Detective Writer
By Sally Barrilla
Detective WriterJul 17, 2023
Meet Our Seventy Eighth Guest: Fellow Author Chase Amyot!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you to fellow author, Chase Amyot! Chase is here to discuss his exceptional writing journey and motivations behind becoming an author, and even share tips on overcoming writer's block! This fun episode is one you will most definitely enjoy, DETECTIVES.
Please feel free to check out the links below!
Murder Mystery Storytime: The Death of Cindy James!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to tell you all about a highly suspicious case that occurred in British Columbia, Canada in the 1980s. TRIGGER WARNING: this case will be a bit graphic and will discuss the mistreatment of an animal and suicide attempts, so if anyone is uncomfortable, please feel free to skip ahead!
Meet Our Seventy Seventh Guest: Fellow Author Phillip (PJ) Davis!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you to fellow author, Phillip (PJ) Davis! PJ's inspirational writing journey began at an early age after realizing the powerful effects that writing brings an author. PJ is here to discuss the message about adapting and embracing change as you grow each day. His words of motivation emphasize the importance of not giving up and following your dreams.
Please feel free to check out the links below!
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/48688628.P_J_Davis
Meet Our Seventy Sixth Guest: Fellow Author Diane Bator!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you all to fellow mystery author and blogger, Diane Bator! Diane has been a storyteller for so long that she has a blog and has met many authors, introducing their novels and content to the world. Diane's passion for writing stems from exploring the creativity and imagination it brings her, especially with mystery. This is a fantastic episode you won't want to miss!
Please feel free to check out the links below!
https://www.dianebator.ca
https://escapewithawriter.wordpress.com
https://dianebator.substack.com
Meet Our Seventy Fifth Guest: Fellow Author James Hill!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you all to fellow author, James L. Hill! James grew up in New York City and is also from the Bronx like myself and has written plenty of stories that add a pinch of thrills and a touch of mystery. He has written 5 books from the Killer book series and also is the owner of Rockhill Publishing in which he sought to create more publishing opportunities for new aspiring authors. In this episode, James shares plenty of interesting and insightful stories about growing up in the Bronx, meeting and growing up with people and new experiences.
Please feel free to check out the links below!
https://www.jlhill-books.com/index.html
Meet Our Seventh Fourth Guest: Dr. Kylie Reiffert!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you to fellow nutritionist and true crime lover, Dr. Kylie Reiffert! Kylie is here to discuss her motivation to become a nutritionist and help her clients develop a different and healthy relationship with food. She also discusses her interest in true crime and how learning more about it can help us develop a safer world for the future. The episode was a blast and I guarantee that you will enjoy listening! TRIGGER WARNING: we do discuss a few murders in some graphic detail but they are mentioned before we talk about them.
Please feel free to check out the link below!
https://www.krnutrition.com
Meet Our Seventy Third Guest: Fellow Author Jeanelle Frontin!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you all to fellow author, Jeanelle Frontin! Jeanelle is an award-winning author who began her journey in 2018 with The YaraStar Trilogy's release. After she published her first book, The Unmarked Girl, Jeanelle realized how much passion she felt throughout her writing journey and continued to write as many novels as possible. Jeanelle is here to discuss her inspirations, how to stay motivated to accomplish your dreams even when the adventure gets difficult, and how her love of writing continues to determine her every day.
Please feel free to check out the links below!
https://www.jeanellefrontin.com
https://www.instagram.com/jeanellefrontin/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/yarastartrilogy/?hl=en
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18160792.Jeanelle_Frontin
Meet Our Seventy Second Guest: Fellow Author Jeffrey Sussman!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you to fellow author, Jeffrey Sussman! Jeffrey has written over 10+ novels and has just released his newest book, Tinseltown Gangsters: The Rise and Decline of the Mob in Hollywood. He is here to give tips on never giving up on your dreams, seeking out what you hope to accomplish, and the immense feeling of success when you reach your goal. Jeffrey is the prime example of being consistent and staying positive because of the endless possibilities there are out there for you.
Please feel free to check out the links below!
https://twitter.com/jeffreysussman?lang=en
https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/1211074.Jeffrey_Sussman
https://tantor.com/author/jeffrey-sussman.html
Meet Our Seventy First Guest: Fellow Author Sebastien de Castell!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you all to fellow author, Sebastien de Castell! Sebastien is here today to discuss his consistent writing journey, publishing the Spellslinger series, and releasing his newest book, Crucible of Chaos. Sebastien has won numerous awards for his work and continues to inspire anyone that writing a novel is possible, you just have to think about the story you wish to read and make it a reality!
