Welcome to My Website!
Posted on the May 20th, 2008
Welcome to
my web site and thank you for joining me, John Bodie, Chief Ortega, Dede
and the others in my books. This site was specifically designed
with you in mind. I hope you find it easy to navigate with no
mysteries like those found in my books. Having enjoyed
several careers before finding the vocation of writing, I can think of nothing better
than sharing these reality based stories with each of you.
Actually there maybe one thing better, but we'll save that for another book.
Enjoy the suspense and humor that's infused into these adventures
knowing that it is a joy to write them with you in mind. Now, sit
back, relax and start enjoying the land of make believe.
Latest News
Posted 9/1/2009
Many of my readers have suggested that I give
them a little more info on each book. In this regard I've
created a new section on "My Books" page of this web site. Under
each image you will find a "Read" tab. Simply click that image and
you can read the first chapter of each book.
Posted 9/1/2009
Again the readers have spoken, and a surprising number of authors have expressed
interest in Face Book. So I have ventured into the realm of said
endeavor. I'm new to the world of Face Book so be patient with me.
It's like taking a drink with a fire hose the way everyone is
responding. I'm grateful for all my new friends and will get
around to answering all of you sooner or later. Hang in there!
Find me by using my email, ketchum36@aol.com
Biography
Posted on the May 20th, 2008
John was a childhood actor and continued to perform
during summer breaks from school throughout his teen years.
He was known as Larry Armond during his school and acting years.
As an adult he became a police officer, detective and an
undercover agent. He
enlisted in the Army as a private and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
He is a highly decorated, combat wounded veteran of the
After John's first love of writing, is his love
of boating and fishing. He lives on a beautiful lake in northern
Arkansas in the summer and in Arizona in the winter. He played football for Dalton High School in Georgia many
years ago and still enjoys the game more than any other sports.





