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Behind the story of Blood Trails with Diane Capri

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Diane Capri writes several different thriller series. In this interview, the New York Times bestselling author discusses her new Michael Flint thriller, “Blood Trails.” The story behind the novel began when a friend received an inheritance. “Every new book begins with a spark that leads to an idea I can turn into an exciting story,” […]

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Matthew FitzSimmons and the story behind Poisonfeather

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Matthew FitzSimmons began his writing career in the eighth grade. He wrote the story, a fantasy called “A Mage in Spirit” about a boy elf and a Pegasus, for English class. He received a good grade, but suffered a great deal of boyhood angst over the experience. FitzSimmons is writing professionally these days and his […]

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The legend of Maui — how an island came to be

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I love the old Hawaiian legends and enjoy weaving them into my books. My friend Kay Hadashi lives on O‘ahu and loves them, too. About a month ago, I told Kay I was interested in sharing more of the legends and she volunteered to write up this one about Maui. Forget what you thought you […]

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Friday Fotos — Lydgate Park water views are everywhere

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Now that we no longer own our condo just down the road from Lydgate Park, I’m not sure how often we’ll get to see these Lydgate Park water views. This was taken on the walking path, where there are plenty of these wonderful peek-a-boo views through the trees. I miss those morning walks at Lydgate. […]

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Behind the story of Masking for Trouble with Diane Vallere

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Diane Vallere loves fashion, costumes, and mysteries. In fact, the National Bestselling author loves mysteries enough that she started her own detective agency when she was ten years old. And costumes? Let’s just say she once dressed as Tippi Hedren’s ‘The Birds’ character for Halloween. Vallere writes four different cozy mystery series. Here’s the  second […]

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Behind the story of “Devil Sent the Rain” with Lisa Turner

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Lisa Turner is the author of three mysteries. She was nominated for an Edgar in 2015 and saw her first novel turn into a bestseller on Amazon.  Her latest mystery is “Devil Sent the Rain,” Turner said “Devil Sent the Rain” began with the image of a rainy dawn at a buffalo preserve on the outskirts […]

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Social Security benefits and the scams they spawn

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Controversy creates opportunity, pure and simple. And in some circles, Social Security benefits have become quite the controversial subject. This makes Social Security, or at least the subject of what to do with it, a great starting point for a scam. In this case, the scam targets those who don’t want to see the program […]

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An unknown beach from the Kauai photo archives

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At first, I could have sworn this photo was taken at Salt Pond Beach on Kauai’s south side. But, as I look at it now, I’m inclined to think it’s Brenneke’s Beach. Or maybe Lydgate Park. In any case, the photo one was taken back in 2012 and I don’t have any location information, so […]

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Would you fall for a hit-and-run theft?

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Would you fall victim to this type of hit-and-run theft? It’s busy in the grocery store and you’re picking up a few vegetables. The customer standing next to you makes a comment. You answer. The next thing you know, the stranger—and your wallet—are gone and your credit card balance is growing like crazy. The hit-and-run […]

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Review of Robert B. Parker’s Debt to Pay

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From the publisher: All is quiet in Paradise, except for a spate of innocuous vandalism. Good thing, too, because Jesse Stone is preoccupied with the women in his life, both past and present. As his ex-wife, Jenn, is about to marry a Dallas real-estate tycoon, Jesse isn’t too sure his relationship with former FBI agent […]

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