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‘The Black Widow of Highland Park’
True crime author John Leake’s new book examines the strange story of socialite Sandra Bridewell, whose case has haunted the Park Cities for decades.
Do You Want to Avoid Raising a Narcissist?
There is a good chance you have wondered if someone you know is a narcissist. You may also have wondered if the child down the street is a narcissist.
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Whistleblowing Former Park Cities Attorney Writes Nonfiction Thriller
In 2011, Ashley Yablon started working his “dream job” as general counsel at Dallas-area telecommunications company ZTE USA.
Tales of Novel Writing Persistence from Two Dallas Authors
My recent conversation with Dallas author Robert Lebovitz confirmed this as we shared our writing processes and experiences.
Bookshelf
See what books by local authors are hitting bookshelves.
Brian Cuban Talks Brotherly Love
Mavericks owner’s sibling explores addiction, recovery in new novel.
Teen Authors Book on Preston Hollow History
Most 15-year-olds don’t sit down to write a history book about their neighborhood.
Philanthropy
What is Philanthropy?
Bob Hopkins’ new book defines love of humanity with scores of stories.
BookShelf
Working most often requires hours of screen time, so why not rejuvenate the mind with an action-packed book?
Pandemic Perspectives
Like many of us, Tony Johnson took advantage of some downtime during the COVID-19 pandemic to reflect.
(Read time: 3.6 minutes)
American Family Goes to the Dogs, Cats
Do you sign your pets’ names on your holiday card? Have you ever sent your dog to daycare? Do you regularly shop for cat or dog toys? Welcome to a new breed of American family.
(Read time: 4.1 minutes)
Need a ‘Grisly,’ Hard-Sounding, or ‘Naughty’ Read?
Didn’t get enough “grisliness” in 2020-21? A former journalist will take readers back a dozen decades to explore tragic events, most of which occurred before the Park Cities incorporated.
What’s Your Superpower? Teen Authors First Novels
Shelton student schools readers on camaraderie and authenticity
Making Memoirs: The CIA Agent, The Addict, And The Gardener
We last wrote about Tracy Walder for the February 2019 issues, putting her photograph on the cover of Park Cities People.
SMU Professor and Alumna Elected to Texas Institute of Letters
SMU professor Andrew R. Graybill and alumna Regina Taylor are among 19 newly elected members of the Texas Institute of Letters, to be inducted at the TIL annual meeting in Georgetown on March 27-29.
Women’s Networking Event Featured Self-Help Guru Kimberly Friedmutter
Life management expert, hypnotherapist, and author Kimberly Friedmutter with celebrity clients such as Sharon Stone, Martha Stewart, Mike Tyson, Quincy Jones and Jennifer Hudson will keynote the Essential Energy networking event for women in business on Tuesday, March 3 at Tootsies.
Of Old Dallas Landmarks and Young Struggles to Fit In
Authors often advise: Write what you know.
Thank You, Thank You Very Much For Writing This Book
Dallas author tackles the good and bad about the King of Rock and Roll
State Championship Collection Preserves Gridiron History
It’s been 75 years since the Highland Park football glory days of Doak Walker and Bobby Layne, but the recent success the Scots have enjoyed on the gridiron – three straight state championships – is unprecedented.
Book Shelf: Read About Stress, History, and French Flair
The holidays can be a stressful time. Why not sit down and take a break with a book from a local author?