Jack Winthrop is hired by Abraham Lincoln Jones to help launch a new campaign called “The Emancipation Tour,” which is intended to bring radical change to America by meeting directly with the people. When a gunman tries to kill Jones, Winthrop becomes concerned that his unconventional family, which includes an LGBT activist, strippers, and a vegetarian bouncer who seldom … [Read more...] about Review of ‘The Talk Show’ by Joe Wenke
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Atlanta writer discusses latest work—”Shadow of a Smile”
Valerie Joan Connors is one of those writers who doesn’t like the traditional mantra of “write what you know.” Instead, she says she’d rather write what she wants to know. For this interview, the Atlanta writer discussed her new book, “Shadow of a Smile,” and why she wrote it.“I think a story is much more interesting if it has an underlying theme that resonates with … [Read more...] about Atlanta writer discusses latest work—”Shadow of a Smile”
Tips to avoid online shopping scams
What’s the most risky gift you can give during the holidays? If you chose the cell phone, you’d be correct. According to GetSafeOnline.org, a consumer awareness group in the UK, there are several items that are most-often used to scam online buyers. The iPhone and Samsung Galaxy rank at the top of that list. Other items on the list included PlayStation 4 and Xbox One game … [Read more...] about Tips to avoid online shopping scams
Behind the story with New York Times bestseller Cleo Coyle
Cleo Coyle is the pseudonym for Alice Alfonsi, writing in collaboration with her husband, Marc Cerasini. This interview with the New York Times Bestselling team looks at what’s behind the story of “Cleo Coyle’s” latest Coffeehouse Mystery, “Once Upon a Grind.”Alfonsi and Cerasini have lived in New York for three decades. They said, “We’ve worked in skyscrapers and behind … [Read more...] about Behind the story with New York Times bestseller Cleo Coyle
Scorched Eggs is the hot new Cackleberry Club mystery
Suzanne, co-owner of the Cackleberry Club cafe, is getting her hair done when she smells smoke. Upon going outside to find the source, she discovers herself first on the scene to witness the County Services Building explode and be completely engulfed in flames. The fire department is on the scene within minutes, but despite their best efforts, are unable to save Hannah Venable, … [Read more...] about Scorched Eggs is the hot new Cackleberry Club mystery