.”...
View ArticleIs Cancer Avoidable?
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/studies-clash-over-causes-of-cancer/A recent study reported in Nature Magazine and in Scientific American suggests that up to 90% of all types of cancers are...
View ArticleAn Open Letter from One Loser to a Winner
I have tried to avoid politics in this blog, not because I don't have ideas that are political but because I think politics is very private and individual. I try to respect everyone's political views...
View ArticleMore Evdence High Intensity Interval Exercise (HIIT) Works
Still trying to lose weight the old-fashioned way with hours of strenuous exercises in the gym doing exercises that leave you exhausted but.no thinner? Do you cringe every time you watch the...
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