Vampires

What is the fascination with these eternal creatures of the night?  Vampires have been around for a very long time. One of my favorite 80’s movies was The Lost Boys and one of my all time favorite televisions shows was Forever Knight. A few nights ago I watched Fright Night, which was a remake of the 80’s cult film. I enjoyed it and I liked the fact that the original vampire from the old movie made a cameo appearance.  What do all these movies have in common? Vampires of course. Vampires were the main topics of each of those shows. Vampires seem to be becoming more popular now days. They are everywhere, from movies, regular TV shows, to books.  I can say that I’m not a horror book reader, but I did enjoy reading Blood Throughout the Night. I honestly don’t see vampires ever leaving the human mind. I believe that as time goes on we will see more creatures of the night.  Check out this new adventure all about vampires Blood Throughout the Night by Bobby Rodgers.

Blood Throughout the Night Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Jack and Justin Black were cousins, but they were close like brothers. They had been around each other since they were small children. Justin idealized his older cousin. Whatever Jack did, Justin would eventually follow. They were now grown men enjoying college life. Both of them were handsome and known to be womanizers. Everyone referred to them as “pretty boys,” clean shaven, with light brown complexions and short curly hair. Both of the cousins stood 6’2” with athletic muscular builds.

The cousins loved to party and would usually bounce around to several parties in one night. One night they were parting at a frat house at Morgan University in the 1100 block of Hillen Road.  They were drinking and having fun when a beautiful woman walked over to Justin. Everyone noticed her beauty when she entered the room. She was 5’10”, light skin with shoulder length hair, and a curvy, voluptuous body. 

She was wearing a light blue blouse, and a short black skirt showing all of her smooth yellow legs. Justin was immediately mesmerized by her beauty and couldn’t believe what just walked up beside him. He just stood there and stared at the woman with a sly grin on his face. He began to look her up and down from head to toe, already imagining her naked and him all over her.

“Hello?  Are you going to get me a drink or just stand there and stare at me?” asked the beautiful woman.

“Oh, I’m sorry. Wait here, I’ll be right back, beautiful.”

Justin walked over and poured some punch mixed with alcohol into a cup and walked back over and handed it to her.

“Here you go, pretty lady.”

“Thanks, Justin, I’m Netty it’s nice to meet you.”

“Whoa, how did you know my name?”

“Who doesn’t know the famous Justin Black? All the girls are talking about how great a lover you are. I must admit you are very handsome.”

“Well what can I say, I aim to please.”

“Is that right Justin, how about we get right to the point? Show me, I’m dying to see what you can do”

“Are you for real?” asked Justin.

“Ooh yeah follow me playboy.”

Netty grabbed Justin by the hand and led him into one of the upstairs bedrooms. Once inside, Netty removed her blouse, bra, and panties. She then lay across the bed and blew kisses at Justin. Justin was completely blown away by Netty’s eagerness and her fine sculptured body. He stood there and staring as his manhood stiffened and became hard as a rock.

He then excitedly removed all of his clothes and walked over to Netty. She pulled him onto the bed and climbed on top of him. She then slid his manhood into her already wet, hot hidden treasure. She rode it up and down, taking in every inch. Justin just lay back and enjoys her warm tight walls. He was moaning from the pleasure he was receiving, while Netty looked down at him.

“How does it feel, baby?” she asked.

“Oh, shit, you feel so good!” 

“It feels good Justin, tell me again how it really feels.”

“It feels good!” said Justin.

Netty picked up her pace; now riding him like a bull. Justin screamed and his body tightened and he exploded inside her. Just before he released his last drop he looked into her eyes which had changed to a dark red color. He also noticed that when she opened her mouth she now had fangs. She bent over very quickly and bit the left side of his neck. Justin had no time to react, blood gushed out of his ripped flesh.

As she drained the blood from him, Justin weakly tried pushing her off, but she was too strong. The bedroom door suddenly opened and his cousin Jack walked in. Justin started waving for help. Netty looked up with blood all over her face, her eyes glowing bright red, she opened her moth revealing sharp fangs. 

