Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What inspired you to write Glitzy Murder?

A: This story’s been living in my head in pieces for a long time—bits of earlier novels that never quite clicked. I’ve always been drawn to detective stories that are more guilt vs. guilt than good vs. evil. I wanted to write something that felt fast and real, with a character who’s walking the edge but still holding onto some sense of justice. Messy, flawed, human.

Q: Who are your creative influences?

A: Elmore Leonard, Richard Stark, Robert Parker—those stripped-down crime writers who waste zero time. Also filmmakers like Spike Lee, Scorsese, Tarantino, and screenwriter Walter Hill. I’m a big believer in Leonard’s rule: “Leave out the parts readers skip.” I try to keep things tight, sharp, and emotionally honest.

Q: Why set the series in Las Vegas?

A: I’ve been to Vegas a bunch of times and the stories practically write themselves. It’s a city of masks—flashy on the outside, haunted underneath. That contrast fits the kinds of characters I’m drawn to. And let’s be real—things go down in Vegas that wouldn’t fly anywhere else.

Q: What can readers expect from the Prem Pilot series?

A: Fast pacing. Snappy dialogue. Crimes with actual consequences. And a lead character who’s never quite sure if he’s the hunter or the prey. I also plan to weave in some of my own cultural background and where I grew up—subtly, but it’ll be there. I want these stories to feel grounded, even when the stakes are sky high.