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You, as the Surviving Souse
Yes, I wrote that. Worse, it slipped past me, my boss, several continuity readers, and ended up in the pleading that we filed. I didn’t see it until I was sitting beside my boss at the hearing. The judge, who … Continue reading
Piracy – It’s not just a seafaring pursuit these days
Welcome to 2024—it’s surreal. Remember all the year 2000 hype and fears. We wondered what would happen to our computers as the millennium clock struck midnight. Would they self-destruct? Turn into expensive paperweights? What about things that really mattered? You … Continue reading
The Way You Do the Thing You Do
Happy New Year to all. Hard to believe we are saying goodbye to 2023 and looking forward to the adventures that 2024 holds in store. This is my favorite time of the year. I admit, I’m a proponent of Marie … Continue reading
The Mystery of History by Kait Carson
I was born and raised in New Jersey. Growing up in the shadow of New York City was like having a ringside seat to history in the making. From ticker tape parades honoring astronauts to mounting the endless swirl of … Continue reading
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Tagged Aroostook War, Fort Kent Blockhouse, history, Maine/Canada Border, The Slash
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Triskaidekaphobia by Kait Carson
Happy Friday the 13th. A day that strikes, if not terror, then caution into the hearts of many. There’s even a name for it. Triskaidekaphobia. This particular Friday the 13th falls in October, the month of spooky happenings and Halloween. … Continue reading
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Tagged Friday the 13th, Kait Carson, superstitions, Triskaidekaphobia
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Ready to Launch by Kait Carson
My latest book, Death Dive, the third in the Hayden Kent series launched on September 19th. The days preceding a new release are hectic. There’re interviews to complete, guest blogs to arrange, a social media campaign to set up and … Continue reading
Writer Beware by Kait Carson
It takes a long time to write a book. The time between inspiration and publication often spans years. This can be a problem for writers who sprinkle their books with identifiable locations. Places change, buildings fall, natural disasters occur, wars … Continue reading
Visions of Tomorrow by Kait Carson
Being a writer is a funny thing. We sit at home (or in a coffee shop, or in a library, or wherever) and make up imaginary worlds. Readers want to know how we get our ideas. Are they snippets of … Continue reading
Inspiration by Kait Carson
“Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.” – John Muir (1838-1914) We’ve had several posts on the glorious nature of Maine this month. As I’m posting near the end, I wanted to talk about how nature … Continue reading
Freedom isn’t Free by Kait Carson
Today is Memorial Day. I thought it appropriate to offer thanks to those men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their country. Among them, my Uncle Karl who died in 1942 on the USS … Continue reading
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