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Back to the 60s with mystery writer Kay Kendall

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The 60s were a time of turmoil, filled with such diverse events as the Vietnam War and Woodstock. Among the baby boomers to grow up during the era was Kay Kendall, author of “Rainy Day Women.” If the title sounds familiar, it’s because it comes from a Bob Dylan song. Kay Kendall said all three of her Austin Starr mysteries bear the titles of Dylan songs.“The times we grow … [Read more...] about Back to the 60s with mystery writer Kay Kendall

Behind the story of John Mullen’s Digital Dick

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In the mystery genre, books involving a computer as the protagonist are few and far between. A computer with artificial intelligence is even rare, but that’s exactly what debut author John Mullen has created in “Digital Dick.” Mullen said he never intended to write about a serious issue, but as he wrote his first published mystery, he realized he was asking the question, “who … [Read more...] about Behind the story of John Mullen’s Digital Dick

Contests, promotions, and card cracking

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What is card cracking? It occurs when someone gives away their banking information to a third-party expecting a legitimate action to take place. For instance, you enter a contest or sign up for a promotion, but as part of the entry, your banking information is required. Who would willingly give away their banking information to someone they don’t know? Let’s look at three … [Read more...] about Contests, promotions, and card cracking