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- Pacific Northwest
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- My name is Samuel E. Stone. My passion for the written word has made me a life long student of literature. My poetry is known in circles around the world for it's unique and entertaining style. I reside in the Pacific Northwest where I find the solitude of the region inspirational to my craft of writing. I currently have four poetry books, four fictional novels, one non-fictional store, as well as one writer’s reference book in print.
I was featured as a Best Selling Author by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Reports on 14th and 15th of September 1999 on their 80 television stations and in 37 million households. January 2000, I was a guest speaker at a formal event held in Seattle, Washington, listed as the First Literary Event of the New Millennium.
I was born and educated in San Francisco, California. I have attempted through my own understanding and insight to the emotional and psychological depths of fiction to create a realistic bonding effect upon those who read my works.
My literary stories have received five star reviews in the United States and Five Crown ratings in the United Kingdom. Since August of 2007 I have been the guest featured Poet, at the Poetry Plaza in Japan.
My career in law enforcement spanned a quarter of a century, during which time I served as a patrol officer and a detective. I received a number of commendations and recognitions, including "Police Officer of the Year," for 1982.
During my years as a detective I served two tours of undercover duty, working deep undercover. The first tour involved infiltrating an element of organized crime and bringing down a topless club empire, which was involved in the distribution of drugs and other criminal activities.
The second tour involved me portraying a burned-out Vietnam veteran who owned and operated a surplus store. That operation resulted in three hundred and thirty-six drug related arrests, including major drug dealers and the seizure of numerous fully automatic weapons including machine guns.
I had a wonderful career with many accomplishments; some of which included becoming the first law enforcement officer in the state of Washington to obtain a search warrant by phone, (telephonic search warrants have since become a common practice in law enforcement); writing a manual on the Landlord Tenant Act, which is being used by law enforcement and prosecutors as a training manual; clearing more than one hundred and twenty-five burglaries through the investigation and arrest of a burglary ring; and the apprehending of a rape and murder suspect single-handedly.
During the course of my career, I was involved in supervising both the patrol and detective divisions, including all forms of operations from routine patrol, to hostage negotiations, to murder investigations.
Upon retiring I discovered that my career in Law Enforcement was actually my research years for the novels I’m writing today. My novels are action packed fictional crime dramas based on my experiences in law enforcement. The underlying theme of my novels is “people in position of authority” have to be held accountable. I enjoy writing poetry in my spare time when I am not working on a novel. I firmly believe that writing is an art form developed over time.
I am the author of "The Sarge Trilogy," which are action packed crime dramas, their titles are Shades, Crush, and Downfall.
I am also author of Blink another crime drama outlining the life of a police officer from his youth to his retirement. I wrote an educational guide book called, The Fiction Writer's Bible.
WORKS OF SAMUEL E. STONE:
SHADES: ISBN: 0-7388-2101-2 Shades, is a harrowing tale of the challenges facing a Police Officer working deep undercover. He becomes caught up in the deceit and betrayal of the drug world and his own department as he faces the uncertainty of his survival and whether he’ll ever be able to come back after crossing over to the dark side.
CRUSH: ISBN: 0-7388-2247-7 Crush focuses around the trials and tribulations of a group of police officers who setup and run a surplus store as an undercover sting operation. The action is non-stop as bonds are made and words are broken in a string of conflicts and betrayals. Crush, is an unforgettable experience involving intense emotions as mistakes are made in life and death situations and everyday becomes a desperate attempt at survival.
DOWNFALL: ISBN: 0-7388-2655-3 Downfall is an action packed suspense thriller centering around one man’s struggle of survival against all odds from the system which he devoted his life to defend. It outlines in descriptive detail the Sarge’s plight as he takes on the “good ole boy,” system of community government and those who will stop at nothing to protect the corruption they have in place.
BLINK: ISBN: 0-7388-9891-0 Blink provides an intimate view into the psychological makeup of a cop from his adolescents through his career in Law Enforcement. It is an action packed suspense story focusing on survival. It is not a story that you will merely read but rather it is one that you will experience. It will have you on the edge of your seat and leave you with a broader sense of understanding of what it means to wear a badge of honor.
THE FICTION WRITER’S BIBLE: ISBN: 0-7388-5544-8 The Fiction Writer's Bible is an exciting new approach to writing fiction employing established attributes of humanity. It is designed to increase your perception and insight as a writer. It will open new avenues for you to explore to enhance your natural writing style while deepening your bonding techniques. This book involves thirty basic concepts designed to improve your writing skills and make you a better writer.
