Mother’s Day is this weekend in the U.S., and while it’s meant to be an occasion of appreciation for some of the hardest working women in the world, it doesn’t work out that way all the time. For people who have lost mothers, or who have lost children, or have strained relationships, the holiday can be much […]
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A Photographic Tour of Bayshore Boulevard
Do you know one landmark that’s referenced in almost every one of my books set in Florida? Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa. That’s because it’s one of the true gems of the city. So I wanted to introduce Bayshore Boulevard to those of you who haven’t had the pleasure of meeting it. Arguably Bayshore Boulevard’s heartiest claim to […]
Chilling Photos From An Abandoned Cigar Factory
In the mystery serial False Truth that Beth Dexter writes with me, reporter Jordan Fox makes a visit to a cigar factory. I won’t give away any spoilers, but you know what I’m talking about if you’ve read the books that have been published so far. The factory Jordan goes to is a lot like this one, built in […]
Boat Crashes Into Restaurant
“In like a lion, out like a lamb.” That’s the expression assigned to the month of March, and so far, it’s holding true in many parts of the U.S., including here in Florida. In my thriller Fatal Distraction, Jess Kimball remarks: “The day was cool but sunny and dry, the kind of weather Floridians loved […]
What Beer to Pair with False Truth 7?
When you read False Truth 7 January 26th, you will totally understand this. But for now, trust me. The best beer to pair with False Truth 7 is a cigar-infused one. Drink a cigar-infused beer, and you will be smelling and tasting Tampa, as well as Jordan Fox’s latest adventure. You might be asking yourself: […]
Giving Willa A Voice – Jodie Bentley
As a federal judge, Willa Carson of my Hunt for Justice thrillers is never hesitant to make herself heard. That’s why it was so important that I find a strong voice to narrate the audio books Secret Justice and Wasted Justice, starring Willa Carson. When I heard Jodie Bentley’s audition tape, I knew she was the woman […]
NEW SERIAL stars Jordan Fox, TV News Rookie
Jordan Fox is the star of my exciting new New Adult serial novels written with journalism insider and debut author Beth Dexter. We’re so excited to introduce Jordan Fox to you that the first book in this new serial is FREE for a limited time only! (See links to download FREE below!) Life’s stories don’t actually […]
Getting To Know Ray Charles
Who is your favorite musician? I have a few favorites, but one of the musicians on the list of those I respect is Ray Charles. Billy Joel once opined that Charles was more important than Elvis Presley. Do you agree? Here are a few facts you may not have known about Ray Charles and his […]
The Cuban Sandwich: Fit For A Foodie
Have you ever had a Cuban sandwich? In Jack in the Green, Carlos Gaspar remarks that he doesn’t consider himself a foodie. “A good Cuban sandwich was good enough for him. And any dessert made with guava.” He’s thinking about food… as usual… on the way to dinner at George’s Place – the restaurant owned […]
Saturday Special: Fascinated or Frightened?
Over on my blog this week, we explored a couple of fascinating and frightening topics. 1) The idea of creating a database of faces that can be analyzed by technology is both fascinating and frightening. If a machine could scan your face to reveal your identity, banking passwords, and personal information, would you be mostly […]
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