Category Archives: Writing

Five Human Face Genes Identified

Look around a crowded room at various people and study the shapes of their faces.  Some people have long or oval shapes faces, while others have rounder or heart-shaped faces.  After you study people for a while, it seems that … Continue reading

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Characters That Make a Lasting Impression

Everyone has their favorite leading characters from movies and books.  I know that I seem to gravitate towards strong, no-nonsense, kick butt female leads like Sarah Connor in the Terminator trilogy.  These characters make you cheer when they overcome their … Continue reading

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Can you Take the Heat with EMILY STONE? New Thriller Trailer: DEAD BURN

DEAD BURN An Emily Stone Novel Everyone Sins…   But are you willing to pay for yours? SYNOPSIS: Terrified California residents face the shocking dilemma of yet another serial killer roaming freely in their neighborhoods.  However, this time it is an … Continue reading

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Catch up with the Indies and Walk a Crime Scene on BOOK & CRIME TALK

I have just wrapped another blog talk radio show on BOOK & CRIME TALK this week.  I love chatting with interesting people, whether it is a bestselling author or a cold case detective, I learn something new with every show. … Continue reading

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Write in the Moment and Take That Fantastic First Plunge

Not long ago, I discovered a new term “mindfulness” to apply to my everyday life.  It basically means what it implies.  On one level it means paying attention to details of what’s going on around you at any given time, … Continue reading

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VENTURE GALLERIES Awarded DEAD BURN Best Cover Design for a Crime Novel

What a wonderful way to begin my week with an award for my upcoming novel DEAD BURN!  It will be the fourth EMILY STONE THRILLER.  I was taken back by the honor of the cover award and I’m very humbled … Continue reading

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Art of Interrogation

A sweating suspect under the scrutiny of an overzealous cop is what comes to mind during an interrogation at a police station.  There are actually many other ways to get a suspect to spill the beans and to read their … Continue reading

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