A.B. Patterson's Blog, page 4
February 11, 2022
Cops Writing Crime - 3 more members join The Squad.
Another 3 colleagues (2 American and 1 Australian) join The Squad today, bringing its numbers to 310.
That's 310 cops and ex-cops (and other law enforcement types, plus some PIs) who have taken to writing crime fiction. You won't get more realistic crime tales than those from this Squad!
We have joining us today:
1. John A. Hoda who served with the Philadelphia PD, and has worked as a PI.
2. Jack Roney who served with the Queensland Police in Australia.
3. C.J. Edwards who served with the Indianapolis PD.
Our Squad now consists of:
186 American, 63 British, 17 Australian, 16 Canadian
4 New Zealander, 3 Finnish, 2 Dutch, 2 Swedish
2 French, 2 Irish, 1 Bahamian, 1 Norwegian
1 Italian, 1 Czech, 1 Russian, 1 Hungarian
1 Spaniard, 1 Pakistani, 1 Chinese, 1 Brazilian, 1 Indian
2 "International" (listed as this due to current serving officer requirements)
I'll keep adding more as I come across them, and if you know of any others please feel free to drop me a line.
Check out The Squad:
Also: Cops Writing Crime
And please remember, my list is only for CRIME FICTION - not all the true crime and/or memoir writing by cops and ex-cops that's out there (as good as so much of that is).
Cheers,
ABP
That's 310 cops and ex-cops (and other law enforcement types, plus some PIs) who have taken to writing crime fiction. You won't get more realistic crime tales than those from this Squad!
We have joining us today:
1. John A. Hoda who served with the Philadelphia PD, and has worked as a PI.
2. Jack Roney who served with the Queensland Police in Australia.
3. C.J. Edwards who served with the Indianapolis PD.
Our Squad now consists of:
186 American, 63 British, 17 Australian, 16 Canadian
4 New Zealander, 3 Finnish, 2 Dutch, 2 Swedish
2 French, 2 Irish, 1 Bahamian, 1 Norwegian
1 Italian, 1 Czech, 1 Russian, 1 Hungarian
1 Spaniard, 1 Pakistani, 1 Chinese, 1 Brazilian, 1 Indian
2 "International" (listed as this due to current serving officer requirements)
I'll keep adding more as I come across them, and if you know of any others please feel free to drop me a line.
Check out The Squad:
Also: Cops Writing Crime
And please remember, my list is only for CRIME FICTION - not all the true crime and/or memoir writing by cops and ex-cops that's out there (as good as so much of that is).
Cheers,
ABP
"To Serve, Protect, and Write" - out now in paperback and ebook.
The anthology from Cops Writing Crime has now arrived in paperback (print-on-demand).
Ebook and POD on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/dp/B09RQJL1PT/ref=sr_1...
Also seen on Barnes & Noble and Book Depository.
Other platforms to follow.
So, 15 crime stories from members of The Squad of Cops Writing Crime - 9 from the USA, 4 from the UK, 1 from Canada, and 1 from Australia:
Christopher Allen (USA)
Thonie Hevron (USA)
Michael O'Keefe (USA)
Barry Lees (UK)
P.J. Bodnar (USA)
Desmond P. Ryan (Canada)
Pearson O'Meara (USA)
Ryan Sayles (USA)
Keith Wright (UK)
T.K. Thorne (USA)
James Ellson (UK)
Mark Atley (USA)
Lisa Cutts (UK)
A.B. Patterson (Australia)
Frank Zafiro (USA)
This is a unique volume, and oozes police realism.
I hope you enjoy.
Cheers,
ABP
Ebook and POD on Amazon:
www.amazon.com/dp/B09RQJL1PT/ref=sr_1...
Also seen on Barnes & Noble and Book Depository.
Other platforms to follow.
So, 15 crime stories from members of The Squad of Cops Writing Crime - 9 from the USA, 4 from the UK, 1 from Canada, and 1 from Australia:
Christopher Allen (USA)
Thonie Hevron (USA)
Michael O'Keefe (USA)
Barry Lees (UK)
P.J. Bodnar (USA)
Desmond P. Ryan (Canada)
Pearson O'Meara (USA)
Ryan Sayles (USA)
Keith Wright (UK)
T.K. Thorne (USA)
James Ellson (UK)
Mark Atley (USA)
Lisa Cutts (UK)
A.B. Patterson (Australia)
Frank Zafiro (USA)
This is a unique volume, and oozes police realism.
