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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Yoo hoo! It's me, back over on Medium. Today I'm talking about Creating White Space In Our Lives. Don't know what white space is? Drop over and learn how it will benefit your life... kalugo.medium.com/creating-whi... This is a free link so read away!

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Creating White Space In Our Lives

Creating An Active Void

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

For the day that's in it, as the saying goes, I'm offering my article about Steve Buscemi as a free read. This was the first article in a series of Hollywood Tough Guys. Never viewed Steve as a tough guy? You might change your mind after reading this one. Hint: 9-11 medium.com/@kalugo/real...

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Real Hollywood Tough Guys: STEVE BUSCEMI

They Were Badasses Before Hollywoodland

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Are you looking for a great romantic read? Try the #TirgearrPublishing #CityNights or #CityKnights series! 99c on Kindle or free through Kindle Unlimited/KU! tirgearrpublishing.com/authors/City... Amazon US amzn.to/3SBq3SG amzn.to/3VhUDRW Amazon UK amzn.to/4igL3Zi amzn.to/4xiwcRT

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

It's me again, over on @Medium. Today's topic is Frank Lee Morris turns 100. Now what happens with his warrant for arrest, in the hands of the US Marshals Service? Find out here. This is a free read. kalugo.medium.com/frank-lee-mo...

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

One last one for the month over on Medium. Are you a Grease fan? If so, you'll love this one! kalugo.medium.com/interesting-...

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GREASE: The Movie

48 Years On

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I'm back on Medium. Today's article is on the origins of the Border Collie. Here's my friends free link: kalugo.medium.com/border-colli... * Please be sure to drop a comment, highlight, and/or like. The more engagement, the more pennies I earn to pay for tacos and dog toys ;-)

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Border Collies: In The Beginning

Where They Really Came From

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

July was a procrastination month, but I'm back on Medium today with a fun new article: US Secret Service Code Names What are code names? Who gets a code name? Who decides what the code name is? Learn this & more right here through my FREE friend link: kalugo.medium.com/us-secret-se...

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US Secret Service Code Names

Code Names Can Tell You A Lot About Our Leaders

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Check my Jack Slaughter Thrillers at ka-lugo.com or my publisher's site at tirpub.com/kalugo Set in modern day San Francisco. Jack is a fallen once-highly decorated homicide inspector. As a PI, he funds his own investigation into who destroyed his family.

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

You know where I am today...Yep, back on Medium. This time for World Dracula Day! kalugo.medium.com/world-dracul... As always, don't forget to like (up to 50 times!!) and comment. I earn a few pennies when you do this which goes toward dog toys and tacos. 😉 Thanks for your support!

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

I'm back on Medium today with another installment in my Hollywood tough guys series. Today...DANNY TREJO! This is a free link so you can read the full article. Would love a comment and some likes. Highlight passages that you feel strongly about. medium.com/@kalugo/real...

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Real Hollywood Tough Guys: DANNY TREJO

They Were Badasses Before Hollywoodland

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

You'll find my books at #TirgearrPublishing! Look for my San Francisco thrillers at tirpub.com/kalugo or my Irish set romances at tirpub.com/kshortland.

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Tirgearr Publishing - K.A. Lugo

Tirgearr Publishing is a small independently-owned publishing company of commercial adult genre fiction.

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Back on Medium with a fun writing prompt. We can learn a lot from writing short pieces inspired from quotes or photos...what does the quote mean, what is the photo telling us..? I'd love to read your short piece based on my photo. Be sure to link me! medium.com/@kalugo/writ...

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Writing Prompt: New Tech Money

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Are you looking for something fun to read? Why not try one of my series'...or both?! Or are you looking for a unique gift for a friend? tirpub.com/kalugo tirpub.com/kshortland Avail @ all good ebook retailers, as well as paperback AND hardcover for your keeper shelves!

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Continuing my pieces on Medium about Hollywood actors who became badasses before Hollywood, or who pushed their acting careers aside for a greater purpose. kalugo.medium.com/real-hollywo... This is a free read link so please come visit. The literal pennies I earn buys Ruby toys, as usual.

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Real Hollywood Tough Guys: DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS JR.

They Were Badasses Before Hollywoodland

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Today, another Hollywood badass article released (every Tuesday and Thursday!) We're talking about James Doohan! medium.com/@kalugo/real...

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Real Hollywood Tough Guys: JAMES DOOHAN

They Were Badasses Before Hollywoodland

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

I've started a new series at Medium introducing some of Hollywood's real heroes. Stay with me over the coming weeks when we learn who was a Nazi hunter, who is the most decorated person in history, who was a secret agent... First up...STEVE BUSCEMI. kalugo.medium.com/real-hollywo...

