Writers’ Police Academy #2 – Shoot, Don’t Shoot

The Set-up The room was large and dark with charcoal gray soundproofing on the walls and ceiling. Immediately to the left, twelve chairs sat in three rows of four. To the right stood a high media desk holding a computer and some other technical equipment. Jason, a cop stood beside it. A huge screen covered the far wall, and halfway down the room was a “tree” against the right wall and a “concrete block” wall against the left. We were told those were two things that could stop a bullet. Four of us were about to experience various simulations of Read More

Sgt. Windflower Solves a New Mystery in the Latest Book by Mike Martin

When you combine Canada and mystery, you speak to my heart. Mike Martin does just that in his books, and I’m so pleased to have him visit my blog again. Welcome, Mike. Please tell us a little about yourself. I was born in Newfoundland, on the east coast of Canada and I currently live and write in Ottawa. I have been a freelance writer for a long time but only started writing fiction about 8 years ago. I am the proud author of the Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series which has been celebrated for its connections to the ocean and the Read More

From Inspirational to Contemporary, Dana Nussio Will Have You Falling for Romance

Dana Nussio inspired me from the moment I met her at our chapter meeting. Her dedication to her craft spurs me on to work on those days when writing seems a bit too difficult. It’s such a pleasure to have her as my guest today. Welcome, Dana. Please tell us a little about yourself. I’m a former newspaper reporter, who found out how much more fun it is to write lies. In fiction, you never have to work with a crummy quote, either. I’m the author of 18 books, writing inspirational romances as Dana Corbit and contemporary romances as Dana Read More

Scott Bzdak’s Chilling Tale Is Based on a Murder He Investigated

“Write what you know.” Officer Scott Bzdak took that advice to heart, feeling compelled to write his first novel after working on a homicide investigation. He wasn’t concerned about sales, he just wanted the story to be told. It’s a pleasure to have you as my guest today, Scott. Please tell us a little about yourself. I currently live in Fauquier County, Virginia, which is a suburb of Washington DC, with my wife and three children. I’ve just completed my fifteenth year as a Law Enforcement Officer in Northern Virginia and enjoy the fast pace environment it creates. On my Read More