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The problem with lies from Trump or other authoritarian leaders is that others believe them, or worse, act as if they believe the lies. That’s why we see people like US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revising his statements on Ukraine because they contradicted his president’s previous lie. It was so refreshing, so uplifting to […]

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Elyse Salpeter, author

For your consideration: the prolific multi-genre author Elyse Salpeter. And when I say “multi-genre,” I mean it. Her Kelsey Porter series is listed as paranormal suspense, but it also can be described as a thriller; the “Flying” series of Flying to the Light and Flying to the Fire are thrillers but also touch on paranormal […]

Echoes: Hawaiian Storm mystery number 4

Echoes, the fourth Hawaiian Storm mystery now available for pre-order at a low introductory price “I am hopelessly in love with a memory. An echo from another time, another place.” — Michel Foucault In 1999, the Kahuna was The Man on Oahu’s west coast. The coolest guy at the wildest parties, with the coolest posse, […]

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The latest book edited by the Written Word to be published By A.L. Smith In the middle of her thirty-minute elliptical workout, she found herself staring into the reflected eyes of a gentleman who was not only drop-dead gorgeous, but eerily familiar. She tried to look away, but it was impossible. He, on the other […]

cover of Secrets in the Shadows by Lucy Appadoo

A Sunday sample from the latest book edited by the Written Word, and written By Lucy Appadoo “I honestly do not know how to give you this grave news, but I have no other way to say it, Ricardo. Please know that I am here to support you and will find out who did this.” […]

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Palm Trees and Snowflakes is now available for pre-order on Amazon. This second Hawaiian Storm mystery hits Amazon’s shores officially on November 30, but you can order it now at a special price of 99 cents. This Christmas-themed tropical mystery brings back your favourite Hawaiian Storm characters, like FBI Special Agent Vanessa Storm, still in […]