From the Desk of Brandy Cavalli: Dear Social Media Crime Bloggers

I’m not here to knock anybody. But let’s be honest—when you’re outspoken, you’re gonna catch your share of trash talk.

The difference is, I’m not just somebody running a crime page from a phone.

I BLOG. I WRITE. I OWN MY OWN SITE.

And after years of networking, building relationships, and learning from some of the REAL crime writers, authors, television producers, and storytellers in this game, I’m proud to officially say I’ve become a featured writer on other crime-based platforms, contributed to book blurbs, and hell—I’ve even consulted on a gangster’s documentary.

So I’ve never knocked the social-media crime bloggers. Never.

But for some reason, some of them seem to have plenty to say about me.

Maybe they’re judging me strictly by what they see on social media. And that’s cool.

But social media ain’t my whole career.

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Take the Poll: Is Asking For a Tip Tacky?

Hustlers!

I am back from another brief hiatus and I missed you guys real bad!

For the last few months I have been focused on life & more life but I had to stop by and get your opinions about this tipping topic. It’s starting to erk my soul.

First let me say this, I’m an excellent tipper. I believe that great service deserves great tips. I have worked many “jobs” in which I relied heavily upon tips so I’m definitely a part of tip nation. That being said, is it ever appropriate (outside of the strip club) to ASK for a tip?

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Happy Thanksgiving from The Pen Hustle

This year I give thanks for everyone who checks in on my blog ThePenHustler.com whether it’s daily, weekly, just from time to time or for the first time.

I am very thankful for the views and I am extremely thankful for you.

Love, Bee 🍂