#murderonsecondstreet

BOOK NEWS: I am so happy to announce that the second book in the Sy Sanford Series, Murder in Old Manchester (tentative title) will be published in December 2019. Check out the synopsis: “In the second story in the Sy Sanford Series, it’s 1939, the beginning of WWII,and Sy Sanford returns to Jackson Ward in Richmond, Virginia to help find the missing 6 year old granddaughter of a dying Raymond Turner. Turner has been publishing a series of articles in the Richmond Planet on the rise of the Nazis, which has stirred an uneasy feeling around Richmond. Clues to the missing girl lead Sy to “Old Manchester”, a former port of entry for slave ships off the banks of the James River. There, Sy learns of the death of a well-known Jewish art dealer who was murdered the day after Turner’s granddaughter disappeared. It seems coincidental, but things are not always what they seem. The WWI veteran and detective soon uncovers a dark and dangerous secret that will bring him into the Nazi’s world of stolen art and to a charge of treason.” Get ready for the return of WWI veteran detective, Sy Sanford! #murderonsecondstreet #amwriting #AfricanAmericanLiterature #historicfiction One of the Artworks Stolen: “Painter on His Way to Work” - Vincent Van Gogh https://www.instagram.com/p/ByS4OsMjid3/?igshid=9fxqkynjsmjd

Although a fictional character in the novel, “Murder on Second Street: The Jackson Ward Murders,” Sy Sanford was an homage to the men of color who served gallantly in the Great War, WWI, overseas with American allies. When they returned home war heroes in Europe, they expected to be recognized as heroes as well here in America, but that was not to be for MANY generations to come. Several men were lynched in their uniforms in the South or run out of town. Many others hid the truth of their service as it was far too dangerous for them and their families to tell their stories - to claim hero status. Colored men were NOT heroes. Sy Sanford is the ghost of these brave Americans. We remember these men on this #MemorialDay2019. #motivationmonday #knowyourhistory #WWI #MurderOnSecondStreet https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx-xOSCDYhx/?igshid=1zp364r4e66b

Just received the 49th #bookreview for Murder on Second Street. 😁 The reviewer states: “Definitely recommended reading.” Thank you. #murderonsecondstreet #amreading #books #AfricanAmericanLiterature #RVA #JacksonWard #booksforchristmas https://www.instagram.com/p/BrX9iqknMiq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19kcvk2hu4etx

That moment when you’re reading an article on #JohnMcCain and #CindyMcCain on #People.com and you get to the end and see an ad for your novel #MurderOnSecondStreet!!!! WTLH (What the Living Hell?!!) 😮🙃🤣 #speechless #theuniverseisuptosomething https://www.instagram.com/p/BrUE_q5nqzE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yazfhqjbytun

SPEAKING NEWS: If you’re currently participating in NaNoWriMo or have done so in the past, and you have no idea what to do with your manuscript after finishing your 50,000 words, join me at Chesterfield County Public Library on tonight, November 27th, 6p, in Richmond, VA. I will be sharing a few tips on life after #nanowrimo2018. I published two #Amazon bestsellers after completing #nanowrimo2009 and 2010. See you at the library! 😁 #MurderOnSecondStreet #thesecretlifeoflucybosman #librariesrock #rva https://www.instagram.com/p/BqsUHQKHZQm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pk9ifakqrn9t

SPEAKING NEWS: If you’re currently participating in NaNoWriMo or have done so in the past, and you have no idea what to do with your manuscript after finishing your 50,000 words, join me at Chesterfield County Public Library on Tuesday, November 27th, 6p, in Richmond, VA. I will be sharing a few tips on life after #nanowrimo2018. I published two #Amazon bestsellers after completing #nanowrimo2009 and 2010. See you at the library! 😁 #MurderOnSecondStreet #thesecretlifeoflucybosman #librariesrock #rva https://www.instagram.com/p/BqnX9i7nI8u/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dvrx6i910mhl

Super excited to be speaking at this event on Nov. 27th. If you’re currently participating in NaNoWriMo or have done so in the past, and you have no idea what to do with your manuscript after finishing your 50,000 words, join me at Chesterfield County Public Library. I have a few tips to share! I published two #Amazon bestsellers after completing #nanowrimo. See you at the library! 😁 #MurderOnSecondStreet #thesecretlifeoflucybosman #librariesrock #rva https://www.instagram.com/p/BqRDqb8HNGt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1896xdw01lov

Super excited to be speaking at this event on Nov. 27th. If you’re currently participating in @nanowrimo or have done so in the past, and you have no idea what to do with your manuscript after finishing your 50,000 words, join me at @ccplva. I have a few tips to share! I published two #Amazon bestsellers after completing #nanowrimo. See you at the library! 😁 #MurderOnSecondStreet #thesecretlifeoflucybosman #librariesrock #rva https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp-jkgbn39m/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=axhhjy5xn49u