How to sell more books

If you want to make money writing books, you have to make sure that your book sales continue for years to come. However, the question is how do you do it? How do you ensure that you can continue to sell copies of your books…

Tickle for the pickle

The sound attracted me. It was softer than thunder and louder than a mallet on a pick, but when the paddle hit that ball, I was instantly wowed, drawn like a moth to a flame. Four people on a badminton court with a very low…

How to make a steak on fire Diane

“Opa!” the crowd roared as the flames danced over the food. Imagine good friends, fabulous food, and entertainment that magically transport you to a foreign country. I had always assumed that saganaki, the flaming cheese appetizer that was dramatically drizzled with brandy and set alight…

Twirting and facehaating?

Since the advent of email, texting, instant messaging, and social networking sites, people have been lamenting and worrying about the possibility of an increase in flirting, emotional adventures, and … gasp! – sexual escapades. Is this reaction stemming from a real increase in cheating, or…