Category Archives: Writing

What do Writers Share in Common with Artichokes?

Artichokes?  No, I haven’t lost my mind or in desperate need of a vacation.  Artichokes are one of my favorite vegetables.  More than half of the time throughout the year, I have an artichoke with my dinner or a chilled … Continue reading

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Top 5 Questions from my Latest Book Signing & Appearance

Thank you to everyone who braved the rain and came out to my book signing on Saturday in Gilroy, California!  It was great to meet you all! Here are the beautiful hills that surround the city of Gilroy.     … Continue reading

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You Can Join the Growing List of Authors on Amazon Kindle

Amazon Kindle has broken records and expectations last year with whooping sales in the millions.  Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com founder and CEO, stated that millions of avid readers own an Amazon Kindle.  Currently, there are more than 410,000 book titles listed … Continue reading

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Outlining Characters and Summary For a New Novel Project

As a writer, author, and criminologist, I find that I wear a variety of hats throughout my working day.  Writing, editing, promotion, researcher, and expert are just to name a few.  One of my favorite hats is when I’m beginning … Continue reading

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Screenwriting Top Ten Check List

Screenwriting is one of the most fun writing formats you can venture into with your creative voice.  It’s difficult not be enthusiastic when it comes to movies and screenwriting extends that passion.  To put action and dialogue to the ultimate … Continue reading

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Fine Line between Thriller and Horror Genres

I have been told my books are scary and that there is a horror quality to them because of the serial killers.  I never really thought about how thriller and horror genres sometimes blend their boundaries.  Traditionally, when I think … Continue reading

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Some of my Personal Favorite Books with Memorable Canine Characters

My latest release, Silent Partner, has a supporting character that just happens to be a police trained Labrador retriever.  Make no mistake, this story is a cop thriller.  I developed this particular thriller novel where the hero’s partner is a … Continue reading

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