Two different views of Koke'e State Park. One taken into the clouds, the other taken looking away just a few minutes later. At 4,000 ft., the changes in weather up here can be sudden and dramatic. … [Read more...] about Kauai’s Koke’e State Park is a world apart
Scrivenings
The lowdown on Facebook stalkers and scammers
Recently, I was contacted via Facebook messaging by a woman who was concerned that a man she’d recently friended on Facebook might be trying to con her. It all began with a Friend request on Facebook. A man she didn’t know sent her a request and she decided to accept the request. A day later, she had a message, “Hello how are you doing? Thanks for accepting me.” What she … [Read more...] about The lowdown on Facebook stalkers and scammers
Paradise Hills Library holds a special local book event
On Saturday, Sept. 21, the Paradise Hills Library will hold a special local author event that includes talks by New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Rother, marketing expert Penny Sansevieri, and yours truly. There will be 10 other authors attending including local favorites Tom Matthews, author of "Rejection," and Teresa Burrell, author of The Advocate series.The … [Read more...] about Paradise Hills Library holds a special local book event
Kauai’s Salt Pond Park – a delightful south side beach
Today I'll be starting a little virtual tour of Kauai in celebration of the upcoming release of my new McKenna Mystery "Kauai Temptations." Let's begin on the south side at Salt Pond Park. If you've never been there, it's located right near Kauai's "biggest little town" Hanapepe. … [Read more...] about Kauai’s Salt Pond Park – a delightful south side beach
When an iPhone 5 deal is too good to be true
Florida’s certainly not the only state to be a launching pad for scams, but this week, Florida has the dubious distinction of being the home of a new iPhone 5 scam. According to the SunSentinel, the “iPhony five” were arrested with 28 iPhones in their car.For now, the scam seems to be confined to the east coast, but that will most likely change because there have been many … [Read more...] about When an iPhone 5 deal is too good to be true