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Step Inside Rita’s World:
News & Views with author Valerie Webster

 

Welcome to the blog of crime fiction author Valerie Webster

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Valerie Webster of Boulder, Colo. draws readers into the shadowy worlds of crime and crime fighters by using her 30+ year career in cyber and real-life security.

The result is riveting fiction based on real cases and policing applications with the main character Rita Mars—an ex-investigative reporter fighting crime around Washington D.C.’s beltway and beyond.

Webster’s debut novel Driven: A Rita Mars Thriller received critical accolades from readers.

Her second book in the crime fiction series, Objects of Desire publishes in late 2022.

Webster is a member of Mystery Writers of America and the national and Colorado chapters of Sisters in Crime.

Purchase Your Copy of Driven on Amazon Here.

Ninth Annual Online Thriller School

Ninth Annual Online Thriller School

In their ten-week program, International Thriller Writers Organization sponsors online programs led by a master in the craft of thriller writing.  Each instructor will teach some aspect of thriller creation during a two-hour Live Zoom session, will provide...

I AGREED TO WHAT?

I AGREED TO WHAT?

Is Your Tax Info Being Sold? Do we ever read the privacy policy statements of sites?  How about terms and conditions?  The answer is probably no – and that includes me.  Courtesy of the Washington Post here are the reasons why we need to start. You may...

February Contest Winners

February Contest Winners

I am so pleased to announce our two winners at www.valeriewebster.com.   Winner of the monthly Mystery "WHO IS" Quiz is Jaclyn Garland.  Jaclyn correctly identified Patricia Cornwell as our celebrated mystery author.  Congratulations on...

Where to Donate Safely to Ukraine

Where to Donate Safely to Ukraine

Civilians and veterans of Ukraine suffer injury, displacement and the need for the basics of life.  In this brief we offer ways to #StandwithUkraine and support the people, soldiers and sovereignty of the country. To Date 2.5 million people have fled Ukraine...

Giveaway Winner

Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Kathleen Kelly!  Kathleen is the prize winner of the $25 Amazon gift card presented by Valerie        Webster, author of Driven: A Rita Mars Thriller.   The gift card was awarded as part of Ms. Webster's...

Email Cyber Safety – Stop Being Stalked!

Email Cyber Safety – Stop Being Stalked!

 Another security update from valeriewebster.com to help keep you and your information safe. What is the security issue?  Companies and online sites (Facebook and Twitter, for example) place a miniscule image pixel in your emails that detect the exact time...

Jean and the Scam Machine

Jean and the Scam Machine

A Long Island, New York grandmother is being hailed for setting up and helping capture a suspected scammer in a trap that was all caught on video. The 73-year-old former 911 dispatcher Jean Ebbert received an odd call this week from a man claiming to be her...

Book Tour – with Giveaways!

Book Tour – with Giveaways!

Partners In Crime is managing the Driven: A Rita Mars Thriller virtual tour with a month long series of reviews.  You'll get the straight skinny on the book and reader reactions.  PLUS! If you sign up, you'll have an opportunity to win a $25 Amazon gift card.  Sign up...

Driven - Rita Mars

"A Real Page Turner!"

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