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March 19, 2019
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Detroit Mafia’s #3 Man

My recently released mafia thriller, titled GET EVEN, brings you an up-close and intimate look at the trials and tribulations of the #3 man in the Detroit Mafia, Blackie Giardini. It seems appropriate to feature mob boss #3 in book … Continue reading

February 13, 2019
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Butch Jones Guilty – Citywide Drug Enterprise

Citywide drug enterprises are part of GET EVEN, the third book in my historical crime fiction series about the Detroit Mafia to be released on Februray 19th.  Just a few more days to wait!  In today’s post, I’m sharing more … Continue reading

January 22, 2019
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Det. Phillips’ Assistant Goes Undercover

Inside Scoop As promised, I’m sharing an inside scoop each week before the release of GET EVEN, the third novel in my historical fiction series about the Detroit mafia in 1970s and 80s.  GET EVEN: Detroit Thorn Birds Defy Mafia … Continue reading

January 15, 2019
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GET EVEN – Next Crime Fiction Novel Released Soon

On February 19, the third book in my crime fiction series about the Detroit mafia will be released.  Once again, Detective Clark Phillips is working to end the mafia’s control of the city.  His job is overwhelming, not to mention dangerous, … Continue reading

May 24, 2018
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Promoting Book Sales – – While in My High Chair

Hi Friends and Fans, I just announced my “Summer Book Tour.”  What? Were you thinking I just sit behind my desk writing novels on my laptop all day?  Well, I love doing that, but it doesn’t sell books.  Yes, I … Continue reading

March 31, 2018
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It’s BLIND PIG Day – Time for Mafia Crime Thriller!

YES – today is BLIND PIG day!  It’s the official release of my new mafia crime thriller BLIND PIG: Detroit Thorn Birds Defy Mafia. I’m calling it “Mafia Works #2,” as it’s the second book in my Detroit Mafia vs Thorn Birds … Continue reading

March 4, 2018
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SAX CLUB a Mafia Crime Thriller Uses FBI to Narrow the Line Between Fact and Fiction

Friends and Fans, This recent Press Release for SAX CLUB, a crime thriller, appeared online at ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Fox and many others media networks. Historical crime fiction is just that: Historical… crime… fiction.  “As an author of an … Continue reading

October 26, 2017
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More Changes to SAX CLUB

In my last post, I indicated I had “de-sexed” SAX CLUB and released a  Second Edition of the first book on the Detroit mafia in the 1970s and 80s.  I’m sure you shook your head.  “Geez, Cochran hasn’t even released … Continue reading

June 13, 2017
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DETROIT THORN BIRDS AUTHOR – – – ON ANOTHER WILD RIDE!

Building a Mountain Home In a previous blog I shared information about my wild ride from Florida to the mountains of western North Carolina. When we decided to build our home here I thought the wild rides were over.  Little … Continue reading

May 4, 2017
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Detroit Schools

Hi Friends and Readers.  As you know I have started posting blogs on a regular schedule but sometimes I enjoy a little change-up.  I hope you do as well. My new series, Detroit Thorn Birds, is historical fiction about the … Continue reading