Aloha. McKenna here again. Today, it’s going to be 83 degrees with some showers in Honolulu. Tomorrow, we’ll get a heat wave and jump up to 84. Sounds like umbrella-drink weather to me. Looks like the Mystery Characters of America support group idea I floated yesterday is catching on. The group has doubled its membership since yesterday and is now at a solid 2—yeah, that’s … [Read more...] about Character love – part 2
Scrivenings
Character love
Aloha. McKenna here again. Today, I want to talk about the lack of respect we characters get. Terry tells me that yesterday, on Deborah Coonts’s Facebook page, there was a discussion about authors and the “voices in their heads.” Well, let me tell you, as one of those voices, we’re fed up.I’m the hero in Photo Finish. I’m the one who did all the work. The one who … [Read more...] about Character love
The trouble with blogs
McKenna here. For those of you who aren’t familiar with me, I’m the hero in Terry’s new novel, Photo Finish. Terry’s a nice guy, but he’s kinda square around the edges, if you know what I mean. Me, I’m a bit of a grump. I don’t really like being a grump, but that’s another story. And now, to make matters worse, Terry just put on Jimmy Buffett—that just makes me want to get … [Read more...] about The trouble with blogs
Three tips for travelers to avoid the pizza-menu scam
Have you ever heard of a scam used on travelers using pizza menus? Until yesterday, I hadn’t. And, until yesterday, I never would have hesitated when ordering a pizza from a hotel room.Travel scam - pizza menusThe pizza-menu scam is quite simple as far a scams and cons go. Someone walks through a hotel or resort in the late afternoon after all the rooms have been … [Read more...] about Three tips for travelers to avoid the pizza-menu scam
Seven Turns of the Snail’s Shell
The Seven Turns of the Snails Shell by Mj Roe offers readers an intricate view of Paris, French culture, and the impact that a high-profile controversy can have on the lives of people.“Seven Turns” begins in the aftermath of the accident that took Princess Diana’s life when former French Resistance fighters are called upon to secretly transport someone out of France. The … [Read more...] about Seven Turns of the Snail’s Shell