Please feel free to check out the links below!
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7390210.Sebastien_de_Castell
https://twitter.com/decastell?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
https://www.instagram.com/sebastiendecastell/?hl=en
Meet Our Seventieth Guest: Fellow Author Bob Brill!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you all to fellow author, podcaster, and well-respected journalist, Bob Brill! Bob is here today to discuss his extraordinary writing journey, his motivations to become a podcaster and author, working in journalism, and how he continues writing his heart out as much as possible! I guarantee you that with plenty of tips Bob has, this is an episode you will not want to miss.
Please feel free to check out the links below!
Social Media:
Amazon Author page;
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bob-
Brill/author/B00411A3MY?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Bob Brill YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfToqYTs5f3lMhlCdVmJgRw
Bob Brill Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/bobbrillsr
LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-brill-439411288/
Podcast
Interesting People with Bob Brill (APPLE or where ever you get your podcasts)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interesting-people-with-bob-brill/id1364250714
Fan Letters to a Stripper Podcast and fan site for dramatic podcast
https://majorleaguestripper.com/
TikTok - @theebobbrill
“X” - https://twitter.com/BobBrillLA
Blog
www.baseballinthe1960s.com
Websites
www.bobbrill.com
www.bobbrillbooks.com
www.bobbrillfilms.com
www.shakenthemovie.com (documentary film and fan site)
www.majorleaguestripper.com
eBay store
https://www.ebay.com/str/sportscardskckings
Meet Our Sixty Eighth and Sixty Ninth Guests: Fellow Authors Armand Rosamilia and Thomas "Tom" Duffy!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you to fellow authors, our returning guest Armand Rosamilia, and our brand new guest Tom Duffy! Armand and Tom are here today to discuss their writing journey, especially co-authoring several books. They provide plenty of tips for new and long-term authors, how to find your groove in writing, as well as discuss their motivation to write books together.
Please feel free to check out the links below!
https://www.twitch.tv/armandrosamilia
https://twitter.com/armandauthor?lang=en
https://www.fantasticfiction.com/r/armand-rosamilia/rock-the-bells.htm
https://www.fantasticfiction.com/r/armand-rosamilia/hells-bells.htm
https://www.fantasticfiction.com/r/armand-rosamilia/for-whom-the-bell-tolls.htm
https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/22815904.Tom_Duffy
Meet Our Sixty Seventh Guest: Fellow Author Ephie Risho!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you all to fellow author, Ephie Risho! Ephie is here today to discuss the amazing fantasy book that he wrote with his daughter, Celia Phoenix Rising The Elementalist Book 1, and made over four books from that one story! Ephie was inspired to write a weekly story by his sixth-grade teacher, and his writing journey only became stronger from there. Ephie is the prime example of taking a passion and dedicated project and turning it into a masterpiece, especially with loved ones creating it alongside you or even just supporting you along the way.
Please feel free to check out the links below!
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20364904.Ephie_Risho
Meet Our Sixty Sixth Guest: Fellow Author James Michels!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you all to fellow author, James Michels! Over the last five years, James has written over five books and is currently working on a sixth book! In his writing journey, he decided to take the initiative and try something new and become an author. James joins us today to emphasize that even if you may doubt yourself or your writing, still go for it anyway because you never know what can happen.
Please feel free to check out the links below!
Facebook.com/jamestherealmike
TikTok.com/@jamesrealmike
Twitter.com/jamesrealmike
Instagram.com/jamesemichels
YouTube.com/jamesmichelsbooks
Ice Rising https://a.co/d/92aOhe9
Icebox https://a.co/d/74b7ofq
Ice Reign https://a.co/d/4M0WVIY
The Ballad of Johnny Carlo https://a.co/d/66tCacT
Life’s Dark Corners https://a.co/d/eBnax6z
Meet Our Sixty Fifth Guest: Fellow Author Thomas "Tom" Rose!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you all to fellow author, Tom Rose! Tom is here today to discuss his extraordinary writing journey and how writing helped him slowly heal after losing his beloved wife to breast cancer a few years ago in August 2019. He and his wife were also amazing chefs, co - authored two cookbooks, and even had their cooking segment on Fox. He eventually decided to write his book Balloon in a Box, Coping with Grief, and has made numerous podcast and guest speaker appearances discussing his "Journey of love" as he calls it. Tom is also working on another book and is the prime example that while life can be very difficult, writing can help much more than one may think.