ATTRIBUTES OF TRANQUILITY: ISBN-13: 978-1424145928 Attributes of Tranquility is a profound look at the secrets of life and happiness set to verse in an entertaining and rewarding fashion. Each poem is written by best-selling mystery author Samuel E. Stone, whose passion for the written word has made him a lifelong student of literature. He firmly believes that writing is an art form developed over time. His poetry is known in circles around the world for its unique and entertaining style. He resides in the Pacific Northwest where he finds the solitude of the region inspirational to his craft of writing
NATIVE AMERICAN OF SWEDISH HERITAGE: This is a heart warming story of survival. Allan's story is the 20th Century American Story, about first generation Americans, their dreams and determination.
ATTRIBUTES OF ECSTASY AND TRIBULATION: This book is about the wonderment of nature and the beauty that surrounds each one of us everyday, with the hope, that one day we will open our eyes in admiration to the true gifts bestow upon us as we roam this land called earth.
ATTRIBUTES OF LIVING: Life experiences set to verse in a profound and meaningful expression.
ATTRIBUTES OF PERCEPTION: Perceptive thoughts of life and what it is all about...imagines of living, dreaming, wanting, loving, cherishing, dying...expressed in Poetic verse.
- Website:
- http://mysterypen.homestead.com
- Favorite Music:
- The Beatles
- Favorite TV Shows:
- Survivor
Samuel E. Stone's Blog
Traitor Among Us (Poem)
Traitors Among Us People are not always what they appear to be, a world of black and white, yet so much gray, never knowing whether to stay, fight, or flee, dilemmas and decisions faced along the way. Whether friend or foe we often do not know, each of us have an agenda that is all our own, good versus evil struggling everywhere we go, we have suspicions by one’s manner and tone. There is those we trust, those we think we can, a journey where obstacles are many on the path, but respect and ho… Continue
Posted on October 7th, 2008 at 7:31pm —
Music Plays
Music Plays Thoughts and desires set the day apart, what is, and what was, never to change, ideas and wants bring forth new starts, life’s highway is always changing lanes. Not knowing the person deep inside, each day is a discovery of our being, feelings of the heart and mind provide, while forces of time are forever fleeing. Our passion is consumed with desire, while compassion is filled with hope, but together sparking an emotional fire, giving ingredients needed for us to cope. The art… Continue
Posted on May 2nd, 2008 at 8:10pm — 5 Comments
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Marne L. Kilates, the CTI Spotlight Artist for August 16-31, hails from the Philippines and is the highly regarded editor of “Poet’s Picturebook,” an ezine of exceptionally fine art and literature. He is also a translator and the author of several books, including Mostly In Monsoon Weather. For more about Marne, please visit his profile at http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profile/MarneLKilates .
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Creative disciplines of virtually every type, from filmmakers and actresses to environmentalists and jazz musicians, are represented at CTI. The poets among us comprise a fairly large number and one of them, Tasha Coleman, is our new CTI Spotlight Artist for August 1-15, 2008. Those who have visited Tasha’s profile and commented on her work know already that she writes with considerable sensitive insight about family life, personal relationships, spirituality, and positive motivation. We invite you to learn more about this college student and native of Georgia by visiting her profile at: http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profile/TashaColeman .
CTI Spotlight Artist Georg Edvard Mateos, July 16-31, 2008
The CTI Spotlight Artist for July 16-31, 2008, Georg Edvard Mateos, is the celebrated author of four books, including “The Man on the Grassy Knoll” Trilogy, and “Portrait of a Sad Man.” In addition, since December 2005, he has been among the most prolific and popular members writing on the AuthorsDen website with some 462 titles and 7,215 reviews. His pen is as skilled in classical modes of poetry as it is in modern expressions of prose. To learn more about his profoundly rich life and work, please visit Georg at: http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profile/GeorgEdvardMateos
CTI Spotlight Artist Marina, July 1-15, 2008
One of the traditions at CTI that has helped us form a meaningful and yet flexible sense of community is the Spotlight Artist. It is not a competition or popularity contest of any kind but simply a way of drawing greater attention to the creative offerings presented so generously by specific members. Marina, our CTI Spotlight Artist for July 1-15, 2008, hails from Germany and is both one of our most generous sharers, with more than 80 photos at CTI, and one of the first to join our growing community. We could tell you more about her art or her recent travels to Egypt but invite you to discover her world for yourself by clicking on her profile at http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profiles/profile/show?id=marina .
