Barry Bowe's Blog, page 91
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 →
May 24, 2017
What’s Your Problem? Video
Chapter 4 – What’s Your Problem? . . . Pearl enters from the kitchen and moves to the middle of the room. She stops on the other side of the coffee table from Lew and watches him writing in the notebook, but she says nothing. Lew senses her presence and begins a conversation without looking … Continue reading What’s Your Problem? Video →
May 23, 2017
What’s Your Problem? Video
Chapter 4 – What’s Your Problem? . . . Pearl enters from the kitchen and moves to the middle of the room. She stops on the other side of the coffee table from Lew and watches him writing in the notebook, but she says nothing. Lew senses her presence and begins a conversation without looking … Continue reading What’s Your Problem? Video →
Simon Legree Video
3 – Simon Legree A PATTERNED KNOCK on the front door. Lew and Izabel recognize it and know it’s her mother. Lew heads upstairs. There’s no love lost between Lew and his mother-in-law. Meanwhile, Izabel waits for a moment so Lew can make a clean getaway. Then she opens the door and sees her mother … Continue reading Simon Legree Video →
May 21, 2017
Where’s Beth? Video
2 – Where’s Beth?
A YELLOW CAB enters a neighborhood of tree-lined streets just before 10 p.m. Row-homes line both sides of the street. This is the Overbrook Park section of Philadelphia and it’s eight days later.
THE CAB double-parks.
The back door of the cab swings open and Lew Kaminski steps out. He’s forty-five, dressed casually, and he exudes confidence with every movement.
He leans down and helps his wife exit the cab. Izabel. She’s also forty-five, slim and attractive with blonde hai...
