I’m not sure why Judge John Cleland didn’t impose the maximum number of years possible on Jerry Sandusky. After all, a Centre County jury found the former football coach guilty in 45 of 48 criminal acts of sexual abuse and Read more
Sleeping on the floor in the Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport in Rome has to be right up there with having a root canal. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being as good as it gets, I’ll give it a Read more
I can’t imagine a more beautiful setting for a writer’s conference: the Italian town of Matera is stunning. Just stunning! Yet simultaneously, it’s quaint and traditional. The Women’s Fiction Festival is held here every year. I’m here because I kept Read more
I’m in Italy, in the tiny town of Matera, trying to figure out how to write this, stitch up a pair of slacks and grab a bite to eat—all within 30 minutes. That’s when day two of the Women’s Fiction Read more
By Daleen Berry Sister of Silence news In case you haven’t noticed, the digital copy of Sister of Silence now costs $2.99, which is $2 more than its earlier price tag. My passionate desire to give away books, or at Read more
Being a blogger when you’ve been a reporter—specifically a crime reporter—can be challenging. The newshound me wants to know who did what when and how, and why did they do it? It also chaffs at authorities when they refuse to Read more
This fall get ready to load your Kindle with great books by 13 awesome authors in the Books-a-Fire Giveaway! During the entire month of September, you’ll have the opportunity to win a New Kindle Fire as well as weekly prizes Read more
Our hearts are heavy after the death of West Virginia State Trooper Marshall Bailey, 42. He died in the line of duty last night. Bailey’s partner, Trooper Eric Workman is in a coma and on life support, which means his Read more
That’s what many rape victims are going to try to convince themselves, in the light of Rep. Todd Akin’s insensitive remarks Sunday. I know I sure am: I’m wondering if I was wrong after all, about being raped. Maybe I Read more
I’m just back from three days at Penn State, or State College, Pa., which are actually pretty much synonymous. That’s because the land-grant school came first, then the town grew up around it. Many businesses have something related to the Read more