Brain Science for Writers Roundup 8/3/15

An interrogation room of the Spanish Inquisition with two pr Wellcome V0041642


Livia's Pick: How to Extract a Confession…Ethically

Livia's Pick: The Writing Assignment That Changes Lives. HT Passive Guy.

Why screams are so scary. Good reminder about the dramatic effect of a scream, even if it's in print.

Active Duty Army Suicide Attempts Analyzed

There are four kinds of drunken personality (among students, at least)

What is the correct way to talk about autism? There isn't one

The Psychological Cost of Being a Maverick

The Long-Lasting Effects of Nazi Indoctrination

Does the Millennial know that tattoo might be a business faux pas? Some amusing tattoo stereotypes described here.

When Doctors Advise “Wait and See,” Worries Can Be Crippling


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Help me solve the mystery of the noontime philanthropist. (And win an ARC)

EDITED TO ADD: Ack, I showed this to husband and turns out I totally forgot the part about angel dogs. (Think about it, if you've read Midnight Thief). Now added below.

Back when I started writing Midnight Thief, my Mischievous But Secretly Supportive Husband (MBSSH) told me, “I’m writing a book too. It’s called Noontime Philanthropist.  It will have angel dogs in it, and I’m totally going to hit the bestseller lists before you.”

He never ended up finishing (or starting) that novel, but as we get closer to launching the sequel Daughter of Dusk, I find myself thinking back on that intriguing title.

So today I turn the question over to you guys. What is Noontime Philanthropist about?

Just for fun, I’ll have Husband choose his favorite answer on 8/3, and I’ll send my last ARC of Daughter of Dusk to the winner.

 The official facebook thread for this discussion is here, though you can also comment on this post and I'll paste your answer into facebook for you.

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