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Female Serial Killer Reminds Us that Violence is Nothing New

Even though it sometimes seems that the 24-hour news cycle is fed primarily by grim stories of violence and the ugly side of human nature, we know that such behavior did not start the moment CNN took to the air. … Continue reading

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Guest Author: Scott Bury and Army of Worn Soles

Synopsis: A Canadian is drafted into the Soviet Red Army in 1941, just in time to be thrown against Nazi Germany’s invasion in Operation Barbarossa. Caught in the vise of the Nazi and Communist forces, Maurice Bury concentrates on keeping … Continue reading

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Vigilante Detective Emily Stone is Blog Hopping with Some Awesome Authors

I heard from a very reliable source that Emily Stone is calling in for some serious back up – for the first time ever.  She is going to be blog hopping with some amazing mystery and thriller authors.  It’s ten … Continue reading

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California Woman Reunited with Family a Decade after Alleged Abduction

In recent years, we have seen the 24/7 news cycle consumed with several stories of kidnap victims who are reunited with their families after many months or even years of separation. A decade ago, we all were stunned when Elizabeth … Continue reading

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The Thankfulness of a Writer

I know that many of the readers who follow this blog are fellow writers, and I thank you for your support as we all pursue the craft that we love. With that in mind and in light of the Thanksgiving … Continue reading

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BOOK REVIEW: ‘cognitively experience’ DEAD BURN

A book review from A Secret Writer: DEAD BURN Release date: 23rd April 2013 Published by: Kindle Edition ASIN: B00CICE3YM ‘Dead Burn’, a new novel by Jennifer Chase, is one of those very special books that not long after starting … 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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