Posts by Christopher Null
Interview with The Mystery Review Crew
This was a fun interview that even had me rethinking what I knew about myself at times. Thanks the The Mystery Review Crew for asking some cool questions about “the process.”
Read MoreA Visit to the (Real) Cul-de-sac
Hey friends! I’m about to hop a plane back to California and plan to pay a visit to the place that started it all, my real-life cul-de-sac in Marin County, north of San Francisco. I almost forgot I wrote a little more about it for Tule Publishing’s blog a few months ago. If you’re curious…
Read MoreIntroducing the Author: Renee Humphrey
Renee Humphrey has been a friend of mine for years, and I have actually known her over the course of almost all of the points on the career path she outlines in the first question below. Hell, I’ve even read her dad’s book of short stories. Renee’s first novel, Summer Fruit, just hit stores, and it…
Read MoreIntroducing the Author: Kris Bock
Kris Bock has her hand in a lot of writing pots — not just thrillers, but also romance and children’s books, which are published under two different pen names. And that’s not including the writing partnerships she’s undertaken with her brother (a well-known screenwriter). Kris has a lot going on, but she took time out…
Read MoreHalf Mast Now Available on Audible
You’ve got the ebook. You’ve got the paperback. You’ve got the hardcover. The superfecta is finally complete with Half Mast on the Audible audiobook platform! I’d love to introduce you to the narrator… but the book is part of Amazon’s new service which offers a range of computer-generated voices to narrate books. There are about 20…
Read MoreIntroducing the Author: John Dingle
Next up in the Introducing the Author series is a friend and colleague, John Dingle, whose new book Karma Never Sleeps is already making waves. Who are you, and what do you write about? I’m R. John Dingle. I go by my middle name as I was named after my father, Robert, and apparently after…
Read MoreIntroducing the Author: Melissa Westemeier
My next featured author is Melissa Westemeier, who writes a wide range of books from her Wisconsin home base. Her new book is part of a cheeky, humorous detective series whose main character is a retired nun. Ready to meet her? Who are you, and what do you write about? I’m an educator and nature…
Read MoreI Love It When People “Get It”
The Cul-de-sac is not a neat and tidy thriller, and genre fans may be frustrated by the ambiguity lingering not just in the last act but also in the characters themselves. But not everyone is complaining. Today, Readers’ Corner (on Instagram @readerslovebook) dropped one of the most insightful reviews of the book I’ve read to…
Read MoreIntroducing the Author: Melinda Di Lorenzo
If you’re reading the blog today, I’m excited to welcome you to a new feature on the site, which I hope will introduce you to a range of new writers who work in the thriller and mystery space like me. This won’t be your typical “tell me about your new book” interview series but rather…
Read MoreThe Cul-de-sac Audiobook Hits on June 10, 2025
Finally I have an answer to everyone who’s been asking! The audiobook for The Cul-de-sac arrives on June 10, 2025, with Perry Daniels and Heather Nichols narrating. I’ve heard their sample chapters and they’re both absolutely amazing. Can’t wait to hear the rest of the book. Get your links on here! Plenty more to come… Tantor…
Read MoreMy Interview with Nan Reinhardt
Want to delve into my brain a bit? And get a chance to win an autographed copy of The Cul-de-sac? Check out this interview with my Tule Publishing colleague Nan Reinhardt, available on her blog!
Read MoreThe Cul-de-sac… About That Ending
So, if you’ve read the book by now you probably have one of two opinions about the ending: You love it or you hate it. I intentionally left some (but very little) ambiguity on the final page, as I wanted readers to think a little about it — and leave them with the poetic image…
Read MoreThe Cul-de-sac Release Day Has Arrived
Tired of hearing me yammer about this novel? Now you can pick up your own copy and see what all the fuss is about. Thank you for your support and considering the book! I promise it’s really good.
Read MoreThe Official Cul-de-sac Playlist
My editors at Tule thought it would be fun for writers to create a playlist of music inspired by and evocative of their books — and guess what, they’re right! Creating this Spotify collection was lots of fun — and it was tough to cut this down to just 12 songs. So, whether you’ve finished…
Read MoreThe Cul-de-sac Included as One of the Most Anticipated Thrillers of 2025
A huge shout-out to Sara at @saras_mystery_bookclub for adding The Cul-de-sac in her list of 18 most anticipated upcoming thrillers for 2025. I can’t wait to read all of these — and I can’t wait for you to read #5! Please follow her on Instagram!
Read MoreAuthor Copies of The Cul-de-sac Have Arrived
It’s always exciting day to open a big box of fresh books with your name on them! If you’ve requested a print review copy, I’ll work on getting these mailed out in the next few days. Thank you for your patience and support!
Read MoreWin 1 of 100 Free Copies of The Cul-de-sac at Goodreads
We’re just over a month away from release day for The Cul-de-sac, and Goodreads has 100 copies up for grabs! Sign up now to win a freebie! Sign up to win one at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219047261-the-cul-de-sac
Read MoreWelcome to the New Site!
Chrisnull.com has at long last been revamped to showcase my latest (and upcoming) work, reviews, and other updates. I look forward to interacting with you here and on social media — all of which you’ll find listed at the bottom of the page. Cheers!
Read MoreHalf Mast – Now in Hardcover
Why not? Half Mast is now available with a tough hardcover binding that will stand the test of time, children, and toothy dogs. More big publishing news on the way soon, so stay tuned!
Read MoreHalf Mast Giveaway – Get It Free!
While you’re waiting for THE CUL-DE-SAC to drop, check out my first novel (and spiritual prequel), HALF MAST. 100 Kindle copies are up for grabs at GoodReads — check it out here!
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