“View From the Sixth Floor”

My first book is currently available at Amazon in both Kindle and print. This story had been running around in my head for many years. My visit to Dallas, Texas and what was the Texas School Book Depository was the catalyst that pushed me to finally write it. As I stood near the so-called “sniper’s perch” I couldn’t connect that space with the “”x” on … Continue reading “View From the Sixth Floor”

Mr. Mercedes- Stephen King

Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King My rating: 5 of 5 stars Stephen King’s Mr. Mercedes is a frightening trip into the mind of madness. With a taste of Robert Bloch’s Psycho and picking up on the current trend of mass murder King tells a tale that is all too close to reality. The characters are so fully developed you could pass them on the street … Continue reading Mr. Mercedes- Stephen King

Soho Slasher-Jack is Back by McCray & Hopkin

Soho Slasher: Jack Is Back: A Harbinger Crossover Novel to International Hunters, Inc. by Carolyn McCray My rating: 5 of 5 stars Soho Slasher- Jack is Back by: Carolyn McCray and Ben HopkinAs an amateur Ripperologist and a fan of the Harbinger series I was thrilled to see this new offering by Carolyn McCray and Ben Hopkin. Kent Harbinger is a world renowned profiler who … Continue reading Soho Slasher-Jack is Back by McCray & Hopkin

Love Marriage and Murder: Domestic Violence Fatality Review Boards by Sara Niles

Originally posted on SARA NILES:
    Love, Marriage and Murder, are words that are normally not closely associated in the average mind, although those words become the sad reality of many relationships in which there is serious domestic violence, or violence with the threat of permanent physical harm or death. The patterns that are present in domestic homicides have been used in the past,… Continue reading Love Marriage and Murder: Domestic Violence Fatality Review Boards by Sara Niles

Weather Changes Affects Children’s Behavior

Originally posted on Parent Rap:
Stormy weather coincides with crankiness and arguments. When my girls were school-age the topic of weather and our children’s behavior came up in my Parents Anonymous group. The facilitator said, “Any time there is a weather change you can expect the kids’ behavior to change.” Several teachers and daycare professionals agree. Weather to behavior— what can you expect? When it… Continue reading Weather Changes Affects Children’s Behavior

Abuse in Homes: “Alyssa Lies”

Originally posted on The Abuse Expose' with Secret Angel:
I want to share this with you today. Tears filled my eyes as I watched this video. How many  have suspected child abuse but never speak up? Domestic violence and child abuse are more common that most think. If you suspect anything, please call one of the domestic violence hotlines. You may save the life of… Continue reading Abuse in Homes: “Alyssa Lies”