I grew up with the Space Race and the promise of a future filled with flying cars, robots, and jetpacks. I was fascinated by science fiction writers like Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury and their stories about humans living on other planets and traveling through time. The fantastical ideas for new tools these writers came up with amazed me. In this post, we'll look at five of … [Read more...] about Houston, you have a cool factor
Scrivenings
New Month, New Contest
New Month, New Contest! This month, to celebrate the upcoming release of the audiobook version of The Case of the Amorous Assailant, I'm running another contest. This time, the prize is designing a character for the next Beachtown Detective Agency Mystery! You can tell me as much or as little as you want, and I'll work your character into the … [Read more...] about New Month, New Contest
Houston Space Center and Cool Stuff
This week's post and puzzle take us to Houston on the Johnson Space Center. From pretending to be astronauts in high-tech space games to 3D printing tools in zero gravity (because who needs Earth, anyway?), we’re diving into the cool tech NASA uses to prep for missions. Buckle up—it’s going to be a blast (off)!But first, let's take a look at our puzzle challenge … [Read more...] about Houston Space Center and Cool Stuff
5 Lies Scammers Tell (And How to Shut Them Down)
Social Security scammers are constantly finding new ways to trick people into giving away their money and personal information. They rely on fear, confusion, and urgency to make their lies believable. But here’s the good news—you don’t have to fall for their schemes! By learning these tips for avoiding Social Security scams, you can protect yourself and help others do the … [Read more...] about 5 Lies Scammers Tell (And How to Shut Them Down)
Slam the Scam Day Is Coming!
Slam the Scam Day will be here on March 7, and we have the perfect way to celebrate: by learning how to protect yourself from fraudsters! Get ready with these 5 tips on how to spot Social Security scams and shut them down.You probably know that scammers target vulnerable populations such as seniors or people experiencing financial difficulties. But how familiar are you with … [Read more...] about Slam the Scam Day Is Coming!