Author Archives: erincmcrae

Max Perkins: Man of Genius

Posted on June 18, 2016 by erincmcrae

Yesterday I cut out of work early to go see Genius, the movie about Max Perkins, the editor who shepherded the works of Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Tom Wolfe into the world. I’d been looking forward to this movie, not just for … Continue reading →

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Deleted Scene: Starling Prologue

Posted on April 20, 2016 by erincmcrae

The prologue for Starling that never made it into the final book. Originally published in our October 2015 newsletter.  When J. Alex Cook graduates from high school in Paragon, Indiana he has almost $5,000 in savings, a shitty Dodge Neon, middling … Continue reading →

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Free Read: Love in Los Angeles Bonus Scene – The Writers’ Strike

Posted on April 13, 2016 by erincmcrae

Victor doesn’t understand Paul’s choices Originally published in our September 2015 newsletter “How many days have you been on my couch now?” Victor asks, without looking up from the script he’s in the process of destroying — actually destroying — … Continue reading →

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Free Read: Twelfth Night Bonus Scene

Posted on April 7, 2016 by erincmcrae

Michael is late, and objects to the lack of beard. Originally published in our August 2015 newsletter Michael’s late. John suspects that has less to do with train issues and more with Michael having not quite adjusted back to city … Continue reading →

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A Love in Los Angeles Free Read: Re the SCOTUS Marriage Decision

Posted on March 30, 2016 by erincmcrae

The SCOTUS marriage equality decision Paul needs not to do stupid things. Originally published in our July 2015 newsletter Paul groans when his phone rings, conscious but not really awake.  He rolls right to grope for it, but hits Alex’s face … Continue reading →

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Where I get away with writing about Mark Strong’s hands by talking about A View from the Bridge

Posted on February 17, 2016 by erincmcrae

I was in New York City this past weekend, with Ben, because it’s our annual tradition to pick the coldest weekend of the year to go tromping around a city in the Northeast surrounded on all sides by water. (The … Continue reading →

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Free Read: Alex Learns to Rock Climb

Posted on February 3, 2016 by erincmcrae

Liam can never take him anywhere. Originally published in our June 2015 newsletter Alex hates network parties.  Everyone has to pretend they’re like some sort of reward, but they’re really just another dumb — and time consuming — marketing thing … Continue reading →

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Free Read: Alex and Gemma in L.A.

Posted on January 27, 2016 by erincmcrae

Originally published in our May 2015 newsletter. To stay up to date with Avian30 news and bonus content, sign up for our newsletter here! Takes place before the beginning of Starling (Love in Los Angeles Book 1) Over many emails and … Continue reading →

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Now announcing Free Reads!

Posted on January 23, 2016 by erincmcrae

If you for some reason have been poking around the site recently, you may have have noticed that we’ve updated our books pages. Our newest addition is a Free Reads section, which you can get to from the ‘Books and … Continue reading →

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Unlikable Advent Day 11: Ki Brightly

Posted on December 22, 2015 by erincmcrae

Ava Pajari I don’t really like people, except Rolly. He’s been my best friend forever. And okay, maybe his jackass brothers. They’re all right. And Tom and Meaghan are okay. Sometimes. But, yeah, I don’t like people. If I’m around … Continue reading →

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