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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 evolving serial killer anomaly that relentlessly searches for, hunts down, and ingeniously traps his victims before unleashing his fiery rage. Always two steps ahead of the cops and fire investigators, the killer hones in on the next sinful target, leavi...

Behind the Scenes: New Horror Film HIDE or SEEK with Director Andy Palmer

I have an extra special treat today for those of you who enjoy movies, especially horror films. I’ve made it no secret on this blog that I love the horror genre, and it holds a distinct place in my own writing projects.

I’ve had the opportunity to meet a talented writer, producer, editor, and director by the name of Andy Palmer. Take a moment to remember that name, because I think moviegoers and the movie-making industry will be seeing a lot more from him in the near future. I was able to chat...

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.

Catch up:

Walking the Crime Scene – Cold Case Detective Jospeh Giacalone

This show discusses the ins and outs of crime scenes, working cold cases, and how to make sense of crime today with retired NYPD detective and cold case expert Joseph Giacalone.

Joseph L. Giacalone is a ret...

Social Media Plays Critical Role in Guilty Verdicts Handed Down in Ohio Rape Case

Photo: Keith Srakocic — AP

A criminal trial in a small town in Ohio that received international attention thanks to social media reached a moment of some closure over the weekend. Judge Thomas Lipps found two high school football heroes guilty of rape. One boy, seventeen-year-old Trent Mays, is facing a minimum of two years of time in juvenile detention but may remain incarcerated until he is twenty-one. His cohort, sixteen-year-old Ma’lik Richmond, will be spending a year behind bars but also...

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, but on a much deeper level it brings your conscious awareness to a “moment-by-moment” basis. It’s where you pay attention to what’s happening right now, but in a non-judgmental way and allowing things to be what they are to you.

Writing is demanding, but an absolutely fulfilling p...

Do You Know the Name of the Most Prolific Serial Killer in British History?

I came upon an article recently about the serial killer who holds the sad record of murdering the most people in Great Britain. While your thoughts may automatically turn to someone with the likes of Jack the Ripper or perhaps a European version of Ted Bundy, the criminal who is to blame for around 400 deaths is quite different than that.

Amelia Dyer advertised herself for a good part of the later 19th century as a caring figure who told single, pregnant mothers that she would give their babie...

California Man Accused of Raping Woman He Met through Christian Dating Site

There are thousands of instances in which happy couples can share that they found each other through internet dating. Finding your significant other on a computer screen is becoming more common, as one popular dating site even touts that one in five relationships now start online. While this chance for “happily ever after” is an appealing one, participants are wise to use discretion and proceed with caution. People can pretend to be whoever they want on the internet. Sometimes, the reality be...

Hot Crime Scene Investigations

I decided to tackle arson investigations for my soon to be released EMILY STONE THRILLER, DEAD BURN. Since I love research, I found some interesting tidbits about arson crime scenes.

All crime scenes are documented and processed with the same types of procedures, but arson investigation offers challenges that are more specialized. Not only are fire scenes extremely difficult to read for what happened and why, but by the time the fire investigator arrives much of the scene has been trampled and...

Bronx Man Accused of Dismembering Mom and Discarding of Her Body Parts

Many times Law and Order: SVU and other shows of that genre will advertise that an upcoming episode is “ripped from the headlines.” The gruesome story that came out of the Bronx this week would offer the perfect opening scene to capture the viewers’ attention.

A man is out walking his dog in the early hours of a New York City winter’s day. The dog starts barking relentlessly at a bloody suitcase. Irritated neighbors start to rouse from their sleep and wonder why that dog down below won’t get q...

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 by it. Thank you so much to the judges at Venture Galleries!

I designed this cover. I’m definitely not a graphic artist and I leave that for the professionals. But, I love photography and spend much of my off time as a shutterbug roaming around the coastline.

With this cover, I wanted to merge two i...