Please feel free to check out the links below!
https://www.cookingtogether.com
Meet Our Sixty Fourth Guest: Fellow Podcaster and Entrepreneur Riya Jain!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you all to fellow podcaster and entrepreneur, Riya Jain! Riya is here to chat all about her experience being an entrepreneur, making the decision to help and inspire others, and emphasize that age is just a number. In her podcast, she talks with many different entrepreneurs and individuals with private stories to demonstrate that struggles happen but you can overcome them.
Please feel free to check out the links below!
https://facebook.com/Tie-Breaker-W-Riya-106417297937074/
https://instagram.com/tiebreakerwithriya
https://youtube.com/channel/UC6yXd4nyfEVhf3CJQXLhjeQ
Meet Our Sixty Third Guest: Fellow Author George Allen Miller!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you all to fellow author, George Allen Miller! George recently published his debut novel, Eugene J. McGillicuddy's Alien Detective Agency in August 2023 and has also written several short stories. He is also a blogger and is here today to discuss his writing journey, provide any tips to new and advanced authors on the publishing process, how to overcome rejection, and how to gain confidence in your work.
Also, this is the first episode of SEASON 4 of DETECTIVE WRITER! 4 seasons can you believe it??
Please feel free to check out the links below!
http://www.georgeallenmiller.com
https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeWritesSciFI
https://www.instagram.com/georgeallenmiller
https://www.reddit.com/r/EugeneMcGillicuddy/
Meet Our Sixty Second Guest: Fellow Elder Rights Activist Jack Halpern!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you all to fellow friend and elder rights activist, Jack Halpern! Jack is here to discuss how to be aware on helping older loved ones, how to protect yourself from scammers, and how to better prepare for the future. This informative episode is one you won't want to miss, DETECTIVES.
Please feel free to check out the links below, DETECTIVES!
Murder Mystery Storytime: The Girl From the Main!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to tell you all about an unsolved case that occurred in Germany 2001. TRIGGER WARNING: I will be discussing the murder of a teenage girl in a bit of detail so if anyone is uncomfortable, please feel free to skip ahead.
Murder Mystery Storytime: The Death of Molly Bish!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to discuss another unsolved murder case in Massachusetts, the disappearance and death of Molly Bish.
Spooky + Mysterious Aspects of Life: Justin Smith!
Hey there and Happy New Year, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER to introduce you all to an interesting topic regarding the case of Justin Smith! Proving that miracles do happen after all.
On February 25th, 2015, Smith, a 26 year old Pennsylvania native was walking home in freezing cold temperatures after having a few beers with friends when he suddenly blacked out. He had no pulse and was laying on the snow for many hours until his father, Don found him by the road.
After his father called the paramedics, Smith was rushed to the hospital to which CPR had begun with chest compressions. Although, it was difficult to get an accurate body temperature reading because Smith was so immensely cold, his determined emergency medicine physician at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, Dr. Gerald Coleman transferred him by a helicopter to another hospital to be hooked on an ECMO machine. In the efforts to warm his blood and then bring it back into the body. Smith's heart began beating on it's own about 90 minutes after the ECMO machine was turned on.
Smith eventually woke up 30 days later surrounded by his family. He did have severe frost bite and lost his pinkies and toes as a result; however, upon waking up, he remains truly grateful on the efforts made to save his life, realizing the absolute miracle it was. Smith went back to school with the intent to get a degree in psychology.
I hope you have enjoyed this storytime as much as I did, DETECTIVES! Please let me know in the comments if you want more storytime! Have a great day, night, afternoon, or evening, DETECTIVES! Stay tuned for next week’s post; until then, keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!
Happy Holidays from DETECTIVE WRITER!
Hey there, mucho gusto, feliz navidad, feliz ano nuevo, merry christmas, and happy new year DETECTIVES from DETECTIVE WRITER!
I wanted to take this moment to express my utter gratitude for all of you who have been here since the beginning and for all of you who just joined this amazing community we have created here. It truly could not have been so amazing without the support of all of you and for that, I say gracias and thank you. For anyone who celebrates the holidays or if you don't, I wish you all the absolute best and I will catch you next week!
Until then, keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!
