Spies, and spooks, and agents, oh, my! Spycraft: Essentials by Piper Bayard and Jay Holmes has the title right. This book is for anyone who writes about spies, loves the history of American intelligence agencies and spycraft, or anyone who enjoys a good and educational read. Clear definitions give the reader the background she needs to…… Continue reading Spycraft: Essentials–a Review
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Born Storytellers
We are born storytellers. Have you ever told a ghost story? Or did you tell a lie to make certain you stayed out of trouble? Perhaps you told a friend or coworker about the terrible, horrible, no-good day you had? Maybe you shared a story about the joyful day when your son or daughter was…… Continue reading Born Storytellers
In the Air: livestreaming, podcasts, and YouTube
Livestreaming, podcasts, and videos on YouTube are an endless source of information, inspiration, and a huge research rabbit hole. Listening or watching while involved in completing mindless household chores, makes my chores more pleasant. Here’s a tiny sample of what I found in the air this month. SFWA-#SpecWomenChat— Episode 2—available on YouTube A fascinating panel…… Continue reading In the Air: livestreaming, podcasts, and YouTube
You Might Be An Alien If–
You might be an alien if you use more than 10% of your brain. Join Lynette M Burrows and add a “you might be an alien joke” to the list.
What Reader Holly Wants
Reader Questionnaire: What Reader Holly Wants (With a tip of the hat to the Inside the Actor’s Studio) First Name: Holly Age: 43 Occupation: writer, editor, printing/publishing account manager What occupation (other than yours) would you like to try? milliner What sound or noise do you love? rain What sound or noise do you…… Continue reading What Reader Holly Wants