Psst! There’s a video, too: And if you’d rather take this info in through a video, check out my YouTube channel below. Please like and comment while you’re there: 8 Strange Facts about The 4th of July How will you celebrate Independence Day this year? If you’re American, chances are you’ll join family and friends for a backyard barbecue and a firework display. But how much do you really know about this annual summer celebration? I do a lot of newspaper research for the books I write. Not only is it a great way to separate Urban Legends from actual…
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If anything went wrong at last night’s opening for The Play That Goes Wrong in Dallas, it was impossible to tell. Opening night for this award-winning comedy ended with a cheering crowd and a standing ovation at the Winspear Opera House in the downtown Dallas Arts District. According to Murphy’s Law, “If anything can go wrong, it will go wrong.” And while there’s nothing funny about Murphy’s Law when you are on the receiving end, when it strikes others? Well, that’s another story! After all, without Murphy’s Law, shows like “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and humor sites like Cake…
New book from Patricia Lynne Whoo hoo! My pal, Patricia, has a brand new book coming out! It’s called Leaves of Fall, and since some of the main characters in it are trees, she’s written a guest post to celebrate her book release. I’ve read it, and as usual, the author kept me turning pages. Patricia has a real knack for creating interesting and unusual characters, and no matter how strange they are, you end up caring about them. Plus, a giveaway! Make sure you scroll all the way down this post, because there’s a giveaway to celebrate Leaves of Fall towards the…
Luggage is a drag! Traveling is fun, but walking with suitcases is a drag! Luggage is especially challenging in historic European cities with narrow cobblestone alleys (such as the one you see below.) Who wants to drag a roller bag through THAT? Sometimes you don’t have a choice. My husband, Larry, and I have been traveling round-the-world since January. We tried to pack light, but we had everything from glaciers to tropical beaches to consider. That’s why our luggage includes thermal underwear, jackets, and scarves, as well as swimsuits, shorts, and sunscreen. And, of course, all the souvenirs we’ve picked up…
New Year? New Reads! 99 cent books: Whoo hoo! The party is on, y’all! Several authors, including me, have put their books on sale for 99 cents from January 1st – 3rd, 2019 so you can celebrate the new year with some new reads! So, if Santa tucked a gift card in your stocking, take a moment to check out the books I’m offering, then hop your way through the links at the bottom of this post to see what other authors have for you! (I’ve already put my books up for 99 cents.) Psst! If you’re on Twitter, help spread the word using…
Round-the-World Cruise Packing Challenges Packing for my upcoming Round-the-World Cruise has brought some unique challenges. Not only will we be visiting hot and cold climates, but there are other considerations. For one thing, trekking through 22 different countries means we will be trekking through 22 different cultures. Offensive clothing varies The challenge is to dress comfortably without offending the locals. Every culture defines “offensive clothing” differently, so I’m doing careful research. In some places, this means that even if it’s 100 degrees out, I’d better make sure my arms, décolletage, and knees are covered – especially before entering places of…