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November 17, 2022
Melton's Mettle
You are invited to view the launch of Melton's Mettle on the Reedsy website and to upvote to show your support.
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October 18, 2022
Melton's Mettle: an excerpt
An excerpt from the exciting new novel “Melton’s Mettle:
“You are a police officer, shot in the line of duty. Bullet lodged near the spine between lumbar vertebra T-11 and T-12. Currently, there’s swelling, pressure on the spinal cord, may affect the functional use of the lower extremities.”
There was silence in the room for a moment. Down the hall, a phone rang.
Melton's Mettle“What are you saying? Does this mean I can’t walk?”
“You are a police officer, shot in the line of duty. Bullet lodged near the spine between lumbar vertebra T-11 and T-12. Currently, there’s swelling, pressure on the spinal cord, may affect the functional use of the lower extremities.”
There was silence in the room for a moment. Down the hall, a phone rang.
Melton's Mettle“What are you saying? Does this mean I can’t walk?”
October 10, 2022
Melton's Mettle
Now available in paperback and Kindle.
We are pleased to announce release of a new mystery thriller novel Melton's Mettle. Tough cop Melton is shot investigating arson. Now disabled and wheelchair bound, the city defeats his job loss lawsuit. Melton becomes a PI and pursues shooter to a surprising end.
Melton's MettleMelton's Mettle#mystery, #disabled hero.
We are pleased to announce release of a new mystery thriller novel Melton's Mettle. Tough cop Melton is shot investigating arson. Now disabled and wheelchair bound, the city defeats his job loss lawsuit. Melton becomes a PI and pursues shooter to a surprising end.
Melton's MettleMelton's Mettle#mystery, #disabled hero.
September 16, 2022
Melton's Mettle
New novel release - Melton’s Mettle
In an era where police conduct has come under close scrutiny, it is easy to over-look the many challenges faced by the officers on the front line who must make split second decisions in the course of protecting citizens from the predatory conduct of criminals. Melton’s Mettle introduces police detective Daniel Melton who pays dearly incurring a disabling injury yet demonstrates the mettle to search for his shooter and try to stop the plague of arsons terrorizing the city.
The city recognizes Melton with an Award of Valor yet refuses to reinstate the disabled detective and defeats his job loss lawsuit. Melton hangs a shingle as a private investigator, pursuing the investigation into finding his shooter. Fires and dead bodies mount. Melton finds a key clue drawing him to a vacant hotel building and into a mega-explosion.
Will disabled detective Melton survive the explosion and confront the shooter? Why has the city’s investigation failed to make headway? Who is really behind the string of arsons and deaths? Does Melton have the mettle to succeed where others have failed to stop the plague of violence terrorizing the city?
Now available in E-book. Paperback coming soon. Link:
Melton's Mettle: A Novel - Kindle edition by Hubbartt, William S. . Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com;William S. Hubbartt
In an era where police conduct has come under close scrutiny, it is easy to over-look the many challenges faced by the officers on the front line who must make split second decisions in the course of protecting citizens from the predatory conduct of criminals. Melton’s Mettle introduces police detective Daniel Melton who pays dearly incurring a disabling injury yet demonstrates the mettle to search for his shooter and try to stop the plague of arsons terrorizing the city.
The city recognizes Melton with an Award of Valor yet refuses to reinstate the disabled detective and defeats his job loss lawsuit. Melton hangs a shingle as a private investigator, pursuing the investigation into finding his shooter. Fires and dead bodies mount. Melton finds a key clue drawing him to a vacant hotel building and into a mega-explosion.
Will disabled detective Melton survive the explosion and confront the shooter? Why has the city’s investigation failed to make headway? Who is really behind the string of arsons and deaths? Does Melton have the mettle to succeed where others have failed to stop the plague of violence terrorizing the city?
Now available in E-book. Paperback coming soon. Link:
Melton's Mettle: A Novel - Kindle edition by Hubbartt, William S. . Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com;William S. Hubbartt
August 2, 2022
A Favor Returned
Read “A Favor Returned,” a short story by author William S. Hubbartt excerpted from the western novel Against Overwhelming Odds appearing in Frontier Tales Magazine, issue #155, August, 2022, the premier on-line magazine of western stories.
Highlights:
Teamster Clint Carrigan is delivering goods through territory controlled by Jicarrilla Apaches. There he encounters a Puebloan maiden who fears for her life. But during a deadly battle, the maiden disappears. Will they ever cross paths again?
