Category Archives: Sydney Valentine

It’s almost time for Criminal Negligence!

Posted on September 26, 2015 by danielleldavis

No, I’m not talking about committing a crime.  😀 Criminal Negligence is book two in the Sydney Valentine Mystery series and will be available on Amazon on October 10th.  Currently, it’s available for pre-order. If you’re also a  subscriber to … Continue reading →

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Are they speaking and acting like children?

Posted on August 5, 2014 by danielleldavis

As my daughter was reading a chapter book featuring a young elementary school girl as the main character, I began thinking about how the dialogue was worse than how a child of that age actually spoke. For example, instead of ‘I ran.’ the … Continue reading →

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Is your book’s main character YOU?

Posted on August 1, 2014 by danielleldavis

“Is Sydney Valentine you?” I’ve been asked that question several times. I imagine that if the main character is of the same gender as the writer, that might be the assumption with some readers. I think most writers would say … Continue reading →

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Detective Sydney Valentine nails him to the wall, literally.

Posted on July 24, 2014 by danielleldavis

This is a short excerpt from chapter two of The Protector. Detective Sydney Valentine and Bernie (her partner) are discussing an incident from Sydney’s past, before law enforcement. Her best friend committed suicide after her rapist was acquitted. Sydney begins this conversation. “Two … Continue reading →

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The Protector ebook is FREE today on Amazon!

Posted on July 21, 2014 by danielleldavis

Get The Protector ebook on Amazon! When the body of a social worker is found on the stairway inside the building where she works, a mouthful of Scrabble letters tells Detective Valentine that this is not a random killing. And it’s … Continue reading →

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Good news from Sydney Valentine!

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Sydney Valentine, Detective

Sydney here.  Some of you may be happy to know that I got in trouble for the blog hijack last month. Go figure. I’m supposed to apologize. Yeah, like that’ll ever happen. Some people just don’t appreciate good help.  I also helped with … Continue reading →

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