Sharon Kay Penman was Steve’s second favorite historical fiction writer (after James Michener). Her detailed writer’s note at the end of each book is the reason he includes them in each of his novels. Their friendship started in 2003. After her death on January 22, 2021, The New York Times asked Steve for a statement to include in her obituary, which you can read here.
Steve was interviewed earlier this year by Kevin Tumlinson, host of the Wordslinger Podcast. They talk about The Malta Exchange; Steve’s writing and research process; and how Cotton and Cassiopeia have evolved over the years. Check it out here. Steve’s interview starts around the 9:45 minute mark.
On Thursday, November 19, 2020, the Smithsonian Libraries hosted Steve and Elizabeth in a Zoom webinar, “Secret Smithsonian Nooks & Crannies: Uncovering The Lost Order with Steve Berry.” They talked about some of the secret spots at the Smithsonian the public never sees. They also discussed how Steve wove the Castle, the Smithsonian Libraries, and the rich history of this storied institution into The Lost Order. To watch the show, click here.
At the ceremony re-opening the Anuradhapura Archaeology museum in Sri Lanka, United States Ambassador Alaina B. Teplitz quoted Steve as once saying, with regard to historical preservation, “a concerted effort to preserve our heritage is a vital link to our cultural, educational, aesthetic, inspirational and economic legacies of all things that quite make us who we are.” The museum renovation was jointly funded by the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) and the Sri Lanka Central Cultural Fund of the Ministry of Housing, Construction, and Cultural Affairs.
Read more about the ceremony and the ambassador’s speech here.
Steve is constantly asked, “Are there any plans to bring Cotton Malone to the big screen?” Hopefully, it won’t be too much longer. Waterman Entertainment and Riven Rock Projects announced today they have acquired the Cotton Malone series and are developing it as a potential TV series.
Where it will go we don’t know, but we’re one step closer to seeing him come alive on the screen. Click here to read the announcement.
The Bishop’s Pawn was named one of the Best Thrillers of 2018 by The Real Book Spy. There’s some impressive company on that list. Check out the list here.
You asked, and we listened. The Museum of Mysteries is now available as an audiobook. Click here to check it out.
We knew you wanted The Malta Exchange sooner, so here you go. The release date has been moved to March 5, 2019. Follow Cotton Malone as he and Luke Daniels square off against the 900-year-old Knights of Malta, with the election of the next pope hanging in the balance.
Are you a James Bond fan? The 14th Colony is #3 on the list “9 Books About Spies That James Bond Fans Will Love” from Ezvid Wiki. Click here to see the list.
Cassiopeia Vitt takes center stage in this exciting novella from Steve and New York Times bestseller, M.J. Rose. They’ve been friends for years and have long talked about writing a story together. Finally, they made it happen. It’s a fun tale of mystery and mystics, where history and alchemy come face to face. Check it out here.
