THE YEAR HAS JUST BEGUN....2021 ( open discussion )

[Chris]

Got the book, thanx Brian my daughter is going to read it after is done doing all required reading for school.

[Tristan]

Ruth wrote: "Tristan. Lol. I hope your power doesn’t go out in real life. Hahaha"

lol. Hopefully, not. Then I'll have a chance to learn how to describe items by touch only.

[Brian]

What part did you touch, that you knew the body was dead?

[Brian]

Did you feel for a pulse?...

[Brian]

without light, you can't use the light in the eye trick...

[Jimmie]

With a non functioning flashlight, that is what you call thinking on your feet.

[Brian]

without light, you can't use the old light in the eye trick...

[Tristan]

Tristan wrote: "Ruth wrote: "Tristan. Lol. I hope your power doesn’t go out in real life. Hahaha"

lol. Hopefully, not. Then I'll have a chance to learn how to describe items by touch only."

In the story, I'm describing the body as an object, not giving away what it actually is.

[Brian]

you said 'stumbles upon a dead body' and now it's an object...lol you can't have it both ways, although stumbling on an object in the dark, could be a body. I have to tell you from experience, a body has a certain feel to it, even in the dark, unless it's rolled up in a blanket or tarp. Even then, a detective should have a feel for it, just sayin...:)

[Brian]

Brian wrote: "you said 'stumbles upon a dead body' and now it's an object...lol you can't have it both ways, although stumbling on an object in the dark, could be a body. I have to tell you from experience, a bo..."

PS don't scare off the energizer bunny....

[Tristan]

Would a rookie detective still have a feel for a dead body? How exactly would a dead body feel like if they were killed about 24 hours, with their blood fully drained? The serial killer wouldn’t want to cover up the body, since their plan was to frame someone.

[Tristan]

He would have stumbled upon the feet first.

[Brian]

Was the blood drained there or did it bleed out somewhere else? Even a rookie detective should know based on their studies. Max rigor mortis occurs shortly after death and can continue for 18-36 hours. Not sure how your draining the blood. Often if a body is moved shortly after death, rigor mortis sets in and the body is often in an odd position, than if it just fell etc. It takes roughly 40 minutes or so for the blood to drain from a body. Not sure how you are setting this up...

[Brian]

Brian wrote: "Was the blood drained there or did it bleed out somewhere else? Even a rookie detective should know based on their studies. Max rigor mortis occurs shortly after death and can continue for 18-36 ho..."

When do the lights come on???

[Brian]

Tristan wrote: "Would a rookie detective still have a feel for a dead body? How exactly would a dead body feel like if they were killed about 24 hours, with their blood fully drained? The serial killer wouldn’t wa..."

almost anyone kinda has a feel for a dead body. Not sure if you have ever touched or seen one. It's not like on t.v.

[Brian]

Your best bet is to really find a source, maybe a forensics student. If a civilian tripped on a pair of shoes in the dark, that was attached to something. The first thought would be a body...think about it

[Tristan]

Thanks Brian. I will try looking for a forensic student. The killer gave the victim a blood thinner before her wrist was slit. Yes that does make sense, which is why the victim is naked. The scene is out in country. The suspects house is surrounded by trees. The detective went to the house to ask questions based on prior evidence found at a school. While at the back of the house, his flashlight dies. Placing himself in the dark surrounded by trees. He managed to already trip over a root. I don’t have the entire chapter planned out yet either he’s going to stumble upon something on the ground.

[Brian]

ok wasn't sure of setting

[Brian]

Welcome To The Weekend Psych/Thriller Addicts. The Weather Here In D.C. Is Rainy And 40 Degrees. Great Day To Relax Grab Some Coffee Or Whatever And Bore Into Your Latest Read. Enjoy Your Weekend All...:):):)

[Jimmie]

I’m enjoying some Peet’s pour over coffee. Peet’s coffee is awesome!

[Brian]

Not sure what brand I'm drinking but it has Bailey's Irish Creme in it...lol The Peete's here closed once Covid started...:(:(:(

[Brian]

Jimmie wrote: "I’m enjoying some Peet’s pour over coffee. Peet’s coffee is awesome!"

How you doing Jimmie??

[Jimmie]

Brian, I’m doing good. I have been too busy this week to enjoy reading. I hope to devote more time to to reading your booo next week.

[Vickie]

Hi Brian - so sorry I missed your book Red Ink - I explained to Steph that our little female yorkie was diagnosed with cancer in her mouth - and we have been battling that for a bit - so everything else took the back seat... I have been hearing from the group that this is a great book. Steph also mentioned COB as well. Would you have any ARCs available of either? Many thanks. Vickie

[Brian]

Sorry To Hear About Your Dog Vickie. I'm A Dog Lover Myself. Please send me an email addy and I'd be happy to gift you my 3 books. I hope your pup is healing...B

[Brian]

Jimmie wrote: "Brian, I’m doing good. I have been too busy this week to enjoy reading. I hope to devote more time to to reading your booo next week."

