Category Archives: World War II

Critical Mass–a massive mystery and modicum of Lab Lit

Now that I have published “A Degree of Betrayal” and am officially a writer of a mystery novel–even if it is not purely a genre novel–I am actively devouring all types of mystery novels. So please, I welcome suggestions! I … Continue reading

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June 6

I started off this morning by thinking about, of all things, the Canadian Senate, what its uses are, and whether the country needs it or not. But then, thanks to a couple of tip-offs via Twitter, I remembered that today, … Continue reading

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