Meet Our Sixty First Guest: Fellow Author, Keynote Speaker, Michael W. Allison MBA!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you all to fellow author, keynote speaker, and CEO of the Adversity Academy, Michael W. Allison, MBA! Michael's inspirational story on overcoming obstacles has helped many of his clients seeking to realign their lives. He is here to discuss how to push past any negativity, any harmful self talk or self doubt, and moving forward to live your best life.
Please feel free to check out the links below, including our podcast episode!
https://www.facebook.com/iammikewallison
https://www.instagram.com/iammichaelwallison/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/iammichaelwallison/
https://www.youtube.com/@iammichaelallison
Meet Our Sixtieth Guest: Fellow Author Kim Curry!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you all to fellow author, Kim Curry! Kim is a former radio broadcaster who retired after receiving a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, also known as MS. Kim has now written several political fiction novels and is here to talk all about his inspirational writing and broadcasting journey.
Please feel free to check out the links below, including our podcast episode!
https://www.krcurry.com
https://www.facebook.com/KRCurrytheAuthor-103232674389895/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Murder Mystery Storytime: Dismembered Human Body Found in New York Beach!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! Tune in this week to hear about the shell shocking case of a body recently found washed up ashore on a beach in Queens, New York.
Here is the link to read about the case in full detail.
Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!
Meet Our Fifty Ninth Guest: Fellow Author Anthony "Tony" M. Caro!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you all to fellow horror author, Anthony "Tony" M. Caro! Tony is a nonfiction, fiction, horror author and pop culture historian. He is here to chat all about his writing journey and to provide tips on following your dreams, how to improve your writing, and the power that it brings.
Please feel free to check out the link below, including our podcast episode!
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anthony-M.-Caro/author/B09SQJT4JB?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
https://linktr.ee/anthonymcaro
https://twitter.com/TonyMCaro?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGTX7hukLAgFOVTsgPwpEVw
https://www.instagram.com/tonymcaro/
Meet Our Fifty Eighth Guest: The Rolling Dragon A.K.A Benen Dykstra!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you to the podcast host, The Sit Down Stand Out show, Benen Dykstra A.K.A Rolling Dragon! Benen is here to discuss his inspirational podcasting journey, experience growing up with Cerebral Palsy, and overcoming so many obstacles in order to share the power of determination to change your life.
Please feel free to check out the link below, including our podcast episode!
https://www.rollingdragonmedia.com/episodes/
https://twitter.com/BenenDykstra?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
https://www.instagram.com/rollingdragon/?hl=en
Meet Our Fifty Seventh Guest: Fellow Author Bob Gonzalez!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you to the author of A Flicker in the Water, Bob Gonzalez! Bob joins us today to discuss his writing journey, love of fishing, and even shed some insight on the importance of following one's passion. You definitely won't want to miss this chat!
Please feel free to check out the link below!
https://flickerinthewater.com/
Meet Our Fifty Sixth Guest: Fellow Author Anthony Celano!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to tell you about my podcast discussion with fellow author, Anthony Celano! Anthony is a retired NYPD officer whose expertise was in organized crime. He has written numerous articles for Security Management Magazine, Security Director Magazine, and much more. He has over five books and has recently released a new novel, The Case of The Hunted Woman. Anthony joins us today to discuss his writing journey and even provide a few tips of his own!
Please feel free to check out the links below!
https://anthony-celano.com/
Meet Our Fifty Fifth Guest: Fellow Author Gary Braver!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to tell you about my podcast discussion with fellow author, Gary Braver! Gary is an award winning and best selling mystery and medical thriller writer, he has also released his tenth novel, Rumor of Evil. Tune in and hear Gary's motivations for writing, how he emphasizes the points on hooking the readers in, and even a bit of exciting detail on his new book!
Please feel free to check out the links below!
https://garybraver.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Rumor-Evil-Gary-Braver-ebook/dp/B0BPF4J614/ref=sr_1_13?qid=1673280202&refinements=p_27%3AGary+Braver&s=digital-text&sr=1-13&text=Gary+Braver
List of all of Gary's books on Amazon
Murder Mystery Storytime: The Hall–Mills Case!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! Tune in this week for 100th EPISODE with my guest cohost, Trent Gander as we discuss this unsolved murder case from 1922!
Here is the link to read about the case in full detail.
Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!
