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December 24, 2018
May You Have a Merry Christmas!
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It’s been an amazing year! Yes, there’s been some ups and downs, but there are always things that we can be thankful for. I cannot believe that it’s that holiday time once again. For me, it’s a time of reflection, thankfulness, and joy. I’m particularly thankful for those of you who have supported me and my books–and for that I’m truly grateful.
A couple of highlights this year has been three book awards I received for my two series: Emily Stone Thrillers & Chip Palmer Forensic Mysteries. He...
December 19, 2018
Forensic Justice: 4 High-Profile Cold Murder Cases Solved by DNA
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The continuing development of highly-accurate forensic science techniques is a fascinating study into the evolution of crime fighting and justice. Over the past decade, there’s been an explosion of cold cases being solved through the use of various forensic analysis methods. Most notably, the precision now used in analyzing DNA crime-scene evidence has led to the resolution of cases that have sometimes remained unsolved for over 50 years.
When a 30-year old murder case is solved, it not only...
November 16, 2018
Catch the Killer: 3 Historically Significant Criminal Profilers
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Everyone seems to love a good criminal profiler story. A ruthless killer is on the loose. Law enforcement can’t seem to make any progress on the case. Then, some mastermind detective steps in. And using their investigation skills, along with their expertise in psychology and behavioral science, they create a detailed profile of the maniacal killer.
And, as a result, the police then have a reasonably accurate portrait of the person they are look...
November 8, 2018
6 Fascinating Advances in Forensic Science #Crime #Writing
What can I say, I’m a forensic nerd and proud of it. I wanted to reblog this previous article of mine detailing some fascinating areas of forensics. There are some amazing developments in science as well as forensic science. Here I highlight six of those advances, but there are many more. I like to shine a light on such intriguing and noteworthy forensics in today’s crazy world. Please feel free to leave a comment
October 30, 2018
HAPPY HALLOWEEN: 31 Things That Scare Me
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I thought I’d keep up with the yearly tradition and post what actually scares a criminologist and crime fiction author. Some things stay the same, but I’m always adding new ones to the list.
So just in case you were wondering…
People text messaging and surfing the Internet when they drive. Cleaning the cat litter box twice a day. Men who wear socks with sandals sporting a man bun. People referred to with three first names. The growing hate among communities that is dividing us. Gas station...October 23, 2018
Halloween Horror: 4 True-Life Stories of Holiday Terror
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Halloween – the creepy holiday where people decide it’s okay to release their inner freak. And for the most part, it’s all in the name of fun. But sometimes, the creepiness goes too far and people wind up hurt. Or even, dead.
Here are 4 horrific true-life stories of Halloween mayhem.
Mischief Leads to Murder in the Bronx
Egging, a popular and dangerous Halloween tradition, has sometimes led to very unfortunate consequences. And the reason is simple. Innocen...
October 13, 2018
MAJOR BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT: I Signed with Bookouture Publisher for a New 3 Book Detective Crime Series
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It’s been difficult for me to sit on this announcement until the contract was signed and I was given the greenlight to share with everyone. I’m still in shock–believe me it takes quite a bit to shock me. As a writer, we dream of such a wonderful opportunity to have a publisher swoop in and offer a fantastic deal. It’s been a blur and there are several people who made this happen for me: Commissioning Editor Abigail Fenton and Publicity and Social Media Manager Kim Nash. I don’t even know whe...
SCENE OF THE CRIME Won the Crime Fiction BRONZE Medal from Readers’ Favorite
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SCENE OF THE CRIME, the second installment in the Chip Palmer Forensic Mystery Series, placed third and received a Bronze Medal for CRIME FICTION at Readers’ Favorite. It’s fantastic to receive this honor. Thank you Readers’ Favorite and my supportive fans! I’ve loved creating this series and there will be more to come.
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A calculating cold-blooded predator closes in…
When a community has barely recovered from a ruthless serial killer six months earlier; now two more horrifying murders hi...
September 21, 2018
Creepy History: 3 Horrific Medieval and Renaissance Serial Killers
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Many people believe that serial killers are a relatively new phenomenon. And that these homicidal maniacs are a terrifying by-product of modern society’s manic pace and lifestyle. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. In fact, serial killers have existed for millennia and will probably continue to exist – much to our dismay.
Here are three serial killers that rampaged during the historically significant and turbulent eras of the Middles Ages and Renaissance.
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September 19, 2018
KILLER ON THE LOOSE Chapter 15: Nick Bracco #Final #Thriller #MiniBlogSeries
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KILLER ON THE LOOSE
Final Chapter 15 – Nick Bracco
Gary Ponzo
Nick put his phone down and fist-bumped Matt. “Emily found the missing girls,” he said with a big smile.
Matt pointed to Karl Saxon who was answering questions from a Baltimore detective. “What about him?”
“I want him released.”
Matt gave Nick a deadpan stare. “Sure, why not. He’s only a hired assassin.”
Nick folded his arms across his chest. “Do you remember the names on his playlist of victims? Charles Nekert. Rocco Sla...
