Vocal Expressions

I love a good legal thriller and I found it in this novel by Robin James. This is my first time reading anything by her and I must say I was taken by her details of the legal and police procedures. If you are a fan of Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU) or any other courtroom drama you will enjoy reading this novel.  Meet Mara Brent, a Maumee County (Ohio) prosecutor who has blown the lid off a brutal rape case from twenty years ago. She had inherited this cold case when she joined the office eight years ago. Denise Silvers, the victim was the captain of the cheerleading team and the homecoming queen who now uses a wheelchair to get around because of the brutal attack by Neil Shumway. Although a rape kit and samples (blood, hair, semen) were collected from Denise, her attacker stayed under the radar for many years because his DNA was not in the system.  It wasn’t until Mara submitted Shumway’s DNA to a genealogy site that he was identified, arrested and charge

Author’s Bio: Judy Colbert is an award-winning author and photographer who’s a native of Washington, DC. Her three dozen books and articles include guides to Washington, DC, Baltimore, Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware. She also writes about the business of travel, cruises, and the people who live in the midatlantic region. Other book topics have included Super Bowl Trivia, Chesapeake Bay crab cookbook, and temper tantrums (sold seven copies). The thing she loves the most is when someone says, “I’ve lived here all my life (so far) and didn’t know that. Her latest book, Maryland and Delaware Off the Beaten Path , 10 th edition , dropped July 1, 2022.   She also can’t live without sunshine, a shower, and a song in her heart or head (no, she can’t sing; she can barely hum).   Deliah Lawrence: What inspired you to write your book?              Judy Colbert: When I was 12, I was at my library, in Silver Spring, MD, (recently named the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee library), I

Author’s Bio: W orking hard and wanting to be of service to others has been front and center in the life of Michael Floissac since he was a child.  Originating from the small Caribbean Island of Dominica, Michael immigrated to the United States in his teens, and upon graduating high school, he embarked on a four-year active-duty tour in the United States Navy. This was a great opportunity to be part of a team frequently tasked with responding to crises and humanitarian emergencies around the world at a moment’s notice.   Currently, Michael resides in the Washington, DC metro area and is a Federal Government Attorney.     When not blogging on www.michaelfloissac.com , you can find him connecting with his friends and followers on Facebook and Instagram. Michael welcomes hearing from his readers, so please feel free to reach out to him via his website or through social media.   Deliah Lawrence: What inspired you to write your book?   Michael Floissac: My inspiration for writing thi