About
Raised in California, but now residing in Richmond, Virginia by way of service to the U.S. Air Force (1993-1999), I have been writing and teaching English literature for over fourteen years. I have always loved mystery novels which featured protagonists who had their own demons to fight as they saved the day, so to speak. My novel, Murder on Second Street: The Jackson Ward Murders, is a blend of history and fiction. The plot is set during a very pivotal time in American history: 30 days before the infamous Black Tuesday, October 29, 1929 in the historic neighborhood of Jackson Ward in Richmond, Virginia. My second mystery novel, Sex, Lies & Shoeboxes features a troubled woman detective name Bobbie Vale. Her most recent case is digging up a dark past she preferred remained hidden.
I've also written and directed several award winning full-length and short plays several of which have been performed on Off-Broadway and Off Off Broadway. In 2013, I published my collection of short modern plays, On the Cusp of Humanity.
Fatal Rivalry: Part Three of The Last Great Saxon Earls
Description
<p>In 1066, the rivalry between two brothers brought England to its knees. When Duke William of Normandy landed at Pevensey on September 28, 1066, no one was there to resist him. King Harold Godwineson was in the north, fighting his brother Tostig and a fierce Viking invasion. How could this have happened? Why would Tostig turn traitor to wreak revenge on his brother?<br />The Sons of Godwine were not always enemies. It took a massive Northumbrian uprising to tear them apart, making Tostig an exile and Harold his sworn enemy. And when 1066 came to an end, all the Godwinesons were dead except one: Wulfnoth, hostage in Normandy. For two generations, Godwine and his sons were a mighty force, but their power faded away as the Anglo-Saxon era came to a close.</p>
Story Behind The Book
I love mystery novels (huge fan of Agatha Christie) and ever since I can remember, I've always written some type of mystery story. So, when I was in the Air Force at my permanent station in Hampton, VA, all I could think about was home (Stockton, CA) and I started writing a short story about a female private investigator named Bobbie Vale. She lived in my hometown and had all sorts of emotional issues. So, I started writing it and sharing my updates with my fellow airmen, even naming the antagonist after my favorite staff sergeant, Sgt. Lopez. He loved it!
Reviews
<p>pop_fan2005 ~ From the first paragraph, you will be enthralled! Rebekah Pierce is no amateur to telling stories and "Sex, Lies and Shoeboxes" is no exception.</p>
<p>The story features a female private detective who is hired to track down the fiancee of a some less than desirable client. Jam packed with twists and turns, it's not a pretty story; a feature that unquestionably works for Rebekah. It's gritty, witty and raw. Her storytelling style is as real as they come. You can actually hear her characters speak to you in a way that transcends your already-heightened awareness to the beyond. If you've read anything by Rebekah Pierce before, you know that "beyond" is the only place to be.</p>
<p>The book was delivered on Tuesday. I was finished reading that same night. It was impossible to put down. The ending will leave you speechless and wanting more. Ladies and gentlemen, "Sex Lies and Shoeboxes" is a must-read and should be at the top of your shopping lists (as well as a shoebox or two).</p>
