Robert Clarence Swanson's Blog, page 2
August 24, 2016
Diminished Capacity
Meet Jeremiah Bedloe, taken directly from the novel, "Diminished Capacity," by Robert Clarence Swanson.
"Anyone who has ever met Bedloe inside or outside of the courtroom knows that God truly intended him to be a defense attorney. And, all of them will attest to the fact that this man has an unabashed toughness and honesty that serves him well.
"Despite the inner contentment he's earned knowing he has been highly successful in his legal career, there is still something missing in his professional life, a hole yet to be filled. In the quiet of the evenings, he sits alone on his sofa among the clutter of books and papers, reading and clutching an old friend wrapped in glass. He occasionally stares at the wall behind his desk, covered with framed accolades and awards.
"He is well aware of what the vacancy in his life consists of, but realizes that in this part of the country, it will not likely come to pass - the ultimate courtroom drama, a challenge worthy of Darrow - a major trial he can deeply sink his teeth into, wildly gnawing and consuming until his belly is full, then exiting this world with a satisfying loud belch.
"Jeremiah Bedloe, attorney-at-law, may soon be provided with that trial."
"Anyone who has ever met Bedloe inside or outside of the courtroom knows that God truly intended him to be a defense attorney. And, all of them will attest to the fact that this man has an unabashed toughness and honesty that serves him well.
"Despite the inner contentment he's earned knowing he has been highly successful in his legal career, there is still something missing in his professional life, a hole yet to be filled. In the quiet of the evenings, he sits alone on his sofa among the clutter of books and papers, reading and clutching an old friend wrapped in glass. He occasionally stares at the wall behind his desk, covered with framed accolades and awards.
"He is well aware of what the vacancy in his life consists of, but realizes that in this part of the country, it will not likely come to pass - the ultimate courtroom drama, a challenge worthy of Darrow - a major trial he can deeply sink his teeth into, wildly gnawing and consuming until his belly is full, then exiting this world with a satisfying loud belch.
"Jeremiah Bedloe, attorney-at-law, may soon be provided with that trial."
August 5, 2016
Diminished Capacity
The latest review is in.
"Being a fan of John Grisham, crime and legal dramas have always been a favorite of mine. I can't really compare Robert Swanson to John Grisham though because Swanson has his own writing style that is completely his own. He is an amazing author and is now one of my favorites. I highly recommend this book!"
The reviews have now given "Diminished Capacity" 4.75 stars out of 5.
Order it today on amazon.com
"Being a fan of John Grisham, crime and legal dramas have always been a favorite of mine. I can't really compare Robert Swanson to John Grisham though because Swanson has his own writing style that is completely his own. He is an amazing author and is now one of my favorites. I highly recommend this book!"
The reviews have now given "Diminished Capacity" 4.75 stars out of 5.
Order it today on amazon.com
August 2, 2016
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Another exceptional revue of the novel, "Diminished Capacity" by Robert Clarence Swanson, and available on Amazon.
"Excellent! I am a medical professional, not sociological or psychological - medical; so I had great interest that this book chose a topic that dealt with expanding our knowledge of how genetics, pharmacology, and medical negligence can influence our behavior. It is an eye-opener for open-minded and intelligence-seeking humans to further our knowledge and acceptance of WHAT IS, and understand this world of craziness that we all live in. The story line reads easily, and I finished the book in 2 days. Congrats to the author for his excellent insight and his unique method in getting this information across to the public. Well done!"
"Excellent! I am a medical professional, not sociological or psychological - medical; so I had great interest that this book chose a topic that dealt with expanding our knowledge of how genetics, pharmacology, and medical negligence can influence our behavior. It is an eye-opener for open-minded and intelligence-seeking humans to further our knowledge and acceptance of WHAT IS, and understand this world of craziness that we all live in. The story line reads easily, and I finished the book in 2 days. Congrats to the author for his excellent insight and his unique method in getting this information across to the public. Well done!"
July 22, 2016
Diminished Capacity
Robert Clarence Swanson's extraordinary adult novel, "Diminished Capacity," is based on a 2010 Minnesota real-life criminal case of first-degree sexual assault, and is especially controversial due to who the perpetrator and the victim were.
The story builds in emotional and dramatic tension during the case's trial by jury, mesmerizing the courtroom gallery - and the reader is along for this engrossing and thought-provoking ride.
As one reviewer of the book stated: "Enjoyed immensely. Surprised myself by agreeing with the verdict."
When ordering this book, it should be noted that its content is intelligent but sexually frank.
The story builds in emotional and dramatic tension during the case's trial by jury, mesmerizing the courtroom gallery - and the reader is along for this engrossing and thought-provoking ride.
As one reviewer of the book stated: "Enjoyed immensely. Surprised myself by agreeing with the verdict."
When ordering this book, it should be noted that its content is intelligent but sexually frank.
July 14, 2016
Diminished Capacity
"Diminished Capacity" by Robert Clarence Swanson is an honest and detailed fictional examination of a trial by jury concerning a real-life 2010 Minnesota case of first degree sexual assault, not from the victim's standpoint, but from the perpetrator's.
