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The Unpredictable World of Psychopathic Offenders

Psychopathy is a personality disorder and has been described to have significant social implications.  A person who has been diagnosed as a psychopath take what they want, do what they want, violate any social norms, and don't experience the slightest sense of guilt or regret for what they have done. 

Psychopaths are responsible for a considerable amount of the serious crimes committed, both violent and non-violent, and social distress to society.  One frightening aspect is that not all...

Available Now! DARK MIND An Emily Stone Thriller

  DARK MINDA Serial Killer Plagues an Island Paradise

Vigilante detective Emily Stone continues her covert pursuits to find serial killers and child abductors, all under the radar while shadowing police investigations.

Emily searches for an abducted nine-year-old girl taken by ruthless and enterprising slave brokers.  Following the clues from California to the garden island of Kauai, she begins to piece together the evidence and ventures deep into the jungle.

It doesn't take long before Emily...

Photography Sunday — Relaxation and Sunsets

I was fortunate enough to get away last week for a couple of days for my anniversary.  The timing couldn't have been more perfect with the weather along the California coast with magnificent waves, sunny, cool days at the beach with migrating whales and dolphins.  I love this time of year here because the sunsets are breathtaking.

I've been in a giant whirlwind of work for several months trying to get my latest book out: Dark Mind.  Earlier in the year, I had some setbacks including some...

A Kid's Home Should Be a Safe Place

Our children learn at home and at school about how to keep their guards up around strangers and that if they have been harmed, or they think someone wants to do them harm, they are to tell a trusted adult.  The sad reality is, however, that more often than not, the abuse of a child comes from a person who should be someone who offers protection and a safe environment.  While being cautious about people you don't know is important, recent news stories reinforce the idea that sometimes the...

What Advice Would Police Woman Give Emily Stone Today?

She was an undercover cop in the Criminal Conspiracy Unit of the LAPD (no such unit as far as I know) busting rapists, murderers, and drug dealers. 

Smart.  Sexy.  Competent. 

The cop drama Police Woman starred Angie Dickinson as Sergeant Pepper Anderson and was considered to be the first successful television series with a female police officer that ran for four seasons from 1974 to 1978.  The first season it aired, it hit number "1" in the ratings.  

Police Woman was actually a spin off...

The Strength and Perseverance of Cyber Vigilantes

Protecting our children from the potential evils online is a full time job for even an army of individuals.  Technology has once again passed up our capability and manpower at the moment to stop cyber crimes, specifically sexual predators. 

What happens when a pedophile turns into an Internet predator?

A pedophile, an adult who is attracted to children, has been described as not dangerous until he/she crosses over from sexual fantasy to risk oriented behavior, which then they can enter into...

Puppy Slasher Gets Probation

I am restating a well-known fact when I share with you that I love dogs.  I believe that our canine companions are some of the best friends we can have.  I value this relationship so much that I made it a focal point of my latest novel, Silent Partner.  So, I am disturbed and saddened when I read stories about those who make the decision to harm an animal.

Matthew Weatherspoon, who is only nineteen years old, pleaded guilty this week to one count of aggravated cruelty to animals after he

What Have We Learned From Serial Killers?

"Most police investigators will argue that anybody can become a criminal type simply by committing a crime and being processed through the justice system.  We are hypothesizing, however, that serial murdering is a form of disease rather than a lifestyle, a syndrome that has specific hard and soft signs that are symptoms and identifiable long before the potential murderer commits his first homicide.  The disease is the most ultimate form of episodic aggression." ~ Joel Norris, Ph.D. (from his ...

Take a Timeout From a Stressful World

Finishing up final edits for my new book Dark Mind from my Emily Stone Series and balancing everyday activities has made life a little stressful.  I've found, more than ever, how important it is to take a break during my day or a short timeout to just relax without any interruptions.  It helps to keep your spirits high and your mind clear from unnecessary things. 

We are bombarded with too many negative things each day, but we can change that!    

There are many things that can help to ease...

Out & About Magazine — November 2011

Out & About Magazine has hit the stands!  It's a wonderful magazine filled with articles about restaurants, food, theater, entertainment and books.  You can view it online: pdf or digital version.

Check out the latest book review of American Assassin by Vince Flynn featured in my monthly column on pages 32-33.  Find out what I had to say about this thriller.

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