“We’re calling about your warranty.” Those five words lead into a scam that can cost victims thousands of dollars. Is it any wonder robocalls, and that includes warranty scams, are among the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) top consumer complaints? Let’s take a look at the scoop behind robocalls and warranty scams.Don’t touch that dial! Not with warranty scams—or … [Read more...] about Three tips to shut down warranty scams
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Friday Fotos – Lifou sights are plenty and beautiful
There were so many Lifou sights to enjoy. Of course, the people were friendly and the setting was pristine. The weather is typical South Pacific—warm and humid (exactly the way I like it!). We only had a day to enjoy these Lifou sights, but it was a delightful one.We were warned by our tour guide that when we got to the commercial district we should be careful about who we … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Lifou sights are plenty and beautiful
Guest post for A Game of Cones by Abby Collette
Writing about murderI was standing in line at Loganberry Books, an independent bookstore close to where I live, waiting to buy a book and at the same time talking on the phone. I was complaining to the person on the other end about the main character in a book I was writing. I said into the phone, with people all around me, “She won’t die. I keep trying to kill her, but she … [Read more...] about Guest post for A Game of Cones by Abby Collette
Behind the story of A Side of Murder
Amy Pershing is a lifelong mystery lover who spent every summer of her childhood on Cape Cod. She’s been an assistant editor at Viking Penguin, a restaurant reviewer for Playbill magazine’s Restaurant Reporter, and a journalist at the Rome (Italy) Daily American. Eventually, she went on to lead employee communications at a global bank. A Side of Murder is the first book in the … [Read more...] about Behind the story of A Side of Murder
Friday Fotos – a stunning Lifou bay beckons
Anyone for a swim? This stunning Lifou bay was so tempting! It was a warm day in the South Pacific. We'd been crammed into a rickety tour bus after disembarking and were hot and sweaty from the heat and humidity. Despite the less-than-five-star transportation, we weren't complaining. This was a beautiful island in the South Pacific where everything just naturally gets a little … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – a stunning Lifou bay beckons