There are fascinating people who have studied insect behavior. They’re called “entomologists.” One of the well-known academics is E.O. Wilson—made even more well-known because of a PBS documentary about him. http://www.pbs.org/program/eo-wilson/
He, and others, have studied the “swarm behavior” of insects like ants and bees. As humans, we like to think we’re far superior to insects because of …
The Director of the FBI, John Corney, has announced a reduction in the recruiting of Americans to ISIL, especially Somali young men these terrorist organizations. That’s good news for everyone. But why is this trend happening? http://www.startribune.com/fbi-director-visiting-minneapolis-office-today-will-speak-to-media/382111931/
If you recall, in 2008, several Somali young men started disappearing from cities across the U.S. Here in Minnesota it was …
I’ve been asked several times: what’s it like to represent a sex offender?
After 30 years as a criminal defense lawyer, I’ve represented everyone you can imagine, charged with every kind of crime you can imagine. Still, I have to say that sex offenders are in a category all their own when it comes to criminals.
I think …
I accept several invitations every year to do book events. These can happen in book stores, libraries, book clubs, private events,a and speaking opportunities. I love doing book events and am particularly thankful to all the readers who come to meet me and, often, buy books! From a writer’s perspective, here’s what is great about book events:
How many of us have thought, in our idle moments, of committing a crime? Of course, it should be the perfect crime so that we don’t get caught. And if we made lots of money or got revenge, that would be even better. Here’s a great story of a family that committed the almost perfect crime.
It started …
In 2001, Laura Hillenbrand released her fascinating book, Seabiscuit. It caught-on quickly and was made into a film in 2003. I’ve read the book and seen the film. Maybe it’s because I went to the Kentucky Derby last year, but I’m re-reading the book again. And I’m hooked into the story as much as I was the first …
Here’s a story about a teenage writer who overcame difficulties most of us would never experience in our lives. She had always wanted to get her poetry published.
Jane (I can’t use her real name) is a 15 year old with long hair, usually dyed orange or, sometimes, purple. She is a child participating in a child protection …
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