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The Fall of a Mortgage Giant: How Washington Mutual’s Risk Culture Fueled Its Collapse
When loan volume became the mission and risk was left behind
8 hrs ago
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KL Adams
Ponzi’s Scheme: The True Story of a Financial Legend
The Man Who Invented the Scam: How Charles Ponzi Became a Financial Legend
Feb 20
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KL Adams
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Morally Gray Men, Reader Meltdowns & Publishing Moves — This Week in Romance
First of all, dark romance is not slowing down. If anything? It’s getting darker.
Feb 10
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KL Adams
Eight is Great: The Wells Fargo Sales Machine
Behind the slogan “Eight Is Great” was a high-pressure sales culture that reshaped one of America’s largest banks.
Feb 10
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KL Adams
11:27
Why Most Writers Never Finish Their First Draft
(and how to make sure you’re not one of them)
Feb 4
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KL Adams
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January 2026
Love, Lies, and the Digital Age: Why Love Cons Had to Be Written
A History of Romance Scams, Emotional Deception, and Manufactured Love
Jan 20
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KL Adams
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The Story I Couldn’t Let Go: First NBC Fraud
Paper Kingdoms: Inside the Fraud that Shattered First NBC Bank
Jan 17
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KL Adams
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Mistakes Writers Make With Morally Gray Women
... And How to Fix Them
Jan 16
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KL Adams
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Deep Dive: How to Write a Morally Gray FMC
Without Making Her a Villain or a Doormat
Jan 12
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KL Adams
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December 2025
The Illusion Is Cracking
A new romantasy set in the rain-soaked streets of Grayside.
Dec 23, 2025
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KL Adams
Mini-Trends & Viral Reading Challenges:
Why Readers Are Obsessed—and What Writers Can Learn From Them
Dec 18, 2025
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KL Adams
🃏 Tuesday Tarot for Writers: The Nine of Cups
Fulfillment, Desire, and the Moment After the Wish Comes True
Dec 16, 2025
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KL Adams
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