How many books will be in this series? Is Kitten the author's real name?

What was the inspiration for this book? How did Ms. Jackson feel about the characters she created? How long did it take her to write Keeping Secrets?

Greg Parker has a secret. A secret he doesn’t want found out. To what lengths will he go to keep his true identity hidden? Is his identity the only thing he wants to keep a secret?

A thunderstorm produces heavy rain and it accompanied by thunder and lightning. At times it also produces hail and heavy, damaging winds. They are a force of nature, and when conditions are right, they unleash their fury. How can this be used in your writing?

Would you drive a caddie, a caddy, or a Caddy? Would you have a cadenza or a credenza in your house? Would you take a picture with a camera or with a chimera? Would you place a caller, choler, collar, or color on your pet?

Does your story have automotive noises? Perhaps the cries of birds fill the air. Or maybe it is full of explosions, fighting, and people running. Whatever type of noises are in your story, chances are there is a word that makes just the type of noise you need.

What will you feed the squirrels on Squirrel Appreciation Day? Will you sit down and have a serious discussion with your cat on Answer Your Cat's Questions Day? Is it possible for you to keep a serious face while saying the opposite of what you mean on Opposite Day?

Author Clive West has provided an excerpt from The Bench for you to read and enjoy.

Hobson’s Choice is a collection of short stories by Clive West. I enjoyed these stories. They were very well written, entertaining, and thought provoking. The situations we go through in life do not always have happy endings. Each story ends with an unexpected twist, but not necessarily a happy one.

What new words will you learn on Thesaurus Day? Will you discover all of the different ways to say ‘hat’? Or maybe you are more interested in words that have to do with computers. If you are a writer, what new words will you be learning to put in the book you are writing?