Monthly Archives: January 2012

A Girl’s Beauty Gadget

Posted on January 29, 2012 by admin

Spies have their gadgets, their gizmos, their hidden weapons. Bond had an attaché case with a hidden ammo compartment, knives in the handle, and a hidden stack of gold sovereigns. Given the price of gold, I’d love to have just … Continue reading →

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The Girl With a Bond Oven Mitt

Posted on January 24, 2012 by admin

It’s no secret that I love all things spy—movies, books, gadgets. My friends and family know this and indulge my habit. Check out this Bond, James Bond apron and oven mitt set a friend recently gave me. Now when I … Continue reading →

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Spylicious Goodreads Giveaway

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

My terrific publisher, St. Martin’s Press, is giving away 25 copies of The Spy Who Left Me on Goodreads. Enter now through Feb. 8, 2012 to win one of 25 copies. Here’s the link: http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/19222-the-spy-who-left-me Good luck!

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy…Licious

Posted on January 8, 2012 by admin

Last Friday, I watched the trailer for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and thought, “This is a movie I have to see.” I read the book as a teenager and was hooked enough to read more George Smiley novels. I’ve always … Continue reading →

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The Spylicious Perfume Time of Year

Posted on January 3, 2012 by admin

Anyone who knows me knows that I love perfume. I feel absolutely naked without it. My husband once went to France on business and returned with a scent that wasn’t available in the US yet. I was in heaven. And … Continue reading →

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