Jack, now terrified, turned and ran from the room. Justin tried to call for him, but was losing consciousness. The monster went back to her wounded prey and sucked the last drop out of his body. After Netty was done feasting, she left his lifeless body on the bed. She communicated her thoughts telepathically to her master, King William Green. Justin’s body was then removed and taken back to the King’s home. Justin’s body was placed in the basement in a wooden coffin. They began the wait for him to awaken.

Meanwhile, on the opposite side of town, Jack drove home, still shaken up from what he just witnessed. He couldn’t get the picture out of his mind, his cousin was being slaughtered right in front of him. He felt like a coward, for leaving Justin behind, his actions made him question his manhood. He dismissed it as if it did not happen, but his hands were shaking as he walked into his house and turned on the lights. Before he could lay down his keys he noticed a strange man standing in his living room.

“Who the fuck are you! How you get into my house!”

“I’ve been expecting you, Jack. My name is King William Green.” 

“How do you know my name?” 

“I know everything about you Jack.”

“What do you want?” 

“Jack, you have been chosen to be one of my children.” 

“Look, I don’t know how you got in here, but you better leave before I fuck you up!”

“Ha, ha, that’s funny Jack, now how you going to do that?” 

“Dude you’re crazy, this is the last time I’m going to tell you to leave.” 

“Or you will do what, Jack?”

Jack walked over to the stranger and grabbed him by his shirt. He tried to walk him to the front door, but he did not move. Jack then hit him hard in the face with a closed right fist. The King started to laugh, the punch had no effect on him. Jack tried to hit him again, but the King caught his punch and threw him across the room.

 Jack got up surprised and confused after feeling the stranger’s power. Jack charged the unwanted guest and tried to throw him to the floor, but the King was too strong. Jack was picked up by the throat and slammed to the floor. The wind was knocked out of him. King Green bent down and picked Jack up off the floor. As he turned Jack’s head to the left, long white fangs protruded out of the King’s mouth. He bit Jack’s neck and started sucking his blood at a fast pace. Blood flowed out of his vicious wound, his life was being sucked right out of him. After the King was finished, he turned to mist, leaving his victim’s lifeless body behind. Once the King reached his home he sent some of his followers to retrieve Jack’s body and place it the basement beside his cousin. 

The next day, everybody in the frat house got up slowly after a wild night of partying. One of the frat members, Jason Lewis walked through the house waking everyone up. In the front upstairs bedroom he is shocked to find a large amount of blood all over the bed and floor. Although scared, he managed to snap out of his shock and ran downstairs to call the police. Approximately five minutes later a call was broadcasted by the police dispatcher to the 1800 block of Hillen Road for an injured person.

“KGA (police dispatch) to 424 unit.”

“424 standing by.”

“Respond to 1800 Hillen Road, Morgan University frat house for an injured person.”

“424, 10-4, I’m on the way.”

When 424 unit Officer Ted Moore arrives on the scene, he is taken to the upstairs front master bedroom. Once inside the officer is taken aback by the large amount of blood that he sees. He immediately calls for his supervisor and a DDU (District Detective Unit). Within fifteen minutes, Detective Sunny Rivers and Detective Martin Cantu arrive on the scene.

“Hello officer. What do you have?” asked Detective Cantu of Officer Moore.

“Sir, I received a call for an injured person. Upon my arrival a college student by the name of Jason Lewis took me up upstairs to the front bedroom. There was blood everywhere.”

“Let’s go see what you are talking about, officer,” said Detective Cantu.

Officer Moore led the detectives to the room. When the detectives enter the room they see a large amount of blood all over the bed and floor. They can’t believe the amount of blood, it’s the scene of a massacre. The scene gave both veteran officers goose bumps.

“Damn what happened in here?” asked Detective Cantu.

“It looks like someone got slaughtered in here,” said Detective Rivers.

“Yeah it looks like it, partner, but where is the body?”

