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While the Cats Are Away…
28
Jul
06

Three of the five cats are at RWA, and it’s just me and Deb and a few of our regulars around here. So I thought I’d share some news that We Just Can’t Make Up.

First, someone who REALLY hated seagulls–pesky little critters that they are–went a bit far when they stacked some french fries up and then mowed down the unsuspecting birds while they dined. Thirty-five birds died. And you wonder where thriller and suspense writers get their ideas!

Second, two cops in London were arrested after continually taking candy and drinks from a sweet shop and not paying. Who needs donuts?

Third, a car prowler who was on the lam was discovered sleeping–in a SWAT Vehicle. He was promptly arrested.

Fourth, liquor officials in Springfield, Vt., have denied a liquor license to a man who wanted to run a bar out of his home. Turns out “home,” for the man, is the state prison.

So there you go. A little bit of weird fun to start your weekend out right. TGIF!

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Natalie R. Collins was born in Logan, Utah and attended the University of Utah. She worked for eleven years at The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah's largest daily newspaper, before leaving to devote more time to her family. During the ensuing years, she wrote five novels. She also worked for the 2001 and 2002 Sundance Film Festivals as an editor. Natalie is a member of the International Thriller Writers, Mystery Writers of America, and Romance Writers of America.

4 comments to “While the Cats Are Away…”

  1. 1

    Journalism is a great career background for fiction writing if you can get past the point of having to have attribution for every sentance .
    JulieB

    by JulieB July 28th, 2006 at 6:42 pm
  2. 2

    I miss journalism sometimes. I had thought that was the direction my writing would take me. TGIF, our friends will be home soon.

    by Amanda July 28th, 2006 at 6:57 pm
  3. 3

    I love stupid criminal stories.

    by Cele July 28th, 2006 at 8:17 pm
  4. 4

    I know, I know . . . I meant to post, but I forgot my password to get on via laptop. I have lots of fun stories to share :) and I got to meet Jennifer Apodaca (she is gorgeous!) and Jake again, who is much shyer than I thought but just as great in person as on her blog :) . . . and of course Toni McGee Causey who I bonded with at ITW and is fun and fantastic :)

    by Allison Brennan July 29th, 2006 at 5:40 am