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Dress Rehearsal

Retired LAPD Police Officer Kathy Bennett presents an important article about personal safety and situational awareness. Have you ever considered the "What ifs" if your life is in danger? Are you ready for a dress rehearsal? Read on....

Donnell Mar 10, 2023 15

It's All in the Title

Margaret Mizushima, author of the Timber Creed Mystery series, joins me to talk about her latest novel Standing Dead. What a title, right? Have you ever wondered about authors' titles? Read on! ...

Donnell Mar 3, 2023 23

Police Fitness and Crime Fiction

Curious about what a CrossFit Coach can bring to a police academy? Is there a commonality between the academy, "functional fitness" & Writing? Author RJ Beam thinks so. An impressive success story of what drove a young man to make fitness his life. ...

Donnell Feb 24, 2023 10

First Responder Support Network: Why Retreats Work

Modeled after the On-Site Academy in Massachusetts, First Responder Support Network is a volunteer organization that is peer-driven and clinically guided, offering treatment, education, training, and support to the first responder community and their families since 1999....

Donnell Feb 17, 2023 15

Novel Ideas for Novels

Bowen Gillings is an award-winning author writing to bring the world more fun. Don't believe me? Check out A Night to Remember on Amazon. After you stop laughing, you'll be convinced. Oh, he also has a new book out called First Family, (And I do mean the FIRST family.) Read on....

Donnell Feb 10, 2023 27

FBI 101: Anatomy & Physiology of the FBI

Even in fiction, authors (and readers) depend on accurate research. If they're doubly fortunate, they also count on experts. Mr. John "JJ" Robertson is one such expert who has given generously of his time. Mr. Robertson joins my blog to discuss the Anatomy and Physiology of the FBI....

Donnell Feb 3, 2023 17