Chapter Forty
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That damn Fernandez didn’t kill that fucking bitch or her husband. I gave him all the information he needed and he still couldn’t get the job done. After the women escaped him, I planned to take Cori out myself. The bitch has had it coming for a long time.
One way or another she’ll go down.
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Dear Readers,
I swore years ago that I would never write a rape description in a book so if you’re wondering about the vagueness of THE scene, that’s why. I however wanted to show the mental ups and downs victims go through. As a sex crime detective, I never knew if I would get the “calm” victim or the “chaotic and depressed” one. A person could be fine one day and practically schizophrenic the next. It was one of the saddest parts of my job. I was screamed at so many times by victims and the worst part was they would be extremely apologetic the next time I saw them and I would feel even worse for what they were going through. To all the rape survivors out there who took a chance and kept reading Inferno, I’m sending you the biggest cyber hug I can manage. My compassion for you runs incredibly deep.
I have a wonderful proofing and editing team. Michelle, Sally, Michelle2, and Carol... I love you. Some questions that came up during the editing process were fun to read and I’ll answer them here.
1-Vaginal tearing takes about 3 days to heal in most cases. The vaginal walls are very resilient and can handle a lot. Sadly, when women don’t report immediately so much of the evidence is lost. That doesn’t mean I don’t understand the delay in reporting. It’s common to process for a year or more before deciding to report. As an expert witness on the stand I spent loads of time explaining the “why” to jurors in the hope they would understand. The law changed halfway through my career in Arizona and women could go to a local doctor and have a rape kit/exam without police notification so the evidence would be available if the crime was ever reported. Please check for the laws in your state even though I hope it’s something you never need to think about.
2-Cell phones cannot be tracked without a court order. The cell phone companies can be difficult to work with and I don’t see them helping criminals. Their foremost concern is user privacy. Television gets this so wrong.
3-Metal fence post drivers. FYI: We actually used the hardware store variety to bust in doors. They also work on metal t-posts which they are designed for. If we ever meet, ask me about what I can do with aluminum foil. It’s solved many crimes for me.
My note: Victim/Survivor: I have watched so many women overcome what happened to them and I applaud you. I have also seen those who feel they've never gotten past the victim stage. My heart goes out to you and please know, each day, you ARE a survivor.
You’re probably wondering about Duke and Cori’s book, “Swelter.” It will release next year after Street Fight. I really need a fun vacation from crime and Street Fight is a riot along with having some intense scenes.
The book I’m working on now is my Bad Girls' book titled, “She’s Deadly.” It’s book one of a new paranormal trilogy. It’s so nice to allow my paranormal loving side to write this genre again. It’s a post-apocalyptic werewolf story featuring Shadow Soldiers and a kick-ass woman to straighten them out. It will release under Holly S. Roberts. I’m having all my D’Elen covers changed to say Holly S. Roberts writing as… Hopefully I'll have them changed by finished sometime next year.
2019 will see Heat, Sizzle, and Burn available in audio book. I signed a contract and they even paid me so I’m thrilled to share the news with you. I’m also in negotiations for the option of the Hotter Than Hell books as a television series. I’m super excited but don’t want to jinx it. If you follow my Facebook page or subscribe to my newsletter, I’ll be keeping you up to date.
The book I’ve signed a movie deal with “Bullets for Breakfast” is moving along at a Hollywood pace which means waiting and more waiting. It took a lot out of me to write but it’s good, really good. I wish I could share the first chapter but I’m under contract to keep it quiet. Sorry to tempt you but I’m so fucking excited about this book.
My long-time copy editor died before I could send her Inferno. Patricia Segar, you have no idea how much I missed your comments on this book. My heart is heavy with grief and I will always miss your poignant insights. Thank you is just not enough. I know you’re up with the angels now with more books than you could ever possibly read. Save some of your favorites for me because I know we will meet again.
Thank you, readers for all you give me. I wouldn’t have this blessed life without you.
On the next page, you'll find a sneak peek of She's Deadly.
Peace, love and hope,
Holly
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