What are people saying about Powell and his writing? 

"His truck smells like beef jerky." 
-- Member of Powell's Writing Critique Group  

"You want to know the biggest mystery of all? Why we still take his freakin' checks."  
-- Spokesperson, Mystery Writers of America

"Those ligustrums are a disgrace."
-- Lakeside Place Home Owners Association 

"I usually just tell people he's a drug dealer or a clown. You know, something respectable."
-- Powell's Mother