Category Archives: Sally Ember

NAGLER’S SECRET: Writing dialogue with twists

In this scene from the work-in-progress NAGLER’S SECERT, companions Detective Frank Nagler and Ironton, N.J. acting mayor Lauren Fox find themselves together at home for the first time in a while. The separation has been driven by the complex case … Continue reading

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Cancer free with an unremarkable spleen

It was just a shadow on a sheet of medical film. Then it became something else. Then it was gone. A day for sunshine and flowers. Four years later  new medical photos show only the shadow of a hole where … Continue reading

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There’s more light today than yesterday

Solstice came. There’s more light today than yesterday. And tomorrow there will be more. Grab it, smell it, wear it, taste it. Share it. We all rise. Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays. And know that the  Porch Guys are watching. Bless … Continue reading

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‘Dragony Rising’ … ‘This book is a must! Well done…well done indeed!’

DRAGONY RISING,  The fifth Frank Nagler Mystery, is getting some attention. (WOW!!) Great thanks to the readers who took the time to read the story and leave a review. 5.0 out of 5 stars Nagler Five is the Best! Reviewed … Continue reading

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Join us in Newton, N.J. Saturday, June 23

I’m thrilled to be among the authors at Tractor Supply, on Hampton House Road, Newton, NJ from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 23. We are part of a vendors expo. Thanks to author Eleanor Wagner for arranging this … Continue reading

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The Last Thing You’re Never Supposed to do on the Internet: Part One

A few weeks ago, someone using a computer in the Caribbean resort island Sint Martin, dug out a post from my website archive about the fight between the  Phillipsburg, N.J. town council and the town library. That prompted the thought … Continue reading

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Join us at the Flemington Summer Book Fest, May 27-30

Another week, another way to celebrate great writers. Also, it’s a another chance for readers to meet Ironton, New Jersey Detective Frank Nagler. This week is the fabulous Flemington Summer Book Fest. The Flemington Summer Book Fest runs  from Friday, … Continue reading

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THE STORY OF DEV. The end.

“This is the sun. Think of me. We are together in  the sun.” This is the end of  the story of Theo, Dev and the Cherry Street School, called  THE STORY OF DEV. They came for Bobby Danforth and his … Continue reading

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New piece: THE STORY OF DEV. Police visit Theo’s house looking for Dev

New segment of THE STORY OF DEV. Theo is plowing through his presentation on the Louisiana  when he gets a visit from Office John  Ellingwood. A knock at the side aluminum storm door pulled him away from the table. Theo … Continue reading

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THE STORY OF DEV: What might Theo, Dev and Dimitri Yazov share?

In this segment of THE STORY OF DEV, Theo struggles to form his report on the Louisiana Purchase, but finds himself distracted  by the sounds of heavy rain on the tin roof of the barn, Dev’s absence and the discovery … Continue reading

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