What is Carioca?

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The term carioca is used to describe people who were born…

Portraits of Life in the World’s Slums

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Slums are the squalid and overcrowded urban streets or districts…

Would You Spend the Night in the Favelas of Rio de Janeiro?

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My new international crime thriller, Renegade Pawn, immerses…

Ride a moto-taxi through the favelas of Rio

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If you ever visit Rio de Janeiro, taking a moto-taxi ride up…

5 Facts About the Olympic Torch

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The Olympic Flame was lit last week and is making its long…
Carnival Rio de Janeiro Samba Schools

The CARNIVAL and The Lucas Rocha Thriller Series

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February 5-9 is the biggest party in the world, just before…
Crime Thriller Author Craig S Wilson

RACISM and RIO…

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It used to be that no matter what your background — Asian,…

Attraction Amidst Crime

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I wrote another book called, "Dating for Life." It has VERY little…

The Difference in USA Slums versus Rio de Janeiro’s Favelas

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There are fundamental differences between the slums of America…