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Legal Lessons 101

February 2, 2026

Legal Lessons 101 The protagonist of my historical mystery series “Barrister Perris” is a trial attorney (who in England is referred to as a “barrister”). I’m not a lawyer and no, I don’t even play one on TV. So, to make sure I don’t make any felonious faux pas when I’m describing legal scenes, I’ve immersed myself in the study of law. Now and again, I’ll share some of the more interesting aspects of our legal system as I learn about them.  (Those of you with legal backgrounds, feel free to ... VIEW POST

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World Building: It’s Not Just for Sci-Fi and Fantasy Fiction

January 8, 2026

World Building: It’s Not Just for Sci-Fi and Fantasy Fiction “World Building” is a writing term you hear most often in relation to the science fiction and fantasy genres. It’s the process of creating the universe in which your characters live and the plot unfolds. Every aspect of life has to be created: the physical setting, the culture, the economy, even the people themselves. In some respects, it’s liberating because in those genres, you can decree anything you like, such as green dogs ... VIEW POST

Filed Under: San Francisco history

Alma de Bretteville

July 31, 2023

Big alma: a patron saint of the "me too" movement The modern “Me Too” Movement was founded in 2006 by activist Tarana Burke as a way for young black girls to share their stories of abuse and begin the healing process (check out her memoir HERE).  It reached new heights in 2017 with the exposure (pun intended) of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s decades-long perpetration of sexual harassment and assault against female Hollywood hopefuls.Since then, “Me Too” has ... VIEW POST

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Sixteen Packing Tips

June 19, 2023

Sixteen Packing Tips to Take YOu Anywhere ... except the NOrth POle I absolutely love to travel. I’ve been to such wide-ranging places as Tibet and the Amazon. I’ve traveled with kids and without, been on cruises and land tours, traveled independently by car and train, even rented homes and stayed in one spot for a while. So, you’d think that after all that experience, I’d come home after at least one trip and say, “I packed just what I needed for that ... VIEW POST

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The Art of Love The Art of Love (The Golden City, #1)
reviews: 60
ratings: 392 (avg rating 4.09)

The Depth of Beauty The Depth of Beauty (The Golden City, #2)
reviews: 28
ratings: 259 (avg rating 4.27)

The Price of Compassion The Price of Compassion (The Golden City, #4)
reviews: 20
ratings: 60 (avg rating 4.35)

The Lair The Lair (Sinner's Grove #2)
reviews: 23
ratings: 51 (avg rating 4.14)

The Promise The Promise (The Golden City, #3)
reviews: 14
ratings: 58 (avg rating 4.02)

 

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