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I received this ‘phishing’ scam in my inbox this morning. It’s supposed to be from Paypal, and the ‘hook’ is that my account has been limited or suspended. When I looked at the email more closely, however, I noticed that: the sender was NOT from Paypal the email did NOT address me by name and the whole email was… Continue reading Paypal email #scam
(All graphics courtesy of Elizabeth Horton Newon-elizabethnnewton@outlook.com-contact for assignments and rates) Neil Newton: Author of “The Railroad” on Amazon Recently I read a rather… Source: If Donald Trump spoke to Donald Trump about his candidacy. Trust but verify. Continue reading If Donald Trump spoke to Donald Trump about his candidacy. Trust but verify.
I confess, I love a good short story or novella. Some of my favorite authors have written short stories that stick with me to this day. Edgar Allen Poe, James Joyce, O. Henry, Flannery O’Connor, John Cheever and, my favorite, Stephen King to name a few of those I admire. I enjoy short stories so much I decided to attempt to write some. I was … Continue reading Anthologies: Why Read Them?
In her young adult novella, Shifting in the Realms, Theresa Snyder created a “realm” or alternate dimension where paranormal beings exist. Vampires, shapeshifters, and an assortment of other mythical creatures live together in less than harmony. Setting this hidden location somewhere between the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul the area is called The Realms by its inhabitants. The primary protagonist is a teenage … Continue reading Shifting in The Realms (The Twin Cities Series Book 1) By Theresa Snyder
In Beth Hale’s book Trusting Jack the author has created characters so realistic they practically walk out of the pages. From the first chapter where Emma Payne is betrayed by her cheating husband Ryan I liked her character. Although she was devastated by his infidelity and subsequent abandonment, she takes steps to pull herself together and move forward with her life. Supported by her gay … Continue reading Trusting Jack (Unexpected Emotion Book 1) Beth Hale
In the third and final installment of the Bill Hodges trilogy Stephen King brings back Mr. Mercedes, “The Mercedes Killer”, Brady Hartsfield back to center stage. Much like the shark in “Jaws 2”, just when you thought it was safe to look away the big, bad guy returns with an even more diabolical plot. Bill Hodges and his assistant Holly Gibney are now private … Continue reading End of Watch: A Novel (The Bill Hodges Trilogy Book 3) by Stephen King
Let me begin by saying this is the second book I’ve read by author Beth Hale and she is fast becoming my favorite romance writer. In her book “Taming James” she once again creates characters that are so vibrant they seem to step off the pages. “Taming James” follows Liv (Olivia) Hughes as she pursues her career in London, England. Having left her home in … Continue reading “Taming James (Unexpected Emotion Book 2)” by Beth Hale
Gems of Strength (Gems of Sisterhood Book 1) Eighteen lovely, talented women authors from all over the world contributed to this anthology project, and one cover artist. Our authors are, in alphabetical order, Alana Madden, Ann Harrison, Ashley Melanson, Chrissy Moon, Christie Stratos, Claire Plaisted, Elizabeth Horton-Newton, Jane Rose Frances, Jennifer L. Roche, Karen J. Mossman, Kirsten Campbell, Kristy Wagner, LG Surgeson, Markie Madden, Mistral … Continue reading June Book News
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