Monthly Archives: July 2011

A perceptive book review

In a review of CHILDREN OF THE STREET on her blog Murder by Type, Beth Crowley demonstrates a deep understanding of the worldwide social problem of homeless children.  

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E-buying options

I encourage readers who like paper to keep on buying the traditional book, but this being 2011, many have indicated that they would prefer to have the e-version of CHILDREN OF THE STREET (COTS). If so, there are so many options. … Continue reading

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Eso Won Books – discussion and signing

Wonderful crowd at Eso Won on a balmy evening of July 19 2011. We had a great discussion on Ghana, the world, and Darko Dawson, a lively Q & A and some good laughs. A small world when a childhood … Continue reading

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The weekend, book-signing, & sundry

Spent a very quiet weekend at home working on the third novel MEN OF THE RIG – quiet mostly because I was nursing a nasty cough I’ve had for the past few days. Yes, I know – physician heal thyself. … Continue reading

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VROMAN’S BOOK SIGNING

Good times at Vroman’s Bookstore Pasadena last night July 14, 2011, where I talked about Ghana, writing and CHILDREN OF THE STREET, and then, the best part, signed copies for the audience members. Many thanks to my delightful host Connie … Continue reading

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A blog about a blog

For a second time, I’ve been honored with an invitation from Michael Sears, one half of the writing pair Michael Stanley, to do a guest blog on the internationally renowned Murder is Everywhere website. Many thanks to Michael for the … Continue reading

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Discussion and Signing

You are cordially invited to my discussion and signing of CHILDREN OF THE STREET at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena this evening at 7pm. The location is 695 E. Colorado Blvd Pasadena, CA 91101, and you can get directions here. There’ll be a surprise … Continue reading

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COTS RELEASE DAY!

Today, July 12, 2011, CHILDREN OF THE STREET, an Inspector Darko Dawson mystery, officially goes on sale. A few lucky prize winners from contests held last year received a signed copy from me before today, but for the rest of us, this … Continue reading

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COTS EVENTS SCHEDULE UPDATE

CHILDREN OF THE STREET/An Inspector Darko Dawson Mystery Events schedule 1)Release date: Tuesday July 12, 2011. Available from brick-and-mortar bookstores, or on Amazon.com, Google e-books, Kindle, iPad, or Nook. Pre-order to have the novel delivered on release date. 2) Vroman’s … Continue reading

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Castles, Forts and Dungeons

Sounds like the latest video game, but this is a little more serious. I mentioned Elmina Castle in a previous post. Ghana has, or has had, 3 castles and several times that number of forts built by the Portuguese, Dutch, British, … Continue reading

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