In March, as the world was speeding toward stay-at-home orders, my sister and I decided that the stars had aligned and it was time to fulfill one of my sister’s dreams. It was time to get a dog. And so Edward Thatch AKA Blackbeard the Cuddler (we just call him Eddie) joined our home. Blackbeard…
In a brief break from the wonders of grad school, I bring you an interview with my own mentor, Paul Bishop, retired LAPD detective and hard-working author. I met Paul a few years ago when some mutual friends invited me to join the writing group he runs once a month. While he’s as tough as his…
The sun shone high Ranger Rodriguez tipped his hat to his opponent. The townspeople were quiet, watching as Buckaroo Bangman saluted his opponent. The two horsemen remained in the center of the street, when both men were tossed long-handed mallets and a ball was tossed into the middle of the street. “Isn’t this supposed…
The L. Palmer Chronicles 