Mark Wm SmithJan 16, 20212 minThe Amateur Sleuth’s Grand PlanFirst published June 5, 2018 The Grand Canyon. The first time I saw this natural wonder, I found it hard to believe. My first thought...
Mark Wm SmithDec 29, 20201 minRelease of Murder on the Edge of the OrientHe was sent for proof that a man was cheating on his wife. He found jealousy, murder, and his head in the crosshairs. I've released...
Mark Wm SmithDec 28, 20203 minAmateur Sleuth Amateur HourThe story behind writing the next novel in the Connor Pierce collection. Welcome to Amateur Hour. (First published on November 1, 2019.)...
Mark Wm SmithDec 28, 20202 minAmateur Sleuth Inspired to Solve CrimesThis blog post shares, briefly, what inspired Connor Pierce’s initial story. Original post occurred on September 22, 2019. After my brief...
Mark Wm SmithNov 26, 20202 minRelease of Obsessive Compulsion: Murder by DesireWhen the fire dies at home, a consuming flame lights up the shadow self. As promised, I finished the final three scenes and posted their...
Mark Wm SmithOct 27, 20202 minWhat the Heck… ?It looks like I'm signing a book. But it's really another guy trying to remember what's on his grocery list. What the Heck are you Doing,...
Mark Wm SmithMay 2, 20202 minCorona, Coronaaaaa… VirusWhat I Did This Coronavirus. Not much, it seems. Maybe it’s like that for you as well. All this free time… we all know the adage—ain’t...