Tag Archives: House of Rose

The Art of Defense

Posted on October 1, 2022 by T. K. Thorne

In addition to being a writer, I am a few other things, at least one of which sometimes surprises people. When I was a rookie at the Birmingham Police Academy (many years ago) my Physical Training instructor was a short, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aikido, Akyama Ryu, House of Rose, Judo, martial arts, T.K. Thorne, TK Thorne | 8 Comments

Roses are Stealthy

Posted on June 20, 2021 by T. K. Thorne

Writer, humanist, dog-mom, horse servant and cat-slave, Lover of solitude and the company of good friends, New places, new ideas and old … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged author, Birmingham, House of Rose, House of Stone, New book, police, T. K. Thorne, T.K. Thorne | 2 Comments

Breaking the Code of Silence

Posted on June 5, 2020 by T. K. Thorne

In the beginning of my novel, House of Rose, my police officer heroine shoots a man in the back. I deliberately placed Rose in that situation, because it put her in trauma, and that is how character is built. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged George Floyd, House of Rose, police, police shooting | 6 Comments

An Unexpected Dream Come True

Posted on December 12, 2018 by T. K. Thorne

It’s not something I talk much about, but for many years I was in the closet as a writer. I collected so many rejections, I could have wallpapered my house with them, or at least, my bedroom. Everyone said short … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged book launch, Hassinger Daniels Mansion, House of Rose, Maranathan Academy, T.K.Thorne | 8 Comments

Murder, Mayhem . . . and a little Magic

Posted on October 15, 2018 by T. K. Thorne

When Officer Rose Brighton chased a suspect down an alley in Birmingham, Alabama, she had no idea the next few minutes would land her in the middle of every cop’s nightmare—looking down at the body of someone she shot . … Continue reading →