I wrote almost one thousand words today for FN and finished the chapter I'd been working on. They were good, purpose-driven, and story-pushing words. Typically, I'll write 200-500 words in a sitting because some days, it's difficult to come up with meaningful noteworthy stuff. But today, I was able to write 1000 words that seemed … Continue reading On a Tear
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Baseball Season Is Upon Us
I haven't posted since Easter and yes, I agree that's too long without a post. Unfortunately, not much has changed. I have made a little progress with Frigid Nights but nothing too crazy. I finished the next chapter and am working on the one after that. The hardest part about writing is sitting down in … Continue reading Baseball Season Is Upon Us
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter! My dad has a pot roast in the oven and I'm looking forward to taking some with me to work. The lovely scent of the roast already has me salivating. While it's a little cold, it's a pretty nice day to celebrate. I hope that all the first responders that will be having … Continue reading Happy Easter!
Cop Drama
What are your opinions on crime novels and cop drama? I mean, cops is the longest-running reality TV show and Live PD is now getting super popular. Back in the day, you had writers like James Ellroy and Raymond Chandler creating the genre that became Noir - police crime novels that took place in LA … Continue reading Cop Drama
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When a police officer is killed, it isn't just his department or his family or the people that knew him well that truly feel that loss. The community they served along with the entire Thin Blue Line community suffers as well. The nation loses someone who dedicated their career to the safety of others at … Continue reading 10-1



