Niles knocked on the door of the Webster house. A rugged girl in her late teens dressed in jeans and a plaid flannel button shirt came to the door. “Hello,” Niles said. “I’m Niles Quinn, Brewster Harbor Chief of Police.…
Jewish Eye Chart
“You look Jewish,” she said. “Whose your optometrist?” he said. “Dr. Cohen,” she said. “He’s good.” “I’m Scandinavian,” he said. “Close enough,” she said. 0
The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 37 – The Desk and Dust
Although Niles did not want to cross paths with Lucinda and her overt romantic advances, he did not want her to work in fear or face Mildred’s demise. He called her office several times a day. However, he was certain…
What is Bad Writing?
Last week I wrote about what is good writing and seems only natural to followup with what is bad writing. In the eyes of a critic, it may appear as if all writing is bad. That said, it’s difficult to…
The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 36 – Zilch
A week passed. And there were no leads or clues. The town moved about on edge. Everyone conducted the simplistic of tasks with extreme vigilance. Niles, Tom, and Sid placed cardboard over the inside of the window in the police…
Clever Carl
Years ago in the shop I worked with Stan. Stan and I would go get a coffee every morning at about 8:00. Carl tagged along. Every morning it was the same old thing. Carl was building a pole barn; not…
Stony Shows The Way
He looked familiar. There are things forty years can’t erase. Not even a grizzled half shaven face and shabby clothes. It was Stony – Stony Callaway. It was just the way he stood as if he were standing away from…
A Neil Diamond Type Conversation
“I am,” he said. “Who are you talking to?” she said. “The chair; I thought I was alone,” he said. “At least you talk to someone,” she said. “The chair listens,” he said “It doesn’t have ears,” she said. “Nor a mouth,” he…
The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 35 – A Call To Someone
For the rest of the day and into the early evening Niles sat in the living room of his home with Tom and Sid assembling their notes into a comprehensive reports. After Tom and Sid left Niles reclined in his…
The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 34 – Sheriff Spencer Helps
Two sheriff’s cruisers arrived within an hour and relieved Tom and Sid. They were then able to conduct searches and interview people. Two more cruisers arrived in a matter of 10 minutes. Niles returned to the crime scene and video…
What is Good Writing?
As a fiction writer the question often comes to mind what is good writing? There are so many different styles and rules, if you will, it is difficult to answer, nevertheless I’ll try. Several years ago a workmate approached me…
The Tides of Brewster Harbor; Episode 33 – Two Shots
For the next two day Niles dug through the boxes belonging to the Petits. On the third day instead of going directly to the office, he drove in the fog to the high school to give a lecture to a…