I hope you enjoy.
Cheers,
ABP
December 22, 2021
The Cops Writing Crime anthology is imminent!
It is almost here!!!
To Serve, Protect, and Write - the first volume of Cops Writing Crime Fiction - is imminent.
Yes, the manuscript for this first-of-its-kind anthology is with the typesetters, and it's all systems go for publication.
I'm hoping the ebook and POD version will be available just after the Xmas weekend.
Front and back covers are attached.
Stay tuned for updates.
Cheers,
ABP
To Serve, Protect, and Write - the first volume of Cops Writing Crime Fiction - is imminent.
Yes, the manuscript for this first-of-its-kind anthology is with the typesetters, and it's all systems go for publication.
I'm hoping the ebook and POD version will be available just after the Xmas weekend.
Front and back covers are attached.
Stay tuned for updates.
Cheers,
ABP
October 30, 2021
Cops Writing Crime - 4 more members
Another 4 colleagues (1 British and 3 American) join The Squad today, bringing its numbers to 307.
That's 307 cops and ex-cops (and other law enforcement types, plus some PIs) who have taken to writing crime fiction. You won't get more realistic crime tales than those from this Squad!
We have joining us today:
1. F.E. Birch served with the London Metropolitan Police.
2. Charlotte Williamson served with the Cobb County Sheriff's Office in Georgia.
3. Kenneth R. Lewis served with The Rogue River PD in Oregon.
4. Trent Allen Ruble served with the Huntingdon PD in Tennessee.
Our Squad now consists of:
184 American, 63 British, 16 Australian, 16 Canadian
4 New Zealander, 3 Finnish, 2 Dutch, 2 Swedish
2 French, 2 Irish, 1 Bahamian, 1 Norwegian
1 Italian, 1 Czech, 1 Russian, 1 Hungarian
1 Spaniard, 1 Pakistani, 1 Chinese, 1 Brazilian, 1 Indian
2 "International" (listed as this due to current serving officer requirements)
I'll keep adding more as I come across them, and if you know of any others please feel free to drop me a line.
Check out The Squad:
Also: Cops Writing Crime
And please remember, my list is only for CRIME FICTION - not all the true crime and/or memoir writing by cops and ex-cops that's out there (as good as so much of that is).
Cheers,
ABP
That's 307 cops and ex-cops (and other law enforcement types, plus some PIs) who have taken to writing crime fiction. You won't get more realistic crime tales than those from this Squad!
We have joining us today:
1. F.E. Birch served with the London Metropolitan Police.
2. Charlotte Williamson served with the Cobb County Sheriff's Office in Georgia.
3. Kenneth R. Lewis served with The Rogue River PD in Oregon.
4. Trent Allen Ruble served with the Huntingdon PD in Tennessee.
Our Squad now consists of:
184 American, 63 British, 16 Australian, 16 Canadian
4 New Zealander, 3 Finnish, 2 Dutch, 2 Swedish
2 French, 2 Irish, 1 Bahamian, 1 Norwegian
1 Italian, 1 Czech, 1 Russian, 1 Hungarian
1 Spaniard, 1 Pakistani, 1 Chinese, 1 Brazilian, 1 Indian
2 "International" (listed as this due to current serving officer requirements)
I'll keep adding more as I come across them, and if you know of any others please feel free to drop me a line.
Check out The Squad:
Also: Cops Writing Crime
And please remember, my list is only for CRIME FICTION - not all the true crime and/or memoir writing by cops and ex-cops that's out there (as good as so much of that is).
Cheers,
ABP
October 22, 2021
The Cops Writing Crime anthology approaches!
"To Serve, Protect, and Write: Cops Writing Crime Fiction"
(Volume 1)
It's been a long project for various reasons, but the moment of launch is approaching. The anthology manuscript is undergoing final touches before heading for printing and ebook conversion.
