A Sense of Duty

Front Page Magazine ^ | 30 May 2006 | Jamie Glazov

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Frontpage Interview’s guest today is Michael P. Tremoglie, a Frontpage columnist since 1999, ex-cop from Philadelphia and author of the new novel A Sense of Duty, a saga of loyalty and integrity - and one's obligations to others. He can be contacted at nattybumpo1981@yahoo.com.

FP: Michael P. Tremoglie, welcome to Frontpage Interview.

Tremoglie: Thank you very much for inviting me. I always enjoy reading Frontpage Interview.

FP: Tell us what made you write this novel and what it is about.

Tremoglie: Just as Heterodoxy and Frontpage have debunked many myths about race, crime, the role of men in modern society, and working class America, I wanted to do the same thing. But I also wanted to write an exciting tale that people would enjoy reading and find interesting. This is why I am using fiction as the vehicle.

I began writing this novel in 1994. I did so after reading, yet again, another newspaper account of a homicide where the murderer was portrayed as a victim of racism and poverty.

These “They Made Me a Criminal” themes I can trace back to the late 19th century folktales of Jesse James. They are very prevalent in our culture. So often in books, movies, TV shows, and songs, the cops are criminals, criminals are victims, and crime victims are just unfortunate dolts. While very entertaining. they only convey one perspective.

I wanted to write a compelling novel where the cops are not racist criminals, criminals are not victims of society, and crime victims are not clueless fools. I think I have done just that.