Khaled Talib is a former journalist with local and international exposure. He has worked full time for magazines, and his articles have been published and syndicated to newspapers worldwide, while his short stories have appeared in literary journals and magazines.
Khaled is also the author of The Little Book of Muses, a collection of personal muses for writers and aspiring authors. The author is a member of the Crime Writers Association and the International Thriller Writers Association.
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Hip place serving LA cuisine with farm-fresh southern Californian produce in a rustic-chic dining interior.
Add: 1429 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Beachwood Café
Cute and cozy place serving American eatery tucked beneath the Hollywood sign.
Add: 2695 N Beachwood Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Alcove
Housed in two historic bungalows, this cottage-like cafe serves up large plates of gourmet American classics.
Add: 1929 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Pink Taco
Trendy eatery/bar with a rock ‘n’ roll vibe, serving Mexican fare, including tacos & margaritas (though the place is not mentioned in Gun Kiss, it had inspired the fictional establishment Mama Tacos owned by the protagonist).
Add: 225 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Figaro
A screenwriter and actor rendezvous spot with French antics, sidewalk tables and bistro fare.
Add: 1802 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Resw
Bar Nineteen 12 at The Beverly Hills Hotel
Indoor bar with signature cocktails overlooking the terrace.
Add: 9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Pita Jungle
Mediterranean/Arabic dishes with vegetarian options.
A report from my publisher revealed that Gun Kiss is one of the Top 5 selling ebooks for the month of January 2018. It kinda feels like a pop singer trying to climb the music charts. This was a fun book to write, and thankfully my sentiments are shared by readers. The novel also comes in a paperback version, available at your usual stores.
I received a nice Silver Seal (a 5-Star review) from Readers’ Favorite for Incognito, my Vatican thriller.
I was happy to read that the reviewer felt the darkness in the story. It was an effort I put in not only in dialogue, action but in the way I described scenes, including weather.
I’ve been asked to produce another novel with the same characters. We shall see. I enjoyed writing this story. To be frank, I could’ve continued writing further. The darkness somewhat became an obsession with me but I knew I had to write The End at the right moment.
The book is close to the heart. It is based on personal experiences during my trip to Europe that became materials for the story. If you like snow, this is the book for you.
I saw the paperback version of Gun Kiss on the first day of the new year when the courier guy arrived with a box from the publisher. Here it is. What do you think? By the way, can you hear the birds in the background? That was coincidental, not planned.
The book is available at your usual stores along with the Kindle version, which is still on sale until 7 January. Personally, I’m not too bothered whether I read books on electronic devices or on paper. I’m flexible that way, having been introduced to Kindle by someone. Of course, there was some slight resistance in the initial, but having experienced it first hand, I find that it works for me too. So Kindle or paperback, it’s all the same to me. Naturally, if you are a traditionalist, you want to feel the paper in your hand. But I wonder what the ancient Egyptians would have thought of paperback books against their mud tablets. See my point?
Still, it’s nice to have a paperback version of a book. But having the best of two world’s is much better.
I don’t have any new year resolutions. It’s live and let live for me. Or maybe it’s more like Live and Let Die. I learned a long time ago that you can’t plan things. Even if you tried, things have a way of working out differently, though not everything has to be sulky. And if it does, think positive. I mean, look at how nature deceives you with some fruit that looks so ugly you’re even too scared to come near it. But how sweet the taste when you give it a try.
I’ll continue to do things as I normally do but if there’s room for improvement, sure, why not? Provided I can handle it. If not, c’est la vie. Why force yourself, right?
I hope it’ll be a year of fun instead of the gun. The things you read about these days, it makes you wonder if the world will ever improve. But we all have to do our part right? We got to do the good, even if the bad appears overwhelming. Just don’t change whatever the situation. Stay the course. Try to survive the hurricane at sea. Remind yourself every day in 2018.
I think you know what I’m trying to imply. No need to say more. Good health and good fortune to all.
It’s cover reveal day for my new thriller, GUN KISS. The amazing cover was done by my publisher, Imajin Books. Gun Kiss will be available in print and ebook formats on 1 December.
The novel has been a long time coming, but you can pick up your kindle PRE-ORDER at this universal link. It will be automatically delivered to your device on the release day.
A stolen piece of history, an abducted actress and international intrigue…
When the Deringer pistol that shot Abraham Lincoln is stolen and ends up in the hands of a Russian military general, covert agent Blake Deco is tasked by the FBI to head to the Balkans to recover the historical weapon. Meanwhile, the United States media is abuzz with news of the mysterious disappearance of Hollywood movie star, Goldie St. Helen.
After Blake’s return from overseas, he receives a tip from a Mexican friend that a drug lord, obsessed with the beautiful actress, is holding her captive in Tijuana. With the help of a reluctant army friend, Blake mounts a daring rescue. What he doesn’t expect is to have feelings for Goldie—or that a killer is hunting them.
