As the holidays approach, we naturally start thinking about finding a great deal on exactly the right gift for that special someone. Just when you think it could be time to downsize that gift idea, the $15.00 iPad or $25.00 diamond bracelet email comes in. Sound almost too good to be true? It is.Penny auction sites have become big business. The sites work by letting you buy … [Read more...] about Penny auction sites – good deal or not?
Scrivenings
Former intelligence officer turns to writing thrillers
Why does a former Army intelligence officer turn to writing erotic thrillers? In this interview, Ken Boehs—who once performed surveillance and intelligence collection for the National Security Agency and the Central Intelligence Agency—talks about why he wrote a novel about a web of deceit, manipulation, and sex interspersed with FBI and CIA clandestine operations.“During … [Read more...] about Former intelligence officer turns to writing thrillers
Dr. Joe Wenke – author and activist
As children, we are all taught what our parents and society determine to be “the truth.” In this interview, Dr. Joe Wenke discusses his new book “Papal Bull” and how he came to see what he’d been taught in a different light.When asked why he wrote “Papal Bull: An Ex-Catholic Calls Out the Catholic Church,” Wenke said, “I had to. In fact, I started writing it soon as I … [Read more...] about Dr. Joe Wenke – author and activist
Vector Marketing—is it for real?
Vector Marketing: the contrasts —Employs a large number of students, yet has had 168 Better Business Bureau complaints over the past three years. —Has an A+ rating with the BBB, yet a high percentage of recent complaints have closed without response from the person who filed. If you know a student who’s looking for work, you may have heard about Vector Marketing. The … [Read more...] about Vector Marketing—is it for real?
Felons, Flames & Ambulance Rides
The authors of “Felons, Flames & Ambulance Rides” all have some connection to law enforcement and include it in their writing. Many of the stories are real tales from the streets by police officers, firefighters, and others. The writers are all members of the Public Safety Writers Association. The organization is dedicated to helping and encouraging professional and … [Read more...] about Felons, Flames & Ambulance Rides