It has been 40 years since the U.S. military dropped the last bomb on Laos, yet the effects of unexploded ordnance (UXO) are being felt today. Jerry Redfern is an award-winning photojournalist who moved to Cambodia with his wife, Karen Coates, in 1998. Both are senior fellows at the Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism at Brandeis University. It was an anniversary … [Read more...] about Laos can be a dangerous tourist destination
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Getting to know Carolyn Hart
With the release of her most recent mystery, author Carolyn Hart has reached a milestone many authors can only dream about. In this interview, the author of 51 books and recipient of multiple Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards discussed the things that shaped her career and perspective on the role of an author.As a child, Hart knew she wanted to write. She never thought, … [Read more...] about Getting to know Carolyn Hart
The 12 Scams of Christmas
Want to know more about scams and cons? Try these recent posts. Worst of the week The Snake Oil Salesman The Avaya Modular Messaging Scam Each year at this time, security companies begin compiling their lists of the biggest scams. On Nov. 12, computer security company McAfee released its list called, "The 12 Scams of Christmas."The release from McAfee included a … [Read more...] about The 12 Scams of Christmas
LynDee Walker and Headlines in High Heels
LynDee Walker’s debut mystery became an Amazon multi-chart #1 bestseller, which makes her an anomaly in today’s heated book market. For this interview, the Texas author described herself as growing up “in the land of stifling heat and amazing food most people call Texas.” Walker also said, “[She] wanted to be Lois Lane from the time she could say the words ‘press … [Read more...] about LynDee Walker and Headlines in High Heels
Operation Thriller authors talk about the USO Tour
On November 1, five of America’s top thriller authors completed the USO’s Operation Thriller IV. The authors sent out on the fourth Operation Thriller tour included Kathleen Antrim, Harlan Coben, Heather Graham, Phillip Margolin, and F. Paul Wilson. Both Phillip Margolin and F. Paul Wilson discussed their impressions of the tour in separate interviews for this … [Read more...] about Operation Thriller authors talk about the USO Tour