“That’s a good question, partner. Looking at the crime scene, it doesn’t look like the victim was dragged or carried out,” said Detective Rivers.

“Officer Moore, bring the college student in, I want to question him,” said Detective Cantu.

Officer Moore returned with the very nervous Jason Lewis.

“Hello Detective. You wanted to see me?” 

“Yes. I’m Detective Cantu and this is my partner Detective Rivers. Can you tell us, what happened in here?”

“I don’t know, Detective I woke up after partying all night and was waking everyone up so they could leave. I came in here and saw blood everywhere, so I called you.”

“Do you know who came into this room?” asked Detective Rivers.

“Detective, the house was packed with people.  It could have been anyone.” 

“Alright I’m going to need the names of everyone who attended this party,” said Detective Rivers.

“Yes, sir, that shouldn’t be a problem I will get it to you as soon as I can,” said Jason. 

“Thank you, sir, and what’s your name?”

“It’s Jason Lewis. I’m chapter president my frat Alpha Psi.”

“Mr. Lewis, we’ll be getting back in touch with you,” said Detective Rivers.

While the detectives were still on the scene crime lab tech Ross arrives on the scene. He starts processing the crime scene and taking photographs. After the detectives are done with their investigation they address the primary officer and get ready to head back to the office.

“Officer, this is a strange case, so for right now just write this up as an injured person and make sure I get a copy of your report before the end of the day,” said Detective Cantu.

“Yes, sir, after my supervisor approves my report I will make you a copy,” said Officer Moore.

New interview with Joey Pinkney

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Freedom Is Not Free?
King James: I got my inspiration for this book based on a situation that my father went through. He died in 2009, and I wanted to let the world know what was going on. My father was fighting for fair economic treatment for his neighborhood called Madison Park, which is in Montgomery, AL. The neighborhood is one of the oldest black communities in the Southeast.
JP: What sets Freedom Is Not Free apart from other books in the same genre?
KJ: This book is a mixture of a detective/mystery novel, an urban lit novel, and a conspiracy adventure. My main character Rashard “Stone” Williams was a former gang member that turned his life around. He served in the Iraqi War and was a highly decorated U.S. Marine. The book picks up with him working as a Houston police detective.
JP: As an author, what are the keys to your success that led to Freedom Is Not Free getting out to the public?
KJ: I have to say that using social networking sites and going to book fairs have led to my success. I’m starting to see the fruits of my labor.
JP: As an author, what is your writing process? How long did it take you to start and finish Freedom Is Not Free?
KJ: I usually write at night because I’m a night owl. It took me a few months to finish this book.
JP: What’s next for King James?
KJ: I’ve been making some moves. I have a new book called Tangled Webs, which is written by myself and Bobby Rodgers. The next move for me is putting out a new Rashard “Stone” Williams novel called Bayou City Blues. So if any readers out there love action packed stories check it out.

Tangled Webs By King James & Bobby Rodgers Chapter 1

Chapter 1

The Beginning

Police Officers Rene Carter and Tonya Lewis work uniform patrol in sector 3 in East Baltimore, while their girl Rhonda Harris works sector 2. The girls are sitting in the roll call room laughing and joking around before their shift at 1339 hours (1:39 pm). Lieutenant Bruce Watson walks in the roll call room and everyone stands at attention. Lieutenant Watson then gives instructions to his sector supervisors.

“Shift attention supervisors account for your squads.”

“Sir, sector 1 is accounted for.”

“Sir, sector 2 is accounted for.”

“Sir, sector 3 is accounted for.”

“Everyone have a seat; now the fun part, reading out crime from the previous day. We had a double shooting in sector 3 in the 1100 block of Milton Avenue. An unknown black male walked up and opened fire on several males that were standing on the corner. When roll call is over I want the officers assigned to sector 3 to hit the corners hard, jack anybody up standing around and see if we can get any information on the shooters. Also wanted in sector 3 is Bernard Little, he is a male, black, approximately 20 years old. He is wanted for an armed robbery that occurred in the 1200 block of Patterson Park. If you locate this person bring him back to the district so he can be debriefed by our district detectives. Now all toll supervisors take charge of your squads,” said Lieutenant Watson.

