Category Archives: Sally Ember

Who are the real heroes in the Frank Nagler Mysteries?

Growing up in Upstate New York I was under the influence of Syracuse University. That meant my sports heroes included football stars Ernie Davis and Jimmy Brown. Both were All-Americans at Syracuse and Brown later starred for the Cleveland Browns. … Continue reading

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WIP: First day at Cherry Street School

In a writing group the name of Bruce Coville, the acclaimed children’s author, came up. I briefly attended elementary school with Bruce. That connection  led to this work-in-progress. And no, aliens won’t eat Theo’s homework. Instead this is a story … Continue reading

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Christmas story: ‘The last bell ringer and the yoga girl’

Don stepped into the painted  plywood Santa hut and rolled his neck from side to side to loosen the kinks. He pulled off the scratchy white beard and red hat combo and  pushed his chin onto his chest and felt … Continue reading

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New Nagler news: A GAME CALLED DEAD now an audiobook

I am celebrating the release of the Audiobook version of  A GAME CALLED DEAD, the second  book in the four-book, award-winning Frank Nagler Mystery series. Thanks to IMZADI PUBLISHING for expanding the offerings of the Nagler series  and to DANE … Continue reading

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Nagler 5: Who are the traitors?

A deep, generational conspiracy runs through the first four Frank Nagler Mysteries. In the upcoming DRAGONY RISING, the conspiracy is full-blown and growing. Can it be stopped? Who are the traitors? “Bill Weston was nervous. This was not going according … Continue reading

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DRAGONY RISING: How to steal a town or a country

In DRAGONY RISING, Book 5 of the Frank Nagler Mystery series Det. Frank Nagler and Lt. Maria Ramrez were warned that all the activity thay had been chasing had one goal: Take over by law of the City of Irotong, … Continue reading

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A review: ‘The Botleys of Beaumont County’

Arthur Turfa has a fresh take on traditional Southern literature. The Botleys of Beaumont County are such an important family that members carry the name of the county in their name, thus Slerd Beaumont Botley. And as such welcome to … Continue reading

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Some new reviews for ‘The Red Hand.’ Listening Netflix?

Thanks to recent readers of The Red Hand, Frank Nagler Mystery. Coming soon, a preview of THE DRAGONY RISES, A new Frank Nagler Mystery. One line:   “Ah, What ya believe about it don’t matter when it’s happen’ right in front … Continue reading

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Review: ‘State of Innocence:’ Compelling thriller. 4 stars

In the new and compelling thriller, “The State of Innocence,” Alexia Rodriquez-McKenzie is a troubled little girl, and suburban Mom/therapist Kimberley Mason is determined to find  out why. Each of them shares a life event whose terrible nature draws them … Continue reading

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Joy

This thing, this joy It streams from you whether you know it or not. From your eyes even when they are dark From your hands, fingers, mouth Like heat from your tender body Even from the uncertainty of everything Swirling … Continue reading

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