@StephenTerrell
@stephenterrell.bsky.social
Author, columnist, retired lawyer, avid motorcyclist, passionate reader and occasional substitute teacher. Trying to fight having lost all faith in this country that I have so long loved.
Thursday, Nov. 13, 6 pm, is my final presentation of the year on my book, The Madness of John Terrell, at the Historic Carnegie Library in downtown Muncie. Sex, lust, money, revenge, murder, insanity -- everything that makes storytelling fun. No charge. No reservations required.
November 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Thursday, Nov. 13, 6 pm, is my final presentation of the year on my book, The Madness of John Terrell, at the Historic Carnegie Library in downtown Muncie. Sex, lust, money, revenge, murder, insanity -- everything that makes storytelling fun. No charge. No reservations required.
Ball State University's E.B. & Edna Ball Center has announced my program on my historical true crime book, The Madness of John Terrell, on OCTOBER 15, AT 6 P.M. The program is FREE but RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Mark your calendar and make reservations NOW.
August 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Ball State University's E.B. & Edna Ball Center has announced my program on my historical true crime book, The Madness of John Terrell, on OCTOBER 15, AT 6 P.M. The program is FREE but RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Mark your calendar and make reservations NOW.
An announcement. I've just been informed that my piece, "How Will You Know?," an excerpt from my novel Last Train to Stratton, was selected for publication in the upcoming edition of So It Goes: The Literary Journal of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum Library. This year's theme is "Year of the Journalist."
July 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
An announcement. I've just been informed that my piece, "How Will You Know?," an excerpt from my novel Last Train to Stratton, was selected for publication in the upcoming edition of So It Goes: The Literary Journal of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum Library. This year's theme is "Year of the Journalist."
Saw F-1 in IMAX yesterday. It's a fun summer movie. KUDOS to Brad Pitt & Damson Idris for doing much of their driving. The script is predictable and a bit lacking, but the excellent acting and cinematography make up for it. Think Top Gun-Maverick on wheels. SEE IT IN IMAX.
June 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Saw F-1 in IMAX yesterday. It's a fun summer movie. KUDOS to Brad Pitt & Damson Idris for doing much of their driving. The script is predictable and a bit lacking, but the excellent acting and cinematography make up for it. Think Top Gun-Maverick on wheels. SEE IT IN IMAX.
Presentations about my historical true crime book, The Madness of John Terrell, have been going great. If your public library, historical society, or even your local book club might be interested in a presentation about The Madness of John Terrell, please contact me. #TrueCrime
June 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Presentations about my historical true crime book, The Madness of John Terrell, have been going great. If your public library, historical society, or even your local book club might be interested in a presentation about The Madness of John Terrell, please contact me. #TrueCrime
My presentation at Ind State Bar As'n Solo & Small Firm Conference about my book, The Madness of John Terrell, went incredibly well. Despite a 7:45 a.m. start time, I had a full room of lawyers.
The feedback was great. Spent 90 minutes afterward meeting people & signing books.
The feedback was great. Spent 90 minutes afterward meeting people & signing books.
June 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
My presentation at Ind State Bar As'n Solo & Small Firm Conference about my book, The Madness of John Terrell, went incredibly well. Despite a 7:45 a.m. start time, I had a full room of lawyers.
The feedback was great. Spent 90 minutes afterward meeting people & signing books.
The feedback was great. Spent 90 minutes afterward meeting people & signing books.
For those of you in the Louisville and southern Indiana area,
I'm giving a presentation on my historical true crime book, The Madness of John Terrell, at 2 pm on Saturday, March 19, at the Clarksville Public Library, 1312 Eastern Blvd., Clarksville, IN 4712947371. Hope to see you there!
I'm giving a presentation on my historical true crime book, The Madness of John Terrell, at 2 pm on Saturday, March 19, at the Clarksville Public Library, 1312 Eastern Blvd., Clarksville, IN 4712947371. Hope to see you there!
April 16, 2025 at 11:34 PM
For those of you in the Louisville and southern Indiana area,
I'm giving a presentation on my historical true crime book, The Madness of John Terrell, at 2 pm on Saturday, March 19, at the Clarksville Public Library, 1312 Eastern Blvd., Clarksville, IN 4712947371. Hope to see you there!
I'm giving a presentation on my historical true crime book, The Madness of John Terrell, at 2 pm on Saturday, March 19, at the Clarksville Public Library, 1312 Eastern Blvd., Clarksville, IN 4712947371. Hope to see you there!
I'm giving a presentation on my historical true crime book, The Madness of John Terrell, at 6 pm on Monday, March 21, at the Jay County Public Library, 315 North Ship Street, Portland, Indiana 47371. Hope to see you there!
