Images October 22, 2016

Today's selection -- from Fortune's Formula by William Poundstone. Claude Shannon was a brilliant mathematician, electrical engineer and cryptographer known as "the father of information theory." And then he abandoned the field he created: "Shannon pub­lished 'A Mathematical Theory of Communication' in a 1948 issue of the Bell System Technical Journal. He was then thirty-two years old. Most of the work […]

Today's selection -- from The Warburgs by Ron Chernow. In the early 1900s, major Jewish banking families like the Warburgs of Hamburg and the Rothschilds of Frankfurt were still subject to great prejudice and excluded from much of German society. This led them to become hyperpatriotic, reasoning that to gain greater acceptance, they needed to go beyond their […]

I’ll be presenting in Jacksonville next Saturday from 9 to 4 on writing the novel and some on the publishing business. The presentation goes from the original idea, through plot, setting, dialogue, character, point of view, the creative process and more. Late in the afternoon we’ll discuss the current state of publishing and where it […]

We are more at risk of a worldwide pandemic than ever before for 7 reasons: 1. Growing population, more crowded and urbanization. 2. Encroaching into new environments. 3. Climate change, particularly causing increased flooding. 4. Global travel. 5. Civil Conflict. 6. Fewer doctors and nurses in potential breakout regions. 7. Faster information can lead to […]

Travel with a Twist. A 99-word flash fiction writing competition with free entry. Can you shock the judges with a twist they never saw coming?

All aboard the music time machine. Continuing the story from 1988, with my guest, the writer and blogger, Kat Carpita.

on The Creative Penn: Intro by Joanna Penn:   Sometimes I think my life would be simpler if I could just stick to writing one genre. But then my Muse pipes up – “You’d be sooooooo bored!” So I am (happily) reconciled to being a multi-genre writer, as I am a multi-genre voracious reader too.  […]

THE BEST PLACE TO PUBLISH A PRINT-ON-DEMAND BOOK For 10 years, I have heartily recommended CreateSpace for self-publishing a paperback book. But now if you visit CreateSpace, you will be directed elsewhere. So what is the best place for print-on-demand now? The two major options are Amazon KDP and Ingram Spark. There are a couple […]

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Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OehL6dGhBao

It is time to catch up with Copper, The Alchemist and the Woman in Trousers… the escapees from the debacle at Copper’s house are taking refuge and keeping out of the way local inhabitants including a mass of frogs. There … Continue reading →

A truck carrying 24 penguins bound for the city zoo broke down on the highway. The trucker knew it would take some time to repair, so he flagged down a van and offered the driver fifty dollars if he would take the penguins to the zoo. The driver agreed, so all the penguins got out of the truck […]

Once again we are awaiting a storm to descend upon us – Hurricane Michael. We’ve stocked up on water, and canned goods, batteries for our flashlights and gas in our vehicles. We’ve stashed some cash and charged up all our electronics. And now we wait… We’ve been keeping watch since Sunday morning and decided to […]

"You are amidst all this drama and you can decide to be friends with your life." That sentence was written using predictive text on my phone. You may have seen the trend that was popular awhile back where people would use predictive text to write their life stories or finish the sentence "I was born...", […]

Book boost, initial sharing and wotnot ✓ Rubbish & recycling ✓ Stove ashes ✓ Gazunders ✓ Potable water ✓ Main water tank ✓ Visit from … More

Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine: A warm welcome to another new author to the Cafe and Bookstore – Ian Hutson who…

Love, Christmas 2: Holiday Movies You LoveI just returned home from an extended trip to visit family.This trip was to welcome my sister-in-law home after a month in the hospital, preceded by emergency surgery.Even though it is going to be a long road to recovery--and there will be another surgery in the spring--I'm pleased to […]

Good morning, Readers. I have a treat for you today: a big sale on gothic mysteries!A World of Gothic10 Gothic Mystery Novellas ON SALE for ONLY 99 cents each through Halloween!A group of authors from countries all over the world were drawn together by our love of the classic gothic mysteries by authors such as […]

Social Media have become a dominating force in our lives over the past decade.  Just look at these mind-blowing statistics: The average person has 5 social media accounts The average person spends 1 hour 40 minutes per day on social media Facebook has over 1.4 billion users 50% of all Internet users are on Facebook […]

"Jacqueline Cochran was looking for WASP.  They told me I would have to be interviewed and they would contact me when they came to the Wichita area.  But I didn’t wait for that.  I went down to Houston for my interview, to speed things up.  And I think that’s one of the smartest things I […]

"My first flight was with a barnstormer at the age of five.  I loved it!  I also tried to 'fly' out of the barn loft with an umbrella.  This was less than successful..."  WASP Jean Terrell McCreery, 44-10 The indomitable Marguerite Jean Terrell Moreo McCreery has "...slipped the surly bonds of Earth. And danced the skies on […]

Welcome to Episode 58 of the Minstral Show!We have three very engaging sets of music on today’s program, that covers an array of genres for free thinking and progressive minds featuring; Sea Pinks, The People, Southbound Snake Charmers, La Resistance, Matthew Perryman Jones, Miss Mobile Home, Wobbler, Fables, Midday Veil and James Yuill.More than just […]

I’m looking for a vintage, illustrated children’s book that I believe was made in the 1940s or 1950s. In the story, a little boy (just one boy–no siblings or friends) somehow is invited to a fairy wedding and he dances … Continue reading →

