Terry Odell is the author of multiple books in the mystery, thriller, and romantic suspense genres. For this interview, Odell discussed her newest release, which is the fourth Mapleton Murder, “Deadly Production.”On the issue of writing about issues, authors fall into two distinct camps—those who do and those who don’t. Terry Odell said, “I don't like tackling serious … [Read more...] about Terry Odell wants to keep her mysteries light
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The Nanny Scam is tricky for jobseekers
The Better Business Bureau (bbb.org) recently reported on an old scam with a new twist. Let’s call it the “Nanny Scam.” How the Nanny Scam works Craigslist would be a good place for this to begin. The other option would be an email from someone claiming to be a recruiter. The recruiter will claim that there’s a position open, may have you complete an application or send a … [Read more...] about The Nanny Scam is tricky for jobseekers
Friday Fotos — a visit to Ahukini Landing on Kauai
One of the last things we did on Kauai was visit Ahukini Landing. Typically, Ahukini Landing is glossed over in the guidebooks. And, even though it's only a couple of miles from our condo, an old fishing pier that had been removed never quite seemed interesting enough to warrant a visit. At least, not until we were talking to a shopkeeper in Hanapepe. He told us that we "must … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — a visit to Ahukini Landing on Kauai
Catriona McPherson – discusses Come to Harm
Catriona McPherson is the award-winning author of mysteries in multiple genres. She writes a 1920s detective series as well as standalone thrillers. One of the things that makes Catriona McPherson unusual is that she’s a Scottish writer who grew up on a diet that would send vegetarians running for the hills. For this interview with the current President of Sisters in Crime, … [Read more...] about Catriona McPherson – discusses Come to Harm
How to spot the Walmart check scam
I focus on a lot of email scams, but there are still plenty of scams run by mail and phone. The Walmart check scam is labor intensive for fraudsters, but can be very lucrative. Jeri Lindsey warned all of her friends on Facebook about the scam when she barely avoided it. The Walmart check scam in action “I got a check and a letter in the mail from ‘Walmart’ asking if I wanted to … [Read more...] about How to spot the Walmart check scam