Ethel Rohan, author of ‘Out of Dublin’ on Curt Rude's writing. "Overall, great writing style. Reminds me of Rushdie: internal, emotionally complicated, and dualistic. Delivered with a sensitivity and awareness that is underrated. In one word his work is Awesome!"
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
JusThis in Colombia
Thanks for the interest! Pumped. Agreed. Police officers must be held to a standard or they become a part of the problem. I lived it. A Chief I served under, Paul Mark Philipp, was the first officer I ever seen resign because of 'an' affair to cover up a sexting sexual thing. My stories are realistic fiction that will bring to light things John Sanford's work won't touch.
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Cork O'Connor
William Kent Krueger told me he named his protagonist 'Cork' because he kept popping up after setbacks. Now you've learned something so you can sleep tonight.
Monday, November 1, 2021
Saturday, October 30, 2021
To answer your question PJ,
yes, Never a Child, exposes the truth as some would call it. Others, who put a bullet into the head of an unarmed girl, Malala Yousafzai, who was walking to school, would certainly disagree with this form of truth.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
We have lift off . . .
Request a copy of Never a Child and your wish is my command. All I ask is you leave a review on Amazon. And you thought there was no such thing as a free lunch. First ten today only. Email request to . . . curtrude@hotmail.com
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Asked this at most recent book signing . . .
What would you have done differently if you were in Jesus Christ's sandals? Taking self-esteem issues into consideration I would have said it this way . . . 'Love your neighbor as much as you love your dog or cat.' I would have never used the term 'thee' by the way.
Monday, October 18, 2021
Halloween Read
You ever get the feeling lawyers just don't get it? I mean, Bill Cosby walks. Mohamed Noor is set to be resentenced. The only thing an attorney has ever produced is an argument. Weiner represented Ted Bundy. Ever get the feeling monsters are for real?
Sunday, October 17, 2021
John Sanford
John put out 'Rules of Prey' and has been on a roll since then. John produces cop stories like a cow produces milk. His cops chase down bad folks with a Dirty Harry attitude. Realistic? You be the judge. After George Floyd met Lucas Davenport I figured we'd seen the last of the Prey series. Now I'm left to wonder if folks on juries are reading about the exploits of Virgil Flowers while deliberating crimes. Gotta wonder what it'd be like to get pulled over by Lucas. Can ya imagine? 'You were doing 33 in a 30 pal. Reach for your DL slowly. You don't wanna make my day . . .'
I'm encountering snow in western Montana. Snow and ice and nothing nice is in the offing. I love Old Man Winter!
Friday, October 15, 2021
Kindle Vella
I suffered from PTSD in the service of others and would love to share 'The Bee Killer' with you. It's free. It's on Kindle Vella. It's a short story - long on meaning, available on your android with appropriate app. Please feel free to share a comment.
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Read & Feed
This link will get ya the info ya need to read away on your device.
Be one of the first 25 to read one of my stories and leave feedback on Amazon then the next Caribou Coffee is on me. Five bucks should do the trick. So what're ya waiting for? Read, enjoy and live it the way it was meant to be lived.
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Read Away
Folks have to wonder about them folks back in Afghanistan. Reading 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' by Khaled Hosseini or 'Never a Child' by Fatima Hosseini is a start to understanding our world today. Both books are available on Amazon. Read, be entertained and educated. What more can you ask for?
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Enjoy I Shall!
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Sunday, October 3, 2021
If anyone knows what this means please reply . . .
hager ali commented on "The Bee Killer"
Saturday, October 2, 2021
As Real as it Gets.
Ahh What? . . . I was a real cop so you ain't gonna get some Iowa Writers Workshop Graduates writing about something they gleaned from TV. Nope . . . ya gonna get the real dope reading my stuff.
Friday, October 1, 2021
Duluth
Had a great time in Duluth. Thanks for all the interest. Always nice to receive an award by the way.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
We are all potential Targets . . .
It's not the person who landed in prison to serve life without parole. It's, perhaps the gentleman sitting next to you in church, who has an amazing voice. I am a graduate of the FBI National Academy and found folks love a good story. Now that we are outta Afghanistan perhaps Never a Child would be a perfect lane to understanding. Reach out with questions. I shall remain devoted to my readers.
Friday, September 24, 2021
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Royal Club
Excited. Love meeting up with folks who have experienced my stories. Also have to admit I love the venue! I think very highly of Duluth and not because you folks enjoyed my stories. I will not have books available for sale. I'm sold out, which is a good thing I guess. Anyways, yes I'll sign every last book and answer every last question.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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Germany
So I'm in Germany and am asked what the Trump Thing is all about. Then the German burst out laughing and said the Americans must be pu...
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So here goes. We are on a mission of discovery. We all well know another school shooting is in the offing so why not ponder the ...
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Why write a book? There any money in it? I didn't do it for the money. As a former cop I wasn't ready to just fade away. I have a ...
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Double click and it just may land in your mailbox. Ebay Or wait a tick. If you live in Minnesota you can find it in your Library. ...
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Okay so the commercial pans over all kinds of select foods, salmon and cuts of beef and a lady says "My dog is a part of our family so...
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Headed to Chicago shortly. Just got back from Germany. Don't suppose you'll have a guess on what the Germans wanted answered. 'T...
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I have to admit to being confounded at times by arguments and different viewpoints as opposed to mine. I mean, having your life threatened, ...
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As a war like nation, the U.S. is always declaring war on drugs, terrorism, Iraq and-and-and. Gotta agree with this writer yesterday from c...
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Gotta tell you this is based on reality. This is how it can and well happen. The part about the lady knowing he was a killer seems to happen...
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So I'm in Germany and am asked what the Trump Thing is all about. Then the German burst out laughing and said the Americans must be pu...
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AMERICAN REPUBLICAN GOLDEN RULE 5/8/25 Anti Christ Golden Rule .. YOU''RE ON YOUR OWN .. "I ...



