Type M for Murder

I was working on the idea of a homicide in the cosmos when I wondered, what would make a person as well-grounded and stable as an astronaut want to commit murder? AI image ChatGPT  Then I remembered what happened on February 4, 2007, in what became an extraordinary, though not admirable, day in the history of the American space program. On that date, Lisa Nowak--Navy Captain,

by Sybil Johnson A few weekends ago, I attended the 60th Anniversary Dark Shadows Festival here in Los Angeles. For those of you who don’t know, Dark Shadows was an American gothic/supernatural soap opera that aired from 1966-1971 (1225 episodes). It started out as a Jane Eyre-esque gothic soap that gradually introduced ghosts and other supernatural creatures. It was in danger ...

by Catherine DiltsCan I please crawl back into my author cave now? I participated in writing events Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Both were well-attended, fun, and fruitful. My table at the Parker LibraryThe Douglas County Libraries welcome authors of all varieties, both traditionally and independently published. The Local Author Showcase on August 15th featured fiction a...

by Sybil Johnson I mentioned in my last post that I was putting the finishing touches on a short story. It’s done now. The husband has read it. He said he enjoyed it and didn't give me any comments. This is very unusual. He usually tells me when he doesn't understand who is speaking, if something is confusing, if I have a typo, if a man wouldn't say that, etc. He does not hold ...