On Saturday, Mar. 29 at 8:00 a.m., the Orange County Chapter of Sisters in Crime will present “Ladies of Intrigue,” an event for readers of crime fiction. “Ladies of Intrigue” features international authors Rhys Bowen and Carolyn Hart as keynote speakers. A dozen other female mystery writers will participate on panels to discuss how they devise plots, killers, and sleuths. New … [Read more...] about Ladies of Intrigue event brings together top mystery authors
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FTC announces aggressive stance against debt collectors
On Mar. 5, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it had brought or resolved nine cases against debt collection agencies and companies in 2013. The press release included a statement from Jessica Rich, Director of the agency’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “When it comes to debt collection, the FTC has many tools in its arsenal, including research, enforcement, and … [Read more...] about FTC announces aggressive stance against debt collectors
Behind the story of ‘Retribution’ with Anderson Harp
Military-thriller authors face a difficult challenge. Readers in that genre are especially astute about technical details, which makes crafting a great read very challenging. In this interview, military-thriller author Anderson Harp talks about the “bad child” aspect of military thrillers and why he writes in this very demanding genre.“I enjoy storytelling,” said Harp. … [Read more...] about Behind the story of ‘Retribution’ with Anderson Harp
The Innocent Sleep by Karen Perry
“The Innocent Sleep” is an intricate novel filled with twists and turns that make it hard to put down. The story pulls you into the lives of Harry and Robin from the beginning.The story opens with a tragedy in Tangier when Harry leaves his sleeping son, Dillon, alone in the house. During the short time Harry is gone, an earthquake destroys the home. Dillon’s body is never … [Read more...] about The Innocent Sleep by Karen Perry
The Password Manager Age Is Upon Us
Passwords are a pain, right? Where we once got by with a single easy-to-remember password for everything, we now need separate, complex passwords for each website, social network, and program on our computers. This necessary evil has come to us courtesy of those who will do about anything to gain access to our personal information. More scam tips The eviction notice scam The … [Read more...] about The Password Manager Age Is Upon Us