I’ve been out of the country, visiting Ecuador and Peru for a little over two weeks. I’ve got some great stories to tell in the next couple posts about the people and events I experienced. In the meantime, let’s keep this post somewhat tied to courts and crime. I’m sure all of you have been stopped by the …
People who work in the criminal field, whether as law enforcement or in the courtroom end of things, always say, “You couldn’t make a reality show about this stuff–it’s too real!”
The endless turning of human behavior is so unusual, it’s sometimes unbelievable. For people who work in the criminal field, we know it’s not a TV show, …
Many people think convicting the bad guys is the toughest part of working as a prosecuting attorney. That is difficult, as I know from the time I worked as a county prosecutor. He/she must make certain all the evidence to convict is assembled, witnesses are available, and that she is prepared for any defense arguments about the procedure …
I’ve worked for years in the criminal justice system and have seen how our prisons in the U.S. have filled to over-flowing. Our country now puts more people in prison than any other country in the world except Russia and Iran. It’s time that we should release prisoners.
Does this sound odd? Scary? Irresponsible? Especially, in light of …
People often tell me at book events that they’d like to become writers. They have an idea for a story . . . “How do I start?” they ask. I’ve had five novels and two short stories published. (The second one will be out next year) Here are my suggestions for you to start writing your book:
Across the country there have been horrible stories about the failure of child protection courts to well, protect children. Here in Minnesota, the latest example caused the elected county attorney to announce that his office had made a mistake. They reversed their earlier recommendation to the court and asked, instead, that a mother’s parental rights be terminated. See …
Although this new movie is technically a horror film, it’s also just like a mystery/suspense story. I saw “The Visit” and recommend it for the following reasons. But first, watch the trailer—it’ll get you hooked on “The Visit.”
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