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Behind the story of Silence of the Jams with Gayle Leeson

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Gayle Leeson is no stranger to writing, although her name might not be immediately recognizable. That’s because she writes under multiple pseudonyms, including Gayle Trent and Amanda Lee. She is an animal lover, and, of course, a lover of cozy mysteries. In this interview, she discussed the story behind her latest release, Silence of the Jams. A young girl's lesson shapes … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Silence of the Jams with Gayle Leeson

Is battery reconditioning a scam or not?

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I’ve been seeing several emails lately about being able to recharge any battery. Battery reconditioning scams were popular a few years ago, and it looks like there’s still life left in the old trick. The interesting thing is if you do some research, you’ll find information about battery reconditioning on the web. Some people say it’s real, others say it’s a scam. The … [Read more...] about Is battery reconditioning a scam or not?

Friday Fotos — a rocky little beach called Laupahoehoe

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Just before our trip to Hawai‘i, a friend suggested we visit Laupahoehoe on the Big Island. The little town is on the northeast side of the island, miles from much of anything other than lava rock and gorgeous views. The interesting thing about Laupahoehoe is that it is the site of the April Fool's Day tsunami in 1946. The tsunami claimed the lives of twenty-four people in this … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — a rocky little beach called Laupahoehoe

Behind the story of Mother’s Day, Muffins, and Murder with Sara Rosett

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Sara Rosett is a bestselling mystery author who writes the Ellie Avery series, the On The Run series, and the Murder on Location series. She teaches an online course called “How to Outline a Cozy Mystery,” and loves to get new stamps in her passport. Her latest release in the Ellery Avery series is “Mother’s Day, Muffins, and Murder.” For this interview, Rosett discussed how … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Mother’s Day, Muffins, and Murder with Sara Rosett

Friday Fotos — inside Iolani Palace – what an amazing place

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For the most part, all I can say about ‘Iolani Palace is wow. We recently took our first tour of the palace and were amazed at the grandeur and history. The palace was the official residence of Hawai‘i's monarchy. In 1891, Queen Lili‘uokalani ascended to the throne after King Kalākaua died. Shortly thereafter, she attempted to change the Hawaiian constitution, but a coup driven … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — inside Iolani Palace – what an amazing place