Monthly Archives: October 2011

Black Cats and Halloween

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Linda Andrews

I’ve always wondered why black cats were associated with Halloween. Sure, cats are nocturnal, their fur is the color of night (which is usually when the holiday is celebrated) and they’re predators. But why black cats specifically. I couldn’t find … Continue reading →

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Need a Little Help

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Linda Andrews

Taking a break from my symbols of Halloween to post a few dictionary links I’ve found helpful. Dictionary.com–the helpful tabs at the top allow you to switch back and forth to the thesaurus. Websters— Includes a thesaurus, medical and legal … Continue reading →

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Interview with Paranormal Author Liz Jasper

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Linda Andrews

Liz Jasper’s first novel, Underdead, won the 2008 EPPIE Award for Best Mystery. The sequel, Underdead In Denial, was published the following year to critical acclaim. Since then she has written a YA novel and is currently back to work … Continue reading →

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Animosity: Chapter Two

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Linda Andrews

Here’s another sneak peak at my latest SciFi romance, Animosity. Chapter One Chapter Two “Hello, baby brother.” A woman’s image filled the screen. For a herit, the steaming video flickered. The picture narrowed to include only her face and shoulders. … Continue reading →

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The Fabulous Halloween Pumpkin

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Linda Andrews

I love Halloween and so for the next couple of weeks I’m going to explore some of those fabulous Halloween icons. Today, is that famous of all symbols: the pumpkin. Just how did carving of jack-o’-lanterns become associated with the … Continue reading →

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Interview with Regina Duke

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Linda Andrews

Bio: Regina Duke has been writing since she was thirteen! Her alter ego is Linda White whose career at University took up a lot of time for thirty years, but she still managed to accumulate a daunting pile of encouraging … Continue reading →

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