CTI Spotlight Artist BlackBirdHyperdrive, June 16-30, 2008
One thing that has not changed at Creative Thinkers International is the sheer abundance of creative individuals and types that populate the CTI community. One of those individuals is the poet known as BlackBirdHyperDrive, our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 16-30. A visit to BlackBirdHyperDrive’s profile and a perusal of his blogs reveals a creative thinker whose works often explore such powerful themes as the transformative power of shared spirituality, philosophical introspection, and romantic perspectives in the lives of individuals as well as the larger society. We invite you to learn more about his words and world by visiting his profile at http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profile/BlackBirdHyperDrive
CTI Spotlight Artist Marlive Harris, June 1-15, 2008
Our CTI Spotlight Artist for June 1-15, 2008, Marlive Harris, not only maintains a powerful literary presence on Creative Thinkers International but through her Grits.com site exercises such a presence all over the Internet. Among the many qualities that make Ms. Harris unique, valued, and welcome in various communities is her passion for promoting literary culture in general. She has accomplished this with written reviews, book trailers, podcasts, interviews, promotions, and other effective methods that blend a classical literary sensibility with innovative online technology. We are honored to present her as the new CTI Spotlight artist and invite you to learn more about her by visiting her profile at http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profile/MarliveHarris .
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Versatility is a quality we have come to associate with many of our members and Robert M, our new CTI Spotlight Artist, is one of the most versatile among us. The fortunate visitor to Robert’s profile page gains entry into a world of eclectic musical compositions ranging from classical European melodies and Indian ragas to jazz, rock, and blues. Moreover, as various commentators have noted, enough of his precision-crafted poems adorn the site to fill two or three volumes. We could go on quite a bit about his tailored background images, video choices, and the fact that he has established several groups at CTI. But rather than doing that, we invite you to explore for yourself his created wonders at http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profile/RobertM
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As everybody knows, diversity is one of our primary strengths at CTI and the members of our community represent cultures from all over the world. They also represent individuals at different stages of their creative careers and development. One of those members is Victoria L. McColley, known to some as the Romantic Poetess, to others as Groovy Charmer, and to some simply as Vickie. It is our pleasure to present her at this time as the CTI Spotlight Artist for May 1-15, 2008. A long-time member at CTI, Ms. McColley has proven particularly adept at utilizing the site’s many features to enhance and present to the world her own unique vision of creative artistry. In addition to being a member of the CTI community, she also has more than 100 titles on AuthorsDen with more than 1,000 reviews of her writings there. The working title of her forthcoming first poetry collection is “Love Love Love: Poetry from the Heart, Soul & Voice of Love.” For more on the Vickie’s work and world, please visit her profile at http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profile/RomanticPoetessVickieMcColley
CTI Spotlight Artist Poetry Life & Times April 16-30, 2008
Our friends at Poetry Life and Times have featured a number of CTI’s members in their e-zine and, on top of that, have now been one of the great champions of modern poetry for some ten years. They actually have the archives to prove it! Their current issue not only honors one of poetry’s nobler traditions with its dedication to our very challenged "brothers and sisters in Tibet, Burma and Darfur,” but remains true to its mission by providing a platform for some of the most vibrant contemporary poetic voices on the planet. It is truly our honor at CTI to present Poetry Life and Times as our Spotlight Artist for April 16-30, 2008. The image of the monk featured as their main page profile image is borrowed from their current issue. To learn more about Poetry Life and Times and how you may submit your own work for publication consideration, please visit them at http://creativethinkersintl.ning.com/profile/PoetryLifeandTimes .
CTI Spotlight Artist Luther E. Vann April 1-15, 2008
Often described as a poet who utilizes visual art to write his poems, Luther E. Vann is an acclaimed artist who was fortunate enough to receive some of his first art instructions from recognized masters of the Harlem Renaissance. Like all artists of note, he shaped what he learned into a style of his own that fuses deeply spiritual imagery, metaphysical philosophy, and strong social realism. After a lifetime of dedication to his craft, his work will go on exhibit at the Telfair Museum in Savannah, Georgia, from April 16-August 17, 2008, and his first book, ELEMENTAL, The Power of Illuminated Love, is scheduled for publication in May. We’re honored for the opportunity to present Vann as the CTI Spotlight Artist for April 1-15 and invite you to visit his profile to learn more about him at
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Welcome to CTI! It's good to see you here. It's always a pleasure to read your work on AD. Be well always Sam.
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That s My Page Actually, The Administrator For CTI Is Aberjani. I am Glad To See You Here
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