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My new book Blood Hold will be out soon! I'm so excited...

Fifteen years as a Private Investigator/Bounty Hunter has given me more than enough material to write my murder mysteries. Triple Cap is published and I have finished my 2nd book Blood Hold.

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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Mystery: 3 of 131
Blood Hold - Chapter 1 Grace was in the middle of her morning routine when Rikki arrived at the office. The coffee aroma tantalized Rikki's taste buds. She wished she liked the taste as much as the smell. As it were, Grace knocked-back the whole pot, while Rikki guzzled Diet Mountain Dew. "O-si-yo (hello), hoe-down." Rikki r... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Common struggles of single-parent households: 3 of 36
Seventeen years of single parenting began with a one year old and a two year old. Yes, both still in diapers. Each childhood stage brings a whole new set of challenges and I've been through them all, alone. So allow me to enlighten you on the secret to successful single parenting. This one thing alone, will make every other ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Domestic violence: 5 of 36
Asleep on the couch, the seventeen year old was oblivious to the world around her. Her body jolted by a blow to the head, over swept with fear to the depths of her soul. The violent attack never let up, her head and ribs absorbed hit after hit. All she knew to do was fight back. Her fist connected with someone, while her eye... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Running away: 3 of 20
It was midnight when my blind date dropped me off at home. He promised to be back at one-thirty to pick me up at the corner and take me to Pasadena, Texas with him. Quietly, I entered my house. The image of my dad sitting in the recliner horrified me. He should've been in bed already. How was I going to get the suitcase out ... More..
Relationships & Family > Humor & Laughter Would a humorous approach to life make a difference?: 9 of 54
Let's find the humor. A snotty beauty queen struts around bragging about her latest triumph over the ugly girls. No one listening to her arrogance bothers to tell her, the skirt she is wearing has been ever so neatly tucked into the back of her girdle. The discovery of her girdle eating her skirt is a moment that can change ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for parenting a teenager: 2 of 12
Tips for parenting a teenager: Relax. Take a deep breath and remain calm. You won't be stupid forever. Teenagers are wedged between childhood and adulthood, which makes them strange little creatures. Longing for independence as an adult, but only having experience as a child. Remember the first actual conversation with your ... More..
Entertainment > Directors & Film Makers Should a director be credited as the author of a film?: 1 of 5
The novelist in me wanted to get down and scoot across the carpet at the mere thought of a director being credited as the author for a film. An author first has to come up with an idea that will sale. Next comes the little things we authors do to get the creative juices flowing. Perhaps it's a hike or alone time in a peacefu... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Being an private investigator: 1 of 4
SURVEILLANCE... Minutes turn to hours as you're slouched in the driver's seat of the surveillance car, eyes never veering away from your target's front door. Occupying the passenger's seat are binoculars, cell phone, cameras (still and video), notepad and pens, 9mm Smith and Wesson pistol, handcuffs and cigarettes. It's five... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Illegals costing Americans millions? Yeah, right!: 1 of 4
If you assume for a minute that Illegal Mexicans are not hurting our country - read on. By the time they set foot on American soil they know how to work our government's system. Mexicans invade the United States illegally then commence to having baby after baby. Pregnant illegal women will immediately get on a program that p... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Defining morality: 12 of 35
Morals are way under rated in society today. In the good ole days our country was governed on a high standard of morals. Now, all has gone to the way side, lost in the name of let's not offend the foreigners that blow in to our country. Let's not offend the non-believers with the beliefs this country was founded. It's not ha... More..