What is The Marston Series all about?

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What is The Marston Series all about?

Marston is a fictional town lightly based on Baltimore City and the surrounding counties in Maryland. As of this writing, there are four books in the series with the fifth book due out this year.

Book One - GUILTY - begins the series. Rose is a high school student with the promise of a bright future as a doctor. Her father has been saving for medical school, and she has offers of scholarships. Coach Terrence Jackson is a highly respected football player turned high school football coach after an injury. He has a dark past no one knows about - until the not guilty verdict. The verdict leaves Rose to struggle with putting her life back on track while the coach continues with his life as if nothing has happened. Linsey is new in town. They call her Judge. She has a plan—a midnight trial. The verdict? Only grabbing your copy of GUILTY will answer the question.

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If you're going to do something, do it in a big way.

If you're going to do something, do it in a big way. If you want results you must stand out from the crowd. How many times have you heard this? I have heard it plenty. But, I have finally seen it in action—in a big way. Let me explain.

It is Sunday morning, seven a.m. and I cannot fall back to sleep, so I reach for two books. The first is normal sized and the cover speaks of inspiration. The second is a huge book, probably one foot or more in length by almost a foot in width. The title caught my eye next—Undisclosed Files Of The Police in bold white letters; POLICE standing out far more than the other words. The word UNDISCLOSED claims almost half the distance across the cover. My choice was made. Upon flipping through the pages, one story caught my attention.

I stopped on this particular eye-catching story and began to read. What was so intriguing you ask? It was the picture; the same picture that sold more newspapers in one day than any other in the history of The Daily News. It was Ruth Snyder's death picture taken in the Sing Sing death house, a picture no one should have had. In bold black letters was the headline DEAD! Below it was the death picture, capturing the moment she died. That front page picture sold 1.5 million newspapers on January 13, 1928.

I read the entire story and then moved on to the next and the next. My point is grabbing attention in big ways can pay dividends, if attention is what you are seeking. I continued reading through the true crime stories in this book for one and a half hours. The stories covered the 1920's up to 2010. Today, true crime writings, movies, and conversations with serial killers dominate our attention. Upon noticing this, I decided to add a serial killer novel to my series. A few beta readers struggled with one scene in the story. When each approached me, I knew exactly which scene it was. I considered deleting the scene. Then, I considered this one fact—serial killers are not performing good deeds. They are in fact, heinous killers. So, I left the scene. I read every review of the novels I write. One review said, "How dare a woman write something like this." Unfortunately, this review has been removed by Amazon. I haven't a clue why. I like these types of reviews. They make me stop and think about my stories.

I considered again if I should remove the scene. My final conclusion was no, I should leave it. The scene was a part of the character. To remove it would mean deleting a portion of the character. So, the second thing I did after leaving the scene was to make sure the cover portrayed the story contained between the covers. I made the letters bleed. There was no doubt about what you were in for if you chose to read the story. All in all, the reviews were uplifting for me. I think I made sure the book stood out, showing what it had to offer.

If you are interested in the Sing Sing Death Photo story you can find it in the book below:

The Confession

The Marston Series is growing. Book four, The 13TH Hour was released earlier this month. Book five is coming. The title—The Confession.

The Marston Series eBooks are available exclusively on Amazon. The paperbacks are available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

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Road Trip from Maryland to Florida

I have honestly been meaning to write this post long ago. Today I find myself with some spare time as I enjoy the Miami sunshine. So, here it is. Starting at exit 21 on the Baltimore Beltway (695) it took a total of 20 hours for us to reach Miami. The trip could have been much shorter had we not stopped to shop a couple times. These shopping stops were our walk around stops. Let me elaborate. Long periods of sitting such as our trip from Maryland to Florida or long plane rides slows down the blood flow in your legs leaving you predisposed to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary thrombosis. Although, the trip can be made in a shorter period of time it's best to be health wise and safe.

Below I have outline the exits by state and added tips.

Maryland

*109 exits

*Speed limits range from 55-65

*Gas prices are reasonable $2.13-2.35 per gallon 

Virginia

*177 exits

*Speed limits up 70 miles per hour (mph)

*Gas prices are at a premium at the top of Virginia. I make sure I have enough gas to get me at least to the lower part of Virginia where prices are reasonable.

*Speed traps are usually up and running around the Spotsylvania and Ashland areas.

North Carolina

*181 exits

*Speed limits up 70 miles mph

*Reasonable gas prices

*Look out for the signs counting down to South of the Border. They are cleaver and keep you informed as to how many miles you are from South Carolina. If you want a real treat, plan to reach South of the Border at night when it's all lit up.

South Carolina

*183 exits

*South of the Border. Be sure to stop and take a look around.

*Gas prices at South of the Border come at a premium. If you need gas, get it before you reach South of the Border.

*Speeding through work zones in South Carolina can get you a $200 fine and 30 days in prison.

*The left lane is used as a passing lane.

Georgia

*111exits

*Gas is usually priced higher at the top of Georgia.

*Speed traps are aggressive. There have been times when I have spotted a police at each authorized vehicle lane which connects the north bound and south bound traffic. They park in the grassy areas that separate north and south traffic and behind trees and shrubs. With all that being said, my advice is do the speed limit in Georgia.

*The left lane is used as a passing lane.

Florida

*380 exits. The longest of the states. The 380 exits are only the exits off I-95. It does not include the Keys. Florida is a long legged state.

*Florida has a new sign to welcome you. There's one just like this that sits on the road as you drive over the line from Georgia into Florida. I like it. 

*Gas is priced higher at the top of Florida as you skirt the beaches. Farther down the prices come down until you reach Miami; then they shoot up.