After roll call was done all the officers walk out to the district parking and wait for the midnight shift to come in. Officer Rene Carter is assigned to work 334 car, Officer Tonya Lewis is assigned to work 333 car, and Officer Rhonda Harris is assigned to work 321 car. After relieving the midnight shift the girls drive to a local 7-11 convenience store at Sinclair Lane and Edison Highway. While inside the store KGA (police dispatcher) broadcasts a call for an armed person over the radio.

“Beep, Beep, KGA (police dispatch) to sector 3 units there is an armed person in the 2500 block of E. Chase Street. The suspect is a black male 5’10”, who is wearing a white tee-shirt, blue jeans, and black Nike sneakers. The suspect has a gun inside his front pants.

“KGA (police dispatch) to 333 unit.”

“333 unit standing by.”

“Respond to 2500 Chase Street for the armed person.”

“10-4 (officer acknowledges call).”

“KGA (police dispatch) to 334 unit; back up 333 unit.”

“10-4 I’m on the way.”

Officers Rene Carter and Tonya Lewis run and jump into their patrol cars, turning on their lights and siren as they speed to the armed person call.

On the opposite side of town in the downtown office of the Carter and Dawson law firm, James Carter, a highly respected lawyer, is sitting in his office talking to his best friend and partner, Roland Dawson.

“Come on James, we done for the day, let’s go to the Red Roof lounge and have a few drinks. I was told nothing but fine ladies are up in there.”

“I’ll pass Roland. I have a beautiful woman at home who I love to death, so why would I need to see any other women?”

“Boy, you need to stop being hen peck and grow some balls, there is nothing wrong with checking out the honeys.”

“Roland, I feel sorry for you, if you had what I have at home then you would know where I’m coming from. You would know how happy I am to have a beautiful woman who has my back. I hope you experience being in love once in your life.”

“How you know I never been in love, you acting like you know how I been in all my relationships. I forget you have the perfect relationship excuse me."

“Roland, don’t take what I say personal, I’m just saying I’m happy dog. I wish nothing but the best for you."

“I’m sorry James; I didn’t mean to go off on you. So how do you deal with her doing the type of work she does? She has a dangerous job, I would be nervous every time she left the house.”

“I know how dangerous her job, but I have faith that she will be alright and I know my wife is great at doing her job. As long as she wants to do police work I will support her.”

“James, you know if I get her in court on the witness stand on any of my cases I’m going to tear her a new one.”

“Ha, ha, I expect nothing else from you Roland, my wife is a big girl she can handle anything that comes her way.”

Back in East Baltimore, Officers Carter and Lewis arrived on the scene to an armed person call and was searching for the suspect.

“334 unit to KGA (police dispatch) myself and 333 unit are 10-23 (arrive on scene).”

“10-4 334 unit, everyone keep the radio silent of all transmissions until the armed person call is 10-32 (sufficient units on scene).”

Rene Carter and Tonya Lewis are driving slowly down the 2500 block of Chase Street when they observe a black male standing on the opposite side of the street where a large crowd of people are standing on the corner. As the officers continue driving slowly and get closer they notice that the male standing on the opposite side of street fits the description of the suspect. The suspect doesn’t see the officers driving up to him, so he pulls out a 357 magnum handgun from the front of his pants and points it in the direction of the crowd. He then fires several rounds. Upon hearing the shots the large crowd screams and runs in several different directions to get out of harm’s way. Officer Tonya Lewis screams into her radio that the suspect just discharged his weapon.

“333 unit to KGA (police dispatch) I need a 10-16 (back-up) here the suspect just fired several shots into a crowd of people."

“Beep, Beep, signal 13 (officer needs help) to 2500 Chase Street, suspect discharging weapon into crowd of people,” says police dispatch across the radio."

