Actually, Sister of Silence sat in the #3 free spot on Kindle for most of the second day—right next to E.L. James’ third book in the best-selling trilogy, Fifty Shades Freed, before climbing one more notch to #2, where it Read more
If we’re to believe Stephanie Lizon, being a farmer is a dangerous way to make a living. Lizon is at the center of what appears to be one of the worst cases of domestic violence in recent history. The petite Read more
This morning I woke up from a dream in which I was trying to find a colorful clause to go with the verb “giggled,” as in “like a little girl.” That’s what happens when you go to a writing workshop Read more
Although the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse trial “will, for a brief moment capture the attention of the eyes of the world,” according to Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly, there are bigger stakes to be had. The foremost stake is the Read more
At least eight young men and children everywhere slept easier last night, knowing that a clarion call has gone out following the verdict in the historic sex abuse trial of Jerry Sandusky. Found guilty of 45 out of 48 counts Read more
An aside before getting into today’s Sandusky trial events. First, this is the last time I attend any major news story without a media pass. Since I didn’t think I could cover the trial, I didn’t go through the credentialing Read more
In a child sex abuse trial of historic proportions, where the victims have only been identified by number, I felt rather honored today to become a number myself. And even though I was “Public Member Number 21,” by the time Read more
This is going to be short and sweet because, quite honestly, I’m beat. And because I forgot my wireless keyboard, so typing on the built-in one on my iPad is like writing in longhand. The reason Jerry Sandusky maintains his Read more
After days of reading coverage from the Sandusky trial, I wasn’t sure there was anything left to be said. Now I know there is. Of the 10 alleged victims, two are missing. Didn’t a district attorney involved in this case Read more
When I was a teen my father hated that I wouldn’t remove my nose from the book I had in my hand long enough to see the sights on our summer vacations. (Well, I did, but only to appease him Read more