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The Strange Things We Do
I’m going to admit something I probably shouldn’t. I love small town festivals and my very favorite is the Opp Rattlesnake Rodeo in Opp, Alabama. Yep, a festival dedicated to rattlesnakes. Quite odd, but certainly enjoyable. …
O My Country
The subject of national pride has been on my mind of late. There is the obvious, which concerns the Olympics and the overwhelming, all-consuming, fountain-spouting, arms-waving ecstasy at Canada’s double hockey gold medals. There’s a lot…
Speaking of Audiobooks: March 2010 Releases
Our March new releases column is late. My workhorse of a laptop crashed and was off to the manufacturer for twelve days leaving me with no means of submitting a column. A bit frustrating – yes,…
Bookmarks Anyone?
I just love bookmarks. And as a reader, what could be a more perfect accessory? Years ago, when I first started traveling for work, I didn’t have a lot of money to pick up souvenirs. However,…
10 Things I’d Like to Tell Publishers
If you’re going to call a book The Billionaire’s Virgin Stable Girl because you know it will sell, then accept responsibility for a sizeble chunk of the scorn heaped on romance and readers who love it. And…
I'm Still Lost
Picking up on Lynn’s TV theme, I must admit I enjoy my TV time, probably way too much as a matter of fact. Like many others, I’ve faithfully watched every season of LOST until I’m nearly desperate…
TV Ennui
I’ll admit. In years past, I couldn’t understand the folks who said they didn’t own a television. I read a lot, more than most people I know, but I still couldn’t imagine life without one. Lately,…