By Lisa BlackFort Myers Federal Courthouse Six weeks ago, a 68 year old mother of one was sentenced to ten years in prison, one year for each of ten counts of fraud, money laundering and conspiracy. Her name is Kay Gow, an intelligent woman...
CLUE #1, ROUND THREE, THE REAL BOOK SPY’s ROGUE RECOMMENDATION AND A CHANCE TO WIN A FREE BOOK)
On July 19th, the Rogues will reveal The Real Book Spy's THIRD ROGUE RECOMMENDATION. These are thrillers that sizzles with entertainment, break boundaries or in some way stand out as "Rogue, and we're all very excited about this next pick. Some of us know this person, and some of us...
Writing: Your Voice is the Key to Success
Guitar player at concertBy Jamie FrevelettiWrite in your own voice, don't imitate. I'll bet if you're writing a manuscript you've heard that from an endless number of teachers, workshops and other writers and agents. When I first heard this, it did confuse me a bit, because writing...
Summer Reads by “Special Authors”
by Karna Small BodmanLooking for a few great thrillers for beach reads over the summer? There are several well known authors who have consistently hit the Bestseller lists for decades. Some of them have decided to search for special talented "co-authors" they could collaborate with and get...
PREPPING FOR LIFE IN THE TRENCHES
by K.J. HoweFor some people, planning for disaster is a lifestyle. These adrenalized experts are focused on being maximally prepared for any catastrophe—from a power outage to a nuclear war to the zombie apocalypse. While a few might go overboard, there is merit in anticipating and planning for...
TIPS AND LAUGHS FOR FATHER’S DAY
S. Lee Manning: Happy Father’s DayThis is the second year in a row that Father’s Day has fallen on my posting day. Last year, I paid tribute to my late wonderful father, Louis Katz, and my wonderful husband and father of my children, Jim Manning. It was a tearful and loving...
THE REAL BOOK SPY’s SECOND RECOMMENDATION IS…drum roll please…
by The Real Book SpyI’ve been saying this for a while now—Clive Cussler works with a lot of talented co-authors, including Boyd Morrison, Jack Du Brul, Graham Brown, Justin Scott, and, of course, his own son, Dirk Cussler . . . but none of them are as talented, in my opinion, as Rogue Women...
My Weird & Wonderful Dad – an Artist
My dad, wearing conventional clothesby Gayle Hallenbeck LyndsMy father, Paul Hallenbeck, was weird. When I was a kid, I didn’t understand why. Years later, I finally figured it out. God help him, he was an artist.At six feet nine inches tall, you couldn’t miss him. He had...
THE REAL BOOK SPY + ROGUE WOMEN WRITERS = GREAT READS (AND FREE BOOKS)
On June 14th, the Rogues will reveal The Real Book Spy's SECOND ROGUE RECOMMENDATION, and we are all very excited about this pick. In fact, it's about all we can do to keep the secret. Hence, we're giving you clues!We've already delivered the first:Clue #1 — This author went back to high school at...
Rogue Women Roundup!
Use the links below to binge read our May blogsFrom personal Mothers' Day tributes to 3 days with a KGB colonel and an inside look at disaster zone forensics, you're in for thrills, chills, and adventure. Read on!Have you forgotten your New Year's resolutions? Rogue Robin Burcell remembers...