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Crime: Cozy or Cruel?
Over the weekend, I had a few surprises from readers. One was disappointing. Somebody returned a Beatrice Stubbs Boxset for a refund. “Nothing in the description said it was an R rating.” An R rating?...
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All She Left Behind
A year ago today, my mother died. When her time came, she wanted to go quickly, at home and in the arms of her husband. Which is exactly what happened. For the rest of us, her departure was sudden and...
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Books and Wine
(Yes, I usually only post once a fortnight. But yesterday was special.) This piece comes about thanks to Helena Halme, an author friend who is trilingual and talented in every one of them. Helena...
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From Little Eggcorns …
As a author, I’m fascinated by language. Judicious choice of words lead to the right effect; to wound, amuse, provoke nightmares, yield an insight or offer comfort. The right words are magical. Yet...
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Behind Closed Doors – Chapter 1
Utrecht 2007 “Howzit? You got here, then?” “Yes, Joop. I got here. At last.” “Uh oh. Delays?” “Right now I’m in a taxi from the airport. Not only did we leave Jo’burg three hours late, but I missed the...
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Words Worth
Conversations I Did Not Have This Weekend Me: Hello Herr Scheiber, we’d like a firewood delivery before the winter sets in. HS: Of course. Is Monday morning OK? Me: Perfect. By the way, we won’t be...
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It’s that time of year again. Halloween is not such a big deal here in Europe as it is in the States, but there is an interesting crossover. The day after October 31st is The Day of the Dead,...
View ArticleNo, Nein, Non, Nyet, Não
Current news stories with allegations of sexual assault cropping up from Hollywood to Westminster are disturbing in many ways. Even more so are many of the reactions. I take issue with a whole bunch of...
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There’s a new competition out there. The theme is RAW and the deadline is December 1st. I can’t enter as I’m part of the Creative Team behind The Woolf. But there’s still time for you! Nevertheless,...
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I’m not talking about the long hiatus in blogging (been writing) but a fantastic and well-overdue prize for thrillers. http://staunchbookprize.com/ This initiative by Bridget Lawless is something I’ve...
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Blog followers, this is a sneak preview just for you. Since I first published in 2013, technology has hurtled ahead like a pug after a pussycat, dragging me stumbling in its wake. Unlike the real...
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Over the weekend, I had a few surprises from readers. One was disappointing. Somebody returned a Beatrice Stubbs Boxset for a refund. “Nothing in the description said it was an R rating.” An R rating?...
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