The collection has 15 crime stories from members of the Cops Writing Crime squad, and here's the table of contents in order:
“All Good Things Must Begin” Christopher Allen (USA)
“Johnny Walker” Thonie Hevron (USA)
“I Remember Who I Am” Mike O’Keefe (USA)
“Dublin to Liverpool” Barry Lees (UK)
“His First” P.J. Bodnar (USA)
“Cold Comfort” Desmond P. Ryan (Canada)
“The Ladysmith” Pearson O’Meara (USA)
“Riot in the Mental Institution” Ryan Sayles (USA)
“The Snug” Keith Wright (UK)
“The Old Lady” T.K. Thorne (USA)
“The Translator” James Ellson (UK)
“The Carpenter’s Son” Mark Atley (USA)
“Waiting” Lisa Cutts (UK)
“Rights and Wrongs” A.B. Patterson (Australia)
“The Last Cop” Frank Zafiro (USA)
So, 15 crime writers who have worked those mean streets in real life, across 15 law enforcement agencies in 4 different countries.
Tomorrow, I'll being giving a preview of the stunning cover image from the brilliant design talent of J.T. Lindroos.
Cheers,
ABP
(Volume 1)
It's been a long project for various reasons, but the moment of launch is approaching. The anthology manuscript is undergoing final touches before heading for printing and ebook conversion.
The collection has 15 crime stories from members of the Cops Writing Crime squad, and here's the table of contents in order:
“All Good Things Must Begin” Christopher Allen (USA)
“Johnny Walker” Thonie Hevron (USA)
“I Remember Who I Am” Mike O’Keefe (USA)
“Dublin to Liverpool” Barry Lees (UK)
“His First” P.J. Bodnar (USA)
“Cold Comfort” Desmond P. Ryan (Canada)
“The Ladysmith” Pearson O’Meara (USA)
“Riot in the Mental Institution” Ryan Sayles (USA)
“The Snug” Keith Wright (UK)
“The Old Lady” T.K. Thorne (USA)
“The Translator” James Ellson (UK)
“The Carpenter’s Son” Mark Atley (USA)
“Waiting” Lisa Cutts (UK)
“Rights and Wrongs” A.B. Patterson (Australia)
“The Last Cop” Frank Zafiro (USA)
So, 15 crime writers who have worked those mean streets in real life, across 15 law enforcement agencies in 4 different countries.
Tomorrow, I'll being giving a preview of the stunning cover image from the brilliant design talent of J.T. Lindroos.
Cheers,
ABP
October 5, 2021
Cops Writing Crime - 8 new members of The Squad!
Another 8 colleagues (2 British, 5 American, and 1 Australian) join The Squad today, bringing its numbers to 303.
That's 303 cops and ex-cops (and other law enforcement types, plus some PIs) who have taken to writing crime fiction. You won't get more realistic crime tales than those from this Squad!
We have joining us today:
1. Stephen Bentley - served with both the Lancashire and Hampshire police in the UK, before becoming a criminal law barrister.
2. Phil Copsey - served with the Victoria Police in Australia.
3. William DeNisi - served with the Fountain Valley PD in California.
4. Mitchell Grobeson - served with the LAPD.
5. M.P. Wright - worked as a PI in the UK, so he join that small band of ex-PIs writing crime fiction.
6. James Viner - served with the Detroit PD.
7. D. Clayton Mayes - served with the Downey PD in California.
8. James A. Forrest - served with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office in Florida.
Our Squad now consists of:
181 American, 62 British, 16 Australian, 16 Canadian
4 New Zealander, 3 Finnish, 2 Dutch, 2 Swedish
2 French, 2 Irish, 1 Bahamian, 1 Norwegian
1 Italian, 1 Czech, 1 Russian, 1 Hungarian
1 Spaniard, 1 Pakistani, 1 Chinese, 1 Brazilian, 1 Indian
2 "International" (listed as this due to current serving officer requirements)
I'll keep adding more as I come across them, and if you know of any others please feel free to drop me a line.
Check out The Squad:
Also: Cops Writing Crime
And please remember, my list is only for CRIME FICTION - not all the true crime and/or memoir writing by cops and ex-cops that's out there (as good as so much of that is).
