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The Spy Who Left Me is a Pixel of Ink Hot Deal!

Posted on March 30, 2012 by admin

It’s been an exciting few weeks for me. On March 18th Pink Slipper hit #9 on the Amazon Top 100 Free List–woohoo! Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Free Partay for making it happen. And more exciting news today–Pixel … Continue reading →

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Rearview Spy Sunglasses–Not Just for Sunshine

Posted on March 6, 2012 by admin

Did you know that Seattleites buy the most sunglasses per capita of residents of any US city? The prevailing theory of explanation, perpetrated by outsiders, is that we don’t need them here all that often. So we’re constantly misplacing them. … Continue reading →

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To iFly Perchance to Dream

Posted on February 28, 2012 by admin

Over the weekend, my husband went skydiving. Of a sort. He went flying at iFly, an indoor skydiving facility that uses a wind tunnel to simulate jumping from an airplane. In my opinion, a much safer and saner alternative. Yes, … Continue reading →

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This Means War–Spyliciously Funny

Posted on February 19, 2012 by admin

Since seeing a trailer for This Means War late last year, I’ve been eagerly awaiting its release. So yesterday my husband and I went to see it with great expectations, despite the panning it’s been getting from critics. Critics don’t … Continue reading →

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Spylicious Inspirations

Posted on February 5, 2012 by admin

In my light, humorous spy romances, I like to poke fun at iconic fictional spies, in particular, James Bond. After all, he is the classic, the quintessential spy. I was watching True Bond last week on Netflix and one of … Continue reading →

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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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