Sunday, January 7, 2018

The Passionate Jihadist Wins!

Congratulations Mr.Rude!
We are delighted to let you know you have won an award (one or more) in the 2017 Soul-Making Keats Literary Competition. We would love to have you read from your work.

An invitation to join the National League of American Pen Women, Nob Hill, San Francisco Branch brought with it the opportunity to bring the contest under the Pen Women non-profit umbrella and, thusly provide free and open-to-the-public award readings at the Koret Auditorium in the new San Francisco Main Public Library, Civic Center. Since then, annually, on a Sunday afternoon early the following year, all prize winners and honorable mentions from the previous year’s contest are invited to read from their works at the Koret Auditorium in the lower level of the San Francisco Main Library, Civic Center..
WINNERS OF THE 2017 COMPETITION WILL READ FROM THEIR WINNING WORKS ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON, MARCH 4TH, 2018. LIBRARY OPENS AT NOON. DOORS TO THE KORET AUDITORIUM OPEN AT 12:30 PM. PROGRAM BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 1:00 PM FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTiON.

Thursday, January 4, 2018

Humor is Cathartic

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Seinfeld has mentioned that Political Correctness is stomping Humor. Many thanks Flap for once again being on the mark from the Sandy Desert. Your insight is much appreciated.
                                     

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Sad Day in Colorado

Looks like we trained an individual in the fine art of killing (war) and he used those skills by-way of the Second Amendment. Matthew Riehl was many things, an attorney/e-4 specialist and had trained with a rifle just this past summer. Now he adds being a murderer to his resume'. Does it mean anything that he legally was entitled to his weapon?

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Lets Tackle This Tomorrow

Colorado Gunman Identified as Iraq Veteran with Grudge Against Local Sheriff

Seems like he Nailed It

"His Excellency President Trump has declared the reality. Pakistan has never helped or participated in tackling terrorism," General Dawlat Waziri, spokesman for the Afghan ministry of Defence, told Reuters.

Monday, January 1, 2018

I Agree Robert

Robert
13 hours ago
"The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting." Sun Tzu

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Lawrence of Arabia 1917

"The beginning and ending of the secret of handling Arabs is unremitting study of them."

My answer to the stomp out Curt Rude Campaign initiated somewhere in, oh wait, Great Falls Montana.

Friday, December 29, 2017

Scandalous Story before Cosby, Rose, Frankin and-and-and . . .

JusThis (Mystery & Thrillers)
1 chapters   —   updated May 13, 2015 06:34PM
Description: A former highly decorated police officer and graduate of the FBI National Academy wrote JusThis, a dark, bittersweet tale of a police chief who forgot his oath to serve and protect. Catastrophic events are unleashed on innocents by the scheming chief as he feeds his insatiable sexual desires. Once released upon others, these cravings cause an all too realistic struggle involving life and death.

Sunday, December 24, 2017

. . . and the Truth Rained Down . . . Down . . . and Down


The Total Writer 
"Curt Rude captures what many run from - the truth - in this captivating story of greed, lust and ego fueled off vulnerable human emotion. Dark, yet, captivating, this fast moving book will have you on the edge of your seat."

December 15, 2012
Format: Paperback|Verified Purchase

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Saturday, December 23, 2017

The Terrorist Never Sleeps

US news  Yesterday
According to FBI documents, Everitt Jameson, 26, was planning to attack the heavily crowded area on Christmas day. Jameson, a former Marine who the FBI says was radicalized and supported the Islamic State, was arrested before he could carry out his plot.

Friday, December 22, 2017

https://thebooks-minority.com/

Books by Curt Rude
JusThis (2012)
language
English
4.47 of 5 Votes: 1
review 1: The Dark Side of Law EnforcementThis novel is almost like a character study with some of the author’s philosophy thrown in to elaborate more fully what he is saying to the reader. Chimlyn, a hunk of a football player is considered a retard by his friends, but manages to attract ...
Reviews
Martha
JusThis is a stunner. I had to read his second book, Brand of Justice, and was left wondering twice how this author delivers this material. Both stories are a must read for me and mine.
Marsha
He's got another book. Brand of Justice that will keep your interest!!!! It's more subtle but plenty disturbing.
Fred S
Love the story. It had me on edge until the last page was turned and then I read it again.
Frank J
Loved the breezy style that Brand of Justice was written in. It also is the scariest book out there considering Ferguson LA and on and on. Hard hitting!!!

Judges Comments on 'The Passionate Jihadist'

There are a lot of really engrossing, full details that drive the story along. The opening vignette about Yushua and the rooster is indicative of this, and the way that bird imagery is interwoven throughout the narrative makes for a great unifying technique. Even metaphorical language is utilized effectively and visually: "The shame settled on him and lingered like mulberry stains on his fingertips" (6).

Kevin Sparrow

Thursday, December 21, 2017

Beg to Differ on Melbourne Car Incident

I suspect the driver, who is an Australian of Afghan descent, must have been at least inspired by media reports of incidents involving vehicles plowing into innocence. Remember . . . Violence begets Violence. The soon to be released book, The Passionate Jihadist, tackles this issue.

Australia police say don't suspect terrorism after car ploughs into pedestrians

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

On the Run with CBS Senior Photo Editor

Oh the people I've met since I started writing. Running around New York City with none other than Richard Boeth, Senior Editor for CBS. Richard has worked on: Ambulance, Blue Bloods, Kevin Can Wait, MacGyver, NCIS, Salvation and Scorpion. Perhaps his next credit will be The Passionate Jihadist.

Somewhere under Manhattan.

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Lead Locomotive Location

Looks like the lead locomotive in the train derailment in Washington was still on the tracks ruling out terrorism. Speed seems to be the cause making the engineer very nervous I suppose.

Monday, December 18, 2017

Train Derailment in Washington

Oh how the times are a changin' as in . . . One has to consider the possibility that the train was derailed as an act of Terrorism. Sad isn't it.

Say What!

I wrote about it in JusThis. You who have read it know . . . Power and Perks run together hand in hand. Today we have Judge Kozinski implying he's innocent of charges six women are leveling at him. "I cannot be an effective judge and simultaneously fight this battle." Really? How about addressing the issue like this, 'I love watching porn and it somehow crept into the workplace and I am truly sorry it happened'. Then I noticed the accused always seem to martyr themselves, as in, "Nor would such a battle be good for my beloved federal judiciary". How about stating something like this . . . 'I have embarrassed myself as will as the position I hold and thus must resign immediately'. Perhaps George Carlin was on top of things when he told us . . . "It's all BS folks".

Monday, December 11, 2017

Book Signing in Goodyear, Arizona

We are having an After the Holiday Party. Want to sign some books?
Lots of old firefighters and the wives that put up with them. You would be a party crasher, but screw'em if they can't take a joke.

Man, I loved hearing from you Mike. For those of ya who don't know, Mike Adams, writes great stories. His books are based in the Chicago area and are written in a very engaging style. Come to think of it, one of his stories about a fire depts horse would be a great addition to any classroom. Missed you on my recent sweep across the southwest but much appreciate the invite the the book signing. Hope it goes well for you!


Agree to Disagree

I'm not big on say, hostage taking. You know, it's always been a crime and continues to be. Murderous rampages have never been my th...