Fantasy Christmas Town Whether you celebrate Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, or Jerry Seinfeld's Festivus (the holiday for the rest of us), I want to wish everyone a happy holiday season. It's also time for me to announce the retirement of the Friday Morning Post. This edition will be the final one, at least, for now. Sadly, I'm slowing down, and it's taking much longer to write … [Read more...] about Happy Holidays!
Scrivenings
The Hottest Scam of the Season
Christmas is closing in fast, and scammers know desperate shoppers make easy targets. During the holidays, millions of people shop online. This creates perfect cover for scammers. They blend in with real stores. Meanwhile, rushed shoppers make quick decisions without checking carefully. What's a shopper to do? Well, here's your playbook to avoid hot holiday scams.Common … [Read more...] about The Hottest Scam of the Season
December Writing News and Contest Info
Writing NewsFinally, I'm closing in on an edited version of the ninth Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery. I've lost a lot of time of this book, but soon (still maybe even a few weeks), I'll be looking for advance readers. If you're interested in being a beta reader or reading for a review, please use this link to contact me via email.Booklovers Bench … [Read more...] about December Writing News and Contest Info
The Hottest Scam of the Season
A single candle with Christmas lights in the backgroundHave you finished your holiday shopping? Probably not. Who has, right? Like most people, you've probably things left to buy. And that's what makes this month's scam tip so relevant. Not only is this the peak shopping season of the year, but it's also the busiest for scammers. These guys are definitely on the Naughty … [Read more...] about The Hottest Scam of the Season
Christmas Markets
I can't remember the last time I went to a Christmas market. And I know I've never been to one of those magnificent markets like the ones you see in the movies. So, for today's blog, and to kick off the holiday season, I decided to take a virtual trip to a market complete with ice skating and a ferris wheel and lights and…well, you get the idea. Let's kick off the holiday … [Read more...] about Christmas Markets