Mystery of a Shrinking Violet http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com musings, reviews, and writings of Barbara W. Klaser Fri, 08 Oct 2004 23:47:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 Yusuf Islam (aka Cat Stevens) Interviewed by Larry King I wore out a few 8-track tapes as a teenager. One of them was by Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam. He was recently banned from entering the United States due to a Homeland Security no-fly list. Last night Larry King intereviewed him. http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/index.php?p=90 Google In the Book News Google has introduced a new service at the Frankfurt Book Fair: Google to offer book searches New Google Service May Strain Old Ties in Bookselling http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/index.php?p=89 Setting Up Your Own Website A visitor to my website asked me how I formatted my online novel and sample chapters, and who hosts my site. I decided to reply with a post here, since there may be other visitors who don't have websites or blogs, but would like to. Here are a few things ... http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/index.php?p=88 When A Woman Is More Like A Man In detective fiction we see more and more female protagonists who talk tough, carry guns, and can apparently beat several male opponents in a fight. Where are the realistic men and women in fiction? http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/index.php?p=87 What I’m Reading The Writer's Journey, Mythic Structure for Storytellers & Screenwriters by Christopher Vogler, (Not a review.) http://barbarawklaser.mysterynovelist.com/index.php?p=86