The suspect, now seeing the officers, runs into an alley in the rear even side of 2500 Chase Street. Officers Rene Carter and Tonya Lewis stop and jump out of their vehicles.  Then with their weapons drawn, they pursue the suspect on foot. Officer Carter starts sprinting up the alley with Officer Lewis right behind her.

“333 unit to KGA (police dispatch): myself and 334 unit are now in foot pursuit of the suspect.”

“KGA (police dispatch) to all units: 333 unit and 334 unit are in foot pursuit of suspect, any unit that arrives on scene assist units 333 and 334.”

Officers Carter and Lewis continue to chase the suspect on foot when they observe him throw a handgun into the yard of one of the homes in the alley. Officer Lewis stops and retrieves the handgun, while Officer Carter continues pursuing the suspect. Officer Carter catches up with the suspect where she grabs him from behind and slams him to the ground. Officer Carter than pulls out her expandable baton and starts beating the suspect; the suspect starts screaming out loud while curling up in a fetal position, indicating that he gives up. Officer Lewis catches up and puts the suspect’s arms behind his back and then cuffs him. As Officer Carter lifts the suspect off the ground, eight additional police cars pull up fast with their lights and sirens on.

“334 unit to KGA (police dispatch).”

“KGA (police dispatch) standing by.”

“10-32 (sufficient units on scene) 2500 Chase Street.”

“KGA (police dispatch) to all units 10-32 at 2500 Chase Street.”

Officer Lewis pulls out the 357 magnum handgun that she recovers.

"334 unit to KGA: I need a 10-14 (prisoner transport vehicle) to my location.”

“KGA (police dispatch) to 392 unit (transport wagon): respond to 2500 Chase Street.”

“392 unit (transport wagon) I copy I’m on the way.”

“334 unit, I need an NCIC (national crime information center) check on a handgun; it’s a 357 magnum, serial number 120216,” says Officer Carter to police dispatch.”

“KGA (police dispatch) I copy and your handgun is coming back 10-30 (stolen) in Baltimore city under report number 4E10288.”

The prisoner transport wagon arrives on scene and the suspect is transported to Central Booking where he is charged with aggravated assault, possession of a concealed weapon, discharging-with- in the city, and stolen handgun. Officer Lewis submits the handgun to ECU (Evidence Control Unit) as evidence while Officer Carter goes to the station and files charges against the suspect. 

Fox in the Hen House

I watched a video from author T.Styles, not too long ago about her publishing experience. I was shocked to find out what happened to her. The publishing company she was with had too much success for her to get played like that.  The IRS and bounced checks are a serious problem, especially when you make a living off writing books. The video really made me realize how important it is to push myself as an independent publisher and author. You really run the risk of getting robbed if you do not watch out for these snakes in this industry. While watching the video I also thought about shady record companies. This, in my eyes is a complete parallel with her situation. Both companies take royalties from their artists. It is sad that this type of behavior goes on, especially when it is a black owned company. I write because I enjoy it and it’s my stress relief. I also want to be a bestselling author, which is one of my many goals.  This old country saying “Fox in the Hen House” still holds true today. People will run game on you if you aren’t careful. An author not being compensated for their particular idea is ridiculous.  It takes time, dedication, and determination to write a book. Taking something like that from a serious writer is like stealing a piece of that person’s soul.        

My Interview with Nike Chillemi

Nike: FREEDOM IS NOT FREE has as it's main character, Houston Police Officer named Rashard “Stone” Williams, who is in an elite fugitive task force known as the “Ghost Squad." How did you come up with this storyline?


King James: I wanted to do a detective novel, but I wanted to put a twist on it. I felt that a member of a fugitive task force would have a lot of action to write about.


Nike: I like your hero's name, Rashard "Stone" Williams. What does the "Stone" stand for? And, are you planning a
series around this character?


King James: My character’s nickname came from his exploits on the gridiron. He was a star linebacker in high school and in college. The name actually stuck with him because of his tackling ability. Rival teams would often say being hit by Rashard was like running into a stone wall. The name just stuck with him. I do plan on having a series with this character. I am currently working on a new book with this character in it.