I know that people are busy...no rush thanks

[Chris]

My goodness was it quiet today. Brian, I ordered 1 or 2 more Rosenfelt's books yesterday. I also have his new one that I got from Net Galley, Animal Instinct you should try to get it.

[Brian]

I'm reading one of his books now. I really like his writing style. Lots of wry humor in there too...

[Richard]

Just finished Brian's first book, Cob. Very well done! I posted a review on Goodreads. I plan on reading the next installment soon.

[Richard]

Ruth, yes it was eerily authentic. Enough to give me shivers while I read it!

And, yes, I am happy to provide a review. I know all too well how frustrating it is awaiting feedback.

Take care.

[Brian]

Richard wrote: "Just finished Brian's first book, Cob. Very well done! I posted a review on Goodreads. I plan on reading the next installment soon."

Thanks Richard...:)

[Brian]

Ruth wrote: "Richard I’m so glad you liked this books. It’s one of my faves. Wasn’t it eerily authentic. :) Thank you so so much for leaving a review. I hope everyone follows suit on books we read. It’s so very..."

Thanks Ruth...:)

[Richard]

I self-published Hidden in the Wind in December. It's a mystery/suspense novel that takes place around and during the 2013 Oklahoma City area tornadoes.

[Richard]

Brian wrote: "Richard wrote: "Just finished Brian's first book, Cob. Very well done! I posted a review on Goodreads. I plan on reading the next installment soon."

Thanks Richard...:)"

My pleasure!

[Richard]

Yes, ma'am. Should be there.

[Richard]

Yes, both the Moore and El Reno tornadoes were devastating.

[Brian]

Brian wrote: "Richard wrote: "Just finished Brian's first book, Cob. Very well done! I posted a review on Goodreads. I plan on reading the next installment soon."

Thanks Richard...:)"Did the book you received have that blue cover?? That blue cover has not been available in years. Just wondering...

[Brian]

Brian wrote: "Brian wrote: "Richard wrote: "Just finished Brian's first book, Cob. Very well done! I posted a review on Goodreads. I plan on reading the next installment soon."

Thanks Richard...:)"Did the book ..." if yes you got one of the old unedited ones...strange

[Richard]

I downloaded onto Kindle...only black and white!

[Richard]

The Goodreads book I clicked on to give the review had the blue cover.

[Brian]

Don't know why Goodreads has that old cover. It was pirated by Ex Libris...

[Chris]

Brian wrote: "I'm reading one of his books now. I really like his writing style. Lots of wry humor in there too..."

Which book are you reading of his since he has so many.

[Brian]

Chris wrote: "Brian wrote: "I'm reading one of his books now. I really like his writing style. Lots of wry humor in there too..."

Which book are you reading of his since he has so many."

First Degree...It's really good

[Brian]

Ruth wrote: "I’ve researched ex libris and still not sure what that means. All you professionals and your lingo. Ha."

Ex Libris is a hack publishing company that promises the moon and is only really interested in $$$ and selling you your own books. Plus they purloined my artwork and made it theirs. Very unprofessional...

[Brian]

Richard wrote: "Just finished Brian's first book, Cob. Very well done! I posted a review on Goodreads. I plan on reading the next installment soon."
Hey Richard please cut and past that one on Amazon...Thanks

[Jimmie]

Brian, I started reading Twin Killing today. I’m already 25% complete with the book. Wow, what a doozy of a book! I lived outside of Midland for a few years when I was a kid. Thank goodness I never crossed paths with the twins.

[Chris]

Ruth what is the time difference for PA and TX. The reason I ask is my kid bought tics for the virtual festival that is being held in Austin, TX which has been live for the past couple of years and was just informed that only a limited amount of people are able to see the certain performer, movie, etc. I can't understand it since it's virtual. It not like musicfest that was cancelled this year in PA.

[Chris]

Jimmie wrote: "Brian, I started reading Twin Killing today. I’m already 25% complete with the book. Wow, what a doozy of a book! I lived outside of Midland for a few years when I was a kid. Thank goodness I never..."

You be in for a wild ride with the book Jimmie.

[Chris]

Brian wrote: "Chris wrote: "Brian wrote: "I'm reading one of his books now. I really like his writing style. Lots of wry humor in there too..."

Which book are you reading of his since he has so many."

First De..."

I didn't read that one. Is Andy in it.

[Brian]

Yes and his girlfriend investigator Laurie...:)