Hugh's Blog
The Noble Experiment?
That's apparently what some folks called Prohibition, that (allegedly) dry time in the 1920s when America went without legal hooch. That period is the inspiration […]
Perfect pup for a mystery writer
Shana and I recently welcomed a new family member. Daisy May is a Plott Hound, which makes her the perfect companion for a mystery writer […]
BoucherCon 2023, see you soon
I’ve met a lot of great writers and editors online, but in-person meetups are still relatively rarefor me. A full-time job keeps me tethered to […]
Researching the Truth
In writing “Fadeaway Joe,” I researched the history of racial segregation in Virginia. My maincharacter, Joe Pendergast, is 64 years old. He was 10 years […]
A Dedication
Welcome to my blog. One day, I might give it a fancy name. Suggestions are welcome. But forthe moment – after a fever of creativity […]
Fadeaway Joe: Coming out in August
New novel by Hugh Lessig coming out August 22nd on Penguin Random House Books. Perfect for fans of S. A. Cosby and Allen Eskens, Joe […]