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http://frontiertales.com/2022/08Aug/f...
Highlights:
Teamster Clint Carrigan is delivering goods through territory controlled by Jicarrilla Apaches. There he encounters a Puebloan maiden who fears for her life. But during a deadly battle, the maiden disappears. Will they ever cross paths again?
Read-Vote-Tell a Friend. It’s Free. Link follows.
http://frontiertales.com/2022/08Aug/f...
May 17, 2022
"Help Wanted. Really?"
We are pleased to announce that Author-Consultant William S. Hubbartt has placed a short story entitled “Help Wanted. Really?,” in the May, 2022 issue of After Dinner Conversation Magazine. Hubbartt’s fictional short story examines a contemporary issue: Algorithms judge our resumes, so why not Bot the Bot? Hubbartt’s story is one of seven short stories covered in this philosophy – ethics monthly magazine. Single issue edition is available on Kindle on the May 10, 2022 publication date. Link follows:
Amazon.com: After Dinner Conversation Magazine (May, 2022): Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine eBook : Hudson, Neil James, Perry, Harrison V., Collings, Robert, McGinnis, Holly, Hubbartt, William S., Worrell, Peri Dwyer, Pennington, J. Grace: Kindle Store;
If AI- artificial intelligence issues are of interest to you, we've placed another an article entitled "Meet Brielle Bot.*Will your new (AI-bot) recruiter be fair?" significant issues are examined in a recent article in HRDirector Magazine; link follows.
https://www.thehrdirector.com/feature...
Amazon.com: After Dinner Conversation Magazine (May, 2022): Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine eBook : Hudson, Neil James, Perry, Harrison V., Collings, Robert, McGinnis, Holly, Hubbartt, William S., Worrell, Peri Dwyer, Pennington, J. Grace: Kindle Store;
If AI- artificial intelligence issues are of interest to you, we've placed another an article entitled "Meet Brielle Bot.*Will your new (AI-bot) recruiter be fair?" significant issues are examined in a recent article in HRDirector Magazine; link follows.
https://www.thehrdirector.com/feature...
April 14, 2022
Against Overwhelming Odds
New Release!
“Against Overwhelming Odds” is the second saga of the Clint Carrigan Adventures. Clint is a daring and resourceful teamster who works the freight wagons along the Santa Fe Trail in the 1840s. Clint encounters attacks upon his men and wagons, theft of horses and merchandise, kidnap of new wife Maria, harassment and incarceration by dishonest soldiers.
Can Clint prevail against overwhelming odds to build a successful freight business in an area with fierce competitors vying for work? Will Clint and his freighters survive the depredations of renegade warrior tribes? Can he protect new wife Maria from the vengeance of spurned suitor’s family? Subjected to arrest by dishonest soldiers, how will Clint win his freedom?
In E-book, Paperback coming soon.
“Against Overwhelming Odds” is the second saga of the Clint Carrigan Adventures. Clint is a daring and resourceful teamster who works the freight wagons along the Santa Fe Trail in the 1840s. Clint encounters attacks upon his men and wagons, theft of horses and merchandise, kidnap of new wife Maria, harassment and incarceration by dishonest soldiers.
Can Clint prevail against overwhelming odds to build a successful freight business in an area with fierce competitors vying for work? Will Clint and his freighters survive the depredations of renegade warrior tribes? Can he protect new wife Maria from the vengeance of spurned suitor’s family? Subjected to arrest by dishonest soldiers, how will Clint win his freedom?
In E-book, Paperback coming soon.
February 24, 2022
Drawing a Line - Check the book, blog or podcast.
6 Tips to Make Your Case When Presenting a Sexual Harassment Complaint. Blog # 72. 2-21-2022. – Drawing a Line (wordpress.com);
Drawing a Line: A look inside the corporate response to sexual harassment is the latest blog posting on author Hubbartt’s Drawing a Line blog. The blog offers insights and information for individuals concerned about sexual and other forms of harassment occurring on the job.
The blogs also appear on the Drawing a Line Podcast on Spotify and other leading podcast sites.
Drawing a Line – A look inside the corporate response to sexual harassment examines this sensitive issue in an action filled mystery novel.
