Here’s a thought from a person who just celebrated his seventy-fifth birthday. As of yesterday, I’m playing in the fourth quarter of the century. As a good friend gently reminded me on Tuesday, “you are three quarters of a century old, man!” With the comma in a different place, his comment comes out as “you are three quarters of a century, old man.”
The thing is that I don’t feel old. It’s not like 75 is the new 55 but I still feel as if I’m looking forward a lot more than I’m looking back. Of course, that could change in the proverbial heartbeat but for now, 75 isn’t so bad. How this relates to my writing projects is easy to define.
Murder in a Small Town: The Tragic Death of Stacey Burns remains a work in progress. However, as has been mentioned so often in this blog, without further information or movement in the case, I can’t finish it. The arrest/trial/conviction chapters can’t be written. Without some cooperation from some people who have chosen not to be involved in this project, I can’t flesh out the parts of the story already written. Bottom line? Completion of this project depends on people over whom I have no control. I will continue to write my posts, expressing my feelings about this story, trying to elicit some reaction from those who can make a difference in getting this killer where he/she belongs.
Cracks in the Wall is the third novel with Detective Parker Havenot as the lead character. The first two chapters of this book are previewed in Live Free or Die, the just released novel. My estimate for completion of this novel is November, 2015.
Turning 75 so far has been painless; writing projects, family activities, wonderful recreational opportunities in the Arizona sun, meaningful volunteer activities, and quality time with my very special wife invite me into the fourth quarter with excitement and enthusiasm.
Duke
Time heals all wounds, people now go to Stacey’s office that were not even alive when she was “slaughtered”. (strelzin’s word, not mine) She was right, he really did kill her and he really did get away with it. When the Wolfeboro police chief told me “it’s been years” since he talked to the state about ‘the burns’ murder, I felt a profound sadness but also a kind of closure knowing it’s over. If you ever wondered why ‘important’ cases get trials while cases like Stacey’s don’t, It’s not about the victim as much as it’s about the press ! When someone reviews this case they can plainly see only 2 people are demanding answers, me and you. To the AG’s office you care only to make a buck and I care only because… I’m a nut job I guess. It was a trip, but it’s over now. Oh ya, happy f-in birthday teach.
Very well said. Yiu set a nice example for moving along in life. ¾ of a century- I think it’s quite an interesting concept. Enjoy exploring it
~ TIME…DOES HEAL ALLl wounds Jimmy. Jimmy. And Karma, . well, its gonna get the killer. KARMA goes full circle. Sometimes it takes time. Sometimes its so quick it is amazing.
The sic psycho who did this will pay dearly. Give it TIME.
It is then that the children will really heal.
What are you in such a hurry for Jimmy?
~BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS your way dear Duke for diligently pursuing the answers in such a proffessional way.
Perhaps you should consider publishing your first UNSOLVED TRUE CRIME……. perhaps it will be the book that does make you a famous author. with a major publisher ???
More importantly to us all…
linked to a new blog your book could generate more pressure on both the NH AG’s and NH Governors offices and other NH ELECTED officials…….
and,
readers could blog their theories,creating new thoughts and ideas.
Readers thoughts please ???
My thoughts I dont think for one sec that Jim or Jamie are guilty And all that point there finger’s are not helping at all I didnt know Stacey . Had i known her and been my friend I would be telling police duke any one who would hear me all i knew Yet all I see is a lot of finger pointing going on Also Who can we as the public call email to get answer’s as to what the police is doing about this case? I would think that if enough ppl bother them then maybe we could get more done I was born and raised in Wolfeboro and It bothers me that a killer could be running free in our wonderful town I want Justice for Stacey and her children!!!!
Also If your going to point fingers then be man enough or woman enough to use your real name then maybe if what your saying has any truth in it then more ppl would be willing to hear you out and look in to what you have to say !