Lisa Ballantyne is a Scottish-born writer who lived and worked in China for many years and started writing seriously while she was there. Before being published, Lisa was short-listed for the Dundee International Book Prize. Her latest novel is “Everything She Forgot.”In talking about the book, Ballantyne said, “The greatest joy for me as a writer is creating characters—new … [Read more...] about Everything She Forgot with Lisa Ballantyne
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Tips to pick the best charity for giving
The holiday season is when charities make the bulk of their money. And, just as Christmas decorations and advertising have steadily marched forward through the calendar, charities have been shifting their holiday solicitations into November and sooner. In addition to expanding the “Season of Solicitation,” they’ve also raised the stakes by sending more unsolicited and expensive … [Read more...] about Tips to pick the best charity for giving
November Double Trouble Contest
The contest is now closed. Be sure to watch closely for more contests, scam tips, and great Hawai‘i photos.The November Double Trouble Contest is on! Entries will be accepted from Saturday, November 7 - November 14. If you are not already receiving The (Little) Snitch — Contest Edition and want to register, click here. The (Little) Snitch — Contest Edition always contains a … [Read more...] about November Double Trouble Contest
Friday Fotos—stunning light at Haleakalā summit
Photos are from the summit of Haleakala, the dormant volcano on Maui that is home to Haleakala National Park. At 10,000 feet elevation, and 2,500 miles from the nearest large land mass, the peak is home to several observatories because of the clear air and dark skies. It's a major tourist destination, but is also an important cultural location to Hawaiians. The name Haleakala … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos—stunning light at Haleakalā summit
Susan M. Boyer discusses Lowcountry Bordello
Susan M. Boyer is the USA Today bestselling author of the Liz Talbot mystery series and the winner of the 2012 Agatha Award for Best First Novel. Her latest novel in the series is Lowcountry Bordello, in which PI Liz Talbot investigates when her bridesmaid finds a body in a historic Charleston bordello.The book came about when Boyer was asked by her agent for upcoming … [Read more...] about Susan M. Boyer discusses Lowcountry Bordello