Whimsical Wanderings
James Scott BellRandom reflections to lift your spirits and provide a welcome relief from the rantings and ravings that are all too common. Follow thoughts, words, and deeds to fresh perspectives and a few smiles. Paid subscriptions get extra content.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 184 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 5 days ago |
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Random word: Beauty
“I’m tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only skin-deep. That’s deep enough. What do you want, an adorable pancreas?” - Jean Kerr
There used to be a belief that beauty existed and could be identified—in art,...
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Sex Scenes and Curse Words
Today I’d like to wander a bit from my usual whimsy, to give you a peek into my writer’s mind on a couple of issues that recur regularly in discussions about fiction in general and thrillers in particular—sex and cursing.
Often I will hear...
Mothballs, Bowling Balls, Juggling Balls, and Portmanteaux
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JSB's Whiz Bang #17
He who laughs, lasts
Here’s a news item that deserves to lead off this issue of Whiz Bang. Last month, the Irvine Police Department arrested a man on suspicion of grand theft.
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Recovering lawyer, International Thriller Writers Award winner, classic movie expert.
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