On October 15, 1917 Mata Hari died, executed by firing squad for being a German spy. Her story of excesses, seduction and espionage has captured the imaginations of people for more than 100 years. She became a symbol and to this day her story fascinates. But was she a real-life villain or scapegoat? Early Life… Continue reading Real-life Villain or Scapegoat
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Are You Aiming for Their Writing Success?
On your road to author success, you may wish to follow the writing lives of the top five best female novelists of all time.
Story Time Reviews “Operation Haystack”
Story Time Reviews “Operation Haystack” by Frank Herbert. If you enjoy science fiction spy mysteries, you’ll enjoy this short story. It first appeared in Astounding in May 1959. This review is of the public domain LibriVox recording. It is a little more than. 48 minutes in duration. All governments suffer a recurring problem: Power attracts pathological personalities.… Continue reading Story Time Reviews “Operation Haystack”
In the Year 2525, Will These Treatments Keep You Alive?
In the year 2525, will these treatments keep you alive? Maybe. The genetic studies may take longer. Some, like 3-D printing, may save lives a lot sooner.
Who Does Your Greatest Success Look Like?
Who does your greatest success look like? Someone who has accomplished things, fame, made lots of money? Let’s look at successful female authors.