New Kindle and Audiobook Releases, Sales and Freebies Updated Daily, New List Every Tuesday Last week, I grabbed the first in the Ice Planet Barbarians Series by Ruby Dixon. I’ll be totally honest with you. It was kind of a joke in my mind. But books were starting to run together in my mind, and […]

My husband would tell you that he’s the inspiration for everything I write. Perhaps there is a little bit of truth to that. The things I write about are often taken right out of the things I see around me. For example: The Butterfly Murders. I first got the idea for this when a story broke in […]

Today is the day!!! Release Day!! At long last Love, Christmas 2 is available for sale—last year we had such fun celebrating all new holiday novellas that we decided to do it again! We have 26 award-winning authors in a collection so festive it will make your jingle bells ring. I’m a sucker for a […]

We are excited to give away an Amazon Gift Card worth $20 to one of our lucky visitors. We will be doing many more of these in the future. This is the first one we have done in a while. To enter, please follow the instructions on the giveaway app below. Good luck! a Rafflecopter […]

We love introducing Prolific Works readers to great stories and big ideas. Take a chance on new authors and try great stories from old favorites. See it first every day with Prolific Works and be free to discover authors you’ll love. We’re thrilled to share the latest and greatest from our science fiction genres! Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction […]

1938. "Tolland County, Connecticut. The kitchen on the Schneider farm." Acetate negative by Sheldon Dick for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.

If you’ve ever tried to watch a movie or a video from YouTube on your phone you know that no matter how big phones have gotten it’s just not the same as seeing it on your TV screen. Even watching on an iPad or laptop just doesn’t cut it. And if you’re like me, it’s […]

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  Question from Teresa Hi Debra, Do you know anything about BRENTWOOD HOME – CRYSTAL COVE MATTRESS OR CEDAR MATTRESS, THEY ALSO HAVE ONE THAT HAS SOME BAMBOO IN IT. Debra’s Answer First, it was difficult to find ALL the materials used in an organized way that was easy to find. There was no materials […]

  This reader had foam from a memory foam bed in her home through the Foam Project at Duke University. Any US resident can submit a sample of polyurethane foam (PUF) from furniture, child car seats, or any other product containing PUF using the submission form on our website. After completing the form, samples can […]

Fall is beginning to infuse the landscape of Ohio with crimson red, fiery orange, and knockout yellow, reminding me of why fall is my favorite time of year. Not only do I relish the nip in the air, but the hint of wood smoke as fireplaces begin to crackle with life signals it’s time for […]

For those of you who enjoy cocktail hour, garden-inspired cocktails are a great way to utilize those fruits and vegetables you’re growing. Sure, we love them cooked and seasoned, but why not in our beverages? I mean, this fall, rather than reach for a classic bourbon and water, why not add a “green” twist to […]

While my Natural Soapmaking Ebook Collection continues to be a best seller, I’ve also received a lot of requests from readers wanting to purchase individual items from the set. This weekend, I dug into my online shopping cart system, made some tweaks and changes, and finally made that happen! If you’ve ever wanted to just […]

Easy peasy Swedish meatballs made in your pressure cooker! The meatballs are so tender and the gravy is so rich and creamy! I just love love love a good Swedish meatball. Well, come to think of it, I like the bad ones too. I mean, hello, they’re meatballs smothered in a creamy meatball gravy. There’s […]

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An amazing quick and easy Thai Coconut Soup MADE FROM SCRATCH with easy to find ingredients!! The coconut milk soup broth is can’t-stop-eating-it-delicious, made as spicy or as mild as you want. Loaded with noodles, shrimp/prawns...  Read More » The post Amazing Easy Thai Coconut Soup appeared first on RecipeTin Eats.

Exorcising Sean’s Ghost by Beth Kery Contemporary erotic romance re-edited and re-released on July 16, 2017 by Beth Kery From the New York Times Bestseller Beth Kery comes this sizzling contemporary romance suspense, now re-edited and re-released after former publication by a previous publisher . . . Belle is forced to mourn in secret after […]

Hi friends! Scheduling is off (my fault) so we’re sliding in here with a post to ~close out Smithsonian Hispanic Heritage Month with guest Jude Sierra. Jude has been kindness itself, and provided us with a wonderful post I really hope you’ll check out. Also of note, Jude is a first time guest to ALBTALBS, […]

Tuesday, Oct 16:We left the vicinity of Virgin, Utah area where we had boondocked and were on the road towards Bryce Canyon, electing to use I-15, instead of traversing the tunnel on AZ 89.  It was 24 miles longer but we figured less delays.We got our first close look at Hoodoo Rock formations while going […]

Monday, Oct 15:We left the Kaibab National Forest campsite after breakfast and motored north back towards Jacob Lake.  From there it was steady driving towards Hurricane, Utah.I'd mentioned before that the house battery on Uma, the URRV, had finally given up the ghost and no longer held much of a charge.  We went to the […]

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“It Only Takes a Kiss” is the second in Wilma Counts’ “Once Upon a Bride” trilogy, in which she gives three familiar stories the Regency Romance treatment. Kiss is inspired by Sleeping Beauty, but in this tale both the hero and heroine have been asleep. Hero Whitby is her physician father’s assistant in every way […]

* There are approximately one hundred billion stars in our galaxy. There are approximately one hundred billion galaxies in our universe. How many stars? Too many to count… Continue reading at Stuart France

PART 3: Some parts of TRICARE are expanding for 2019. Get the details on pharmacy, mental and behavioral health care changes, as well as a new patient portal. Read More

Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John Canley earned the Navy Cross in 1970 for his lifesaving actions during Vietnam, but he’s finally getting the real credit he deserves – the Medal of Honor. Read More