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When it comes to launching a debut novel like Gone To Ground , your website isn’t just a digital business card. It’s your stage, your handshake, your secret weapon. Especially in the gritty, pulse-pounding world of urban fiction, your online presence needs to echo the vibe of your stories—raw, real, and impossible to ignore. So, how do you build a site that grabs readers by the collar and drags them into your world? Let’s dive into the art and science of crafting engaging urb

If you’re anything like me, the thrill of a good urban thriller is like a shot of adrenaline straight to the heart. The city streets, the shadows, the secrets lurking behind every corner - it’s a playground for suspense that never gets old. Urban thrillers have this magnetic pull, blending gritty realism with pulse-pounding action and characters you can’t help but root for (or love to hate). So, buckle up. I’m about to take you on a whirlwind tour of the top US urban thriller

Gone To Ground  grew from years spent in classrooms listening closely to students whose stories rarely appear at the center of contemporary fiction. As a teacher, I work daily with young people navigating immigration, economic instability, cultural identity, and the pressures of adulthood arriving too early. I wanted to write a novel that reflects the emotional reality I see around me — a story that recognizes the dignity, humor, intelligence, and resilience of communities of

If you’re anything like me, you crave that pulse-pounding rush that only a great urban thriller can deliver. The kind of story that drags you through gritty city streets, tangled plots, and shadowy characters who might just be lurking around the next corner. Urban thrillers are the perfect blend of suspense, street-smart grit, and heart-stopping action. They’re the literary equivalent of a midnight chase through neon-lit alleys, and trust me, once you dive in, you won’t want

A Glimpse into the Future Three years ago, when I was crafting Gone To Ground , I thought I was exaggerating — pushing fiction slightly past reality. I imagined a world where federal agents used facial recognition cameras and data platforms to identify, track, and pressure entire communities, not just individuals. In my novel, the technology becomes more than mere surveillance; it transforms into a catalyst for chaos. Cameras pop up everywhere. Tensions rise. A neighborhood i

It's been about 6 months since my last post. (Sounds like the start of a confession). Been drafting and rewriting which is really endless work - I'm a slow reader and a slow writer. WIth regard to Gone To Ground, it is now available on Audible, we have over 100 Amazon reviews, and for one brief moment it was in the top 25 under crime and action (David Baldacci is reportedly not losing sleep). When I wrote Gone To Ground, one of the questions I wanted to pose was this: How do

When I first drafted Gone To Ground, I wanted to give George Jones some pretext to send in the ICE agents and start kicking in doors. So...

So this one goes in a new direction, which my wife will definitely support. She is a huge Gray Man fan, and I've always loved the combat...

As I mull how and where to take the sequel, the only thing I know for certain is I will be violating Elmore Leonard's Rule #3 - No...

Not that I consider my book "art," but I started writing five years ago and recent events in the news seem ripped from Chapter 23 and 35...

For the past 30 years, I've been a teacher (though if you asked a teacher, they'd discount the past 8 years as a "coordinator" since I...

My first box of books arrived, typically a milestone best shared with the world on social media. I honestly can't see why anyone would...

Definitely my most eye-catching blog headline. During the edit process, I took out the equivalent of 350 pages which is actually more...

Half way through Gone To Ground, an ICE protest breaks out on the streets of the Shoe, though in truth, it was a fraction of what took...

Okay, it's already here. And the results are mixed at best. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/interactive/2025/police-artificial-in...

If you're wondering what a "pier" or a "viaduct" is (this would be what Carlos is in charge of), take a look at this recent article....

Yet another plot point from the manuscript shows up on page 1 NYTimes. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/nyregion/drones-nj-ny-east-coas...

Apparently the bullet train is not coming to the Shoe, but it should be a fun ride! https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2024-09-17/socal...

While Gone To Ground pushes the boundaries of credulity, I could find at least one real wold example that mirrors the events of the book....