April 16, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I'm giving a presentation on my historical true crime book, The Madness of John Terrell, at 6 pm on Monday, March 21, at the Jay County Public Library, 315 North Ship Street, Portland, Indiana 47371. Hope to see you there!
I am thrilled to share that I'll be at the Hamilton East Public Library Local Author Fair on April 12 at FORUM Events Center in Fishers. Join me and nearly 70 talented authors and literary organizations as we share our passion for storytelling and showcase our books.
April 4, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I am thrilled to share that I'll be at the Hamilton East Public Library Local Author Fair on April 12 at FORUM Events Center in Fishers. Join me and nearly 70 talented authors and literary organizations as we share our passion for storytelling and showcase our books.
Nice article about my new book in the most recent Ball State Magazine. @sincspeedcity.bsky.social @sistersincrimela.bsky.social @kentstate.bsky.social @ballstate.bsky.social @ballstatemedia.bsky.social
March 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Nice article about my new book in the most recent Ball State Magazine. @sincspeedcity.bsky.social @sistersincrimela.bsky.social @kentstate.bsky.social @ballstate.bsky.social @ballstatemedia.bsky.social
Excited to be part of Hamilton East Public Library’s upcoming Local Author Fair at the Forum Event Center in Fishers! Join me and nearly 70 talented authors on April 12 for a celebration of storytelling and creativity!
March 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Excited to be part of Hamilton East Public Library’s upcoming Local Author Fair at the Forum Event Center in Fishers! Join me and nearly 70 talented authors on April 12 for a celebration of storytelling and creativity!
Are we great yet?
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Note: Simply flip the chart to get the trending price of eggs.
March 11, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Are we great yet?
Note: Simply flip the chart to get the trending price of eggs.
Note: Simply flip the chart to get the trending price of eggs.
Musk on Trump inauguration day. You judge.
January 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Musk on Trump inauguration day. You judge.
Happy 94th B-day to my favorite actor - Robert Duvall. Here are my favorite roles:
The Natural
Colors
Belizaire the Cajun
Network
Rambling Rose
The Judge
The Apostle
MASH
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Godfather I & II
Lonesome Dove
The Great Santini
Apocalypse Now
Tender Mercies
The Natural
Colors
Belizaire the Cajun
Network
Rambling Rose
The Judge
The Apostle
MASH
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Godfather I & II
Lonesome Dove
The Great Santini
Apocalypse Now
Tender Mercies
January 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Happy 94th B-day to my favorite actor - Robert Duvall. Here are my favorite roles:
The Natural
Colors
Belizaire the Cajun
Network
Rambling Rose
The Judge
The Apostle
MASH
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Godfather I & II
Lonesome Dove
The Great Santini
Apocalypse Now
Tender Mercies
The Natural
Colors
Belizaire the Cajun
Network
Rambling Rose
The Judge
The Apostle
MASH
To Kill a Mockingbird
The Godfather I & II
Lonesome Dove
The Great Santini
Apocalypse Now
Tender Mercies
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days (non-consecutive), in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Picking up with Day 7
Picking up with Day 7
December 27, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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Picking up with Day 7
Picking up with Day 7
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Picking up with Day 6
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December 22, 2024 at 4:09 PM
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Picking up with Day 5.
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December 21, 2024 at 1:31 PM
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Picking up with Day 5.
Picking up with Day 5.
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Picking up with Day 4
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December 21, 2024 at 12:09 AM
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Picking up with Day 4
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Day 3
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November 26, 2024 at 1:26 PM
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Day 3
Day 3
For those in the area, join me at the Lew Wallace Author Fair in Crawfordsville this Saturday, Nov. 30 from 5-8 p.m. where I will be signing copies of my books, including my recently-released historical true crime book, The Madness of John Terrell: Revenge and Insanity on Trial in the Heartland.
November 25, 2024 at 10:39 PM
For those in the area, join me at the Lew Wallace Author Fair in Crawfordsville this Saturday, Nov. 30 from 5-8 p.m. where I will be signing copies of my books, including my recently-released historical true crime book, The Madness of John Terrell: Revenge and Insanity on Trial in the Heartland.
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 2
Day 2
November 22, 2024 at 5:19 PM
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Day 2
Day 2
Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
Day 1
#Books
#BookSky
#BookChallenge
Day 1
#Books
#BookSky
#BookChallenge
November 20, 2024 at 6:23 PM
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Day 1
#Books
#BookSky
#BookChallenge
Day 1
#Books
#BookSky
#BookChallenge
I write a column for the American Bar Association. I used this episode of The Twilight Zone as a theme for one of my columns -- "Henry Bemis, Santiago and Me.
November 15, 2024 at 9:53 PM
I write a column for the American Bar Association. I used this episode of The Twilight Zone as a theme for one of my columns -- "Henry Bemis, Santiago and Me.