Terry Ambrose

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Captain Book makes literacy fun

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The Treasure Chest Literacy Program started in 2000, when retired theater professor Dr. Morris Pike and Kiwanis Cub of Greater Encinitas charter member Larry Marquardt built six treasure chests, filled them with 40 books each and gave them to the Magdalena Ecke YMCA. By late 2002, Dr. Pike created the good pirate Captain Book who continues to visit classrooms inspiring children … [Read more...] about Captain Book makes literacy fun

Behind the story of No Good Deed

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Prior to writing her Mark Taylor thriller series, M. P. McDonald didn’t think of herself as a writer. She said, “I had always thought of stories or scenes, but never thought about writing them down.” In this interview, McDonald reveals where the idea for the series came from and how her research may have brought her to the attention of a government agency.“No Good Deed” is … [Read more...] about Behind the story of No Good Deed

Let’s stay in touch!

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Orange County Signing Party

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On Saturday, December 14, I will be at Book Carnival in Orange County to sign along with San Diego mystery authors Jenny Hilborne and Matt Coyle. The festivities will begin at 1:00 p.m., and we've got a special presentation for those who are attending. We'll also have snacks and will be armed with answers to your questions. If you live in the OC, stop by to visit!Wilson … [Read more...] about Orange County Signing Party