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The term “mentor “ gets thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? I’ve spent a huge chunk of my adult life as a manager, then senior manager and director for one of the big four international accounting … Continue reading
Cathy Perkins
Thank you so much for sharing this blog exchange, Cathy. I hope when your readers finish here they’ll go on over to “Deeds of Darkness; Deeds of Light” and read your post there. When you mentioned that you write contemporary … Continue reading
One of the questions authors hear most often is, “Where do you get the inspiration for your stories?” A snippet of conversation or a hmm, what if..? can spark an idea, but sometimes the setting suggests a story possibility. Exotic … Continue reading
Have you ever noticed that at social gatherings, people inevitably ask, “What do you do?” It’s polite. A way to break the ice or find common ground. I can almost predict the response, however, when I admit I’m an accountant: … Continue reading
~ TARGETED FOR INTRIGUE ~ MYSTERIES, THRILLERS, and SUSPENSE GIVEAWAY I’m participating in a multi-author giveaway of ebooks and Kindle Fire 7 tablets! Giveaway entry page! http://bookwrapt.com/intrigue-giveaway/ Details on how to get extra entries on the giveaway page. How would … Continue reading
This day in history – “Teapot Dome” became synonymous with outrage, political scandal and a disgraceful event. You remember history, that thing we’re destined to repeat if we don’t remember it? What happened, you ask? In 1920, Warren G. Harding, a senator … Continue reading
Do you have a sense of purpose? A friend invited me to hear a presentation by a local historian (a husband and wife team). At the end of their speech, she turned to me and said, “This is their passion. … Continue reading
Are you a planner? Or do you go with the flow, making decisions on a whim or the spur of the moment? I always thought I was a planner. (Why is this song line running through my head? If you … Continue reading
When I was young, if you’d asked me for the last place I’d expect—or want—to live, my answer would’ve been, “In a small town.” Small towns seemed to be cultural wastelands, populated by gossiping neighbors who were all related to … Continue reading
What’s a typical day in my life? I’d love to tell you about a typical day back in my real life. You know, my life in Seattle with the Mergers & Acquisitions Team, where I investigated companies my clients bought … Continue reading