Cheers,
ABP
That's 303 cops and ex-cops (and other law enforcement types, plus some PIs) who have taken to writing crime fiction. You won't get more realistic crime tales than those from this Squad!
We have joining us today:
1. Stephen Bentley - served with both the Lancashire and Hampshire police in the UK, before becoming a criminal law barrister.
2. Phil Copsey - served with the Victoria Police in Australia.
3. William DeNisi - served with the Fountain Valley PD in California.
4. Mitchell Grobeson - served with the LAPD.
5. M.P. Wright - worked as a PI in the UK, so he join that small band of ex-PIs writing crime fiction.
6. James Viner - served with the Detroit PD.
7. D. Clayton Mayes - served with the Downey PD in California.
8. James A. Forrest - served with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office in Florida.
Our Squad now consists of:
181 American, 62 British, 16 Australian, 16 Canadian
4 New Zealander, 3 Finnish, 2 Dutch, 2 Swedish
2 French, 2 Irish, 1 Bahamian, 1 Norwegian
1 Italian, 1 Czech, 1 Russian, 1 Hungarian
1 Spaniard, 1 Pakistani, 1 Chinese, 1 Brazilian, 1 Indian
2 "International" (listed as this due to current serving officer requirements)
I'll keep adding more as I come across them, and if you know of any others please feel free to drop me a line.
Check out The Squad:
Also: Cops Writing Crime
And please remember, my list is only for CRIME FICTION - not all the true crime and/or memoir writing by cops and ex-cops that's out there (as good as so much of that is).
Cheers,
ABP
August 26, 2021
Audiobook for Harry Kenmare, PI
The BIG news this week is that my audiobook project for Harry Kenmare, PI - At Your Service has finally gone live.
The project has been on for a few months and it's been a great learning experience, and a blast to hear Harry as an audiobook.
The narration was done by Declan Nicholls and he has done a great job of being the voice of Harry - hope he's not too scarred by walking in Harry's shoes, so to speak! Thank you, Declan.
Declan is a voice professional and can be found at:
https://www.declanvoiceover.com
And the whole project was made possible by the facilitation of Publicious, my regular publishing facilitator. As always, Andy McDermott and his team have been excellent to work with. Thank you, Andy and Publicious.
Publicious can be found at:
https://www.publicious.com.au
The audio book will become available on multiple platforms over the next few weeks. But if you like Audible, it's here today:
https://www.audible.com.au/search?key...
Along with the 4 medals in the Golbal Ebook Awards last week, August has been a big month for Harry Kenmare, PI!
Cheers,
ABP
The project has been on for a few months and it's been a great learning experience, and a blast to hear Harry as an audiobook.
The narration was done by Declan Nicholls and he has done a great job of being the voice of Harry - hope he's not too scarred by walking in Harry's shoes, so to speak! Thank you, Declan.
Declan is a voice professional and can be found at:
https://www.declanvoiceover.com
And the whole project was made possible by the facilitation of Publicious, my regular publishing facilitator. As always, Andy McDermott and his team have been excellent to work with. Thank you, Andy and Publicious.
Publicious can be found at:
https://www.publicious.com.au
The audio book will become available on multiple platforms over the next few weeks. But if you like Audible, it's here today:
https://www.audible.com.au/search?key...
Along with the 4 medals in the Golbal Ebook Awards last week, August has been a big month for Harry Kenmare, PI!
Cheers,
ABP
May 7, 2021
Cops Writing Crime - 6 new members
Another 6 colleagues - all American - join The Squad today, bringing its numbers to 295.
That's 295 cops and ex-cops (and other law enforcement types, plus some PIs) who have taken to writing crime fiction. You won't get more realistic crime tales than those from this Squad!
