March 19, 2019
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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 2, 2019
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GET EVEN, the third book in my historical fiction series about the mafia will be released February 19. Here’s a sneak peek at one of the storylines. I’m a fiction writer, but Maserati Rick was REAL! You’ll be surprised. Drugs … Continue reading
January 22, 2019
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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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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
June 8, 2018
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BOOK REVIEWS – – Readers Want to Know What You Think Most readers select books based upon recommendations from friends. Or, they read the reviews left by others. Generally, if there are no reviews (or very few) many readers surmise … Continue reading
November 8, 2017
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BLIND PIG, my focus for today, is a bit different than last week when I posted a copy of an article in a Washington, DC, TheHill.com, featuring my thoughts on how the federal government could cut the bloated budget without firing … Continue reading
October 26, 2017
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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
September 14, 2017
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Oh, oh – – I’ve become a “research-aholic!” Seriously, it’s an addiction I’ve acquired as I develop my historical fiction series on the Detroit mafia in the 1970s and 80s. Yes, it’s fiction I’m writing, but wow does the real life … Continue reading
June 13, 2017
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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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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