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Real Hollywood Tough Guys: STEVE BUSCEMI

They Were Badasses Before Hollywoodland

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Gifts for the writer(s) in your life... Take a moment to see if any of your writer friends would appreciate one or two of these items. 📷 Please note: This article has NO affiliate links, just lots of great ideas. medium.com/@kalugo/gift...

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Gift Ideas For The Writer In Your Life

Time To Think Outside The Box

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Gift Ideas For The Writer In Your Life If you’re like me, the holidays are always stressful. The hardest part is choosing the right gift for each person. And writers can be the most challenging to shop for. I hope some of these ideas work for you. medium.com/@kalugo/gift...

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

I'm back over on Medium. Drop over and read my latest piece on the history of Santa Claus and St Nicholas, the birth of Jesus, and how Pagan and Christian traditions merged. Something fun for the holidays! kalugo.medium.com/the-history-...

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

The Jack Slaughter Thrillers series enjoys an average 4.8/5 star ranking on Amazon & Goodreads. For fans of Lee Child, Tess Gerritsen, and Karin Slaughter For fans of Dirty Harry, Frank Bullitt, and Mike Stone and Steve Kelleher/Streets of San Francisco tirpub.com/kalugo

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

I'm back on Medium. This time I'm recommending some bingeworthy British Crime TV Series. kalugo.medium.com/bingeworthy-... Have you seen any of these? Which are your favorites? What series did I not mention that you can recommend I add to my must-watch list?? I'd love hearing from you!

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

📣 The Jack Slaughter Thrillers series enjoys an average 4.8/5 star ranking on Amazon and Goodreads. 📣 For fans of Lee Child, Tess Gerritsen, and Karin Slaughter For fans of Dirty Harry, Frank Bullitt, and Mike Stone and Steve Kelleher/Streets of San Francisco tirpub.com/kalugo

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Back on Medium, offering some personal comments about the new movie, Sinners. kalugo.medium.com/sinners-my-t...

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Sinners: My Thoughts

“We Are All Sinners”

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Back on Medium today. Talking to writers about the 7 basic plots and conflicts in fiction. This is great info for readers and movie goers too, to help you better understand the stories you're engaging with. medium.com/@kalugo/seve... Every penny earned goes towards tacos and dog toys! ;-)

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Seven Basic Plots and Conflicts in Fiction

What keeps you from starting your book? Or keeps you from digging into it once you’ve started?

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Back on Medium this weekend. Honoring the amazing Janis Joplin on the 55th year since her tragic passing. Please visit my page and tell me what your favorite Janis tune is. medium.com/@kalugo/jani... #JanisJoplin #Pearl #TheSixties

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Get in on the ground floor with SLAUGHTERED. Average 4.8/5 star ranking on Amazon and Goodreads. For fans of Lee Child, James Patterson, Tess Gerritsen, and Karin Slaughter tirpub.com/kalugo #JackSlaughterThrillers #JackSlaughter #KALugo #Go9ers #GoNiners

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

I've started a new article theme on Medium called Remember When... . This is an old family game we play whenever we're together. In my first piece, I recount the day Dad and I got locked inside the Smithsonian Castle in Washington DC 😁 Please, come by for a read. kalugo.medium.com/remember-whe...

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Back on Medium. Today, Writing Prompts. kalugo.medium.com/writing-prom... Feeling a little underwhelmed about writing your book? Try a writing prompt and a short story, perhaps something completely out of your normal wheelhouse, to get the juices flowing.

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Writing Prompt: The Lamp

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Step into Jack Slaughter's world with the Jack Slaughter Thrillers series. Available as ebooks, paperback, and hardcover for your keeper shelve or that special gift. New reviews just in! Average series rank 4.8/5 stars!!! Get yours here: ka-lugo.com tirpub.com/kalugo

Slaughtered, Jack Slaughter Thrillers book 1 by KA Lugo

Witness to Slaughter, Jack Slaughter Thrillers book 2 by KA Lugo

Slaughterhouse, Jack Slaughter Thrillers book 3 by KA Lugo

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Every three months, another text, another body, another reminder the trail might end with Leah’s face or her grave. Then comes The Butcher, an invisible predator carving through the city, leaving no trace except fear itself. #TirgearrTuesday #TirgearrPublishing #JackSlaughter tirpub.com/kalugo

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

These were called hanging coffees. They weren't just for coffee though, but included meals. We really should go back to these. There are so many living meal to meal these days.

