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‘Stop the Car’ Kindle Single Selected Again for Amazon’s Prime Reader Program
It’s been a good run for my short story ‘Stop the Car.’ Selected for the Kindle Singles platform two years ago, it continues to please readers (and listeners as an audiobook), and has just been renewed for a second time as part of Amazon’s Prime Reader program promotion, available to anyone with a Prime subscription. For me that means lots of new readers, as well as a most pleasing royalty payment. Thanks, Amazon! Thanks, readers and listeners!1977. Three teenagers on an Indiana back road, heading home away from the highway, away from prying eyes and traffic cops. One behind the driver’s wheel, two in the back seat sampling the merchandise that could get them all jailed. And then, as the car careens along beneath a black sky lit only by a million stars, they see it. The boys demand they stop the car. The driver refuses. Whatever it is they see makes the decision for them and stops the car in its tracks. What happens next to them could be real or imagined, but it will never be forgotten.
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Author Marshall Thornton’s Newest, ‘Aunt Belle’s Time Travel & Collectibles,’ Sponsors The Twist in July!
We’re very happy to add Marshall Thornton’s newest novella, ‘Aunt Belle’s Time Travel & Collectibles‘ as a sponsor of The Twist Podcast in July. Marshall is a multiple Lamdba Literary Award finalist for his ‘Boystown‘ mystery series, as well as the winner for best gay mystery for 2015. His other writing includes the hit romance ‘Femme‘, a Publishers Weekly starred review.Welcome to The Twist, Marshall, and thanks for letting us get the word out on another great writer.
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The Twist Podcast #54: Shakespeare in the Crosshairs, Clueless Kellyanne, and Marriage Equality Turns Two
Join co-hosts Rick Rose and Mark McNease for news and opinion with a Twist. This week: the week in headlines, Kellyanne Conway needs a real job, Julius Trump, and marriage equality turns a nervous two.Enjoy The Twist Podcast on iTunes, Libsyn, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and YouTube. Are you listening?
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Mowin’ the Back 40
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The Twist Podcast #53: Jersey Paradise, Trans Across America, and Whose Rainbow is it Anyway?
Join co-hosts Rick Rose and Mark McNease for news and opinion with a Twist. This week: The week in headlines, Jersey paradise, trans across America, and whose rainbow is it anyway?Enjoy The Twist Podcast on iTunes, Libsyn, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and YouTube. Are you listening?
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Writing News: What’s Coming Up in 2017
It’s been awhile and I wanted to send out a ‘what’s next’ email to subscribers. I’ve been preoccupied with moving to New Jersey, a slow process with an end result I’ve been hoping for the past 10 years.
I’m now happily employed as a cashier at the Giant grocery store in New Hope. Fans of the Kyle Callahan and Detective Linda books will know the area well – it’s where some of the stories have been set, along with New York City.
So … What’s coming your way in 2017?
Murder at the Paisley Parrot: A Marshall James Novel
Marshall James (a variation on my birth name) is a 58-year-old man living in NYC who has beaten the odds several times in his life, most recently as a cancer survivor. He’s now two years past his expiration date, if grave prognoses are to be believed, and he’s decided it’s time to tell a few stories from his days living in Hollywood, circa 1980s.
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The Savvy Senior: Best Bicycles for Aging Baby Boomers
By Jim MillerDear Savvy Senior,
My husband and I are interested in getting a couple of bicycles for leisurely exercise and fun, and would like to get your recommendation. We’re both approaching 60 and are a little overweight, and it’s been a while since we rode.
Easy RidersDear Easy,
If you’re interested in leisurely, recreational riding for fitness and fun, a great option is a “comfort bike,” which is very popular among baby boomers. Here’s what you should know about this option, along with some tips to help you shop and choose. -
Rest on a Hot NYC Day
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Featured Book: The Sodden Sailor (A Nick Williams Mystery Book 11), by Frank W. Butterfield
This week’s Featured Book sees author Frank W. Butterfield returning with #11 in the Nick Williams Mystery series. Note: Frank will be a guest on the upcoming, new Aged to Perfection podcast, familiar to LGBTSr readers and subscribers for our interviews with artists, authors, activists and everyday fabulous people. Listen for Frank and other great guests starting summer, 2017.The Sodden Sailor (A Nick Williams Mystery Book 11)
Frank W. Butterfield
Print Length: 330 pages
Publication Date: May 29, 2017Sunday, February 6, 1955
It’s Sunday night and Nick has decided he wants to get back in the kitchen to make a couple of pans of lasagna for dinner, something he hasn’t done since he and Carter moved into the big pile of rocks on Nob Hill.
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In the Spotlight: Rick Rose – Entrepreneur, Activist, Inspiration
Rick Rose, Contemplating His Next Project Welcome to a new regular feature here at LGBTSr: In the Spotlight. We’ll be highlighting individuals who inspire us and demonstrate that age is no obstacle. Artists, activists, authors, and everyday people living life to the fullest.
Let’s get this show going with the indefatigable Rick Rose. Rick was an early contributor to LGBTSr and is currently the co-host of The Twist Podcast. Read on …
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The Savvy Senior: How to Hire a Home Helper
By Jim MillerDear Savvy Senior,
I would like to hire a personal assistant/home helper for my mom to assist with some simple household chores like house keeping, errand running, driving her to the doctor, and keeping her company. But mom doesn’t require personal/physical caregiving nor does she require any home medical care. Any tips to help us find someone?
Looking for MomDear Looking,
Getting your mom some help at home to handle some of her household chores can make a big difference keeping her independent longer. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips to help you find someone reliable for your mom. -
Lee Lynch’s Amazon Trail: A Tenth Anniversary at Sea
Photo by Sue Hardesty By Lee Lynch
We had every intention of being homebodies this year. No travel at all, just a year to save our pennies and get grounded. It’s been delicious. After several months of staying in our little coastal home, my mind is sharper, my sleep schedule is approaching normal, and I’ve got a good start on my next book.
Then, something just as wonderful happened. The publishers of Sapphire Books invited us to be part of “Literary Adventures at Sea,” a program they put together with Olivia Cruises, which is being sponsored by Curve Magazine. I admit that I cried when we were asked. Two of our best friends urged us to join them. My sweetheart and I never ever dreamed we could go on a cruise. This one is sailing the inland passage of Alaska. Alaska! Growing up my parents’ apartment in Queens, I never thought I’d travel farther than Manhattan.
