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Tessa’s first Kentucky Derby
I don’t know if Tessa was trying to herd the horses or make them stop, but she sure got a kick out of watching the Kentucky Derby on TV. Though she did lose a bit of interest as long shot Rich Strike made a swift move on the rail to overtake the leaders. The handsome colt won, paid $163.60 to win on a $2 bet! The major upset represented the first Derby attempt — and victory! — for the owner, trainer and jockey.
You can watch Tessa’s reaction in a Facebook video I posted here.
15 Things You Can Do To Help The Authors You Love Who Aren’t Household Names That Won’t Cost You A Penny: Tip 1-3
If you’ve followed me on social media, then you might’ve seen my 15 things you can do help you support the authors you love. Readers loving books and their authors is the best! After a conversation with readers about what they could do to spread the word about authors...
15 Things You Can Do To Help The Authors You Love Who Aren’t Household Names That Won’t Cost You A Penny: Tip 4-7
Have you been keeping up with our great conversations of 15 Things that help support the authors you love. Here are tips #4-7 which emphasize word of mouth and reviewing. Interacting with ads helps the author a lot as it helps boost the ad which ultimately helps...
Consumer Tip No. 82: Buy now, pay dearly
In honor of my Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series, my assistant Kay Coyte is writing for my newsletter and blog a series of consumer tips inspired by TV reporter Elizabeth Danniher. In a previous Consumer Tip, the Federal Trade Commission had issued an alert about...
Reprise 3 — Because we all still need to hear this
A dear friend has been diagnosed with an early stage of uterine cancer. Her diagnosis reminded me of this blog, that it includes important reminders for all of us (including me), and that I hope that spreading the word will help save lives. That's something we all can...
Consumer Tip No. 81: Follow the money
In honor of my Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series, my assistant Kay Coyte is writing for my newsletter and blog a series of consumer tips inspired by TV reporter Elizabeth Danniher. Those key words, "Follow the money," are most often associated with the...
Consumer Tip No. 64: Taking advantage of the uniform
In honor of my Caught Dead in Wyoming mystery series, my assistant Kay Coyte is writing for my newsletter and blog a series of consumer tips inspired by TV reporter Elizabeth Danniher. This Consumer Tip topic comes from Patricia, who writes: "Lucky me -- just...
Is Being Negative Truly “Helpful”?
Robert Frost said there was something in nature that does not like a wall. I’m here to tell you there’s something in Amazon review readers that loves a negative review. There must be, because negative reviews attract “helpful” votes five, ten, even fifteen times more...
15 Things You Can do to Help Authors
15* things you can do to help authors you love who aren’t household names that won’t cost you a penny: 1. When you’re going to buy something on Amazon, Apple, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, go to your selected author’s website. Click on one of their books to take you to the...
CROSS TALK: Sneak Peek ~ Chapters 7-8
CROSS TALK: Sneak Peek Chapters 7-8 Caught Dead in Wyoming, Book 11 DAY ONE — MONDAY CHAPTER SEVEN The Ten was done. At least as good as the Five, maybe better for having been tightened and polished. The viewers wouldn’t know what hit them, since it was...
CROSS TALK: Sneak Peek ~ Chapters 4-6
CROSS TALK: Sneak Peek Chapters 4-6 Caught Dead in Wyoming, Book 11 DAY ONE — MONDAY CHAPTER FOUR Back in my SUV, I traded the release for my phone. First, I read a message from Mike saying Jennifer had told him what was happening. Anything I can do? I...
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