CynAcrostics Volume 1: Say What?, Paperback

Which actress carries crossword or acrostic puzzle books in her purse wherever she goes? What singer claims to be recognizable by his hair alone? Which Italian city bans pet owners from keeping goldfish in curved bowls? What's the secret to winning at chess? These are just a few of the surprising things you'll learn in "CynAcrostics Volume 1: Say What?" The 50 puzzles in this volume feature original, individually-theme puzzles whose quotation solutions share the wit and wisdom of an eclectic assortment of bestselling authors - including actors, adventurers, scientists, journalists, comedians, and musicians. Seasoned solvers will love this modern take on the classic acrostic puzzle, and newcomers are sure to be hooked in no time on this fresh, funny, and thought-provoking series.

Cynthia (Cyn) Morris has worked as a writer and editor since 1981. She has published 15 books, and written thousands of news and feature articles on topics ranging from camel farming in the desert to wormholes in outer space. A lifelong cruciverbalist, she has been solving acrostics since she was 8 years old, and constructing them since 2005. In addition to CynAcrostics, she is the author of American Acrostics and AnimaCrostics puzzles. More information about all three series can be found at www.acrosticsbycyn.com. From 1985 to 1995, Cyn was an award-winning science writer at the University of California, Irvine. She also has worked as the assistant regional PR manager for MCI Communications Corp., and as an account executive for a Newport Beach-based PR firm.