Can you tell us a little bit about your latest book? When did it come out? Where can we get it?
If the past holds you prisoner, can
justice set you free? This is what Detective Rebecca Watson hopes for as she
tracks a vicious serial killer.
Stone Cold was released through The Wild Rose Press and was published October 31,
2018. You can purchase a copy at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million and
through my publisher.
Intriguing!
Is there anything else which prompted this book? Something that inspired you?
Is there anything else which prompted this book? Something that inspired you?
Stone Cold was based
on a text I received from my wife when she was getting ready to testify in
court. The first paragraph of the story was her text to me, and so the story of
Rebecca Watson was born.
Wow! I always find it interesting to see where the muse takes us as writers...
Let me ask a different question.
When did you know you wanted to write? Or has it always been a pastime of yours?
Let me ask a different question.
When did you know you wanted to write? Or has it always been a pastime of yours?
My first book was a challenge from a
fellow master chief in the Navy. He challenged me to turn my training PowerPoint
for sailors striving to become chief petty officers into a book. I accepted his
challenge, and eighteen months later The Ultimate Chief Petty Officer Guidebook
was published through Savas Beatie Publishing.
Nice!
Do you have any favorite authors yourself, James?
Great question with many possible
answers, but my favorite author is Nelson DeMille.
Okay.
So, do you write in a specific place? Time of day?
So, do you write in a specific place? Time of day?
I have a writing room where I write from
4 am to 6 am seven days a week. I also write from 9 am to 11 am on Saturdays.
That's great!
Are there any words you'd like to impart to fellow writers? Any advice?
Write. Just write. You can edit anything except a blank page. And
just because you want to write doesn’t mean you have to be an author. You can
create a story without having the will to fight through to publication. Telling
your story is important even if you’re only writing for your own benefit. Don’t
let anyone take the joy of writing from you because submissions, rejections,
edits, and reviews aren’t how you want to spend your life.
Such an awesome tip!
Thank you so much for stopping by to visit us here today at Writing in the Modern Age. It was wonderful having you! :)
Readers, here is the blurb for Stone Cold, book one of the Rebecca Watson Series.
Detective Rebecca Watson is tracking a vicious serial killer in Eugene Falls, Florida. As a distraction, she's dragged back into court for the retrial of a man convicted of murdering his girlfriend five years earlier. His defense attorney will use any means to get his client freed, including uncovering old wounds from Watson's past.
As the case takes a few hard turns, nothing can prepare her for the world she's about to encounter, the past that haunts her, and the truth behind the serial killer's motive.
Purchase Links:
Universal Reader Link: https://books2read.com/u/b6x2Jy
BAM: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Stone-Cold/James-Glass/9781509223329?id=7441306337988
Publisher: https://catalog.thewildrosepress.com/paperback-books/6299-stone-cold-paperback.html
Here is an excerpt from the book.
The worst part about
waiting to testify is I spend the entire
time terrified the lawyers will uncover some huge mistake that screams how lazy
and incompetent I am. I tell myself a hundred different ways that I always do
the best I can…but I don't really listen.
After so many
appearances in court you’d think I’d have no problem when it comes time to
testify. But it never fails. Every time the bailiff comes to get me from this
small waiting room, the cycle begins.
The door swings open and
a big woman with a horsey face and short gray hair enters. Her uniform hugs her
well-nourished figure. The web belt is off-center and sags to her right, the
holster almost resting on her thigh. She looks directly at me and I’m waiting
to see if her voice sounds like John Wayne.
“Detective Rebecca
Watson?” she asks in a soft voice.
“That’s me.” I wipe my
sweaty palms on my black slacks.
Like clockwork, my
stomach twists into a knot, pushing its contents toward my throat as I stand
and follow her into the courtroom.
****
The courtroom is
overflowing with spectators and media. Knees trembling, my high heels echo off
the marble floor as I approach the witness stand, carrying a red binder, also
known as a murder book. Today is going to
be a very tough day. This is no ordinary case. The Florida Supreme Court
awarded Leonard Lee Lucius a new trial or whatever verbiage they used. Some
crap about tainted evidence. Anyway, his new defense team argued a crucial
piece of evidence, the knife used to kill his girlfriend, Teri Goodson, was
exposed to foreign fibers after being collected from the crime scene and before
being signed into the evidence locker.
Apparently, neither the
jurors nor his lawyers saw fit to argue this point during the previous trial.
The jury found him guilty. The District Attorney sought the death penalty, but
Lucius ended up with life.
All eyes in the
courtroom focus on me. I keep my head straight to avoid their stares. As I step
closer to the witness stand, it feels like I’m the one on trial. This isn’t
true, but I can’t wrap my head around the fact they’re judging me, even before
being sworn in.
Hmm...so what are people saying about this book?
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“” - Monnie Ryan, Amazon
"" - Cardinal, Amazon
“” - Elaine L., Amazon
Awesome...add it to your Goodreads bookshelf, readers!
This books sounds like a great read! We'll be sure to check out this crime thriller!
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Author Bio
James Glass achieved the
rank of Command Master Chief before retiring after 22 years in the United
States Navy. After retiring from the Navy, he exchanged his rifle for a pen. He
and his family moved back to Florida Panhandle. James is also the President of
the Panhandle Writers Group.
Author Links:
Blog/Website: http://www.jamescglass.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.glass.94
Blog/Website: http://www.jamescglass.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesCGlass1
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/James-Glass/e/B00B1XI25K/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/James-Glass/e/B00B1XI25K/
James' Books:
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