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Review: Netflix’s The Residence — A Delightfully Twisted Whodunit with a Modern Flair
If you're someone who still chuckles every time Tim Curry dashes down a hallway in Clue, or if your bookshelf groans under the weight of every Agatha Christie mystery, then The Residence on Netflix is about to become your next obsession. Set against the impossibly intriguing backdrop of the White House residence staff, The Residence …
Scammer humor
When a scammer is pretending to be one of my friends on either Facebook or Instagram, I always accept their friend request and then use it to work on my writing improv. This conversation happened a few years ago. enjoy. FF: Hello How are you doing 6:51AM Tony: Doing great. You? FF: I'm doing great …
Open Season by Jonathan Kellerman Review
"Open Season" is the 40th installment in Jonathan Kellerman's acclaimed Alex Delaware series, and the audiobook version delivers a compelling experience that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish. The narrative follows psychologist Alex Delaware and LAPD Homicide Detective Milo Sturgis as they investigate a series of perplexing murders in Los Angeles. The victims are …
Captain America: Brave New World Review
Considering the poor pre release scuttlebutt, Captain America: Brave New World exceeded my expectations, delivering a solid addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While it doesn't reach the heights of the franchise's top-tier films, it comfortably sits in the middle of the pack, offering an engaging storyline and commendable performances. Anthony Mackie shines as Sam …
Review: The Ink Black Heart – A Solid But Not Spectacular Season of C.B. Strike
The latest installment in the C.B. Strike series, The Ink Black Heart, brings back our favorite private detective duo, Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott, in a dark and tech-driven mystery. While the season was good, but not great, the undeniable chemistry and strong performances of Tom Burke (Strike) and Holliday Grainger (Robin) continue to elevate …
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Valentine’s Day Origin
Valentine's Day has a fascinating and complex history that blends ancient Roman traditions with Christian martyrdom and medieval romantic customs. The origins of this day can be traced back to the ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, a celebration held in mid-February. This festival honored fertility and the coming of spring through rituals meant to ward …
Why Every New Genre Fiction Writer Should Read On Writing by Stephen King
When I signed my contract to write The Hand of God, the biggest issue for me was I was a former mailman who could not spell, not an English major who wanted to do this their whole life. I made a lot of rookie mistakes, until someone ( I don't remember who) suggested I not …
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Just Finished: The Big Empty by Robert Crais
I absolutely loved the new audiobook version of The Big Empty. The narration brought the story to life in such a vivid and compelling way, and I think the twentieth book in the series is the best book of all. 📚 About the BookElvis Cole and his enigmatic partner, Joe Pike, race to find a …
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Carl Sandburg Writing Tip
Carl Sandburg, a famous American poet, biographer and writer, often emphasized the importance of reading your work out loud as a way to refine your writing. He believed that the rhythm and flow of language are best understood through the spoken word. By listening to your writing, you can catch awkward phrasing, unnatural dialogue, or …
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