Lori Armstrong

USGS: Wyoming ‘earthquake’ really an echo of big mine blast

As Mexico was being jolted by a series of moderate-to-strong earthquakes today, Wyoming got into the earth-shaking act, too.

The USGS recorded a magnitude 4.5 near Sleepy Hollow at 10:11 a.m. MT (12:11 p.m. ET). Turns out it was caused by mine blasting.

The “Fake Quake of 2012″ was “really an amplified echo of an unusually large mine blast,” about 17 miles south of Gillette, the Casper Star-Tribune writes. A USGS geophysicist based in Golden, Colo., said the explosion actually registered as magnitude 3.0.

Locals said they didn’t feel a thing.

“The only question now is: who set off an explosion that big at 10:12 a.m. somewhere in rural Campbell County?” the paper wonders.

Just in time for Mother’s Day, we’ve lowered the price of the GUNS AND ROSES Anthology to $2.99! Heckuva deal for 10 brand new short stories by NY Times Bestselling authors! And yes, there’s a Julie Collins short story in this one that picks up after SNOW BLIND.

This is for a limited time only – follow the link:

amazon.com

This little gun is just plain weird. Would you use it?

I met Alma Katsu at Romantic Times a few weeks back and she’s a fascinating lady who’s written a series that’s gotten some great buzz. Check it out:

Alma Katsu guest blog and giveaway at Murder She Writes

Also, there’s a special on my buddy Robert Dugoni’s first book as a $1.99 download for a limited time – this link will get you to all the digital vendors so you can take advantage of this great offer  – MURDER ONE – enjoy!

And to think I just throw old bras away….

This special Colt boasts unique engraving, grips and features to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Model 1911 and the Colt Company’s role in the history of that iconic firearm.

The left side of the gun features a prominent and powerful hand inlaid gold inscription, “100 YEARS AT AMERICA’S SIDE” and a gold-inlaid Rampant Colt.

The right side features large gold inlays including “1911-2011″ and the serpentine “Colt”. In addition, the serial number “1911COLT 2011″ is hand-engraved and inlaid with gold.

All engraving work is by Colt Custom Shop Master Engravers, Steve Kamyk and George Spring. Engraving style is American Scroll with “B” (50 percent) coverage. All metal surfaces are polished and finished in Colt Royal Blue.

Lilacs are blooming in western South Dakota

Scott from BookPeople in Austin wrote a really great article on my books – and man, I was really happily surprised because this wasn’t an article I solicited!

Check it out:

Get To Know Lori Armstrong – Mystery People Article