This story was submitted for publication to the Inter-County Leader as part of an ongoing series called Persons of Interest. The managerial staff of the Leader made the unilateral decision not to publish it, stating the column was “not local enough” and “too one sided.” I’ve published it here so you can judge for yourself.
On Writing
The professional blog of author Neal Griffin. Featuring articles about writing, policing, and more.
These Three Dragons have Spread Their Wings
Published in the Inter-County Leader on April 23, 2025, under Persons of Interest
Q&A with San Diego Union Tribune
Thanks to Denise Davidson and the folks at San Diego Union Tribune for the opportunity to discuss the life and times of Omar Ortega and THE BURDEN OF TRUTH
The World of Small Town Policing
When a killer does come to small town America, the body is just as cold and the blood runs just as red.
Five Things Cops Would Like You to Know
I’ll bet you can guess the first one…
Q&A with Union Tribune
Longtime Escondido cop pens second novel
From the Top of the Stack
In his book, Just Mercy, Bryan Stevenson, gives each one of us a great deal to think about on the subject of crime and punishment in America.
What’s A Buzz Book?
Benefit of the Doubt is a 2015 Buzz Book
CNN Op-Ed
Read Neal Griffin’s recent Op-Ed posted on CNN.com
SDSU Writer’s Conference Profile
After my novel, Benefit of the Doubt, was selected for an “Editor’s Choice Award” I had the honor of being profiled by the SDSU Writer’s Conference. It gave me a chance to talk about the journey of a debut author.
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