Of all the wonderful writers I've met on SCRIBD, one of my favorites is Barbara Alfaro.


Barbara jokingly refers to herself as a woman of a certain age. But I think she's an ageless angel whose writing is fluid and flawless and whose humor and compassion seems boundless.


Barbara is also one of the most versatile writers I've ever met. She can spin memoir, pop out poetry,  tap out theatrical dialogue (otherwise known as plays) and craft beautiful essays.


I love her work. Let's see if I can link to her  homepage now, where you can find more information on "Singing Magic" and "Mirror Talk":


http://barbaraalfaro.net/default.aspxweeblylink_new_window

Wayne Farquhar has been paid for 28 years to solve crimes. As a cop/detective with the San Jose Police Department, as well as a task force member with the FBI and BFAT (did I get that right?) Wayne has seen it all. And he's solved it all...almost!


Last night, Wayne gave a terrific presentation at Book Passage in Corte Madera, Ca., on the crimes he solves and the crimes we watch on the local TV news. It's fascinating to learn what is really going on behind the scenes and how many crimes we hear about that are really linked.


 He told one anecdote, which was so long, convoluted and unbelievable, it was almost a "shaggy dog" story with its twists and turns. Yet, it also mirrored perfect fiction:  it was ripe with conflict, rising stakes, points of no return, and no shortage of pathological characters and larger-than-life good guys.


Wayne's book:  Blood Over Badge is available online and in book stores. He's working on getting the screen play picked up.  Hollywood - I know you read this blog. Are you listening?