NaNoWriMo 2020
For those who don’t know and feel dumb asking, don’t feel dumb. It stands for “NAtional NOvel WRIting MOnth.” This is my first time participating. My husband asked me what… Read more »
Tag: Pam Ripling
A Public Diary?
I recently realized that I haven’t been posting to my blog for some time. Putting it off in favor of other, more important activities like eating M&M’s by the handful,… Read more »
California’s Lighthouses: The History…
…and the Mystery! In honor of National Lighthouse Day and in celebration of the release of my third romantic lighthouse mystery, ANGEL’S GATE, I’ll be presenting a talk on our… Read more »
Friday Book News: Contest!
It’s been a great week! Ever & Always successfully launched at Amazon Kindle Store, and the paperback will be available next week; ebook is also up at Smashwords in a… Read more »
These Cops Need Help
It seems like we’ve always had crime drama and cop shows. FBI, CIA and local law enforcement. The crime scene-forensics shows and the profilers. The buddy cops, two guys, two… Read more »
Author Blog Hop is Here!
Hello all! I’m so excited to be a part of Lady Amber’s Author Blog Hop!! So glad you stopped by. I know you have a lot of blogs to visit,… Read more »
Readers: How to @ LATFOB
Going to the festival as a book reader? I have tips for you, too!!! Because really, we authors are also readers. We escape the booth and walk around looking at… Read more »
How To: LAT FOB @ USC
For those of you into shorticons and abbreviations, this alphabet soup is the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California. (Whew; see why we shorten… Read more »
Let the “Race” Begin!
Today I renewed my vow to raise a bunch of money for the American Cancer Society. I’m ready to hit the ground running! Team Check ‘Em Out is poised to… Read more »
Another New Year
How was 2011? As they say in the market, it was rather “flat.” That being, some good, some bad, all balances out. Certainly business for Valdata Services declined as I… Read more »