In my current manuscript, Druid Derrick, I have been bothered by the fact that I have relatively little information from the other side of the 'looking glass'. You see, my character kind of walks in two separate and distinct worlds. There's the world you and I are familiar with, and then there is the hidden life of a druid, a life where he must protect the other sentient species that inhabit this earth. Races like centaurs, elves, dryads and pixies, and many others have hidden for centuries, and druids like Derrick help to ensure they stay hidden for their protection.
It bothered me that my story was rife with adventures in Derrick's side of the 'looking glass', but next to nothing from our side. Then I got the idea to add a few chapters to that end. Just a few - nowhere near half.
In the chapter I'm adding now, I decided my detectives would be going around to all the different people most closely involved in, or closest to, either the crime itself or to Derrick. A month has passed and I'm really having fun getting the different points of view from the different people.
Remember that different people will see the very same event and each one will have a totally different opinion or translation about what happened.
Derrick's mother can't even think about that night without breaking down.
Derrick's father rules the family with an iron hand. He has strong opinions about what his son should and should not do.
Derrick's uncle refuses to believe he could have done the crime but the evidence is pretty strong. Ultimately, he's just plain furious about the whole affair and determined to find Derrick at any cost so that he can clear his name once and for all.
From Derrick's best friends we will get the best insight into what might make Derrick tick. It remains to be seen if the detectives can pick up on that though.
What do you think? How would you use such an investigation? Or would you do something different?
Showing posts with label police. Show all posts
Showing posts with label police. Show all posts
Friday, November 18, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Meet My Guest, Stacy Eaton
I belong to a forum where writers gather to share their experience and thoughts - http://www.authors.com/ - this is where I met Stacy. A couple days ago, she posted some excerpts from her books and I was intrigued. Paranormal I'm familiar with. Police stories are also common, especially on TV these days. Never before have I seen them combined. What would a police officer do when confronted by a real live vampire. I plan to find out. I fully intend to buy one of her books ASAP. At any rate, I invited her here to introduce her to you.
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It is with great honor that I get the chance to grace the
Anna’s Obsession blog. I met Anna
on the Authors.com website and I am honored that she asked me to join her here
to tell you a little bit about me and about my current books. So thank you Anna and here I am.
Hello, my name is Stacy Eaton, and
I’m an author.
Currently, I work full time as a police officer for a small township in southeastern Pennsylvania. While my
current position is that of a patrol officer, I spend a lot of my time doing
investigations and crime scene processing. Forensics is something I love
and I take my job very seriously.
I am also a wife to a police officer and with our constant schedules life can get very hectic in our home. I have been blessed with two children, a son who is currently in the United States Navy and I am very proud of him for what he is doing and for serving his country. My daughter is a priceless princess who loves to help me market my books to teachers and other parents while she is at school and church.
When I am not working the job that currently pays all the bills I work on my business. Yes, I have my own business too.
I have two Shiloh Shepherd dogs, Garda and Callie. They are larger and less aggressive than the normal German shepherd and they have more fur! Man do they have fur!!! Garda has a face that resembles a wolf, which makes me love him even more. (You can see by my photo that I wear a wolf pendant). Garda actually means "The Guardian" in Irish. It is also the name of the Irish Police. Rather fitting for our family of officers don't you think?
In my spare time... I write…
The first two books that I have written will intertwine the reality of police work and the paranormal world of vampires. By weaving bits of these two worlds together, I feel that I have given the world of paranormal a bit of down to earth reality.
I am also a wife to a police officer and with our constant schedules life can get very hectic in our home. I have been blessed with two children, a son who is currently in the United States Navy and I am very proud of him for what he is doing and for serving his country. My daughter is a priceless princess who loves to help me market my books to teachers and other parents while she is at school and church.
When I am not working the job that currently pays all the bills I work on my business. Yes, I have my own business too.
I have two Shiloh Shepherd dogs, Garda and Callie. They are larger and less aggressive than the normal German shepherd and they have more fur! Man do they have fur!!! Garda has a face that resembles a wolf, which makes me love him even more. (You can see by my photo that I wear a wolf pendant). Garda actually means "The Guardian" in Irish. It is also the name of the Irish Police. Rather fitting for our family of officers don't you think?
In my spare time... I write…
The first two books that I have written will intertwine the reality of police work and the paranormal world of vampires. By weaving bits of these two worlds together, I feel that I have given the world of paranormal a bit of down to earth reality.
My Blood Runs Blue, the first book in the series, will
introduce you to three main characters; Officer Kristin Greene, Julian
Hutchinson and Alexander Armstrong. While Kristin is busy investigating a
homicide, her life enters the world of the paranormal and she finds things out
that she never knew existed. She will also learn things about herself that will
forever change her world. There are twists and turns in there that will
surprise you. Especially as you try to figure out whom Kristin will choose in
the love triangle that has been around for over 30 years.
Blue Blood for Life is the second book and was just released on
September 30th. Kristin returns in this book, as does Alexander and
Julian. You will meet Kristin’s three best friends and find out how she reveals
the changes in her life to them. When Alex is kidnapped, Kristin will work with
Julian and Gabe (you will meet Gabriel in book 1) to try and locate him. There
is another hot and sexy vampire that enters the scene here, Trent Myers. You
are going to see a whole lot of changes in this book, and quite a few new names
and faces. The twists and turns of
this book will keep you intrigued and in a constant state of suspense as you
follow the four main characters through the story. Everyone that has read it has said they were extremely
surprised by the ending and loved it!
Both of these books will give you the direct points of view
from the character who is talking at that time. You will always know whose head
you are in by the chapter title. In book one, Kristin, Alex and Julian will
share their thoughts and feelings through their words. When you get to book
two, Trent joins the chorus of voices.
Of both of the books, Blue Blood for Life is my
favorite. Why? Because I love the choices and
challenges that Kristin is faced with, both in the vampire world and the police
world that she is such a part of.
You will follow her through shifts at work and see her as she touches
people’s lives. She will show you that no matter who or what you are, you can always
show your humanity.
Thank you Anna for allowing me to visit your blog!
I truly appreciate it!! If your readers are interested in seeing more about my
books, they can visit my website at
They are also available on Amazon as Kindle downloads
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Do check out her books. I'm sure they are well worth your time.
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