With Christmas just around the corner, the “sales” and Christmas offer scam emails are in full swing. These “opportunities” range from “holiday flooring specials” to holiday gift baskets to sales at Tiffany’s to digitized memories and more. Here are just a few examples you should avoid. Christmas Tree Ornaments This email offers Custom Christmas Tree Ornaments “Now 25% Off! - … [Read more...] about Watch out for a last minute Christmas offer scam
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Friday Fotos — wishing you a warm water holiday
This photo was taken during our last trip to Maui in May. The water was warm and the seas calm. It seems the perfect wish to everyone during this holiday season. You may not be able to make it to a place where you can actually stick your toe in the water, but maybe this will help warm you just a bit. Here's to a warm water holiday and Happy Holidays!<h3>More from the … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — wishing you a warm water holiday
Real life events inspire the story of A Better Goodbye
John Schulian admits he’s led a charmed life as a writer. He began his career as a sports writer, moved on to TV, and finally decided to make the transition to novels. Schulian wrote for several popular TV series, including LA Law, Miami Vice, and Midnight Caller. He was the co-creator of the popular Xena: Warrior Princess series, and says it was rewarding to be partly … [Read more...] about Real life events inspire the story of A Better Goodbye
December Double Trouble plus 1
It's December, Christmas, and a slow time for publishing. So, for this month's Double Trouble Contest, I'm doing something different. I'm adding a plus 1 and making this an ebook contest. I'll be giving away three of these ebooks to three lucky winners. These are only available for Kindle because they're all a part of the Lei Crime Kindle World. Entering is easy. This month, … [Read more...] about December Double Trouble plus 1
Holiday package scams to watch out for
With the holidays approaching, the scammers are seeing green. Here are three holiday package scams showing the different ways that a package delivery can result in money for them and a ripoff for you. Three holiday package scams The “surprise” package According to WBAY TV in Green Bay, WI, this scam begins when you receive a phone call advising you that a gift basket is … [Read more...] about Holiday package scams to watch out for