Julia has been mourning the loss of her daughter, Jenny, with whom she had a very strong connection. She feels guilty for not having seen signs of Jenny’s heartache over the breakup with her boyfriend and the dissolution of her parents’ marriage. When Julia’s uncle asks her to housesit Casa Riley in Malibu, where he has a lemon orchard, Julia looks forward to reliving some of … [Read more...] about The Lemon Orchard is an intriguing love story
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The insurance email scam
So you want cheaper insurance. Don’t we all? Whether we’re talking about auto insurance or health insurance, our wallets are squeezed by the real insurance companies while our email inboxes are flooded with a barrage of messages touting better deals. Even if we’re sure that unbelievable insurance offer is a fake, we always wonder, what if it’s real? What could be the harm in … [Read more...] about The insurance email scam
Friday Fotos—spectacular Hawaiian waterfalls
The Big Island of Hawaii has some fabulous waterfalls. Here are some of the best shots we've been able to find that show off this beauty. The tour goes from A-Z (actually, W, since there's no Z in the Hawaiian language). Some of these waterfalls can be viewed at no cost, while others may charge for parking—or for a guide to get you there. Of course, they're all free to view … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos—spectacular Hawaiian waterfalls
What scares a horror writer?
Have you ever wondered what scares a horror writer? For this interview, Mark Morris, winner of the 2007 British Fantasy Award discussed that, time travel, and his new release, “The Wolves of London.”“The Wolves of London” came about while Morris was researching what he calls the murky, occult underbelly of London. He said, “I like writing about damaged characters, so that … [Read more...] about What scares a horror writer?
The Life We Bury is a compelling read
Joe Talbert has never met his father; his mother is a bipolar alcoholic; and his younger brother is autistic. Joe works two part-time jobs to save money while attending a community college. He escapes his troubles by transferring as a junior to the University, which is two hours away.Joe’s first English class assignment is to write a biography of a stranger. He decides the … [Read more...] about The Life We Bury is a compelling read