026 Getting Cozy With Author and Chief Of Police Ronnie Ashmore

Send us Fan Mail Send us a textOn today’s show, we are going to Texas! My guest is Chief of Police and author Ronnie Ashmore.  I believe that those of you who write cozy mysteries will find this episode especially valuable.Chief Ashmore has been in law enforcement for of most his adult life and has been the chief of police in two small towns. Many writers have asked, “What’s it really like to be the chief of police in a small town?” Well, in today’s episode you will find out.  Chief Ashmore is also a writer who has published both fiction and nonfiction books. He shares with us his love for writing and his writing routine. During this episode you will learn:• What a “typical” day looks like for a chief of police for a department of five full-time police officers• The relationship between his agency and other Texas law enforcement • When the Texas Rangers would take over an investigation involving his agency• When he would seek help from non-law enforcement, such as psychics • How Ronnie has found success borrowing writing techniques from Steven King and James PattersonAll of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Come visit Ronnie and find his books on his websiteEnjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Come join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupWhat would you do if you lost the one you loved the most? How far would you go to quench your thirst for vengeance?https://a.co/d/2UsJPbaSupport the show What's the craziest thing you saw when you were a cop?My first week on the job, a guy running at me with a butcher knife. He'd just killed his brother over the last hot dog.That's chapter 1. There are 33 more.Police Stories: The Rookie Years just launched - available on Amazon. Search 'Police Stories Patrick O'Donnell' or click thSupport the show