Nike: What draws you to the detective, police procedural type of story?


King James: As a kid growing up I would watch shows like Miami Vice, Spencer for Hire, and Magnum P.I. I enjoyed those shows and that is part of the reason why I like those type of stories. They are filled with suspense and action, which I love.


Nike: I noticed in your bio that you have a military background and that you became interested in writing while stationed in Iraq. Tell us about that?


King James: I kept a journal when I was in Iraq. After the journal keeping I decided to write stories. I decided to write my first book in Iraq, called Urban World. I got it printed a few years later after the war.


Nike: Describe a particularly compelling scene from FREEDOM IS NOT FREE and tell us what the point of the scene is and how it drives the story forward. A compelling point in the story is when


King James: Rashard gets the news of his father’s death. His death was totally unexpected and it pulls the reader into the story because they want to know what happens next.


Nike: Ultimately, what do you hope your readers will get out of FREEDOM IS NOT FREE?


King James: I want the reader to walk away thinking that everything in life is not perfect. There are things that we have to fight for in life and we have to stand up when something threatens that way of life.

Nature vs. Me

Sunday night was just a regular night for me. I got off work about 10:30 that night. I think I made it home about 11:00. I was a little tired from the long day at work. All I wanted to do was walk into my house, have a seat on the sofa, and watch some ESPN. I walked up to the front door and stuck my key into the knob. The light on the outside of the house was on. Something told me to glance up to my left.

When I looked up I got an unexpected surprise. There was a large Iguana lizard hovering over the front part of my house.  “Wow” was the only word I could come up with at that time. I never imagined that an exotic lizard would be relaxing outside my house. I walked inside to find a house full of women. My fiancé was there, her mother, her sister, and her sister’s roommate.  I asked them if they noticed an Iguana outside the house.  Of course non off them noticed it.

They all jumped up and walked to the front of the house. There is a window that sits right above the door of my house. So they were able to see it when they reached the front of the house. They all screamed out surprised at the massive lizard. My fiancé immediately asked if she needed to call 911. I quickly ended that idea, deciding to handle it myself. I decided to call a friend of mine, who had owned a Monitor lizard at one time. He told me to leave it alone. Then he starts naming all the benefits of having an Iguana. Benefits like no rodents and no unwanted insects.

I told him I could handle that myself without a giant Iguana. He asked me not to kill it. I assured him I was not going to kill it. I just wanted him to go somewhere else. I got out of my work clothes and got in some lounge around gear. I then went into the garage to get a broom. I opened the garage door and thought of another plan. I decided to spay the lizard down with water. I got the garden hose and walked confidently over to where the lizard was.

I sprayed him with the water and he didn’t even budge. It was like he was enjoying the water or something. I started to hit at him with the broom and he still would not move. My intentions were in vain. The lizard barely moved its gigantic tail. By this time I had a crowd of women inside the house watching me from the window. I would occasionally use the broom to hit at them. They would all jump back and scream. It was hilarious watching them scatter and jump.  I went back to spraying the lizard. Still there was no effect on him. My fiancé then opens the front door trying to get a better look at the lizard.

I told her to close the door before it gets inside. She quickly slammed the door at the mention of it getting inside. I took one last swing at it and knocked it to the ground.  The lizard hit the ground and quickly got back up. He tried to get back on house, but I knocked him down again. I was surprised at how fast he ran from me.

 This thing was really moving and ran up under my car. I figured I had proved my point and decided to leave him alone. A few days later my fiancé said she saw him outside the house again. This time he ran away without getting up to his favorite spot. I know that this has to be somebody’s pet.

I don’t like the idea of someone releasing an exotic pet like that. It makes me wonder what else they would release. If you have an exotic pet and decide to get rid of it. Then it should be done in a proper way and not in a residential area with a bunch of little kids running around. Hopefully that will be my last time dealing with the monster lizard.          

Freedom is Not Free

I learned that fighting in Iraq. Visit undergroundpublishing.net