“A masculine, ungloved hand reached toward her. “I’m terribly sorry, miss. Entirely my fault. Are you hurt?” His accent was strange, American perhaps. Having no gloves on, she was hesitant to touch him, but there was no help for it. She couldn’t remain on her back like a turtle. The warmth of his skin traveled […]

People that know me, know of my disdain for Fast Foods. Wild horses couldn’t persuade me to eat a Big Mac, there is nothing remotely interesting in it. At over 1000mg of sodium (almost 50% RDA) this is not what I would call healthy eating. About the only items I like from McDonalds are Egg […]

My wife is convinced that I am a magnet to strange people. I don’t view them as strange, in my eyes they are merely interesting and fun people! Sure I probably know more Gangsters than than the average person. The ones I know are ex-gangsters, some still in the Witness Protection Program, and some that […]

Inflammation is the origin of all diseases. When it becomes chronic, it speeds up the aging process and shortens life expectancy. Explaining what inflammation is is simple: we all remember the redness, heat and swelling that accompanies blows or good injuries. It is acute inflammation. In medical terms, it is a response to an attack, […]

The English monarchy have some strange habits. Queen Elizabeth II apparently likes a Gin and Tonic before lunch. Well what the hell is wrong with that? In my opinion if everyone had a G&T mid morning the whole planet would be a better place. The Queen is in her 90’s and I say more power […]

Yes Tariff’s do put money in the Governments pocket, but not the way it is being portrayed. Lets say the tariff is 25% on a Chinese made TV set. The importer (US Company) pays China $100 and pays the US government $25. The importer wants to stay in business so must pass the $25 cost […]

In the past we could pretty much describe the political spectrum of the UK as follows: Far Right: Extremists whose polices were xenophobic/racist. Party allegiance BNP/UKIP with a smattering of Conservatives both in Parliament and the Country. Strongly anti EU. Hard Right: Represented by around 60 Conservative MPs but stronger support in the country among […]

“One November day, I stood at my bedroom window watching as a sharp wind stripped the remaining leaves from the trees. Seeing those limbs laid bare, I felt similarly exposed. I realized I’d been lost in my own life, waiting for something to change. But I couldn’t wait any longer. So I started fighting. Reclaiming […]

Let us start with the dry and somewhat understated Press Release: ABOUT THE FILM: Immigrant families and first-generation kids battle over cultural traditions while undergoing assimilation to an adopted homeland. HAPPY CLEANERS dissects this fraught experience through the lens of a contemporary Korean American family and their struggles to save their dry cleaning business in […]

Did you notice how easily it became to get any information you need? Unless it’s strictly confidential, of course. When you’re browsing on the web, there’s so many data and information that it makes you rather drown than surf. So how do you judge if this writing is true, original, and, most importantly, BS-free? How […]

Dr. Randy Overbeck is a writer, educator, researcher and speaker in much demand. During his three plus decades of educational experience, he has performed many of the roles depicted in his writing with responsibilities ranging from coach and yearbook advisor to principal and superintendent. His new ghost story/mystery, Blood on the Chesapeake, will be released […]

Victoria Landis is a professional writer, editor, and artist. A 16-year member, and former board member, of Mystery Writers of America, she Co-Chaired the SleuthFest Writers Conference from 2015-2018. She’s taught at SleuthFest, the Authors Academy at Murder on the Beach, and the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University. She’s here today to talk about […]

As I recall it was 2007 when I first heard about a new internet radio service Blogtalkradio.com. A book promotion company asked if I would take part in a round table discussion on the subject of Book Reviews. A book review is a work of art, it is not the thing that you find on […]

In the 90’s the mantra was ‘If you build it, they will come’ and indeed for a period of time that was true. Build a web site, spend 15 mins telling the the search engines and Directories of the time about your web site, and sit back and wait for the money to roll in! […]

“IF YOU’VE BEEN dieting forever with very mixed results, then you’ve finally come to the right place. These lifestyle changes that I am recommending will be like no diet that you have ever attempted, so if you combine what I’m about to teach you with the proven methods that Dr. Joel Fuhrman teaches you in […]

