Honoring those who went unnoticed

S. Lee Manning: The best spies are the people who are least noticed. The handsome dashing man or gorgeous woman may be appealing in fiction – so of course some of us, including me – have them as protagonists –but standing out can be a liability in espionage. Spies need to fly under the radar. Who...

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FROM MOSES TO CAESAR – MY TOP FIVE ANCIENT SPYMASTERS

Artist's reconstruction of the ancient Acropolis in AthensBy Gayle Lynds True or false? ... In the 19th century, Austria and Russia were on the verge of war.  In hopes of working out an agreement, the emperor of Austria and the czar of Russia agreed to meet secretly one foggy night on a...

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The Fickle Winds of Fate

by Chris GoffSunset at Salt Pond Beach, local playing uke, cue whales. We saw four breach that afternoon!I'd love to know who coined the phrase "the fickle winds of fate," but I'll be damned if I can find a reference. All I know is, weather can wreak havoc with a writer. On a personal levelHeaded...

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The Art of Play

by Chris GoffHammocking at Brenneke's. We saw multiple whales breaching that day! Amazing!My husband and I are just back from Kaua'i and our daughter Danielle's wedding, and I thought I'd share some of the photos. My daughter and her new husband live on island, so for them this is...

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THE BEST VALENTINE’S GIFT IN THE WORLD

by Sonja StoneAn unexamined life is not worth living. --SocratesThe weekend started with a beautiful evening hike in the McDowell Mountains.PERSONALITIES IN LOVEIn honor of Valentine's Day (a holiday that, as a general rule, I loathe), I'm gonna talk about couples in relationships. Specifically,...

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WINNER ANNOUNCED IN THE JANUARY 2017 GIVEAWAY!

One hundred and twenty-three folks entered our January giveaway and one lucky person is walking away with eight signed Thrillers and some Rogue Women Swag! Our congratulations to TOM NORUSH. His resolution: "To read more mysteries!" Please check back for more Giveaways and/or sign up to...

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LISA BLACK GOES ROGUE

....Submitted by Karna Small BodmanWe are delighted to welcome New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Black as our guest blogger.   Lisa BlackLisa has spent over 20 years in forensic science, first at the coroner's office in Cleveland, Ohio and now as a certified latent print examiner...

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WHAT DOES YOUR BAROMETER SAY?

by K.J. HoweWeather is a powerful force in both real life and in fiction.  Humans are very sensitive to temperature changes, weather shifts, and the elements.  Ice storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and tsunamis demonstrate that mother nature can leave us rather vulnerable. In fiction,...

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