*St. Augustine is the oldest city in the USA and is home to my favorite shopping outlet at exit 318. It was founded on September 8, 1565, by Spanish admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, Florida's first governor. It is known for its Spanish colonial architecture as well as the Atlantic beaches. I plan to vacation there in a beach home one day.

* If you love pulled pork and ribs, you will want to stop at Daytona Pig Stand just off exit 273. I love the tractor trailer that sits on the lot. And it is right there with Harley Davidson if you want to check out a motorcycle.

*Make a stop at Daytona Beach. You can drive right up on the sand, park and have lunch and enjoy the Atlantic. It will cost you $10. The beach is accessible and free for pedestrians and bicyclists 24 hours a day, depending on tides and weather conditions. Driving and parking on the beach is open to vehicles from sunrise to sunset from November 1 through April 30 and from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm from May 1 through October 31. Take a look at these beach tips.

To get to the beach From St. Augustine take I-95 South, exit 261A and head east on U.S. 92 toward Daytona Beach. Have fun.

GUILTY (A Marston Series Book 1)

By  Brigitta Moon

A not guilty verdict. A kidnapping. A midnight trial. Six sitting in judgement and one empty chair. Revenge- is it sweet or just a bitter seed? Coach Terrence Jackson is the man who has divided the town of Marston. There are those who believe in the coach and his innocence and then there are the victims who despise him, his smile and his crime. He has a dark past- a previous life no one knew about until the not guilty verdict.

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Bad Things Happen to Good People

In this wide world that we live in, the possibility of something unforeseen happening to a neighbor, a friend, a family member, a stranger, or even yourself is bound to cross your path. Not knowing the

person or people who have had a bad thing happen doesn't preclude you from feeling it or having the event affect your life and emotions. Have I lost you? Think about this- 911. You may have been in states away or even a country away, but you felt the raw emotion of it all. The event remolded lives and activity. Now think on a smaller scale- a heinous act that boils your blood. You may not know the people who were affected by the crime per se, but as you hear or read the details, the what-ifs creep up. What if it had happened to my child? What if I had been there? We feel empathy toward the victims. We want to do something. Anything to make it better.

GUILTY is the latest novel in the BMB Books collection. It's a novel that portrays the victim's view of events. How can a family and friends come together after such a heinous event? The rape of a teen by a role model. And as if things weren't unbelievable enough, he gets off. Not guilty. Doesn't that just boil you over?

After your introduction to the characters, GUILTY has twists and turns you would not expect. A reader summed the book up saying, "There are two running themes- injustice and unity. Honestly, I had not thought of the novel in those terms. But, he had a definite point.

So, when bad things happen, how do you handle them? Close your eyes and ears? Clamp your mouth? Unite? Plan? The young women of Marston are strong. They love life. Here's a poem that Linsey shares with anyone who needs the words. The words of this poem were written by a young lady in the GUILTY novel who was taken down to her lowest and today- she lives.

      I am a girl, who will one day be a woman. I am your sister, your mother, your daughter, your aunt, your friend. I was raped. But it does not define me. Because I won’t let it. I take long walks along the path lined with colorful flowers. I stop to examine and appreciate each one. I sniff their fresh, outdoorsy fragrances. I take a moment to smile at each one. This I do because I can. It reminds me that I live yet another day. I won’t let the incident rob me of that. It had robbed me of many things in the beginning. Now I refuse to let it rule my being. I refuse to be enchained by this vicious act. I am comfortable in my clothes. I wear them for me. I am comfortable in my skin. We are friends. I am strong. Today I remove my chains. I am taking back my life. Today I live.

GUILTY is now available in ebook,

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GUILTY (A Marston Series Book 1)

A not guilty verdict. A kidnapping. A midnight trial. Six sitting in judgment and one empty chair. Revenge- is it sweet or just a bitter seed? Coach Terrence Jackson is the man who has divided the town of Marston. There are those who believe in the coach and his innocence and then there are the victims who despise him, his smile and his crime. He has a dark past- a previous life 

no one knew about until the not guilty verdict.

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Meet the Characters of GUILTY

Meet Rose Canter

Rose Canter is the third character introduction of the novel GUILTY. She's smart and full of life. She has a big goal- Medical school. Her father has been saving for it. She's a cheerleader for the football team; the team that Terrence Jackson coaches. She has a boyfriend, the coach's son. Now she's a victim and life is no longer going as planned.

Meet Terrence Jackson

  

He's the villain that has given the town of Marston a bipolar nature. There are those that believe in him and his innocence and then there are the ones that despise him, his smile and his crime. Coach Jackson's signature smile is an integral accessory of his wardrobe. In fact, he doesn't leave home without it. 

He has one son-Jonas, a dead wife, and a young blonde bombshell by his side. He has money and status which he earned on the football field. Now he's giving back to the community by helping high school students afford a college education.  Trusting the coach will changes lives.

Beware

Meet Gabellah Shaw

She's feisty and gorgeous. Gabellah is the talk show hostess that everyone loves to watch. If she has a special guest on the show, you'd better believe the town will be watching. The show is called GAB, the first three letters of her name. And then there is her ability to talk about any and everything- her gift of gab. Gabellah says, "it's all about the 3 Ws- who did what, who's doing who and why." She makes her guest feel at home- a little chit-chat and something to drink; just like at mom's. But, if you're a guest on GAB, never forget you're not at your mother's. You're at GAB's sitting in the shark tank.

GUILTY is now live and available at your favorite store.

GUILTY (A Marston Series Book 1)

A not guilty verdict. A kidnapping. A midnight trial. Six sitting in judgment and one empty chair. Revenge- is it sweet or just a bitter seed? Coach Terrence Jackson is the man who has divided the town of Marston. There are those who believe in the coach and his innocence and then there are the victims who despise him, his smile and his crime. He has a dark past- a previous life no one knew about until the not guilty verdict.

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