Literary Trivia
Let’s play literary trivia this week. I’ve gathered some questions from American, British, Classic, and Children’s literature to try to...
- Sep 21, 2021
David & Judy Elliott Meet with Bailey Herrington
“David, why did you ask Mr. Herrington to meet us at the Moon Under Water?” “ I wanted you to see it. I think it’s the coolest pub –...
- Sep 13, 2021
A Fish In The Desert
You never know what you may find on a walk through Desert Park. It’s a nice place to enjoy the scenery: Mesquite trees, Creosote bushes,...
- Sep 7, 2021
What I’ve Just Read And What I’m Reading
At the suggestion of Agatha Christie fan and guru Madeline Prince, I bought and read “The Naturals Book 1″ by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Ms....
- Aug 30, 2021
Land The Plane
Writing is hard work. We might discuss any number of examples to prove that statement. But let’s focus on just one: writing the ending to...
- Aug 23, 2021
Madeline Prince Interview: Winner of Agatha Christie Death on the Nile Contest
Welcome, members of our online audience, and a warm greeting to my guest, Madeline Prince. Madeline, or Maddy as she’s known to her...
- Aug 10, 2021
Death on the Nile Trivia Quiz!
Agatha Christie was arguably the most popular fiction writer of all time, having sold over two billion copies of her novels. She...
- Apr 26, 2021
You Have No Say To Write That
Bailey Herrington Bailey Herrington Have you ever wondered how eminent authors write so effortlessly? Beautifully? Meaningfully?...
- Jul 11, 2020
Who I Am and Why I’m Here
I am Bailey Herrington and my nickname is Skip. I love my wife and family, friends old and new. I learn something new every day....
- Jun 13, 2020
The Girl in the Orange Maillot
The Girl in the Orange Maillot is the working title of the next David Elliott mystery. At present my insightful, sharp-eyed and honest...
- Sep 2, 2019
Aristotle on Writing
Today I happened upon an article written in 1927 by Martha Fletcher Bellingerº about Aristotle’s influence on Greek drama. Aristotle had...
- Aug 15, 2019
Dog Shoots Owner
According to statistics compiled by the Washington Post, since 1980, 17 dogs have shot their masters. Fifteen of these incidents occurred...
- Aug 4, 2019
The Death of Sergeant Jim Allen
Marlowe Tolbert cut through the alley between Sam’s Diner and the Bright Lights Community Theater building. The tall, athletic young man...
- Sep 20, 2018
David Elliott meets David Balfour at the Moon Under Water pub
David Balfour had instructed me to meet him at the Moon Under Water Pub¹, “somewhere in London,” Balfour said. “You can’t miss it....
- Jul 4, 2018
A letter from a Fan
Everyone should get a fan letter on a regular basis. It can make one’s day. I know it made mine. Dear Mr. Herrington, I have never...
- Dec 14, 2015
Pleonasms
When one reaches a certain age, it becomes one’s duty to defend the English language against poor grammar, lazy spelling (Use the Spell...