Lost & Found – Chapter Three
Gabby hated her bike. It was old, small, and embarrassing, and she despised riding it in public. The bent and rusted handlebars sprouted pink tassels plucked down to nubs. The loose chain rattled and fell off at the most inopportune Read more…
Lost & Found – Chapter Two
Gabby and Emma clung to the brick wall, digging their fingernails into the mortar. Fragments of windswept damage rushed through the bathroom door. The ground started to quake, and they struggled to keep their feet from slipping off the toilets. Read more…
Lost & Found – Chapter One
The gathering clouds looked more ominous than Gabby had ever seen them before. Yet, she dismissed them without a second thought. Instead, she relished the refreshing burst of cold air that enveloped her, smiling as it fluttered by. For her, Read more…
Gods & Martyrs Update – Screenplay Origins
I wrote screenplays for years, even after leaving the industry. It was my creative outlet. One of those screenplays is the basis of the fourth Gabby Wells novel, Gods & Martyrs. Here, I share the connections between the original script Read more…
Wrong Book, Same Journey
In the great expanse of writing, sometimes the world can get really small. Recently, my sister-in-law, Jean, suggested a co-worker read my Gabby Wells thriller, Kneel & Prey. The co-worker remembered book and Bauer. That was about it. A few Read more…
My Fears on Paper
It’s not uncommon for writers to use their work to express their fears. This is true for me as well. The Gabby Wells Thriller series is infused with my internal struggles. Gabby faces a lot of serious crap in these Read more…
Does Self-Publishing Diminish Quality Literature?
There are many people who believe the glut of independently published works will diminish the quality of literature in the marketplace. They argue that the traditional publishers are the ones who bring true literature to the world. My response? Who Read more…
I want it to be difficult
Writing is hard. Writing a series is harder. Being successful as a writer is nearly impossible. And I love the challenge. I want it to be difficult, because then, only those most committed will make it. And I’m committed. Sure, Read more…
The Fifth Assassin – Book Suggestion
The Fifth Assassin, by Brad Meltzer, is an intriguing political thriller that keeps you guessing until the very last chapter. Meltzer is a fan of history. His shows on A&E, Decoded and Lost History, are great examples of his passion Read more…
Introducing Character
As I mentioned in my last post, Kneel & Prey is the third time I’ve had to introduce the character of Gabby Wells in the series. The first attempt was in Water & Blood, the second was The Homecoming Incident Read more…
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