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June 10, 2017
New Caribbean Queen Cover
New Cover Just got my copy of Caribbean Queen with its new cover. Quite an improvement. Almost makes me want to start a porn site. Caribbean Queen is sexy … Caribbean Queen is a police procedural murder mystery that would make super sleuths like Charlie Chan, Colombo, Sonny Crockett, & Theo Kojak proud to … Continue reading New Caribbean Queen Cover →
June 9, 2017
1 Cleopatra
Chapter 1 – Cleopatra Episode 1 of 21 Years is called “Where’s Beth? The first chapter is called Cleopatra and it starts like this: LATE ON a moonless night. Bedsprings are squeaking in a constant rhythm, and gasps and groans are coming from a narrow window high up on the wall of a stand-alone garage. The … Continue reading 1 Cleopatra →
Where’s Beth? Featured
Featured by BookDaily and ArcaMax BookDaily and ArcaMax are featuring “Where’s Beth?” today, Friday, June 9, 2107. Ebooks Available at Smashwords and Kindle. Paperbacks Available at CreateSpace.
June 8, 2017
Episode 1
Episode 1 Episode 1 of 21 Years is called “Where’s Beth?” The story begins on February 23, 1974, with a young man and young woman having sex in a dark loft above a garage – too dark to recognize them. And she’s whacked out on LSD. “Where’s Beth? “contains 29 chapters Cleopatra Where’s Beth? Simon … Continue reading Episode 1 →
June 7, 2017
What Is 21 Years?
What Is 21 Years? Well, it’s a crime-saga following in the footsteps of Sons of Anarchy, The Blacklist, Narcos, House of Cards, and Breaking Bad. Just like those Netflix series, 21 Years is presented in episodes. The first three episodes are available right now – as either an eBook or a paperback – and each … Continue reading What Is 21 Years? →
May 28, 2017
The Cat’s Away Video
8 – The Cat’s Away STAN IS STANDING in front of the TV in the living room. And he changes the channel to Jeopardy. “He became heavyweight champion on nine, twenty-three, fifty-two,” Art Fleming says. “The same day Nixon gave his ‘Checkers’ speech.’” “Who is Rocky Marciano?” flies out of Stan’s mouth. “Who is Rocky … Continue reading The Cat’s Away Video →
May 27, 2017
Orange Julius Video
7 – Orange Julius Near the end of the chapter . . . “He was always cracking the whip,” Pearl says. “Like a regular Simon Legree. Do this, Beth. Don’t do that, Beth.” “That’s called discipline. That’s what good parents do. Jesus Christ, that’s what we did with Izabel.” “This is different.” “Of course it … Continue reading Orange Julius Video →
May 26, 2017
Nuthin from Nuthin
Nuthin from Nuthin Episode Four of 21 Years finally has a title: “Nuthin from Nuthin” – which is a corruption of Billy Preston’s “Nothing from Nothing.” The words come out of his mouth “nuthin from nuthin” so I’m going with it. The song comes near the end of Chapter 18. Remember, this part of the … Continue reading Nuthin from Nuthin →
May 25, 2017
Cadillac Eldorado Video
6 – Cadillac Eldorado A YOUNG MAN’S eyes search with intensity. HE’S LOOKING at mansions on over-sized lots on both sides of the street. This is an upscale neighborhood on the Main Line. It’s late and very few lights are lit in any of the windows. AN OLD BROWN CHEVY is creeping along the street. … Continue reading Cadillac Eldorado Video →
Sgt. Burris Video
5 – Sgt. Burris [somewhere in the middle of the chapter] Sgt. Burris senses tension. He stops, and sets the pen on top of the report. He looks up and stares Lew dead in the eye. “Look, let me give it to you straight. Teenagers are running away from home every day – in droves.” … Continue reading Sgt. Burris Video →
