Publication Day! HER DYING KISS with Detective Katie Scott and K9 Cisco #NewRelease #Thriller

She wakes to the dawn light streaming through the window and rolls over to whisper good…

Detective Katie Scott and K9 Cisco are Back in HER DYING KISS

She wakes to the dawn light streaming through the window and rolls over to whisper good…

Psychopaths or Sociopaths? Which is it?

Sociopath or psychopath, so which is it?  We often see these two descriptions interchangeable among mainstream…

JUST RELEASED TODAY! Detective Katie Scott and K9 Cisco Are Back in THE ROSE GIRLS

It’s so exciting that book #9 has been released–The Rose Girls. I had quite a lot…

Evil Walking Among Us: 5 Traits of Serial Killers

Photo courtesy of theodysseyonline.com For a plethora of alarming reasons, serial killers are a rare breed.…

5 Writing Tips for Punching up Fight Scenes in any Genre

I love reading and writing action-oriented stories. It doesn’t matter if it’s a movie or book—I…

The Reality of Forensics: 6 Myths Debunked

Pop culture has a fascination with the world of forensic science. Whether it’s a television show,…

Detective Katie Scott and K9 Cisco are back in THREE SMALL BONES–out now!

I’m so excited to announce that THREE SMALL BONES is out today! I love publication day!…

Two High-Profile Deadly Mysteries Solved by Forensics

Years pass, but the scars remain. Family members agonize for a resolution of the case that…

COMPULSION–An Emily Stone Thriller–Is FREE on Amazon This Weekend!

The first Emily Stone Thriller COMPULSION is FREE this weekend! The Emily Stone Series is available…

PUBLICATION DAY! Silent Little Angels, Detective Katie Scott Thriller, Book 7 is Here!

SILENT LITTLE ANGLES publication day has finally arrived! Cold Case Detective Katie Scott and her K9…

9 Strategic Steps for a Successful Crime Scene Investigation

To perform a successful crime scene investigation, there are a myriad of individual procedures used by…

PRE ORDER and COVER REVEAL: Silent Little Angels, Detective Katie Scott Book 7

I really excited to announce that the 7th installment of the Detective Katie Scott book is…

Writing Inspiration for Crime Fiction: So This Happened on a 1600 mile Journey

Many of you don’t know that I moved from California to Texas last year. Yep, I’m…

Publication Day for PRETTY BROKEN DOLLS: Detective Katie Scott #Crime #Thriller

It’s always exciting every time a new book publishes! This has been such a fun series…

Science, Crime and Mystery: Top Forensic Labs in America and Abroad

Photo courtesy of west-technology.co.uk. Criminal forensic experts are essentially detectives in a lab coat. These highly…

Cop’s Best Friend: An Overview of K9 Officers

Photo courtesy of pinterest.com Just like all members of law enforcement, police dogs work under intense…

PRETTY BROKEN DOLLS: A New Detective Katie Scott Thriller! COMING SOON!

“Please Mommy, can Tessa and I go play on the swing by the creek?” the little…

CATCH THE KILLER

 CATCH THE KILLER: 3 Historically Significant Criminal Profilers #ForensicFriday #Crime Photo courtesy of criminaljusticedegreelink.com Everyone seems…

Forensic Files: DNA Cracks Decades-Long Murder Cases #ForensicFriday

Photo courtesy of natgeo.com. Each year, more and more cold murder cases are solved through forensic…

MURDER by POISON: Two High-Profile Forensic Toxicology Cases #forensic #crime

Photo courtesy of ozy.com. Forensic toxicology is one of the many fields of science that populates the…

What’s the Difference: Criminology v. Criminalistics

Photo courtesy of onlineschoolreport.com. Criminology and criminalistics may sound similar, but they are very much distinct…

BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT: Cover Reveal & Pre-Order for THE FRAGILE ONES, Detective Katie Scott Thriller: Book 5 #Bookouture #CrimeFiction

I’m so excited to announce the latest Detective Katie Scott Thriller, THE FRAGILE ONES is now…

Forensic Genealogy Finds the Killer: 3 Cold Cases Recently Solved #crime #coldcase

Photo courtesy of avg.com. The Killing of Anita Piteau This past year, the oldest cold murder…

An Overview of the Texas Rangers: Elite Lone Star Law Enforcement

Photo courtesy fineartamerical.com History of the Texas Rangers Fabled by law-abiding Texans and feared by outlaws,…