We have joining us today:
1. James Harper Walker - served as a police officer with the Huron Road PD in Ohio (and other Ohio police agencies).
2. George Galjan (deceased 2017) - served as a police officer with the Cleveland PD.
3. Joe DeCicco - served as a police officer with the NYPD.
4. Shiloh (Danni) Eldridge - served as an officer with the LA County Sheriff's Department.
5. Barry Mason - served as a police officer with the Cobb County PD in Georgia.
6. C.M. Russell - served as a police officer with the Chicago PD.
Our Squad now consists of:
176 American, 60 British, 15 Australian, 16 Canadian
4 New Zealander, 3 Finnish, 2 Dutch, 2 Swedish
2 French, 2 Irish, 1 Bahamian, 1 Norwegian
1 Italian, 1 Czech, 1 Russian, 1 Hungarian
1 Spaniard, 1 Pakistani, 1 Chinese, 1 Brazilian, 1 Indian
2 "International" (listed as this due to current serving officer requirements)
I'll keep adding more as I come across them, and if you know of any others please feel free to drop me a line.
Check out The Squad:
Also: Cops Writing Crime
And please remember, my list is only for CRIME FICTION - not all the true crime and/or memoir writing by cops and ex-cops that's out there (as good as so much of that is).
Cheers,
ABP
That's 295 cops and ex-cops (and other law enforcement types, plus some PIs) who have taken to writing crime fiction. You won't get more realistic crime tales than those from this Squad!
We have joining us today:
1. James Harper Walker - served as a police officer with the Huron Road PD in Ohio (and other Ohio police agencies).
2. George Galjan (deceased 2017) - served as a police officer with the Cleveland PD.
3. Joe DeCicco - served as a police officer with the NYPD.
4. Shiloh (Danni) Eldridge - served as an officer with the LA County Sheriff's Department.
5. Barry Mason - served as a police officer with the Cobb County PD in Georgia.
6. C.M. Russell - served as a police officer with the Chicago PD.
Our Squad now consists of:
176 American, 60 British, 15 Australian, 16 Canadian
4 New Zealander, 3 Finnish, 2 Dutch, 2 Swedish
2 French, 2 Irish, 1 Bahamian, 1 Norwegian
1 Italian, 1 Czech, 1 Russian, 1 Hungarian
1 Spaniard, 1 Pakistani, 1 Chinese, 1 Brazilian, 1 Indian
2 "International" (listed as this due to current serving officer requirements)
I'll keep adding more as I come across them, and if you know of any others please feel free to drop me a line.
Check out The Squad:
Also: Cops Writing Crime
And please remember, my list is only for CRIME FICTION - not all the true crime and/or memoir writing by cops and ex-cops that's out there (as good as so much of that is).
Cheers,
ABP
April 23, 2021
Cops Writing Crime - 11 new members
Another 11 colleagues - 9 American, 1 Canadian, and 1 British - join The Squad today, bringing its numbers to 289.
That's 289 cops and ex-cops (and other law enforcement types, plus some PIs) who have taken to writing crime fiction. You won't get more realistic crime tales than those from this Squad!
We have joining us today:
1. Pearson O'Meara - served as a police officer in the US Deep South.
2. Thonie Hevron - served as related law enforcement personnel in California for 35 years.
3. Jim Doherty - served as a police officer and other law enforcement roles in several US agencies.
4. Tony Schumacher - served with the Liverpool Police in the UK.
5. Danny R. Smith - served with the LA County Sheriff's Office.
6. John C. Smith - served with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
7. Marc Cameron - served with the US Marshal's Service.
8. John Barry - served as a police officer with the NYPD.
9. Dave Case - served as a police officer with the Chicago PD.
10. Ron De Laby (deceased) - served as a police officer with the Riverside PD in California.
11. Jim Silvania - served as a police officer with the Columbus PD in Ohio.
Our Squad now consists of:
170 American, 60 British, 15 Australian, 16 Canadian
4 New Zealander, 3 Finnish, 2 Dutch, 2 Swedish
2 French, 2 Irish, 1 Bahamian, 1 Norwegian
1 Italian, 1 Czech, 1 Russian, 1 Hungarian
1 Spaniard, 1 Pakistani, 1 Chinese, 1 Brazilian, 1 Indian
2 "International" (listed as this due to current serving officer requirements)
I'll keep adding more as I come across them, and if you know of any others please feel free to drop me a line.
Check out The Squad:
Also: Cops Writing Crime
And please remember, my list is only for CRIME FICTION - not all the true crime and/or memoir writing by cops and ex-cops that's out there (as good as so much of that is).
