2022 Articles

Dec 2022 17

Local Actor Kp Phagnasay

2022 Articles, Mallory Moad, Theatre, TV

by Mallory Moad

There was a time when, if a person wanted to pursue an acting career in film and television, moving to Los Angeles was a necessity. You had to be near the action and readily available for casting calls and auditions. But thanks to twenty-first century technology and, to a certain degree, the Covid 19 shutdown of 2020, a serious actor no longer has to relocate to La La Land in order to find employment. Just ask Kp Phagnasay, a successful working actor who makes his home in Fresno.

Dec 2022 17

Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast Featuring Saint Nicked By Herschel Cozine

2022 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Podcasts, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Here is your weekly reminder that there are also new articles up on our other website KRL News & Reviews! Every week there will be book reviews and giveaways, plus sometimes pet articles, theatre articles, and more! And listen to our new podcast!

Dec 2022 16

5 Things You Should NOT Do In Gatlinburg

2022 Articles, Travel

by staff

When you go on vacation, you must follow the guidelines of the place you are visiting. This is because every popular tourist spot has specific rules that visitors need to know. These are designed to keep you safe, prevent the property from being damaged, and ensure everyone has a good time. Gatlinburg is no different. This is a cozy mountain town in eastern Tennessee, also known as a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains.

Dec 2022 14

Christmas Mystery Short Story: Santa’s Helper

2022 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by John M. Floyd

Sheriff Lucy Valentine was waiting outside the hospital room when her mother Fran appeared, her cheeks rosy from the cold. Fran was a retired schoolteacher, an amateur crime solver, and to Lucy, a sometimes-pain-in-the-rear-end. Not necessarily in that order.

Dec 2022 14

Arm Chair Research

2022 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Gregor Pratt

When finishing my first novel Ebola Island, I decided to write myself to New Zealand by having my two protagonists plan to marry and live there. I could then travel to and explore New Zealand and expense part of my trip as legitimate research for my second novel. Well, that was my plan.

Dec 2022 14

Trans-Siberian Orchestra Rings in the Holiday Season at Save Mart Center

2022 Articles, Music, Steven Sanchez

by Steven Sanchez

Thrilling. Exciting. Electric. Bewildering. Amazing. These are just a few adjectives I could conjure up when witnessing the spectacle before my eyes that was the Trans-Siberian Orchestra performing at the Save Mart Center on December 1. The heavy metal/theatrical/operatic hybrid musical act is primarily known for the single, “Christmas Eve / Sarajevo,” which has become a staple of holiday radio for it thunderous guitars with the melodic string accompaniment that’s filled with Christmas joy.

Dec 2022 14

Simple Strategies For Engaging in Lifelong Learning

2022 Articles, Education

by staff

As Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs states, learning allows us to realize our full potential and helps us become self-actualized. Nevertheless, traditional education generally culminates in tests at the end. Individuals retain their desire to acquire new knowledge beyond formal education through lifelong learning. Success in today’s dynamic environment requires a constant learning attitude.

Dec 2022 12

The Future of Software Development and How You Can Make a Mark

2022 Articles, Community

by staff

Software development is an aspiring career option with many opportunities, steady growth, and lucrative salaries. In the recent decade, it has transformed from a specialized skill to a new literacy. The future looks bright according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected an increase of 25% in overall employment of software developers by 2031.

Dec 2022 10

Santa’s Little Yelpers By David Rosenfelt: Review/Giveaway

2022 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

Chris Meyers used to be a lawyer. They don’t let you do that anymore after you’ve been convicted of a felony, even if you swear you’re innocent. After all, the jury didn’t believe you, so why should the Bar Association?

Dec 2022 10

Support Valley Animal Center This Holiday Season

2022 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Alisia Sanchez

This holiday, Valley Animal Center has three ways you can support them!
1. Thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters - Holiday Hope Event, Valley Animal Center has the opportunity to reduce adoption fees to $50 on select dogs and cats (puppies and kittens excluded).