Bumped into a Columbine Survivor

This gentleman, who still lives in Denver, was confused and running down a hallway. He could hear the gun shots. For some reason he reached down for a flipflop he had lost and one of the shooters stepped into the hallway and shot over him. The round killed a friend who was behind him. Guess another book is in the works. 

The Thing Is

 I make every attempt to discover in my writing why this World Situation is what it is. Thanks to the Irish readers. I could be headed to the Emerald Island!

Many Thanks

 You deserved to win in the Insights contest. Great Read. I was runner up!

I Wrote it for The Sufferers

Curt thanks for writing "The Bee Killer'. People got to understand mental pain and what PTSD is really all about. When I was a correctional officer we had to check inmates suffering from this disorder every 15 minutes. We still had suicides and faced lawsuits my man. 

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Ken Harris presents Shadow World News commented on "Listen to 'The Beee Killer' Today"

Jan 18, 2023

WOW

 Apparently one of my books has been spotted headed to the Antarctica. I'll send ya a signed copy, your choice, if you're one of the first five to answer correctly which story it is . . .
and you didn't think blogs could be any fun!

Memphis Mess

 I can't understand why the Dirty Harry approach to law enforcement isn't seen for what it is. Fiction. You have John Sandford writing up cop stories involving Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers. This is fiction. So why do we glorify violence and forget this is make believe? Consider this response left on this blog. Your writing sucks, man. Stop leaving cards in Sandford's books, all people are going to do is find them like I did and laugh at your page. Most thriller authors don't have police 'experiance' but at least they can write without typos. :/ I get it I think. This person loves reading about fantasy cops running around thumping bad guys. My writing involves real life police in real life issues. There are five cops in Memphis who were punching first before asking questions. Now they realize Lucas was a pretend cop.

Confusion at Book Signing

 

One things is for sure, this is a bigtime waste of taxpayers money. I was doing a book presentation and made it no secret that I was a cop in a prior life. I was asked about the latest mass shooting and started sharing my thoughts on the 12 being shot in Baton Rouge. Then it was like no-no that one in Monterey Park. 10 dead there. Then a lady near the front of the line waiting to have me sign a book said a couple were shot in Atlanta. A guy behind me said . . . "it real bad when a six year old shoots the teacher". Like I said, the only thing for sure, is that the car burning is a waste of taxpayer money.   

Where Are They?

 I asked a couple who had a 'We Support Ukraine' sign in their yard what it meant. I mean do you put a sign up and that's it. They admitted to that being the 'long and short of it.' To think . . . America is the land of the brave. I get to thinking I need a pass out of this mess.

Understanding The Past

 I opened up to an individual and attended his trial in Montana. He was accused of murdering a little girl. Some did not agree with my approach. They thought he should be denounced and reviewed my story as such. Check Reviews of 'Brand of Justice' by (ClickingHere). Read the back cover. This is where Mister Hicks shared his thoughts. As a former cop, I believe we must do what we can to avoid these incidents . . . no matter how heinous. We must live and learn.

Danny

 Danny still deals with the awful reality of what he experienced to this day.

Active Shooter

 Had a long discussion with Danny, who survived Columbine. Sad story. He dropped a shoe and bent to pick it up and a bullet wheezed over his head. Saved by a shoe. Kids from that day will never forget it.

Say What?

 Though I walk in the shadow of the Valley of Death I shall fear no evil. Trains on the other hand are a whole nother story.

Book Signing Canceled

 Have to cancel the Read-n-Feed in Rice Lake tonight at six. Roads are a mess. Regrets. Have not discussed rescheduling with Maureen.

Barone Literary Agency

 In my honest opinion . . . I have the best Agent out there! Click&See

Students

 

Had a book signing and Amanda was really struck by the issues my stories brought up. One story in particular hit her hard. She took it upon herself to design and slip these bookmarkers in books in the Student Union. I love the creativity and appreciate this effort on my behalf.

James Dean and Sammy Hagar

 Sammy couldn't go 55 and neither could Jim. Guess which one learned a fatal lesson here.

Book Club Appearance

 I was asked what I do when I'm in the dumps. I responded I help someone. Anyone. And ya know what? presto . . . I'm better for it!

Those who Suffer

 It is my sincere desire to remember those who have suffered. Aspects of the dark side are explored and exposed. Many thanks to all who have read this story. Lets never forget. Lets see it for what it is. Click & See For Yourself

PTSD?

Defense attorneys said Ortiz was improperly induced to make the confession and that it should not be considered. Defense attorney Joel Perez argued that Ortiz, a Navy veteran who had been deployed to Iraq, was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, had been suffering from insomnia, nightmares and headaches, and was medicated and had been drinking that night. 

From Comments

 I found one of your cards, and decided to give your writing a try. I kust finished The Gargoyle and really enjoyed it. I think I’ll try one of your longer books now.