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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… George Wier, author of Capitol Offense

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George Wier, author of “Capitol Offense”
(Flagstone Books)

When Death Row inmate Norman Howell drops a tidbit about how he and his father once helped the current Texas Governor get rid of competing Vietnamese fisherman with the use of high-powered explosives, Bill Travis has to decide whether to kick (and awaken) this particular sleeping dog, or whether to let it go. But then the Governor’s men come calling for him, and all hell breaks loose.

“Capitol Offense” is the second novel in the Bill Travis Mysteries.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Capitol Offense”?

George Wier: I am reluctant to admit that there is some factual basis for this book. Back in the 80s, there was — for want of a better word — a war Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… George Wier, author of Capitol Offense →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… BlaQue, author of Exhale

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BlaQue, author of Exhale
(G Street Chronicles)

“Exhale” is a twisted look into the world of abuse. It touches many aspects of child, verbal, physical, drug and alcohol abuse all while living it through the main character, Butterflii Fields. We journey with her as she tries to overcome her tormented past and reach for a new future. Butta, as she likes to be called, finds love, only to have her love put to the ultimate test by way of her relationship with her only friend, Georgia.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Exhale“?

BlaQue: I created “Exhale” with the children who are afraid to go home because of the abuse they suffer behind closed doors. The little girls, more Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… BlaQue, author of Exhale →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… E.E. King, author of Dirk Quigby’s Guide to the Afterlife

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E.E. King, author of “Dirk Quigby’s Guide to the Afterlife”
(Exterminating Angel Press)

Worried about where you’ll spend your vacation? Planning the perfect get away? Why worry about a measly few weeks when you don’t know where you’re spending eternity?

How can you be certain which religion will provide the most enjoyable afterlife? If you’re going to follow a lot of arduous rules in this life, don’t you want to be assured it’ll pay off? Be confident you’ll spend eternity in the best possible place! After all, eternity means forever …

Now it’s simple, “Dirk Snigby’s Guide to the Afterlife” (Five ***** rating system for food, accommodation, liquor and entry requirements) can provide you with the knowledge to choose wisely.

Dirk was once an unfulfilled advertising executive, whose life lacked meaning. Like so many others before him, he decided that “true meaning” must occur in the afterlife. But which heaven to choose?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Dirk Quigby’s Guide to the Afterlife“?

E.E. King: “Dirk Quigby’s Guide to the Afterlife“ was inspired by divine inspiration. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… E.E. King, author of Dirk Quigby’s Guide to the Afterlife →