  In my mind there are two Film Festivals that stand above the crowd, Sundance and Tribecca. Both are well known for spawning movies that would otherwise not seen in theaters, many are also optioned for TV play. Tribecca is in full swing as I write this review. Yesterday it aired Red, White and Wasted. […]

Early May and California is burning in The Second Goodbye: A Pacific Homicide Novel by Patricia Smiley. Whether the wildfires are why there have not been any homicides in the last two weeks or something else is at work, Homicide Detective Davie Richards does not know though the lack of new murder cases is making […]

As Texas Sicario by Harry Hunsicker begins, former Texas Ranger Arlo Baines is back in Dallas and now working as head of security for Aztec Bazaar. The bazaar is located in a predominately Hispanic area of the city where the narcotic business is hard at work in seen and unseen ways. The murder of Alejandro […]

I just watched the documentary All Things Must Pass, it chronicles the rise and fall of Tower records. For over 3 decades they ruled the retail music industry. If you ever get the chance to watch this documentary, I urge you do do so, it is a fine example of how technology comes and goes. […]

Adele Gardner’s short story, “Bonnie Parker Sings the Blues” starts the Mystery Weekly Magazine: November 2018 issue off. Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are headed home due to the death of her mom. After nineteen years on the road the duo have little to show for their music careers. She missed out on so much […]

Originally published in 2009, New Orleans Mysteries is an interesting collection of tales featuring signature characters from the mind of O’Neil De Noux. The stories move back and forth in time while showcasing the city the author loves—New Orleans. A city of complexity built on a violent past and a swamp that never should have […]

Death of A Rainmaker: A Dust Bowl Mystery by Laurie Loewenstein begins in early August in the 1930s. The Dust Bowl is centered in Oklahoma where farmers are literally losing their land in every breath and gust of wind. The soil is being stripped away as is the livelihoods of the farmers and everyone who […]

City Of Saviors is the fourth book in the Detective Elouise Norton Series by Rachel Howzell Hall and has the hoarder problem as a key part of the case. As such there are graphic descriptions of the house where a hoarder has died. If, like me, you quickly flip the channel when the ad for […]

After a short introduction to the issue, Black Cat Mystery Magazine: Issue 4 opens with “Something Fishy” by Michael Bracken. If you have read Mr. Bracken’s fiction before you know he always weaves an interesting story where everything is not as it seems. Such is the case here where readers are taken to the mermaid […]

Well known for his Bill Travis Mystery Series, Texas author George Wier has made quite a name for himself in the realm of short stories as well. Many of them are stand alone tales with a hint of the paranormal in some aspect. Such is the case here with The Feast Of All Souls: A […]

“Anderson looked concerned, but not panicked.  This was a man who took a lot of things in stride. Including the safety of his children. Wherever they thought Kayla was, it was apparently inconceivable to them that her well-being was the issue. Or any of the rest of her siblings. There looked to be several in […]

Former Vice-President Joe Biden is having a tough time in his friendship with President Obama. The change in administration in Washington has seen much of what was accomplished undone. It has also meant that Biden has not heard from Obama since while Obama has been busy living the high life doing one fun thing after […]

Mystery Weekly Magazine: March 2019 opens with “K. O’Connor” by Mike McHone. Detectives Molly Fetterly and Jim Biggins were still in route to the hospital when the man died. Hospital staff has no idea who he was or who dumped his broken body outside their building so that he would be found. Fortunately, Detective Biggins […]

Over 80,000 fans packed MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, New Jersey to witness the WWE’s annual mega-event, Wrestlemania. In previous years, the show was filled with excitement, a couple of surprises, and hard-hitting action. This year, the company included a history making main event. The first bout of the night was for a championship. The […]

Lets start with flags. Flying a flag is a symbol of pride. It may be pride in a country or a cause, but it is always pride. Flags are a way to show honor and respect. But it is possible for flags and symbols to be hijacked for nefarious purposes. Probably the best example is […]