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He has three adult sons, a dog named Aspen, and resides in Northern Virginia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/998f2474-06f1-4270-89bf-00376a9bdf6c/logo-03%285%29.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/1686564587410-4Z02FDKTTNW6SL6MTKNF/IMG_5788.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/1678844738228-SD347YUGRFIW382VJE6U/IMG_4165.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/1678844738300-5076EP7N76UTGJYBV2WC/IMG_4163.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/1703803527836-EXTG6YZJTUE5LKOX8YJJ/91545794-9911-48E6-8689-C4865D5CF0C2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/1703803527820-7UE98WKIEG1YXS51UTW4/IMG_7521.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/1703803563472-50FMRY7P3QI7OQTX1HKW/DSC01188.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/1703803375041-KRJZMHZ4V9T6MHKLGWUP/DSC01224.jpg Home https://www.carlinhertz.com/black-knight-ops daily 0.75 2024-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/b336e5cc-7155-4105-b3b9-9a1abac0233d/mediamodifier_image+%2853%29.png Black Knight Ops - Black knight ops Kidnapping is a heinous crime and a dangerous one. Kidnapping highly-trained Army cadets is especially perilous to your well-being. But kidnapping the star quarterback from the Army football team before the biggest game of the century – well, you just don’t do that and retain a long-life expectancy. Cadet Donald Sterling Jr. is understandably enraged. His friend and roommate Egypt Blackwell, who also happens to be West Point’s star QB, has been abducted – along with a handful of other cadets. Even more troubling is the seemingly lackadaisical response by law enforcement and West Point. Donald Sterling, Jr. recruits a small brotherhood of dedicated teammates to take the law into their own hands and hunt the perpetrators. Donald and his teammates must utilize all of their training and instincts if they are to right the wrong. Time, unfortunately, isn’t on their side, with the biggest gridiron showdown looming against Navy. With the highest emotional game among the service academies quickly approaching, the band of brothers must rescue the cadets before it’s too late. God help anyone standing in their way. https://www.carlinhertz.com/appointments daily 0.75 2023-05-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/8cf6afa6-2cf4-44ea-b4b8-388f31ddc2cd/_K5C0699.jpg CONTACT - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.carlinhertz.com/uprizing daily 0.75 2023-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/38835515-e2a0-445a-90a1-a567f819e8a4/Untitled+design%286%29.jpg THE UPRIZING - THE UPRIZING #1 in the Black and African American Literature genre “The Uprizing” is a breathtakingly honest collection of poems that offers readers an intimate look into the life of author Carlin R. Hertz. Through his deeply personal poetry, Hertz takes readers on a journey through his experiences with loss, heartache, and mental health struggles, ultimately finding victory and hope. This raw and emotional anthology is not your average collection of poems, but rather a powerful tribute to the human experience that will leave a lasting impact on its readers. https://www.carlinhertz.com/the-black-ghost daily 0.75 2023-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/f88cc29b-4ad5-4a22-9759-c0d192f04a40/mediamodifier_image+%2870%29.png THE BLACK GHOST - Monsters aren't created, they are born…and this beast has beautiful eyes, a chiseled body, and vengeance surging through his veins. In Washington, D.C., an elusive predator lures women into relationships, only to convince them to take their own lives through gas-lighting and manipulation. Detective Ether Rollins is tasked to find the killer—one who leaves behind a trail of red-headed women whose deaths were all thought to have been self-inflicted. That is, until the murderer left his calling card. This monster is unlike any other Detective Rollins has ever tracked through the bowels of the nation’s capital. He is like smoke—leaving no physical trace, without a history or criminal record. Rollins and her partner, Detective Brown, sift through the endless clues to try and locate the killer before he strikes again. But there is more to Detective Brown than Rollins could have ever imagined. She and her partner must wade through dead ends to catch the Black Ghost, but will she capture the killer, who always seems a step ahead, in time? Or will the true danger be closer than she could have ever imagined?ine can make all the difference. https://www.carlinhertz.com/love-under-fire daily 0.75 2023-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/f45fae78-c3c0-46c5-bfeb-cbb77763e3cf/mediamodifier_image%2857%29.png Love Under Fire - All you need is love…and an exit strategy… Andrea is stuck: thankless job, vanilla fiancé—Ryan, and a lackluster life. All she wants is something exciting to shake her from her rut—but be careful what you wish for. Jay works with her at the security firm. A handsome, rising star in his profession, Jay has it all. But when undeniable chemistry builds with Andrea, his bachelor life seems incomplete. Just as they are about to confront their feelings, gunfire erupts, and chaos ensues at their building with an active shooter on campus. The pair find themselves hiding in a storage closet, in fear for their lives. Struggling to survive, Jay and Andrea must fight their way through their present situation—confronting both their growing attraction and the hostage crisis. As death looms, Andrea must face the reality of her situation. Will she choose her stable, reliable life with Ryan, or decide to jump into the unknown with Jay? Life is too short to be unhappy…but will hers be too short to even make the choice? https://www.carlinhertz.com/the-doodle-squad daily 0.75 2023-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/9c11993f-e904-448e-a14c-09671ed69fbf/Front+Cover%281%29.jpeg The Doodle Squad Join the Doodle Squad on this PAW-some and nutty adventure as they solve a mystery in Woofington. From smashed flowerpots to a missing bicycle, the Doodle Squad is on the case. Will they sniff out the culprit and save the day? Find out in this