Category: News Squib

Why Today I’m Remembering The World War We Fought Against A Fascist Nazi Madman

Memorial Day: It’s a day of BBQs and dipping your toe in the not-quite-warm-enough pool, and looking around to see everything busting out in glorious technicolor. It’s also the day when  we pause to remember— and honor- those of our parents and grandparents who fought wars to protect the freedoms enshrined in our democracy.

In the U.K. it’s a day in November, called Remembrance Sunday. In Warsaw, Poland, Poles commemorate the heroes of the 1944 Warsaw Rising  on August 1 at 5p.m. when everyone and everything in the city comes to a total standstill for one minute. Continue reading “Why Today I’m Remembering The World War We Fought Against A Fascist Nazi Madman”

Guns N’ Death (No Roses): That Was A Mother’s Day Message From Governor Ron

While I was enjoying my Mother’s Day in New York this weekend, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, aka Meatball Ron, was in Iowa, delivering a deadly message to moms.

My Mother’s Day gift from son Dan and his partner Adrienne who designed and handmade the pot. Beautiful!

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What’s An Ermine? Charles & Camilla & Those “Campy” Coronation Capes

My New York Bestie declared the coronation capes to be campy. “And, not campy in a good way,” she added.

“They’re ermine,” I told her.

“What’s an ermine?” she asked. “It’s not like a Dalmatian. Those black spots are too evenly spaced to come from an actual animal.”

“I don’t know what kind of animal,” I replied. “But as soon as I saw those spotted capes, I said to myself: Ermine! The word just appeared in my head.” Continue reading “What’s An Ermine? Charles & Camilla & Those “Campy” Coronation Capes”

Here’s Twelve –Count ‘Em 12–Signed Summer Reads To Win In An Epic Giveaway

I’m happy to announce that my latest thriller, Fool Her Once, is one in a mound of 12 signed books that will land on ONE lucky winner’s doorstep — just in time for a whole summer’s worth of reading. It’s an epic giveaway from 12 authors in the mystery, suspense and thriller genres. And, it starts today!

You can enter the giveaway here at the mound of mysterious books website — where you can also read about each book, and each author.

Oh, Tucker, You Made My Week!

Oh what a fun week I’ve had. I’ve been reading all the texts and transcripts just released in court documents in the defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion (voting machines) against Fox News. But, stop right there for a moment. I’m not gloating. Just  because I’m not a fan of Fox News doesn’t mean I can’t see the media conglomerate winning this lawsuit. Continue reading “Oh, Tucker, You Made My Week!”