August 1, 2018 Eat Local Read Local My special thanks to Erin Fishman of the Cascades Library, part of the Loudon County Public Library, for inviting me to the 3rdAnnual Eat Local Read Local event. It promises to be a family fun day (books, food trucks, musicians, face painting, balloon art, etc.) of discovery celebrating the joy of reading, and showcasing local authors.   From the Loudon County Public Library:   Hello, It’s that time of year again!  You are invited to participate in our Third Annual Eat Local Read Local event at Cascades Library in Loudoun County on Saturday,

20 JUN 2018 I am thrilled that my short story, “RFP/RIP” was selected and will be published in the upcoming Chesapeake Crimes anthology of short stories, which is organized by the Chesapeake Chapter of Sisters in Crime (SinC). The anthology, whose theme is Invitation to Murder, is the ninth short story anthology put out by Sisters in Crime Chesapeake Chapter, and will be published by Wildside Press. The stories selected were just announced:   “RFP/RIP” by Britt Alan “The Dame and Thaddeus Birdwhistle” by Karen Cantwell “The Mysterious Affair at the Escape Room” by Leone Ciporin “Aumakua” by Maddi Davidson

Happy Birthday to my Mom on her St. Patty’s Day B-Day!

Britt Alan’s debut novel of international intrigue, Tiananmen Ascending, The Dragon Proxies [vol. 1]  has been acquired by 2nd City Press for publication in Spring 2016. Tiananmen Ascending The Dragon Proxies [vol. 1] China and Iran partner in a scheme against America in Tiananmen Ascending, a political thriller hinting at the global consequences of increased Chinese aggression.