Ah, the Super Bowl—a grand American tradition where diehard fans scream at their TVs, halftime performers dazzle us with on-stage pyrotechnics, and the commercials have budgets bigger than your student loans. But what if you’re not exactly… “a football person”? What if you’re here for, you know, nachos, wings, and seven-layer dip? Well, congratulations, my friend—you’re in the … [Read more...] about Football for Dummies (Because You’re Just Here for the Snacks)
Scrivenings
Repairs Shouldn’t Be Risky Business
January was a sobering month for us here in Southern California. Climate change, once again, reared its ugly head and devasted the Los Angeles area with wildfires that surrounded the entire metropolitan area. Rather than focusing on a romance scam, which was my original intent, this month's scam tip looks at disaster scams because these scams often happen in the wake of natural … [Read more...] about Repairs Shouldn’t Be Risky Business
Writing News and Stuff
The Case of the Amorous AssailantFor all you audiobook fans, The Case of the Amorous Assailant is now available as an audiobook. In Jade Cavendish's first case as the owner of the Beachtown Detective Agency, PI Jade Cavendish faces a cheating husband case, only to discover that the rich have secrets. Secrets that can turn deadly.Available in Kindle, Print, and Audiobook on … [Read more...] about Writing News and Stuff
Los Angeles Fires Lead to Scam Risk
The aftermath of a disaster is overwhelming. Whether you're a homeowner trying to rebuild, a renter who's been displaced by fire, or someone looking to lend a helping hand through donations, it's a difficult time. Unfortunately, it's also prime time for scammers to strike. These fraudsters prey on vulnerabilities after disasters like the Los Angeles fires to launch a … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Fires Lead to Scam Risk
Happy Valentine’s Day – Take 2
Today almost started out all hearts and roses for me, but before I could settle in and enjoy the vibe, I realized I never finalized this newsletter. For those of you who received the first (and possibly second invalid) version, I apologize. I'm making some changes to the newsletter production process to make things more reliable. Unfortunately, I fell behind this week and … [Read more...] about Happy Valentine’s Day – Take 2