Monthly Archives: September 2018

The Professional Writer, One Model

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Marion

I follow a lot of writers on Twitter and Facebook, and I read quite a few writers’ blogs. It’ll be no big surprise that lots of well-established writers, at least genre writers, still have day jobs. They sell their work … Continue reading →

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The Prohibition Tour, Better Photos!

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Marion

I was sure I had better photos from the “Booze, Broads and Jazz” tour, and I did! In particular, I have a not-blurry photo of Jake. So I’m pretty darned happy about that. These attractive balconies were not just an … Continue reading →

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Visiting San Rafael

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Marion

Earlier this week I took the SMART train to San Rafael to meet friends Donna and Margaret for lunch. Donna was driving up from San Francisco and Margaret lives just outside of the San Rafael city limits. Margaret recommended Sol … Continue reading →

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Birthday

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Marion

My birthday was on Friday. Any day is a great day to have a birthday but one bonus about Friday is that it’s the start of the weekend, so you can extend your birthday celebration if you want. On Friday … Continue reading →

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Remember Me

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Marion

Remember Me aired on PBS, an import from BBC filmed in 2014. The show comprised three one-hour episodes as a disillusioned detective and a young caregiver tried to solve the mystery of a missing old man and two suspicious deaths. … Continue reading →

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“Party Girl Jake” and the Private Eye Tour

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Marion

WARNING: One instance of foul language. I went on the Prohibition-era tour of Seattle my last night in town. Private Eye Tours offers ghost tours, true crime tours and the “Booze, Broads and Jazz” tour. These are all vehicle tours, … Continue reading →

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Superstition Everywhere (Except on Syfy; They Cancelled it)

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Marion

Superstition aired for one season, in 2017, on Syfy. It’s already been cancelled or at least not renewed, and I watched it On Demand. If more episodes were available I would watch them. The show, co-created and co-produced by Mario … Continue reading →

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