Cecilia faces murder charges for killing an intruder threatening her dog. The law says Ferris is property but Cecilia is learning he's family. Targeted Age Group:: 16+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? At a writing conference, I learned about self defense laws. Particulars vary by state but someone can protect themselves or another person in self defense but not property. The very next class was about K9 officers, where I learned a police dog is considered property of their police … [Read more...] about Saving Ferris by A R Kennedy
Interview with Author – Kenneth Eade
About Kenneth Eade: Kenneth Gordon Eade is an American author, lawyer and environmentalist, best known for his legal and political thrillers. Eade's first bestseller on Amazon.com was "An Involuntary Spy," a fictional spy thriller about a rogue scientist working for an American biotech firm who goes on the run from authorities after stealing information from his employer which proves government collusion and a cover-up of fraud surrounding the dangers of the company's genetically engineered … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kenneth Eade
Plot or Character: Who’s in Charge Here? – Guest Post by Gabriel Boutros
There is an ongoing debate (although it may only be between me and my proof-readers) about whether plot or character drive a story. Of course, in some ways you can say there is no story without plot. Why does anyone read a book? To find out what happens in it. And what is plot, if not what happens in the book. But there is more to it than that. In my relatively short writing career, whether it be in my novel or my short stories, the most important thing is not merely what is happening, but … [Read more...] about Plot or Character: Who’s in Charge Here? – Guest Post by Gabriel Boutros
Realism in Fiction – Guest Post by Gabriel Boutros
First off, a very obvious statement: By definition, fiction is not real. OK, everyone knows that. But just because the story isn’t real, that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be “realistic.” What I call realism is made up of those small details which let the reader feel that the world of the story is a real world, with real people who think, feel and act the way real people are expected to. It could be a world that is imagined entirely by the author, or it could be based on something the author … [Read more...] about Realism in Fiction – Guest Post by Gabriel Boutros
Book Excerpt: Rage by Lawrence W. Gold, M.D. @drgoldauthor
About your Book: When normal people suddenly attack and murder, their defense attorney hires Dr. Michael Rose, a former cop turned forensic psychiatrist and his associate, Karen Scott to represent them in court. The inexplicable events mystify these experienced professionals, and together they seek a rational explanation. When psychiatric evaluation reveals a pattern among the subjects, Michael suspects that there is more to these incidents than spontaneous psychosis. Using his instincts and … [Read more...] about Book Excerpt: Rage by Lawrence W. Gold, M.D. @drgoldauthor
The Guilty by Gabriel Boutros @Boutros_Author
Robert Bratt is a veteran defense attorney whose faith in the justice system, and the role he plays in it, wavers when his daughter’s best friend is raped and the rapist is acquitted. The rapist’s lawyer twisted the victim’s testimony around to make her look like she was the aggressor, and Bratt knows this is exactly what he would have done in his place. But his daughter hates all lawyers now, including him, and that causes him to question the way he has always practiced his chosen profession … [Read more...] about The Guilty by Gabriel Boutros @Boutros_Author
Book Excerpt: The Guilty by Gabriel Boutros
About your Book: Robert Bratt is a veteran defense attorney whose faith in the justice system, and the role he plays in it, wavers when his daughter’s best friend is raped and the rapist is acquitted. The rapist’s lawyer twisted the victim’s testimony around to make her look like she was the aggressor, and Bratt knows this is exactly what he would have done in his place. But his daughter hates all lawyers now, including him, and that causes him to question the way he has always practiced his … [Read more...] about Book Excerpt: The Guilty by Gabriel Boutros
