Honest Indie Author
Debbi MackHow I've survived the Internet!
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Update on an Antitrust Lawsuit
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You Just Need to Know Where to Look it Up
1 November 2026
1 November 2026
Another Parody or Satire or Something
I’ve officially voted.
Yes, I’ve done the least bit I could do as a citizen of this country. One I’ve sworn an oath to defend.
But, anyway, I’m not here to talk about that.
I saw this article and thought, “Wouldn’t it be funny to switch...
The Creative Sprint Challenge
This isn’t me, either, but at least it’s “on brand.” (Image by seok shin from Pixabay)
I was looking for images of planes when this one came up. I think it’s safe to say it’s “on brand.”
Creative Sprint is something I’ve done off and on o...
Who Says You Have To?
This is an interesting video I happened to run across. Check it out!
Yep. I’m writing novels, reading books and screenplays, writing screenplays, hosting and producing a podcast. I also write movie reviews here.
I’m also on Substack.
Hon...
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New York Times bestselling author of the Sam McRae and Erica Jensen mystery series and other novels. Host and producer of the Crime Cafe and Dark & Twisted Alleys podcasts. Emerging writer-filmmaker. Loves books, movies, and music! www.debbimack.com
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