Saturday, June 3, 2023

'People Shooter' is up for an Award!

 After being trained in the Behavioral Services Department in the FBI National Academy I hit the streets. Then after some years of utilizing my skill set on the mean streets I now have discovered a new passion. I write. So what are all these mass shootings about? Read my short story . . . 'People Shooter'.

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Abbey Road


 Talk about inspiring. What? You didn't think an author had say-so on scoring?

Monday, May 1, 2023

How Do You Do It?

I was trained in the Behavioral Unit at the FBI National Academy. I apply these skills to my stories. I listen. I learn and then I write. This probably explains why my stories are ahead of the Headlines. I make every attempt at pulling no punches. Topics from mass shootings to sexual assaults are addressed. 

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Lost

 Many establish a belief system and then defend it. No matter what. Loved ones who lost someone from gun violence, sound differently, than an individual who considers an assault weapon near and dear.

Thursday, April 20, 2023

People Shooter

 My latest story titled, The People Shooter, is the direct result of having to put up with the awful violence visiting us daily. I researched it, I asked hard questions and wondered. It's just my effort to contribute to a solution for a growing problem. Enough said?


 

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

People Shooter?

So why you may ask. I'd say it's high time the killing stops and that starts with understanding the problem. Australia did it and so can the United States. One story for people who want to understand. Who want to be heard. 

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

This Just In . . .

 The People Shooter is up for four awards! This story isn't available to readers yet. Patience my friends.

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Thanks for The Interest

Another great read! The Last Gargoyle!

Once again, Curt Rude has drawn from his life experiences as a law enforcement officer and has written an outstanding book that I could not put down. I cannot remember the last time I read until 2:00 a.m. to finish a book! Rude has great insight that shows in the dialogue between the characters, as well a personal knowledge of the Casper, WY area. Along with the great story of law and justice, Rude inserts phrases that are unique and fitting. Very refreshing. Keep up the great work Mr. Rude. I'm eagerly awaiting your next book. 

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Policing Done Right

 Nashville Police made us proud. They stormed the school and ended the killing. Shame we lost more lives. This is one of them moments when a picture is worth a million words.



Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Ireland

 Pleased to be headed to the Emerald Isle. I will keep readers from across the pond up to speed on the when's and where's. My new story 'People Shooter' should be available by then.

Monday, March 20, 2023

You can Learn a lot

 from an author. Latest run involved The Twin Cities to Eau Claire - Madison - Milwaukee and perhaps Chicago area communities. Best egg rolls in the world are near the Performing Arts Center in a place called 'The Rice Palace' in Eau Claire.

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Two Shared Thoughts on 'The Bee Killer When Soldiers Cry'

Curt, thanks for sharing. When I was a Co . .ctional Officer it was mandatory we did welfare check on inmates classified with PTSD every 15 minutes. We had alot of them. Sometimes officers neglect that and we hear about suicides and lawsuits made by grieving families.

You f- - - - -g nailed it in the Bee Killer. My thanks. Soldiers take it in the shorts and no one is ever in on the know. Thanks buddy.

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Monday, March 13, 2023

Columbine Survivor

 A survivor of the Columbine Massacre, way back on April 20th 1999 has reached out me. I'll call him Mister D. He lives and works in Denver. He laid it out for me. I was stunned. I am currently putting together a school shooting story based on the reality of what it is we've become. 

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Truth and Nothing but The Truth

My stories involve human-beings at their worst. Seeing hopefully leads to understanding. I was a cop and had a front seat in the Arena of Murder and Mayhem. I tattle on the doers of wrong, to hopefully make the World a better place. You're invited to read away or listen to an audio book today.


At The Apollo with you know who!  

Friday, March 3, 2023

Ireland

I am headed to Ireland. Totally excited about the Emerald Island and look forward to hanging out with Book Lovers. Thanks so much for all the interest to have made this possible. Not sure who else is set to appear. All the thanks in the world for my representation with the Barone Literary Agency. Check It Out  

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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. 

Friday, February 24, 2023

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!

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Many Thanks

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

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

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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Ukraine

Met a film maker and a man off the frontlines in Ukraine yesterday. Sobering. I was told . . . "War takes it out of you". Gotta te...