I was asked by Kings River Life to write an article about writers who take over a series for other writers. It sounded like a fun assignment, but I really had no idea. Once I started doing research, I realized how often this happens. It became necessary to start leaving out examples, but the five that ended up in the article are blockbusters, including Dick Francis, Robert … [Read more...] about When a series takes on its own life
Scrivenings
In the hot seat – interview at Authors on the Air
Tonight I'll be in the hot seat with radio talk-show host Pam Stack of Authors on the Air. I've been interviewed by Pam before and it was a wide-ranging interview. What crazy subjects will we cover this time? I don't know, but it's sure to be lots of fun.You can bet I'll want to discuss "Con Game," but also we'll surely get into the next McKenna Mystery, "Big Island … [Read more...] about In the hot seat – interview at Authors on the Air
Behind the story of Dark Lava with Toby Neal
Some crime fiction writers shy away from the question of writing about issues. Hawaii novelist Toby Neal has no qualms about admitting her passion to deal with issues in the land she loves and calls home. Neal’s latest release, “Dark Lava,” bears the tag line, “Maui is sacred places, ancient artifacts, and the dark lava of deepest passions.”If there’s a single word that … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Dark Lava with Toby Neal
Facebook phishing scams
Facebook users have a tendency to be lulled into a false sense of security by the social media giant. Cybercriminals are aware of this tendency and routinely set up fake Facebook accounts to lure new victims into phishing scams. How do you avoid becoming a victim? First, learn to spot the scam.Spotting the scamWhen a Facebook friend sends you an email with a link or … [Read more...] about Facebook phishing scams
Focus on vision scams
Unless you have 20-20 vision, you’re stuck with glasses, contacts, or a blurry world. So why not spend $37 to ditch the bad vision and get to 20-20 in a couple of weeks? Why not believe the slick internet marketing campaigns and buy into a “revolutionary program that you'll soon discover has dared to challenge the billion-dollar Eyecare industry.” Let me count the … [Read more...] about Focus on vision scams