In my 20+ years as a real estate professional, I’ve discovered that success often hinges on skills you wouldn’t find in any training manual. This realization inspired a key theme in my novel, “Principles of Real Estate & Murder.” Former Knox County sheriff’s detective Frank Merchant transitions into a real estate career only to findContinue reading “When Real Estate Requires Detective Work: Unexpected Skills for Unexpected Challenges”
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KnoxvilleRob’s Take on the Dogwood Legend
Back when I was a little guy – with mosquito bites on my legs and skinned-up elbows – my grandmother sat me on her porch swing, sweet tea sweating in those tiny glass Welch’s jelly jars she always kept, and tell me how that flowering tree in her front yard came to be. I believedContinue reading “KnoxvilleRob’s Take on the Dogwood Legend”
Springtime Murder Mysteries: Dogwood Season in Knoxville’s Literary Landscape
As Knoxville’s iconic dogwoods burst into bloom, the city transforms into a canvas of white and pink blossoms against vibrant spring greenery. This magical time of year offers the perfect backdrop to explore how our beloved city shapes the narrative in “Principles of Real Estate & Murder.” Dogwood Trails and Literary TrailsFrank Merchant’s journey takesContinue reading “Springtime Murder Mysteries: Dogwood Season in Knoxville’s Literary Landscape”
Unreal Characters
As a first time novelist, I’ve learned how easy it can be to make your character hyper-realized versions of people you really know. In one case I even used the guy’s real name. Adam Gratz has been a friend of mine since he had a stint in the real estate game several years ago. WhileContinue reading “Unreal Characters”
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Paradise in Flames – Californians and East Tennessee
by Rob Howard @knoxvillerob Cell:865-385-9070 Keller William:865-955-5005 Hutch &Howard Real Estate Group As I look out my office window here in Knoxville, watching snowflakes drift down onto our beautiful Smoky Mountain foothills, I can’t help but think about the folks out in Los Angeles dealing with the challenging wildfire situation. It’s a stark portrait ofContinue reading “Paradise in Flames – Californians and East Tennessee”
“Principles” Restaurants: A Culinary Tour of Knoxville Part 2
“A Taste of Knoxville: Culinary Hotspots in ‘Principles of Real Estate & Murder’” Follow Frank Merchant’s journey through Knoxville’s vibrant dining scene in this local thriller: Click here to buy it now! UNION JACK’SThis British-style pub in Bearden becomes a gathering spot for Frank’s retirement party. It’s a friendly spot at the foot of BeardenContinue reading ““Principles” Restaurants: A Culinary Tour of Knoxville Part 2″
“Principles” Restaurants: A Culinary Tour of Knoxville Part 1
“A Taste of Knoxville: Culinary Hotspots in ‘Principles of Real Estate & Murder’” Follow Frank Merchant’s journey through Knoxville’s vibrant dining scene in this local thriller: LONESOME DOVE Located in the heart of Old City, this refined Western bistro sets the stage for key character discussions. When Frank meets with his old partner Russ, theContinue reading ““Principles” Restaurants: A Culinary Tour of Knoxville Part 1″
The bust of Eisenhower
In my book Principles of Real Estate and Murder one of the character features, that resides along the wavy glass from the vintage windows and other bric-a-brac, is a bust of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. It was a piece that Frank’s wife Jen had found at a local thrift shop in Happy Holler. It wasContinue reading “The bust of Eisenhower”
A Glitterville Christmas in Knoxville
A photo essay from my visit this afternoon to the breathtaking Festive Decor destination in Knoxville.