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

SLAUGHTERED Jack Slaughter Thrillers, #1 After the brutal loss of his family, SFPD homicide inspector Jack Slaughter leaves the department to become a PI and uses his fees to fund the search for his family. KA-LUGO.COM TIRPUB.COM/KALUGO #ThrowbackThursday

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Hey friends. I'm back on Medium today and talking about That Old Book Smell. 😁 kalugo.medium.com/that-old-boo... I'd appreciate some claps (up to 50 if you really like the article) and comments. I won't lie. It all goes towards earning a few pennies to help me pay for dog toys and tacos. 😊

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That Old Book Smell

It’s Not What You Think!

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

#TirgearrTuesday Jack Slaughter - Dirty Harry for the 21st Century This series has a 4.8/5 star rating across the board!! tirpub.com/kalugo ka-lugo.com

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Back on Medium today. I'm taking a look at the legendary star of the big screen, Clint Eastwood and his roll as Inspector Harry Callahan. Here are a few unknown and little known facts about the actor and this iconic character, and of course, the movie. kalugo.medium.com/clint-eastwo...

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Clint Eastwood and Dirty Harry Callahan: Bet You Didn’t Know…

Even die hard fans of Clint Eastwood miss out on some of the more interesting facts about this legend of the big screen. Such as, a real…

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

#BooksInPrint! This is a *fabulous* series. If you love strong female leads, you have to read this series! Head over to tirpub.com/waustin to find all of Winter's books. What a gift this series would make for the thriller lover in your life! #TirgearrTuesday #AvailableNow #NowInPrint

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

This is what real Americans look like. If you're not one of the native People...#YOUARETHEIMMIGRANT. If you're not one of the native People... #STFU #ShutTheFuckUp!! If you celebrate the 4th of July, you MUST HONOR the PEOPLE who were here BEFORE your people.

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Small, Medium, and Large... A small story over on Medium told in a large way. That's how I'm rolling today! Join me on Medium. I've written something new based on something historical for #ThrowbackThursday/#TBT! kalugo.medium.com/writing-prom... #WritingPrompts

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Writing Prompts: Her Lover’s Kiss

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

#Recommended! DREAMS OF BETTER DAYS Cathy Mansell Ruth's heart whispers dreams of freedom and love. Avail at all ebook retailers. $1.49 through this Sunday, 29th of June. Retail $4.99. Find this book here: tirpub.com/cmansell #TirgearrTuesday #AvailableNow #NewToday

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

I'm back over on Medium today for #ThrowbackThursday/#TBT. This time, it's for the 50th anniversary of the release of the original movie JAWS! kalugo.medium.com/jaws-50-year... 50 years? Yeah, I went there. And to the movie. Did you? Share your experiences with me.

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JAWS: 50 Years Later

Does It Still Hold Up?

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

This is my Wednesday Hump Day Pump! Check out my Jack Slaughter Thrillers series, 4.8/5* average!! Once you meet Jack, you'll never go back 😉 #HumpDayPump #JackSlaughter ka-lugo.com tirpub.com/kalugo

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

I'm back at Medium today and talking it up about The Bridge of Madison County: The Film 20 Years On. kalugo.medium.com/the-bridges-... Drop by to see how Eastwood's cinematic expertise saved this story through timing and intimacy. While there, be sure to share some claps with me ;-)

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The Bridges of Madison County: The Film 30 Years On

I’m coming in on this a little late, as this film was released on June 2, 1995 and today is June 5, 2025. I hope you’ll forgive me.

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

#JACKSLAUGHTERTHRILLERS Ave 4.8 stars/5 Slaughtered - Adapted for the Big Screen Witness to Slaughter - InD'Tale RONE Awards 2nd place best thriller Slaughterhouse - '24 Book of the Year, Sherri's News and Reviews ka-lugo.com tirpub.com/kalugo

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

#JACKSLAUGHTERTHRILLERS Slaughtered - Adapted for the Big Screen Witness to Slaughter - InD'Tale RONE Awards 2nd place best thriller Slaughterhouse - '24 Book of the Year, Sherri's News and Reviews Ave 4.8 stars/5! All formats available ka-lugo.com tirpub.com/kalugo #TirgearrTuesday

SLAUGHTERED #1 - Now adapted for the big screen

WITNESS TO SLAUGHTER #2 - InD'Tale Magazine RONE Award 2nd place for best thriller

SLAUGHTERHOUSE #3 - 2024 Book of the Year, S. Bryant Reviews

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Today is #TirgearrFriday/#TirgearrFirstPage/#FirstPageFriday!! You can read more of this book, check my page at Tirgearr Publishing, tirpub.com/kalugo. The Jack Slaughter Thrillers series has a 4.8/5 ranking!!

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KA Lugo @kalugo.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

What the...?? The amazing @Lee Child liked AND SHARED my post on TwitterX!! Thank you so much, sir. You totally made my week 😊

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