I had started writing the fourth Whit Mosley book, ... I was 40 pages into it, and then Dutton asked read more

I had started writing the fourth Whit Mosley book, ... I was 40 pages into it, and then Dutton asked me if I would consider writing a standalone. The series novel can do a lot to build a loyal readership, but the standalone is sometimes easier for the publisher to market to a broader audience.

Well, I always had a chauffer, because I have never driven a car in my life. I still can't drive.

Well, I always had a chauffer, because I have never driven a car in my life. I still can't drive.

Investors are having problems with reliability and the problem is that it's not impossible to fake a statement of cash read more

Investors are having problems with reliability and the problem is that it's not impossible to fake a statement of cash flows.

In Asia, for a long time we have been in denial about the sustainability of high oil prices. There is read more

In Asia, for a long time we have been in denial about the sustainability of high oil prices. There is tremendous potential for Asia to improve efficiency.

I spent over five years fighting crime for the Secretary of State Police on the streets of East St. Louis, read more

I spent over five years fighting crime for the Secretary of State Police on the streets of East St. Louis, earning both a lifesaving award and the Secretary of State's Medal of Honor during that time. We like to think that Macoupin County is safe from the problems of the big city, but unfortunately, violent crimes and methamphetamine production are on the rise in rural areas. My experience working in St. Clair and Madison counties will better able me to confront methamphetamine production and violent crime head-on while still understanding the rural needs of Macoupin County.

What we really would like to see is lifetime supervision and GPS monitoring.

What we really would like to see is lifetime supervision and GPS monitoring.

because the hole is down in the ground, not up in the air. My father always told me, 'You ought read more

because the hole is down in the ground, not up in the air. My father always told me, 'You ought to play basketball, where the hole is way up there.'

I tell you, frankly, I had a very good feeling the last few days. I had a very positive feeling read more

I tell you, frankly, I had a very good feeling the last few days. I had a very positive feeling thinking things will go all right. I'm thrilled that it came to this end.

But I fell in love with my wife, Julie, and I felt it was important to provide properly.

But I fell in love with my wife, Julie, and I felt it was important to provide properly.