exciting tale of teamwork and determination. https://www.carlinhertz.com/the-lions-den daily 0.75 2023-08-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/3c02dd2b-99e0-44ff-b27b-cdedb7f57841/mediamodifier_image%2867%29.png The Lion's Den - Step into the Lion’s Den, and they’ll eat you alive… Special Agent Barlow Jordan is piercing the veil of secrecy surrounding the Lion's Den, a clandestine club where forbidden lusts and criminal deals among prominent African American leaders simmer. After the mayor of D.C. and a popular Congressman are slain, intelligence informs the bureau that the Director of the FBI is in the crosshairs of a hired assassin orchestrated by the queen of the Den called the Lioness. But the stress of the job takes its toll. After many failed relationships, Barlow finds himself alone. Looking to have some human connection away from crime and espionage, he joins a dating app and meets Eden. The lust between them is beyond anything Barlow has ever experienced. Until one night, they find their way to the Lion’s Den, where they devour one another and invite a beautiful woman to join. Barlow decides to use Eden’s connections at the club to find the Lioness and take down the enterprise from within. But Barlow isn’t prepared for the desires ignited within him by going undercover. The strait-laced agent plunges into the seedy depths of the Den, unraveling the secrets within the club and himself. As not to blow his cover, Barlow indulges in matters of the flesh and tumbles into the darkness of lust and sexual perversion. Torn between his duty and his carnal cravings, Special Agent Jordan battles between saving the Director and giving himself over to the raw urges that threaten to consume his very soul. https://www.carlinhertz.com/waves-of-passion daily 0.75 2024-09-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/9e841550-b9fb-4d09-af79-ff90985b1c2e/JPEG%282%29.jpg Waves of Passion - Remington Bettis’ life is spiraling. His wife left him—lost his job. One night, he dreams of surfing in expansive, deep blue waves. On a whim, he moves to Oahu for a fresh start and to learn how to surf. Once there, he discovers a newfound love and passion for the sport. But as an African-American, he is ostracized by the prejudices of the surfing community. He is about to quit altogether when he meets Kalea, a native Hawaiian and social media surfing legend. With Kalea’s help, Remi discovers a new joy of the ocean and the ability to love again. Soon, Remi becomes one of the best on the island, but his success doesn't come without complications. As their relationship deepens, Remi finds himself entangled in the wrong side of the gangs peppering the island. Learning more about Kalea's past and her own struggles with the surfing community ignites a mutual mission. Together, they will fight back against the discrimination and prejudice that threatens to keep them apart. https://www.carlinhertz.com/here-i-go-again daily 0.75 2024-09-27 https://www.carlinhertz.com/dance-of-the-flames daily 0.75 2024-09-27 https://www.carlinhertz.com/3-sons daily 0.75 2024-09-27 https://www.carlinhertz.com/juror daily 0.75 2024-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/c5a71e02-6e27-4d97-9639-f62366d2a3d1/JPEG.jpg Juror Number 6 - Kimberly Eagles can’t breathe. She feels the noose tightening as the lone hung juror in the murder, extortion, and money laundering case of the infamous crime boss, Beanie "Shark" Wells. Her vote is the final nail in the Shark’s coffin or his ticket to freedom. Trapped in the jury room by Kimberly’s indecision, the jury of men and women bide their time with passionate yet illicit debauchery. Though shocked, Kimberly finds her body drawn to the sensual melee. But the Shark isn’t willing to wait for Juror 6. The kingpin sends his most dangerous henchman, El Amante Diabolico, to seduce the hold-out juror. Known for his brutal killings and sexual rituals, Diabolico brings Kimberly to her knees in a world of sadistic desire. But there’s so much more to the case than Kimberly realizes as her world unravels, caught between lust and law. https://www.carlinhertz.com/new-page-5 daily 0.75 2024-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/1c80593d-499b-40e4-8fc9-125b0a143954/511eaeL66zL._SL1000_.jpg Loves Me Not - Loves Me Not Dive into 'Loves Me Not,' a chilling anthology by Carlin Hertz, where love meets betrayal amid sinister secrets. Each story peels back the eerie intersections of digital encounters and raw human emotions. Explore the haunting tale of 'The Digital Doppelgänger,' where a search for love reveals a web of dark secrets, the life-or-death stakes in 'The Forbidden Connection,' and the terrifying curse of 'The Cursed Profile Picture.' Encounter the supernatural in 'The Ghostly Chatroom' and confront invasive technology in 'The Haunted Algorithm.' 'The Phantom Profile' immerses you in a romance clouded by mystery and murder. "Loves Me Not" unveils a haunting truth: the most fearsome ghosts are those concealed within our own hearts. https://www.carlinhertz.com/new-page daily 0.75 2024-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63ffee4ed213242666f81757/abdfbd9e-1aab-408d-b898-cf1b1114682e/61QLCF6Qw5L._SY522_.jpg Flammable - Carlin Hertz's "Flammable" is a smoldering symphony of words, an unflinching excavation of the concealed infernos within us all. Flammable isn't just a title—it's a blazing inferno that consumes me from within. These poems scorch with the raw truths I’ve been too afraid even to whisper but too restless to keep buried any longer. With each word, a fire ignites—a blaze of fury, passion, and rebellion—waiting to consume everything in its path. This book is for those who have felt like kindling in a world eager to strike the match. It’s for the nights when our desires threaten to engulf us and the mornings when we rise from the ashes, still hungry for more. There are no restraints here—no fear of burning what was once untouchable. These pages are my heart, laid bare and ready to ignite. And as I unleash these flames, I invite you to stand in the heat with me. Because, in the end, it’s through the inferno that we find our truest selves. This is Flammable. 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