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Carry a Weapon? Pepper Spray? Self-defense Weapon Tip #1
As I write about characters surviving after society breaks down, I've been thinking about weapons and their uses in close-quarter attacks. They can be game changers in a confrontation and can range anywhere from something improvised like a heavy handbag to an actual...
What I missed on my Hurricane Prep List – thanks for ideas!
Thanks for all the emails and suggestions on preparing for hurricanes last week! And for any of you hit by the storms in the Midwest, I hope you get power back soon and are surviving. Our prayers are with you! And my hurricane prep list? Turns out I forgot a bunch of...
Hurricane Prep 101 – Do you have these supplies?
Funny that we just started plotting out a hurricane/super-storm book series and my phone starts giving me updates on Hurricane Isaias. It's a little eerie, especially when the pandemic hit just as we were finishing our outline for a viral apocalypse series. Ummm . . ....
What happens in Vegas . . . makes it into my books.
Hi friends, Wow, what a crazy week in Las Vegas and I didn't even gamble. Instead, I met with and learned from a whole host of independent authors, many of whom have befriended me online and we finally got to meet in real life. Look at all these people - and ALL of...
Is a 47-year-old mom, doctor, black belt author allowed on Instagram?
Hi friends, I finally figured out Instagram . . . well figured out might be a generous description. 🙂 Because Kiriai, my main character is a teenager, and the Instagram crowd tends to be on the younger side, I've been meaning to try posting there and reaching a new...
How to predict (and avoid) a violent attack – Part 3
Hi friends, Have you ever been worried about your personal safety or that of a close family member or friend? My daughter and niece just started college and I wanted them to feel confident and safe. We spent an evening together before school started and reviewed the...