Dear Citizen — unless you’ve been living off the grid, you’ve heard this phrase. The people behind it want you to believe they can cut off your social security benefits…or send you to jail…or some equally preposterous claim. The problem is, this scam is a big deal in 2019 and people are falling for it. Tip 1: Save your sanity—press End Call, not 1 The sad truth is robocall … [Read more...] about 3 tips to survive the latest Social Security scam
Scrivenings
Friday Fotos – sentry guards the door
During our trip to Devonport, we wanted to walk around outside of the downtown area. Only a few blocks off the beaten path, we came across this house with its quirky sculpture. It reminded me of a sentry standing guard at the front door. The great thing about this house is that it has a perfect view of the bay right across the street.Want to see more photos from trip? … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – sentry guards the door
The Friends Tour – a guest post by Rena Leith
The Friends Tour I recently returned from my Friends Tour of Ireland, Paris, and Israel. I’d been planning this trip for quite a while. I have three friends who live outside the US: one in each of the countries I planned to visit. What got me started on this idea was the 2019 World Science Fiction Convention in Dublin. Once I’d bought a membership, the idea of spending more … [Read more...] about The Friends Tour – a guest post by Rena Leith
Behind the story of When It’s Time for Leaving
Ang Pompano has taught, and is now writing, detective fiction. His mystery novel is titled, When It’s Time For Leaving. Here is the story behind the story. The genesis of When It’s Time for Leaving :I wanted to explore what happens when a person’s plans are changed by some outside force, a.k.a Life,” said And. "I thought it would be interesting if Big Al turned his … [Read more...] about Behind the story of When It’s Time for Leaving
Behind the story of Two Bites Too Many by Debra H. Goldstein
Debra H. Goldstein has been an attorney, a judge, and is now an award-winning author. In addition to her Anthony and Agatha award nominations for her short stories, Debra now writes the Sarah Blair Mysteries. This is the story behind her latest in that series, Two Bites Too Many. The beginnings of Two Bites Too Many When her first two books were orphaned, Debra said … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Two Bites Too Many by Debra H. Goldstein