Drawing a Line: A look inside the corporate response to sexual harassment is the latest blog posting on author Hubbartt’s Drawing a Line blog. The blog offers insights and information for individuals concerned about sexual and other forms of harassment occurring on the job.
The blogs also appear on the Drawing a Line Podcast on Spotify and other leading podcast sites.
Drawing a Line – A look inside the corporate response to sexual harassment examines this sensitive issue in an action filled mystery novel.
October 7, 2021
Drawing a Line Blog survey results
The Drawing a Line blog thanks all individuals for their comments in reply to the Blog #50 survey “Have you observed sexual harassment?” Posted 3-31-21, this blog has continued to generate interest and comments even after the poll was closed on 5-30-21.
Of the comments received on Facebook, 30% of commenters (M&F) offered comments about observed sexual harassment; 22% (F&M) identified that they had experienced sexual harassment. The harassment victims revealed a high degree of emotion about their experiences. 13% of commenters (M) joked about the subject of sexual harassment (ie: when was sexual harassment day?) An additional 22% of commenters (M) made remarks that could be characterized as “anti-victim,” (ie: “…another lousy victim blog…”).
Readers are encouraged to treat others as you would like to be treated. Further, you are invited to consider the effects of such unwanted pervasive sexual or other joking/comments, propositions, demands, pornographic visual displays, or physical contact upon your child, sibling, spouse, or significant other, as well as co-workers.
Workplaces in which employees are treated with respect are more productive and profitable. According to the EEOC Select Task Force on the Study of Harassment in the Workplace, there is a compelling business case for stopping and preventing harassment. Workplace harassment affects all workers, and its true cost includes decreased productivity, increased turnover, and reputational harm. All of this is a drag on performance – and the bottom-line.
Managers of working environments that condone or allow harassing conduct, slurs, vulgarity, joking relating to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or genetics expose the employer to incidents of discrimination that can result in complaints and costly liabilities.
Follow the Drawing a Line blog for insights and information for individuals concerned about sexual and other forms of harassment occurring on the job.
Blog # 50 Have you observed sexual harassment? A Poll revised 3-31-21 – Drawing a Line (wordpress.com)
Of the comments received on Facebook, 30% of commenters (M&F) offered comments about observed sexual harassment; 22% (F&M) identified that they had experienced sexual harassment. The harassment victims revealed a high degree of emotion about their experiences. 13% of commenters (M) joked about the subject of sexual harassment (ie: when was sexual harassment day?) An additional 22% of commenters (M) made remarks that could be characterized as “anti-victim,” (ie: “…another lousy victim blog…”).
Readers are encouraged to treat others as you would like to be treated. Further, you are invited to consider the effects of such unwanted pervasive sexual or other joking/comments, propositions, demands, pornographic visual displays, or physical contact upon your child, sibling, spouse, or significant other, as well as co-workers.
Workplaces in which employees are treated with respect are more productive and profitable. According to the EEOC Select Task Force on the Study of Harassment in the Workplace, there is a compelling business case for stopping and preventing harassment. Workplace harassment affects all workers, and its true cost includes decreased productivity, increased turnover, and reputational harm. All of this is a drag on performance – and the bottom-line.
Managers of working environments that condone or allow harassing conduct, slurs, vulgarity, joking relating to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, or genetics expose the employer to incidents of discrimination that can result in complaints and costly liabilities.
Follow the Drawing a Line blog for insights and information for individuals concerned about sexual and other forms of harassment occurring on the job.
Blog # 50 Have you observed sexual harassment? A Poll revised 3-31-21 – Drawing a Line (wordpress.com)
August 18, 2021
What were you thinking?
Remember your wild and crazy days? Take a look at “What were you thinking?” a modern western short story by author William S. Hubbartt published in Pigeon Review, a literary and art journal.
“So, what did you do this time?”
“I smiled, with that innocent subtle shrug, my mind evaluating the alternatives, weighing one response over another. My thoughts came a bit slower when I had a hangover….”
Link blow.
What Were You Thinking? (pigeonreview.com)
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www.pigeonreview.com/post/what-were-y...
“So, what did you do this time?”
“I smiled, with that innocent subtle shrug, my mind evaluating the alternatives, weighing one response over another. My thoughts came a bit slower when I had a hangover….”
Link blow.
What Were You Thinking? (pigeonreview.com)
https//
www.pigeonreview.com/post/what-were-y...
