Derek and Jamie met at a college party. They both went to Illinois State where Derek studied criminal justice and Jamie was studying to be a nurse. They didn’t meet on duty, but that didn’t mean the stereotype of cops and nurses shacking up didn’t apply. Derek and Jamie were both in their senior year. … Continue reading Frigid Nights Chapter Three
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
I think we set a record yesterday. While Taking Chances is still currently free on Amazon Kindle, yesterday it got 20 downloads! I couldn't believe it. I knew there would be a couple downloads but I wasn't expecting 20! That was awesome and I wanted to thank each of you that downloaded it and tell the … Continue reading Taking Chances Downloads
Derek stood in the doorway, his shoulder against the frame, coffee in his hand. He watched Jamie’s chest rise and fall with each breath as if she were just sleeping peacefully. The bruising on her arms, her left leg in a cast from where her femur shattered, and the stitches on the left side of … Continue reading Frigid Nights Chapter Two
I recently did a search for writing contests. At first, I started looking in just Chicago but all the deadlines had already passed or they required some "reading" fee, which in my opinion, is a scam. Why would I pay you $20 to read a short story and I get nothing in return? Then, I started … Continue reading Writing Contests
Drew Schroeder 