One North Carolina female reviewer of the novel stated: "If only actual trials could be so speedy and precise. Enjoyed immensely. Surprised myself by agreeing with the verdict."
Available on Amazon. Send for your copy today.
One North Carolina female reviewer of the novel stated: "If only actual trials could be so speedy and precise. Enjoyed immensely. Surprised myself by agreeing with the verdict."
Available on Amazon. Send for your copy today.
Diminished Capacity
July 20th ends the second giveaway of 20 copies of the novel, "Diminished Capacity" by Robert Clarence Swanson. Twenty people will receive the book, which will be shipped out immediately after the winners are selected.
Those who received a copy during the first giveaway, it is hoped you will send in a review to Goodreads as soon as you're done reading it.
Those who received a copy during the first giveaway, it is hoped you will send in a review to Goodreads as soon as you're done reading it.
July 10, 2016
Diminished Capacity
Jeremiah Bedloe is a fiery but aged defense attorney in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and life is swiftly reaching its last act for the man. Despite inner contentment knowing he has been highly successful in his legal career, there is still something missing, a hole yet to be filled. He is well aware of what the vacancy consists of, but realizes that in this part of the country, it will not likely come to pass - the ultimate courtroom drama, a challenge worthy of Darrow, a major trial he can deeply sink his teeth into, wildly gnawing and consuming until his belly is full, then exiting this world with a satisfyingly loud belch.
Then one frozen February day in 2012, Michael Swain walks into Bedloe's office carrying two large briefcases. His son is in a Minnesota prison for a 2010 first degree sexual assault, and Swain believes the briefcases contain substantial vital evidence the sentencing court was then not aware of or biasedly ignored, and he wants the case reopened.
Bedloe hesitantly allows Swain to give a lengthy description of what he found, and the attorney is so impressed, he takes the briefcases home with him to pour over their contents. After much personal deliberation, he decides to take the controversial case.
The rest of the novel is a continuation of this carefully crafted and engrossing story, as it builds dramatic tension in the courtroom until the verdict is rendered.
And the reader is along for the thought-provoking ride.
Then one frozen February day in 2012, Michael Swain walks into Bedloe's office carrying two large briefcases. His son is in a Minnesota prison for a 2010 first degree sexual assault, and Swain believes the briefcases contain substantial vital evidence the sentencing court was then not aware of or biasedly ignored, and he wants the case reopened.
Bedloe hesitantly allows Swain to give a lengthy description of what he found, and the attorney is so impressed, he takes the briefcases home with him to pour over their contents. After much personal deliberation, he decides to take the controversial case.
The rest of the novel is a continuation of this carefully crafted and engrossing story, as it builds dramatic tension in the courtroom until the verdict is rendered.
And the reader is along for the thought-provoking ride.
June 30, 2016
Diminished Capacity
This book is fictional, but based on a real-life Minnesota rape case that happened in 2010. It is an honest and detailed examination of what occurred, not from the victim's standpoint, but from the perpetrator's. In frank terms, I walk the reader through this extensive and controversial story involving an emotional trial by jury, which exposes every event that happened before, during, and after the crime. The novel builds dramatic tension as the case unfolds in the courtroom until the moment it is placed in the hands of the jurors.
The book is in the final stages of publication and will be available by the end of this month, June, 2016. Today is the last day to sign up for a giveaway copy. The drawing will be tomorrow, June 15.
Robert Clarence Swanson
Author
The book is in the final stages of publication and will be available by the end of this month, June, 2016. Today is the last day to sign up for a giveaway copy. The drawing will be tomorrow, June 15.
Robert Clarence Swanson
Author
June 20, 2016
Diminished Capacity
The second giveaway of my novel, "Diminished Capacity," will start June 26th and run until July 20th. Twenty winners will be selected at random from those who sign up.
My novel is now available to all Goodreads members and can be ordered by checking the Amazon box on the book's Goodreads website.
I have spent the majority of my life, in one way or another, in the field of education. The last twenty-five years, before my retirement, was spent teaching behavioral science courses in a Wisconsin public college. Therefore, "Diminished Capacity" was written to be intelligent, carefully crafted, controversial, and engrossing.
My novel is now available to all Goodreads members and can be ordered by checking the Amazon box on the book's Goodreads website.
I have spent the majority of my life, in one way or another, in the field of education. The last twenty-five years, before my retirement, was spent teaching behavioral science courses in a Wisconsin public college. Therefore, "Diminished Capacity" was written to be intelligent, carefully crafted, controversial, and engrossing.
"Diminished Capacity"
A thirty-copy giveaway of the extraordinary 336 page adult fiction book, "Diminished Capacity," will start on July 28th and run to August 26th.
Robert Clarence Swanson's new novel is based on a 2010 Minnesota real-life case of first-degree sexual assault, and is controversial due to whom the victim was.
The story builds in emotional and dramatic tension as the trial unfolds in the courtroom, and the reader is along for the engrossing and thought-provoking ride.
Robert Clarence Swanson's new novel is based on a 2010 Minnesota real-life case of first-degree sexual assault, and is controversial due to whom the victim was.
The story builds in emotional and dramatic tension as the trial unfolds in the courtroom, and the reader is along for the engrossing and thought-provoking ride.
