Author Archives: robinofrockridge

Unicorn Jones and the Art of Shameless Self-Promotion.

Police mystery writer Thonie Hevron helps us realize the value of word counts. Thank you, Thonie! Thonie Hevron Author By Thonie Hevron Counting words is downright annoying. Yet demands for word count are everywhere—agent/publisher guidelines, contests, academic papers, magazine and … Continue reading →

Is Romance Devolving?—50 Shades vs. No One Puts Baby in a Corner. A reblogged post from Kristen Lamb. Thanks, Kristen for so wisely standing up.

Originally posted on Kristina Stanley:
Do you have a draft of your novel or short story and are thinking of submitting to an agent, publisher or writing contest? My series called Before You Submit might help. This series contains hints and…

Thank you Arlene Miller for your blog posting about TV and news poor use of grammar. I heartily agree with you. Read Arlene’s blog here: http://bigwords101.com/2015/blog/my-three-big-grammar-peeves-this-week/

Originally posted on Ghost Cities:
Although chalk figures appear in many places throughout the world, there is one region in particular that has a wealth of them. Mighty figures of men with clubs, ogres and rampant steeds, acres in extent, and visible across…

Thonie Hevron Author Due to technical issues there are no illustrations with this post. Check back Wednesday for more stories behind the badge. By Hal Collier LAPD Retired We are pleased to feature Hal’s reminiscences. The following story is true. … Continue reading →