Meet Our Fifty Fourth Guest: Fellow Writer, Actor, & Film Producer Howard Nash!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you to film producer, actor, and writer, Howard Nash! Howard joins us today to discuss his childhood in New York, making the decision to follow his dreams, producing films with numerous stories that he felt deserved more attention, and discovering the beauty of writing.
Please feel free to check out the links below!
http://imdb.me/howardnash
Trailers
1. TIGER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2KnrqtAnEE
2. American Whisper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MavyNGq5x3c
3. Big Shots: https://youtu.be/gWo6xGOtn74
4. Alterverse: https://youtu.be/NqLKNQ_Ai8g
5. Legends of Nethiah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NScJqxEniTQ
Full Movies
1. "Heaven's Messenger"
Tubi TV: https://bit.ly/hm-tubi
Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/35GqShP
2. "Big Shots"
Tubi TV: Bit.ly/big-shots
On DVD: walmart.com/ip/Big-Shots-DVD/542612885
Meet Our Fifty Third Guest: Fellow Author Rhonda Parker Taylor!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER excited to introduce you to the author of Crossroads, Rhonda Parker Taylor! Rhonda is here to discuss her writing journey, tips on how to overcome any writer's block, how to grab the reader's attention, and just how she incorporates creativity into her work.
Please feel free to check out the links below!
https://rhondaparkertaylor.com/
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/crossroads-rhonda-parker-taylor/1143016073
https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?linkCode=kpd&ref_=k4w_oembed_lG4c77dQ8yimWs&asin=1958729531&tag=kpembed-20&amazonDeviceType=A2CLFWBIMVSE9N&from=Bookcard&preview=inline
Unsolved Spooky Mysteries: The Disappearance of the Flor de la Mar Ship!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! Tune in this week to hear about the unsolved disappearance of the Flor de la Mar (Flower of the Sea) ship that went missing in 1511. To this day, the shipwreck and lost treasure remain lost to this day. What are your thoughts on why no one has been able to find this ship? What are some possible secrets this shipwreck could be hiding? Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!
Murder Mystery Storytime: Tommy Ballard!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! Tune in this week to hear about the unsolved mystery in Bardstown, Kentucky, the murder of Tommy Ballard as well as the disappearance of his daughter, Crystal Rogers.
Here is the link to read about the case in full detail.
Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!
Romance + Fantasy Short Storytime!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to present you all a short story that was requested for me to write a while ago, a werewolf romance with a touch of fantasy, and maybe some mystery. Please feel free to let me know your thoughts on this draft and any thoughts, comments, and more. Feel free to read this excerpt. Stay tuned for next week!
"Werediamond Shine"
By Sally Barrilla
His eyes were dark in the moonlight, his pale skin shined like diamonds, and he made my heart race just at first glance. He didn't notice me at first since I was standing in the midst of the crowd. I was aiming to remain hidden, what would he notice in someone like me? Pop music blasting all over my best friend’s Ramona’s tiny apartment.
“BANG!” I accidentally knocked down a random flower pot. All eyes including his immediately turned over to me. In that moment, our eyes locked and his smile slowly reached his dimples. My heart stopped in an instant. He walks over to me and smiles so brightly at me, I think it rivaled the sun. He lifted his hand to me, introducing himself to me.
“Hi there. My name is Justin, what’s yours?” I didn’t respond too quickly, I just stared at him. He must have noticed because he raised his eyebrows.
“Uhh… your name?” I jumped up and shook his hand.
“Oh sorry! My name’s Sasha. Just plain old Sasha, hehe.”
“No, no one’s ever plain. But that is a nice name, Sasha and may I say you are extremely gorgeous.”
“Why, thank you, Justin. That’s very kind of you.” He winked at me and my heart dropped down to my stomach. Looking down, I realized that our hands were still connected and I released his hand. He was still looking at me, the intensity of his stare was nerve wracking but also immensely intimate.
“Hey Sasha, it’s kinda loud in here. I know we just met but do you want to get out of here? We can grab some coffee or maybe a bite to eat. Is that okay with you?” I was flabbergasted.
“Uhh, sure why not. It would be great to get out for a bit.” His winning smile once again caught me off guard.
“Great, let’s head out,” said Justin, offering me his arm. I took it willingly. We walk outside of the apartment and out of the elevator. The gentle breeze of the wind welcomes my face like a small kiss on the cheek.
“I thought we could walk to my car and maybe go out to a nearby cafe I like, if that’s cool.”
