Online payment apps are everywhere. From PayPal’s founding in 1998, the industry has grown into a true behemoth. With transactions in 2020 of $1.3 trillion, the apps are used for everything from transferring money between friends to small purchase to incredibly profitable scams. The Zelle money scam, even if you don’t already use the app, is one that could cost you … [Read more...] about 4 tips to avoid the Zelle money scam
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Writing News and Contest Info
Writing newsIt’s less than two weeks until the launch of Dead Men Need No Reservations, the seventh Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery. After the launch, I’ll be giving myself a short break while I consider which project to tackle next. Booklovers BenchWe’re holding our May giveaway over at Booklovers Bench. You can win two free books if you enter by May 22. … [Read more...] about Writing News and Contest Info
May 2023
Welcome to the May edition of The Snitch! On May 16, the next Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery will be available. For those of you who like to read paperbacks, Dead Men Need No Reservations will be available in both print and Kindle formats. I’ve written about the puppy scam before, but this one seems to be ramping up again in 2023. So, this month’s scam tip is … [Read more...] about May 2023
Introducing Lies, Spies, and the Baker’s Surprise
The sixth Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery is here!“Harriet-the-Spy-meets-Nancy-Drew perfectly sums up Alex Atwood, the eleven-year-old sleuth of the Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mysteries..." — Lois Winston, bestselling author of the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries"As author Terry Ambrose transports you to the islands, you can almost feel the … [Read more...] about Introducing Lies, Spies, and the Baker’s Surprise
Happy Lunar New Year!
Welcome to the final Friday Morning Post of January. This week, I'm joining in on the celebration of the Lunar New Year by exploring the legend of Nian. What? You've never heard of Nian? I'm not surprised. But trust me, this mythical creature is the reason why red is such an important color for Chinese New Year celebrations and how bamboo stalks have become a symbol of good … [Read more...] about Happy Lunar New Year!