With his busy schedule, my friend, JJ, was finally able to sit down with me for an interview.  His thorough replies about the job of a homicide investigator and the intricate details of working a crime scene should help fill your pages.

So writers, fix some coffee, sit down, and grab your pen and paper. Click the link below to begin the audio.

*Please note: the questions are not in order*

Between the Chalk Lines: The Anatomy of Investigation

Coming this fall...The blog tour for Her Final Watch will run from October - December. 
Sale price will be $0.99 during that time! That includes the first book in the series, Promised Lies.

Self Discovery, Relationships, and Drama.

Introducing a young adult film fiction series.

Shadowed Seats

Staged

Cold Read

The Director

Ms. Ashton said, "I'm so happy that Oliana's story is being told episodically. Now it's time to time to see what the readers think." 

 

On June 6th, I stopped by Jen's blog - Jen Med's Book Reviews for a Q and A: My Road to Publication. At the end of the post, there will be a chance to enter and win one of the two signed ebooks for 'Promised Lies.'

Thanks for hanging out with me during the tour.

On June 6th I received a review for my crime novel, Promised Lies at Kelly's blog, School Runs and Shopping Trolleys.

Here's an excerpt from the review: "I was quickly sucked into the story of the somewhat maverick female detective and her tangled personal life..." For more head on over to her page to see what she had to say.

On June 5th, I stopped by Nicola's blog - Short Book and Scribes for a Q and A. Also, at the end you'll see a chance to enter a book giveaway!

Hope you enjoy and thanks for reading.

 

It has been a while since Crime Writer's Panel has done a show. When I found a break in my schedule, I caught up with a good friend of mine, Ret. Sergeant Bill Cannon. He's hosted shows with me and written blog posts for Criminal Lines. Now he has added to his resume. Acting and stand-up comedy. 

Congrats, Bill!

Here's our interview:

You went from being a retired NYPD detective sergeant to a stand-up comedian and actor. Was that something you planned after you retired from law enforcement?

Marguerite, I…

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By: Joseph L. Giacalone
 
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Detectives should be required to by department procedure to respond to every death (even in obvious cases), attend every autopsy and make sure that they are on time. The detective’s role…