02/16/2026 My Books Monday #chicagolightning #stvalentinesdaymassacre #jazzstandard Near the end of my novel, Chicago Lightning, Hagen and Ceara share a few private moments before all you-know-what breaks loose. They are hiding out in her parent's house. The radio plays softly in the background. They're facing the reality that this may be the last time they see each other. THE SCENE: The draperies gently swayed when she turned from the window.

02/16/2026 My Books Monday #chicagolightning #stvalentinesdaymassacre #jazzstandard

Near the end of my novel, Chicago Lightning, Hagen and Ceara share a few private moments before all you-know-what breaks loose. They are hiding out in her parent's house. The radio plays softly in the background.…