“Of course, lead the way.” We walked a few blocks to his car, which I had to admit, it was quite nice. A gray Tesla that was so cozy, I could have easily fallen asleep, thankfully I did not. The drive wasn’t relatively long, but the beacon of shining lights welcomed me. Justin put the car in park and leaned over to me.
“Well, here we are. Cafe LeBauc, it’s absolutely incredible and cozy. Food and drinks are amazing, I guarantee we will have a good time.” We go inside and I am stunned by the ease of it all, we end up dancing, chatting, and eating for several hours. When we got there, it was close to 9 P.M. but it was nearing 11:30. Justin leaned in close and said to me, “Do you want to get out of here? Maybe go see the stars for a bit?” I nodded in agreement. We walked out of the cafe and headed back to the car. My smile would not leave my face, I was having such an amazing night, I didn’t want it to end.
“Where are we going? I asked Justin, he looked at me with a small smile.
“A small picnic area in Forest Park, if that’s okay.”
“That’s perfect.” We pulled into the park, walked in holding hands, and sat down on a bench overlooking a pond with fishes.
“Sasha, I have to admit something to you,” said Justin whose voice began to tremble.
“What is it, Justin? Are you okay?”
“Actually, no. Well, it depends how you look at it, it’s a part of me. I wish I could change this about myself but unfortunately I cannot. The only thing I can say is that I will not harm you at all, that’s the good thing about this. Even when I change, I still hold my conscious thoughts and can think for myself.
DETECTIVE WRITER is Back!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to announce to all of you that I am back from a short break and super excited to chat with you again, introduce you to fantastic new guests, and even take you back to our popular Murder Mystery Storytimes!
I have missed you all, DETECTIVES and I can't thank you again for being so patient with me. For any of our new DETECTIVES who are now joining us, welcome and hello again to all DETECTIVE friends who have been here since the beginning. I hope you all have been doing good. During this break, I went on a trip to Southeast Asia for a few weeks and it was incredible and I can't wait to share more soon.
I also wanted to announce to you all that starting today, we will have a new guest cohost joining us, Trent Gander. Some of you may remember him from a few episodes and blog posts a while back, DETECTIVES. He will be here from time to time to chat or simply assist me with new ideas to improve DETECTIVE WRITER but you are stuck with me, DETECTIVES and I can't wait to continue expanding our community. Stay tuned for next week!
DETECTIVE WRITER Will Be Back Very Soon!
I just wanted to talk to you all and let you know that due to some unforeseen circumstances and an upcoming trip, I am going to take a few weeks away from DETECTIVE WRITER. It's been a hectic time for me for a few months and I feel like in order to bring you all the best content possible with all of my passion and dedication, I need to step back for a moment and do some creative thinking. I will be spending some time with loved ones but I repeat, I WILL be back DETECTIVES and when I return, there will be much more murder mystery storytimes, exciting new guests, and much more!
Meet Our Fifty Second Guest: Award Winning Fiction Author, Mary K. Savarese!
Please check out the links below! Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER to introduce you to fellow fiction author, Mary K. Savarese! Mary is a fan of creating quirky titles for her stories, conducted research for her novel, Tigers Love Bubble Baths & Obsession Perfume (who knew!) and showed the world how much tigers love bubbles. She's here discussing how essential it is that you never give up no matter how difficult or challenging the journey may be, one step at a time, because it's all worth it!
Please check out the links below! Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!
www.maryksavarese.com
www.starwriterstrilogy.com
Meet Our Fifty First Guest: Fellow Podcaster Brandon Schexnayder!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER to introduce you to fellow podcaster and ghost storyteller, Brandon Schexnayder! Brandon is here to discuss his experience with haunted tourism, spooky stories, and adding a touch of human creativity to it. This Halloween, Brandon has many surprises coming your way!
Please check out the links below! Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!
https://www.brandonschexnayder.com/
https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/
Chat with Our Returning Guest: Trent Gander!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER to reintroduce you to a guest we have met before back in season 2, Trent Gander! Trent is here to discuss a bit of information on the history of explosives while giving tips on what to watch out for, how to stay safe, different versions of them, and even how to be prepared for any emergency. The more aware, the more prepared! If anyone feels uncomfortable listening, please feel free to skip ahead.
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https://gentlemansuniversityofmanliness.wordpress.com/
Meet Our Fiftieth Guest: Fellow Author Shanti Hershenson!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to introduce to fellow author, Shanti Hershenson! Shanti is a teen author who has published over 9 books, and joins us to discuss how since writing at an early age, she overcame bullying, continues to stand against it, and created worlds of creativity and imagination. Shanti is the prime example of starting a goal and sticking with it to the end because you never know the beauty writing can bring!