Cheers,
ABP
That's 289 cops and ex-cops (and other law enforcement types, plus some PIs) who have taken to writing crime fiction. You won't get more realistic crime tales than those from this Squad!
We have joining us today:
1. Pearson O'Meara - served as a police officer in the US Deep South.
2. Thonie Hevron - served as related law enforcement personnel in California for 35 years.
3. Jim Doherty - served as a police officer and other law enforcement roles in several US agencies.
4. Tony Schumacher - served with the Liverpool Police in the UK.
5. Danny R. Smith - served with the LA County Sheriff's Office.
6. John C. Smith - served with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
7. Marc Cameron - served with the US Marshal's Service.
8. John Barry - served as a police officer with the NYPD.
9. Dave Case - served as a police officer with the Chicago PD.
10. Ron De Laby (deceased) - served as a police officer with the Riverside PD in California.
11. Jim Silvania - served as a police officer with the Columbus PD in Ohio.
Our Squad now consists of:
170 American, 60 British, 15 Australian, 16 Canadian
4 New Zealander, 3 Finnish, 2 Dutch, 2 Swedish
2 French, 2 Irish, 1 Bahamian, 1 Norwegian
1 Italian, 1 Czech, 1 Russian, 1 Hungarian
1 Spaniard, 1 Pakistani, 1 Chinese, 1 Brazilian, 1 Indian
2 "International" (listed as this due to current serving officer requirements)
I'll keep adding more as I come across them, and if you know of any others please feel free to drop me a line.
Check out The Squad:
Also: Cops Writing Crime
And please remember, my list is only for CRIME FICTION - not all the true crime and/or memoir writing by cops and ex-cops that's out there (as good as so much of that is).
Cheers,
ABP
March 9, 2021
Cops Writing Crime - 3 new members
Another 3 colleagues - all American - join The Squad today, bringing its numbers to 278.
That's 278 cops and ex-cops (and other law enforcement types, plus some PIs) who have taken to writing crime fiction. You won't get more realistic crime tales than those from this Squad!
We have joining us today:
1. T.K. Thorne - served with the Birmingham PD in Alabama.
2. Peter M. Wright - served with the Redlands PD in California.
3. Kim Thomas - served with the Las Vegas Metro PD.
Our Squad now consists of:
161 American, 59 British, 15 Australian, 15 Canadian
4 New Zealander, 3 Finnish, 2 Dutch, 2 Swedish
2 French, 2 Irish, 1 Bahamian, 1 Norwegian
1 Italian, 1 Czech, 1 Russian, 1 Hungarian
1 Spaniard, 1 Pakistani, 1 Chinese, 1 Brazilian, 1 Indian
2 "International" (listed as this due to current serving officer requirements)
I'll keep adding more as I come across them, and if you know of any others please feel free to drop me a line.
Check out The Squad:
Also: Cops Writing Crime
And please remember, my list is only for CRIME FICTION - not all the true crime and/or memoir writing by cops and ex-cops that's out there (as good as so much of that is).
Cheers,
ABP
That's 278 cops and ex-cops (and other law enforcement types, plus some PIs) who have taken to writing crime fiction. You won't get more realistic crime tales than those from this Squad!
We have joining us today:
1. T.K. Thorne - served with the Birmingham PD in Alabama.
2. Peter M. Wright - served with the Redlands PD in California.
3. Kim Thomas - served with the Las Vegas Metro PD.
Our Squad now consists of:
161 American, 59 British, 15 Australian, 15 Canadian
4 New Zealander, 3 Finnish, 2 Dutch, 2 Swedish
2 French, 2 Irish, 1 Bahamian, 1 Norwegian
1 Italian, 1 Czech, 1 Russian, 1 Hungarian
1 Spaniard, 1 Pakistani, 1 Chinese, 1 Brazilian, 1 Indian
2 "International" (listed as this due to current serving officer requirements)
I'll keep adding more as I come across them, and if you know of any others please feel free to drop me a line.
Check out The Squad:
Also: Cops Writing Crime
And please remember, my list is only for CRIME FICTION - not all the true crime and/or memoir writing by cops and ex-cops that's out there (as good as so much of that is).
Cheers,
ABP
