On November 19 at 8:00 pm, EST (5:00 pm, PST), I'll be talking about the 12 Scams of Christmas with Authors on the Air host Pam Stack. This promises to be a fun time and you can even phone in with questions. There are so many scams that really ramp up during the holidays that this is a perfect time to brush up on what's hot in the scam department this year.If you … [Read more...] about The 12 Scams of Christmas at Authors on the Air
Scrivenings
Daughter of the God King—history, mystery, and romance in one package
It’s the Napoleonic era and Hattie Blackhouse has led an isolated life in the Cornish countryside while her famous parents have spent their time in Egypt excavating ancient tombs. Hattie visits her parents’ townhouse in Paris intent on convincing Robbie, her childhood friend and neighbor, to marry her. Hattie and her companion, Miss Bing, are surprised to learn Robbie is … [Read more...] about Daughter of the God King—history, mystery, and romance in one package
Android vs. iOS: Which Is More Secure?
With the proliferation of smartphone technology, cybercriminals have retooled their method of attack to target these now ubiquitous platforms. In fact, a recent report by Securelist found 143,211 new malware modifications that target mobile devices in 2013. Therefore, when choosing a smartphone, security should be one of your primary concerns. Here is a comparison of where … [Read more...] about Android vs. iOS: Which Is More Secure?
Seller, beware—the Craig’s List scam
One of the things about covering the subject of scams and cons is that everyone has at least one story of how they were almost taken. Immediately after last week’s newsletter, The Snitch, went out, my friend Michael Varma contacted me with this description of how he almost got taken on Craig’s List."I recently was a potential victim and happy I didn't follow through. I … [Read more...] about Seller, beware—the Craig’s List scam
Friday Fotos – Hulihe’e Palace in Kona
On our recent trip to the Big Island, we had one day to reorient ourselves to downtown Kona. Because I have a scene that takes place near Hulihe’e Palace, we spent some time wandering around and taking photos. Unfortunately, we didn’t have enough time to take a tour, but the outside is stunning.The palace was built out of lava rock. It’s was the home of Hawaiian royalty off … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Hulihe’e Palace in Kona