Please check out the links below! Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES! https://www.shantihershenson.com/ Podcast Guest https://www.instagram.com/shantihershenson/?hl=en Twitter:
Meet Our Forty Ninth Guest: Fellow Author Nancy Orlen Weber!
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podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/1677955727545x743190823632799700?return=true
www.instagram.com/nancyweber372/
Meet Our Forty Eighth Guest: Fellow Author Keshia C. Willi!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to introduce to fellow author, Keshia C. Willi! Keshia is not only an author but she is also a screenwriter and script consultant. She is also one of the authors who published under the company of one of previous guests, Jack LaFountain's book publishing company, House of Honors and she discusses all about her love of writing!
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www.keshiacwilli.net
Facebook page: Keshia C. Willi Author
Instagram: @keshiacwilliauthor
Meet Our Forty Seventh Guest: Fellow Author Dr. Randy Overbeck!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to introduce to fellow author, Dr. Randy Overbeck! Randy who is also a podcaster himself, is here to discuss what his inspirations for writing were, and motivations. Randy's podcast, ""Great Stories About Great Storytellers" describes the experiences of other authors and what it took for them to become the individuals they were or continue to be today.
Please check out the links below! Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES! https://www.authorrandyoverbeck.com/
https://www.authorrandyoverbeck.com/podcast
https://www.authorrandyoverbeck.com/blog
Meet Our Forty Sixth Guest: Fellow Author Dan Petrosini!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to introduce to fellow best selling author Dan Petrosini. Dan is a native New Yorker like myself, has written over 16 mixed detective, thrillers, and crime fiction novels. He is here to discuss his personal motto to never give up and keep trying.
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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/dan.petrosini
Twitter handle @jazzywine
Meet Our Forty Fifth Guest: Fellow Author Joseph Patrick Fair!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to introduce to fellow author of police fiction novel, To Die a Hero, Joseph Patrick Fair! Joseph is a self help author and also offers coaching for any new writer. His novel focuses on real life experiences and aims to help anyone find their purpose in life.
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https://linktr.ee/josephpatrickfair
Meet Our Forty Fourth Guest: Fellow Author R.C. Hand!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! Welcome to Season 3, DETECTIVE WRITER here to gladly introduce to the first guest of a brand new season, fellow author, R.C. Hand! R.C. is a writer based in California, with written several novels that are up on Amazon, Atlanta and Judgment Day. He is also working on two novellas and talks about the importance of following your heart while also speaking a little bit of Spanish along the way!
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https://cowboyproductions52.com/
Facebook and Instagram: R.C. Hand
Meet Our Forty Third Guest: Fellow Author Jaimie Beebe!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to introduce you all to fellow author and podcaster herself, Jaimie Beebe! Jaimie's podcast, "Strictly Stalking," addresses the impacts of stalking, harassment, and provides tips on how to stay safe. She also is a business woman and joins us today to discuss her love for true crime and how much you can truly enjoy life while also staying safe.
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https://www.instagram.com/strictlystalkingpod/
https://www.instagram.com/feathergirl77/
https://www.instagram.com/theboyfriendbikini/
Meet Our Forty Second Guest: Fellow Author Randi-Lee Bowslaugh!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to introduce you all to fellow author and podcaster herself, Randi-Lee Bowslaugh! Randi-Lee's novels discuss the importance of prioritizing mental health and putting yourself first. She also has a podcast of her own in which she talks with her guests regarding their mental health journey, how everyone's stories matter whether or they are published or not, and how uplifting one another is a beautiful thing.
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https://linktr.ee/randib
Meet Our Forty First Guest: Fellow Author K.W. Zachry!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to introduce you all to fellow author and researcher, K.W. Zachry! K.W. along with co author Sara Peterson, The Lone Star Speaks: Untold Texas Stories About the JFK Assassination, which focuses on former president John F. Kennedy’s murder on November 22nd, 1963. Gathering witnesses and launching their own investigations, K.W. and Sara sought to inform the public of a possible new side to the story. K.W. also discusses the importance of writing often and sheds a light on writing for healing.
Please check out the link below! Keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES! K.W. Zachry Amazon Page The Lone Star Speaks: Untold Texas Stories About the JFK Assassination